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Author: DTorrey
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I have just posted a message on ancestry under Spead - my cousin, Margaret Spead, was the
daughter of James Victor Spead and Carrie Torrey, born 1921, Newburyport, Mass. Her sister
Barbara born 1922/23. All they knew of their father who deserted the family after Barbara
was born is that he was a blacksmith from N.H. He was never heard from again.
I have found no record of him after 1917 when he filled out a WW1draft registration card.
I found James Spead living with the Champagne family as grandson and felt there must be a
connection. Just found these postings on Ancestry. If you have any information re James
Spead my cousin. now 83, would be thrilled. They are particularly interested in any
medical info or living relatives due to a bi-polar diagnosis they felt might have been
inherited from their father. Family who knew him said he was "charming but
irresponsible" - my father said "he was a bum". Typical family reactions
to a bad situation I guess. I would be most grateful for any information you could
supply. Best wishes, Diane Torrey Please email me at dtorrey(a)aol.com
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