706. Marion⁹ Stearns (Sarah⁸ Fillebrown, Bethuel⁷, James⁶, Thomas⁵, Thomas⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)⁽⁷⁸²⁰⁾ was born in Foxborough, Norfolk County, Massachusetts February 8, 1837.⁽⁷⁸²¹⁾ The birth was recorded in the Mansfield birth records. Marion died August 17, 1924 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 87 years of age.⁽⁷⁸²²⁾

Marion married Horace Shepard Buck July 24, 1859 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸²³⁾ Harold Buck was a cousin to Franklin Buck who married Marion's sister Ellen.

Horace was born March 25, 1835 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸²⁴⁾ Horace⁽⁷⁸²⁵⁾ was the son of Tertius Buck Jr and Harriett Wilbur. Horace died May 23, 1882 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 47 years of age.⁽⁷⁸²⁶⁾ When Horace was age 25 and Marion Stearns was age 23 they became the parents of Mable Augusta Buck April 30, 1860 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸²⁷⁾ When Horace was age 27 and Marion Stearns was age 25 they became the parents of Alice Marion Buck July 7, 1862 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸²⁸⁾ When Horace was age 29 and Marion Stearns was age 27 they became the parents of Horace Holden Buck June 14, 1864 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸²⁹⁾ When Horace was age 33 and Marion Stearns was age 32 they became the parents of Howard Wilbur Buck February 15, 1869 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸³⁰⁾ Horace resided in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1869.⁽⁷⁸³¹⁾ Mable, Alice, Horace, and Howard were born while Horace and Marion lived in Mansfield.

When Horace was age 35 and Marion Stearns was age 33 they became the parents of Harry Chester Buck January 2, 1871 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸³²⁾ Horace resided in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1871.⁽⁷⁸³³⁾ Harry was born while the family lived in Easton.

When Horace was age 39 and Marion Stearns was age 37 they became the parents of George Myron Buck April 13, 1874 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸³⁴⁾ Horace resided in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts circa 1874.⁽⁷⁸³⁵⁾ George was born while the family lived in Brockton.

When Horace was age 41 and Marion Stearns was age 39 they became the parents of Mary Evelyn Buck June 9, 1876 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸³⁶⁾ Horace resided in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1876.⁽⁷⁸³⁷⁾ Mary was born and died a few months later while the family lived in Easton the second time.

Horace resided in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1881.⁽⁷⁸³⁸⁾ There is not firm evidence that the family lived in Mansfield on this date however several members of the family died in Mansfield the following year. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "I am sure they all died in Mansfield as the farm Marion and Horace had has become the Flint Farm in Mansfield on the Easton line.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁷⁸³⁹⁾ While living in Mansfield in 1882 Marion witnessed the deaths of her husband Horace and sons Horace and Howard in May. In July her son Harry died. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "The diphtheria epidemic of 1882 killed Horace and 3 of his sons. Hepsibah, Marion's sister tells of saving Marion as she had it first. (Hepsie 'sweated' her.) But Hepsibah was not allowed to go near the family when the boys became ill and she blamed herself for not helping them. Marion wrote of the death of Harry Chester and his last few hours. The story was that Marion had to bury them all herself as no one would come near the family for fear of the disease. She never cried when they all died. About 3 months later, she broke her favorite teacup and cried all the rest of the day. A poem written by Marion (Stearns) Buck, May 13, 1910 entitled "Years Gone By". What have we gained of hopes and fears, To carry with us when we go? Have they been fruitful, those long years? Can we look back and call them so? Has thought for others ruled our lives? To cheer us when we leave this earth? For on such food the spirit thrives, Without it, to our souls comes dearth. To us have all these years been given, That we might freely choose the right; And walk the way that leads to heaven, To live forever in its light. May we, when at our Father's call, Our willing hearts to Him we give; Confess, and know, that He is all; And but for Him, we could not live. Our friends gone home we hope to meet, In that bright land with in the veil; And may we there each other greet, Where peace and joy shall never fail.

Marion, Isaac Stearns, Jr.'s child, resided with Isaac in Foxborough, Norfolk County, Massachusetts circa 1838.⁽⁷⁸⁴⁰⁾ Marion was born while the family lived in Foxborough.

