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Bridgeport look up for Gregory/Gregoire

ldstonge_1 — 8 May 2008 1:11:54 GMT

looking for any records (city directories etc.)for Frank and Adeline Gregoire, early 1900's to the 1920's. Also his brother Louis also in Bridgeport area.

The information comes from Frank and Louis's mothers obit. This may help with a wall on my great grandparents.
Thanks

Len

Farifield County Family

Meredith MaGuirk — 5 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Researching family surnames Carl Bulow b.30 May 1911 - Hartford; Hattie CROZIER b. apx 1863 - Stratford; Frederick DONALDSON b.22 May 1884 - Bridgeport; Annie HINES b. Jan 1876 - Bridgeport and James MAGUIRK b. Feb 1875 - Bridgeport; Nellie SMITH b. 05 Jul 1882 - Trumbull ... lots of dead ends, any assistance helpful.

HOPKINS and MURDOCK, Danbury, CT

BKochanskyj3922 — 28 Jun 2001 12:40:06 GMT

Searching for further information on:
Matthew Wilson Murdock (d. 1920 Danbury, CT.)
Byron Hopkins (d. 1947 Danbury, CT) and wife Georgianna Murdoch(d. 1995 Danbury, CT.)
Ira Hopkins(d. 1920 New Britain, CT)and wife Sarah Jane Ferguson
Azor B. Hopkins (d. 1901 Bethel, CT.)
Darius Hopkins(d. 1901 Carmel, NY) and wife Almira Wixon (d. Bethel, CT.)

Need Obituary -- Old Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut

sjSpiritwood — 4 May 2008 2:02:56 GMT

Looking for info on finding an obituary for Vida Mae Jack (maiden name Black), died May 1980, Old Greenwich. Born Alton, IL, Dec 1889. Is there a library that would have old obits, or someone in the area of Old Greenwich that might do a lookup. Thanks S. Jack (Colorado)

Where is this Cemetery?

MMeadPond — 6 May 2008 8:49:46 GMT

Hello,

A researcher has sent in a phone of a cemetery which she thinks might be in Shelton, Fairfield Co. CT or close by.

Here's a link to the photo on the Fairfield County CTGenWEb site:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ctfairfi/pages/fairfieldfo....

If anyone recognizes the cemetery, there is a link to the submitter.

Thanks, Maureen

BRIDGEPORT, FAIRFIELD, CT: look up please -obit

lunacena — 24 Apr 2008 1:38:38 GMT

would like a obit or info on lena sauer fitzgerald born aug 22 1900 died oct 3 2003 ( yes she was 102 yrs old) lived i believe in bridgeport but last address where she died was the luthern home of southbury . husband edward fitzgerald
thank you for any info , linda

BRIDGEPORT: Harry R. Bennett M.D. and Caleb H. Bennett

jnathanson2006 — 2 May 2008 1:07:51 GMT

Hoping someone can lookup obit or point in direction of where I can search old Bridgeport newspapers.
Harry Raymond Bennett died Mar. 22, 1913 in Bridgeport.

His father Caleb H. Bennett died 1917(I don't know more) in Bridgeport. He owned C.H.Bennet shoe company.
Thanks for any and all help.
Julie

Fairfield Township 'Geography'

Bill Staples — 26 Mar 2002 6:20:55 GMT

Could someone verify or correct the following conclusion:

Stratfield is a ‘community’ in Fairfield Township.

Stratfield is not now nor was it ever a ‘municipal’ entity.

No records would be referred to as Stratfield Records other than possibly church records.

Any governmental records concerning Stratfield would be or would have been at Fairfield Township.

Thank you,

Bill

Lyon & Middlebrook families of Fairfield

J. Dresser — 5 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for descendents of Fairfield LYON families who may have migrated south to Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina. Robert LYON died in Caswell County, NC, in 1804, leaving a daughter who married into the MIDDLEBROOK family (from Fairfield) and a son with the middle name of WHITLOCK. This family may have come from Caroline Co, VA, where several children married PICKETTs. There are indications that the Lyon and Middlebrook families migrated together from Fairfield for several generations, intermarrying at least three times. I would greatly appreciate hearing from ANY Lyon folks who may have moved south from Fairfield in the early to mid-1700s.

