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Author: rylandbroadkill
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I can recall seeing the name 'Lettie Barnes Champlin' when examining various
documents pertaining to my grandfather's marriage (Ryland Lewis Champlin). Based upon
the date of birth of 'Lura,' I assume that Lettie Barnes was my grandfather's
grandmother, although I initially thought she was my grandfathers' mother. Off the top
of my head, my grandfather was born around 1900 in area of 'Mundale,' or the
'West Parish' of Westfield. He (Ryland) farmed on the Honey Pot Road (off the
Granville Rd., 1 mi. E of the West Parish Filters of the Springfield Water Works). He
later worked at the West Parish Filters, and was assistant superintendant under Percy
Elton, when he died in the early 60's. His wife, Blanche Chase Champlin, was born in
Russell Mass...their son, Russell Lewis Champlin (born on the Honey Pot Rd. farm), was my
father. Sorry, I have nothing to add about 'Lura'...maybe this will give you a
lead.
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