Marion, Isaac Stearns, Jr.'s child, resided with Isaac in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1839.⁽⁷⁸⁴¹⁾ Ellen was born when the family lived in Mansfield the third time.

When Marion was age 23 and Horace Shepard Buck was age 25 they became the parents of Mable Augusta Buck April 30, 1860 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁴²⁾ When Marion was age 25 and Horace Shepard Buck was age 27 they became the parents of Alice Marion Buck July 7, 1862 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁴³⁾ When Marion was age 27 and Horace Shepard Buck was age 29 they became the parents of Horace Holden Buck June 14, 1864 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁴⁴⁾ When Marion was age 32 and Horace Shepard Buck was age 33 they became the parents of Howard Wilbur Buck February 15, 1869 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁴⁵⁾ Marion, as Horace's wife, resided with him in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1869.⁽⁷⁸⁴⁶⁾ Mable, Alice, Horace, and Howard were born while Horace and Marion lived in Mansfield.

When Marion was age 33 and Horace Shepard Buck was age 35 they became the parents of Harry Chester Buck January 2, 1871 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁴⁷⁾ Marion, as Horace's wife, resided with him in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1871.⁽⁷⁸⁴⁸⁾ Harry was born while the family lived in Easton.

When Marion was age 37 and Horace Shepard Buck was age 39 they became the parents of George Myron Buck April 13, 1874 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁴⁹⁾ Marion, as Horace's wife, resided with him in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts circa 1874.⁽⁷⁸⁵⁰⁾ George was born while the family lived in Brockton.

When Marion was age 39 and Horace Shepard Buck was age 41 they became the parents of Mary Evelyn Buck June 9, 1876 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁵¹⁾ Marion, as Horace's wife, resided with him in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1876.⁽⁷⁸⁵²⁾ Mary was born and died a few months later while the family lived in Easton the second time.

Marion, as Horace's wife, resided with him in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1881.⁽⁷⁸⁵³⁾ There is not firm evidence that the family lived in Mansfield on this date however several members of the family died in Mansfield the following year. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "I am sure they all died in Mansfield as the farm Marion and Horace had has become the Flint Farm in Mansfield on the Easton line.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁷⁸⁵⁴⁾ While living in Mansfield in 1882 Marion witnessed the deaths of her husband Horace and sons Horace and Howard in May. In July her son Harry died. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "The diphtheria epidemic of 1882 killed Horace and 3 of his sons. Hepsibah, Marion's sister tells of saving Marion as she had it first. (Hepsie 'sweated' her.) But Hepsibah was not allowed to go near the family when the boys became ill and she blamed herself for not helping them. Marion wrote of the death of Harry Chester and his last few hours. The story was that Marion had to bury them all herself as no one would come near the family for fear of the disease. She never cried when they all died. About 3 months later, she broke her favorite teacup and cried all the rest of the day. A poem written by Marion (Stearns) Buck, May 13, 1910 entitled "Years Gone By". What have we gained of hopes and fears, To carry with us when we go? Have they been fruitful, those long years? Can we look back and call them so? Has thought for others ruled our lives? To cheer us when we leave this earth? For on such food the spirit thrives, Without it, to our souls comes dearth. To us have all these years been given, That we might freely choose the right; And walk the way that leads to heaven, To live forever in its light. May we, when at our Father's call, Our willing hearts to Him we give; Confess, and know, that He is all; And but for Him, we could not live. Our friends gone home we hope to meet, In that bright land with in the veil; And may we there each other greet, Where peace and joy shall never fail.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁷⁸⁵⁵⁾ In 2008 George Frederic Stearns' portrait of Marion was owned by Jack Grigsby, 27 Rock Hill, Foxborough, MA.

Marion Stearns and Horace Shepard Buck had the following children:

1139 i. Mable Augusta¹⁰ Buck⁽⁷⁸⁵⁶⁾ was born in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts April 30, 1860.⁽⁷⁸⁵⁷⁾ Mable died January 5, 1949 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 88 years of age.⁽⁷⁸⁵⁸⁾ Mable married Franklin L. Williams October 3, 1886 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁵⁹⁾ Franklin was born March 28, 1865 in Stoughton, Stoughton County, Massachusetts.⁽⁷⁸⁶⁰⁾ (Additional notes for Franklin L. Williams⁽⁷⁸⁶¹⁾)

Mable, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1869.⁽⁷⁸⁶²⁾ Mable, Alice, Horace, and Howard were born while Horace and Marion lived in Mansfield.