Newtown--Lois Brisco 1792

Greg_Parkes — 1 May 2008 12:01:26 GMT

Seeking parentage of Lois, b. 26 july 1792, Newtown Ct. Town clerk records appear to be incomplete and I haven't been able to sort this one out. There seem to have been three families (James, Samuel and Nathaniel) in the area, but none recorded births in my time period. She married Milton Foote, 1818 in Newtown.

Any leads would be appreciated

Thanks
Greg Parkes

Waldner

Alice Riley — 13 Nov 2002 4:33:25 GMT

I am looking for information about my uncle, Irwin F. Waldner, who lived in Washington St., Norwalk in the 1930s. He was the son of Mrs. Donald M. Waldner. I would appreciate any information. Thank you. Alice Riley

Laurel Heights Sanitarium

fblefari — 28 Apr 2008 10:12:04 GMT

Does anyone know what happened to the patient records from Laurel Haights Santarium? Does anyone know where they would have buried the dead that were abandoned there?
Is there a Potter's Firled nearby the hospital's location?
I've been trying to find my grandfather's sister, with very few clues to go on other than that she had TB, she was 14-16 when she died around the late 20's, they sent her from Stamford to a place in West Haven (or so my uncle thought) and when she died her body was never claimed by the family.

BOOK: Ridgefield in Review by Silvio A. Bedini, publ 1958 by Ridgefield 250th Anniv Comm

kathy3643 — 22 Apr 2008 4:07:30 GMT

I bought this book because I believe it is a treasure trove of information and pictures for a Ridgefield researcher.
There are 162 illustrations in this 396 page book.

The Table of Contents are the following:
The Colonial Period - Topography, Aborigines, Purchase of the Township, Settlement of the Town.

The Revolutionary War Period - Ridgefield in the Revolution, The Battle of Ridgefield, Continental Encampments in Ridgefield, Washington's Visit to Ridgefield, French Encampments in Ridgefield.

The Industrial Period - Ridgefield's Commercial Development, Ridgefield and the Circus, The Industrial Epoch, Communication and Transportation, The Civil War, Nineteenth Century Personalities, The Resort Era, Haven of the Art World.

The Modern Period - Present Industries, The Town's Government, The Town's Services, Community Organizations, Schools, Churches and Cemeteries.

Persons and Places - Old Houses of Ridgefield, The Historians of Ridgefield, Place Names, Town Officials, Veterans of the Wars.

This book has a bibliography and a 16 page index.

I will do lookups for as long as I have this book.

Please contact me if you have an interest in this book.

Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com in St. Louis, MO

obituary lookup please

badenroots — 14 Apr 2008 10:01:41 GMT

Looking for the obituary of Theresa Sciurba. She was born on August 10, 1919 and died on December 12, 2003 in New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut

Any help is most welcome.

Jonathan WOOD born 1756 in Ridgefield

Joyce M. Tice — 9 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Jonathan WOOD born 1756 in Ridgefield CT was an early Sullivan Township, Tioga County settler. His parents were Solomon WOOD and Sarah MEAD. His first wife, Hannah WHITLOCK, died in Ridgefield. He married about 1802 another woman, name unknown, who died in Ridgefield 10 March 1810. He married again a woman named Elizabeth, probably in Connecticut, who was his wife in Sullivan Township and who is buried with him in WOOD Cemetery. I have 4000 descendants of Jonathan and ancestry on all lines BUT who was his second wife? Who was Elizabeth?

