The Germain family lived in the village in the late 1800x and early 1900.
- Augustin Germain (1820 – xx) and Emelie Marcotte (1816 – xx) in 1839 Quebec
- John Bte St. Francis Germain (1844 Canada – 1928) marries 1) Eva Isabella Kimball (1853 Wenham – 1913) in 1870 Haverhill, 2) Emma C Riley (1869 – 1937) in 1892 Haverhill
- Edward Bellamy Germain (1893 – 1965) married Mrs. Stella May Kelley (1888 – 1967) in 1923
- John Owen (1924 – 1952)
- Geroge W. (1894 – 1986)
- Carl (1896 – x)
- Howard A. (1898 – xx) marries Ellen P. Burnett (1897 – 1978) in 1918 Haverhill
- Carl Sheridan (1919-2001)
- Clara Emily (1901 – xx)
- William (1904 – 1904)
- Richard Augustine (1908 – 1981)
- Edward Bellamy Germain (1893 – 1965) married Mrs. Stella May Kelley (1888 – 1967) in 1923
- John Bte St. Francis Germain (1844 Canada – 1928) marries 1) Eva Isabella Kimball (1853 Wenham – 1913) in 1870 Haverhill, 2) Emma C Riley (1869 – 1937) in 1892 Haverhill
Edward B. Germain was active in the RV community. He was on the Rocks Village Improvement Association when it started in 1908 along with his father John B. Germain. Carl along with Howard, and George were honorary members as they were below 15 years of age in 1908.
He was Massachusetts Private HO VRP 12 Division, WWI (Find a Grave)
John Germain was a draw keeper of the bridge in 1912. He was a Civil War Veteran,Co.D,7th.New Hampshire inf.member of Major Howe G.A.R.Post#47, (Find a Grave). His naturalization from Canada was in 1845.
Deeds show that John B. and Emma C. lived at 4 River Road, Merrimac starting in 1916.
1916, June 1: 2334/309 Harvey L Boutwell (trustee for Charles J. Getchell) Samuel E. Jordon to John B. Germain for $1.00. Mortgage 2334/310, discharge: 3870/557
1975, October 23: 6190/543 Timothy J. Schiavoni, commissioner probate: 329312 to McGregor. Probate for John B. Germain: 207467, Probate for Emma C. Germain: 207465 and estate of Carl Germain also162299
711 East Broadway
1964, Sep 17: Richard F. Warner and Arlene L. Warner to Germain (5207/527)
1986, Sep 8: Daniel R. Germain Sr. and Deanna H. Germain sell to Deanna H. Germain for $1.00 (8497/98)
1986: Homstead for Germain (8569/570) 43,679 square feet.
1987: Deanna H. Germain and Daniel R. Germain Sr. to Maroney and Watts (8934/240) Lot 2A
28 East Main Street
They combined in 1921 by the sale of both pieces to Ellen P. Germain (2503/22).
1937, Sept 11: Ellen P. Germain (husband Howard A. Germain) to Stella M. Germain (3123/59). Bounded by 108 ft along Main street from land on George Jaques to land of Augustus J. Bragdon. Then running northerly 8 R to land of Annie V. Thompson.
1940 Census: Edward B. Germain – 46, draw tender for bridge
Stella M. – 52
John O. – 15 (son)
1965, June 2: Stella M. Germain to Cordes (5278/757) )106′ along rod
20 Wharf Lane
1908, June 27: Maurice F. Parker to John B. Germain (1935/399)
1916, June 8: John B. Germain and Emma C. Germain to Thomas P. Conway (2333/244)
1942, April 25: Edward B. Germain – guardian Mary A. Belgar to Walter H Harrington (3292/344) Mary A Belgar inherited from Brother Thomas P. Conway
37 East Main Street
1923, January 26: (3463/278): Angie B. Kent to Edward B. Germain 3/4 of acre more or less (I think this is the son of John Germain – the last toll keeper. Also lived 28 East Main Street??)
1940, Oct 5: Part of land from City of Haverhill to Frank Sweeney (on Wharf Lane) (3234/13) Maybe small wedge piece of land that bounces back and forth between 47 and 37 East Main Street in the 70s.
1955, Sept 6: Edward B. Germain to Newton (4253/1) running along Colby’s lane 188′,9″ on various courses to land formerly owned by Eben Colby, thence easterly on Eban Colby land to land of T. J. Orne 84′, 6″, thence northerly 165′, 2″ to Main Street, then west on Main Street 47.91′.
47 East Main Street
1935, Mar 19: Anne E. Mutch to Stella M. Germain (3057/77)
1935, Mar 19: Stella M Germain to William N. Mutch (3057/77)