Mable, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1871.⁽⁷⁸⁶³⁾ Harry was born while the family lived in Easton.

Mable, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts circa 1874.⁽⁷⁸⁶⁴⁾ George was born while the family lived in Brockton.

Mable, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1876.⁽⁷⁸⁶⁵⁾ Mary was born and died a few months later while the family lived in Easton the second time.

Mable, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1881.⁽⁷⁸⁶⁶⁾ There is not firm evidence that the family lived in Mansfield on this date however several members of the family died in Mansfield the following year. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "I am sure they all died in Mansfield as the farm Marion and Horace had has become the Flint Farm in Mansfield on the Easton line.

+ 1140 ii. Alice Marion Buck was born July 7, 1862.

1141 iii. Horace Holden Buck⁽⁷⁸⁶⁷⁾ was born in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts June 14, 1864.⁽⁷⁸⁶⁸⁾ Horace died May 16, 1882 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 17 years of age.⁽⁷⁸⁶⁹⁾ Horace, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1869.⁽⁷⁸⁷⁰⁾ Mable, Alice, Horace, and Howard were born while Horace and Marion lived in Mansfield.

Horace, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1871.⁽⁷⁸⁷¹⁾ Harry was born while the family lived in Easton.

Horace, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts circa 1874.⁽⁷⁸⁷²⁾ George was born while the family lived in Brockton.

Horace, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1876.⁽⁷⁸⁷³⁾ Mary was born and died a few months later while the family lived in Easton the second time.

Horace, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1881.⁽⁷⁸⁷⁴⁾ There is not firm evidence that the family lived in Mansfield on this date however several members of the family died in Mansfield the following year. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "I am sure they all died in Mansfield as the farm Marion and Horace had has become the Flint Farm in Mansfield on the Easton line.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁷⁸⁷⁵⁾ While living in Mansfield in 1882 Marion witnessed the deaths of her husband Horace and sons Horace and Howard in May. In July her son Harry died. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "The diphtheria epidemic of 1882 killed Horace and 3 of his sons. Hepsibah, Marion's sister tells of saving Marion as she had it first. (Hepsie 'sweated' her.) But Hepsibah was not allowed to go near the family when the boys became ill and she blamed herself for not helping them. Marion wrote of the death of Harry Chester and his last few hours. The story was that Marion had to bury them all herself as no one would come near the family for fear of the disease. She never cried when they all died. About 3 months later, she broke her favorite teacup and cried all the rest of the day. A poem written by Marion (Stearns) Buck, May 13, 1910 entitled "Years Gone By". What have we gained of hopes and fears, To carry with us when we go? Have they been fruitful, those long years? Can we look back and call them so? Has thought for others ruled our lives? To cheer us when we leave this earth? For on such food the spirit thrives, Without it, to our souls comes dearth. To us have all these years been given, That we might freely choose the right; And walk the way that leads to heaven, To live forever in its light. May we, when at our Father's call, Our willing hearts to Him we give; Confess, and know, that He is all; And but for Him, we could not live. Our friends gone home we hope to meet, In that bright land with in the veil; And may we there each other greet, Where peace and joy shall never fail.

Howard Wilbur Buck
1869 - 1882
Undated

Source Unknown

1142 iv. Howard Wilbur Buck⁽⁷⁸⁷⁶⁾ was born in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts February 15, 1869.⁽⁷⁸⁷⁷⁾ Howard died May 29, 1882 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 13 years of age.⁽⁷⁸⁷⁸⁾ Howard, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1869.⁽⁷⁸⁷⁹⁾ Mable, Alice, Horace, and Howard were born while Horace and Marion lived in Mansfield.

Howard, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1871.⁽⁷⁸⁸⁰⁾ Harry was born while the family lived in Easton.

Howard, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts circa 1874.⁽⁷⁸⁸¹⁾ George was born while the family lived in Brockton.

Howard, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts circa 1874.⁽⁷⁸⁸²⁾ George was born while the family lived in Brockton.

Howard, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1876.⁽⁷⁸⁸³⁾ Mary was born and died a few months later while the family lived in Easton the second time.

Howard, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1881.⁽⁷⁸⁸⁴⁾ There is not firm evidence that the family lived in Mansfield on this date however several members of the family died in Mansfield the following year. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "I am sure they all died in Mansfield as the farm Marion and Horace had has become the Flint Farm in Mansfield on the Easton line.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁷⁸⁸⁵⁾ While living in Mansfield in 1882 Marion witnessed the deaths of her husband Horace and sons Horace and Howard in May. In July her son Harry died. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "The diphtheria epidemic of 1882 killed Horace and 3 of his sons. Hepsibah, Marion's sister tells of saving Marion as she had it first. (Hepsie 'sweated' her.) But Hepsibah was not allowed to go near the family when the boys became ill and she blamed herself for not helping them. Marion wrote of the death of Harry Chester and his last few hours. The story was that Marion had to bury them all herself as no one would come near the family for fear of the disease. She never cried when they all died. About 3 months later, she broke her favorite teacup and cried all the rest of the day. A poem written by Marion (Stearns) Buck, May 13, 1910 entitled "Years Gone By". What have we gained of hopes and fears, To carry with us when we go? Have they been fruitful, those long years? Can we look back and call them so? Has thought for others ruled our lives? To cheer us when we leave this earth? For on such food the spirit thrives, Without it, to our souls comes dearth. To us have all these years been given, That we might freely choose the right; And walk the way that leads to heaven, To live forever in its light. May we, when at our Father's call, Our willing hearts to Him we give; Confess, and know, that He is all; And but for Him, we could not live. Our friends gone home we hope to meet, In that bright land with in the veil; And may we there each other greet, Where peace and joy shall never fail.

1143 v. Harry Chester Buck⁽⁷⁸⁸⁶⁾ was born in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts January 2, 1871.⁽⁷⁸⁸⁷⁾ Harry died July 8, 1882 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at 11 years of age.⁽⁷⁸⁸⁸⁾ Harry, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1871.⁽⁷⁸⁸⁹⁾ Harry was born while the family lived in Easton.

Harry, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1876.⁽⁷⁸⁹⁰⁾ Mary was born and died a few months later while the family lived in Easton the second time.

Harry, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1881.⁽⁷⁸⁹¹⁾ There is not firm evidence that the family lived in Mansfield on this date however several members of the family died in Mansfield the following year. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "I am sure they all died in Mansfield as the farm Marion and Horace had has become the Flint Farm in Mansfield on the Easton line.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁷⁸⁹²⁾ While living in Mansfield in 1882 Marion witnessed the deaths of her husband Horace and sons Horace and Howard in May. In July her son Harry died. Marge Lewis nee Brown reported "The diphtheria epidemic of 1882 killed Horace and 3 of his sons. Hepsibah, Marion's sister tells of saving Marion as she had it first. (Hepsie 'sweated' her.) But Hepsibah was not allowed to go near the family when the boys became ill and she blamed herself for not helping them. Marion wrote of the death of Harry Chester and his last few hours. The story was that Marion had to bury them all herself as no one would come near the family for fear of the disease. She never cried when they all died. About 3 months later, she broke her favorite teacup and cried all the rest of the day. A poem written by Marion (Stearns) Buck, May 13, 1910 entitled "Years Gone By". What have we gained of hopes and fears, To carry with us when we go? Have they been fruitful, those long years? Can we look back and call them so? Has thought for others ruled our lives? To cheer us when we leave this earth? For on such food the spirit thrives, Without it, to our souls comes dearth. To us have all these years been given, That we might freely choose the right; And walk the way that leads to heaven, To live forever in its light. May we, when at our Father's call, Our willing hearts to Him we give; Confess, and know, that He is all; And but for Him, we could not live. Our friends gone home we hope to meet, In that bright land with in the veil; And may we there each other greet, Where peace and joy shall never fail.

+ 1144 vi. George Myron Buck was born April 13, 1874.

1145 vii. Mary Evelyn Buck⁽⁷⁸⁹³⁾ was born in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts June 9, 1876.⁽⁷⁸⁹⁴⁾ Mary died November 24, 1876 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, at less than one year of age.⁽⁷⁸⁹⁵⁾ Mary, Horace Shepard Buck's child, resided with Horace in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts circa 1876.⁽⁷⁸⁹⁶⁾ Mary was born and died a few months later while the family lived in Easton the second time.

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