BROOKFIELD: SHERMAN, DAVID

Bonnie Everhart — 20 Jan 2004 11:14:29 GMT

1820 Census of Brookfield includes: David Sherman household with 2 males under 10; l male 26-44;1 female 16-25; l female 26-44 and l female over 45.
How can I identify this family group??? Barbour VR is
no help!
My ancestor is David Sherman, b. CT 1785 (age 35 in 1820); wife Clarissa Spaulding and two sons age 1 and 2.
They moved to Bradford Co. PA in 1823. Is the above MY
family group?

Commodore Lutgen

Sondra Lutgen Springer — 10 Sep 2001 9:41:30 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Commodore Walter D. Lutgen. He owned the estate called "Villa Linta", in Redding Ridge, Fairfield Co., Conn. until 1922. I believe it is now part of a state park.
Any information you can give me regarding the estate and the owner Walter D. Lutgen (also spelled Luttgen and Liittgen) would be greatly appreciated.
I believe this was his summer home and he lived in NYC. Beyond that I know nothing about him, his family, i.e. was he married, did he have children, who were his parents, when was he born, where was he born? etc.
Any suggestions on where to get information would be a huge help to me.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Sondra Lutgen Springer

Covill

Fern Covill — 27 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Jabez Covill born 25 Dec 1798 and died 22 Jun 1878 in Gaylordsville, Fairfield, CT. He was the son of Henry Covill and Sarah Goodrich. He married 16 Mar 1817 Ann(a) Joyce in New Milford, Fairfield, CT. He had the following children: Harriet, Hannah, Sarah, Laura, Martha, Henry, Charlotte E., Catherine E., Ellen A. and William Jay.
Am willing to share info.

John P. Glantz, Johnson and Glantz rest. Meriden to Bridgeport

dsoderhan — 9 Apr 2008 4:44:23 GMT

I found, in the Bridgport City Directory 1910,Johnson and Glantz, (Edward Johnson and John P. Glantz) restaurant 1224 Main.St. I had a John P. Glantz in Meriden, Ct. who was born in Sweden, brother of Charles Glantz of Meriden, Ct.and who is a cook in Meriden in an earlier census. He may have moved on to Bridgeport. Anyone ever hear of this Bridgeport rest? I would love to find out more about John P. Glantz...I would like to find out when he died so that I may find a death certificate. Charles moved to Bridgeport in the 30s, where he died. I think Charles's brother John was in Bridgeport.
Deb

Bridgeport, Connecticut 1887-1888 City Directory - Partial Death List, persons under 18 yrs. of age

Barbara — 7 Sep 2002 8:07:15 GMT

REYNOLDS

KENDY — 16 Oct 2001 3:43:34 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Hannah REYNOLDS (1759-1834) who lived in Stamford with her husband Philemon SMITH. I have an Ard REYNOLDS , justice of the peace who signed his pension request...

look-up at Park Cemetery & Mountain Grove, Bridgeport, CT

Faust0811 — 28 Mar 2008 2:38:26 GMT

I'm in need of a look-up and possibly a photo of a few gravesites in Bridgeport. IOf anyone happens to be doing research there. Thanks!!
_________________________
Mary Rebecca Tyler, 1866-1954 - Park Cemetery
Albert Tyler, 1864-1946

Annie Maria Beman, 1877-1973
Leroy Beman, 1874-1959
_________________________
Susan Hull, 1872-1961 - Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport
Wm. Hull,
________________________

Fairfield County Amend obit and cemetery lookup help

maresa44 — 7 Apr 2008 6:34:12 GMT

Charles E. Amend widowed,age 92, died 12/16/1984 Sandy Hook/ Danbury area Fairfield. Brother, Adolf A. Amend age87, d-12/13/1987. There is another Aldolph listed d-12/8/1999 Sherman, Fairfield ,widowed, age 87. Not sure which adolf is correct? thanks

MARY PECK, b. May 20, 1787 in Norwalk

Ron Hatton — 27 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking the parents of MARY PECK, born 20 May 1787 in Norwalk, CT. 1st married Elisha Colwell, 2rd Joseph Philo. She died in Ohio. Will share information.

Thomas Dayton of Greenwich

Mr. Dana A. Dayton — 28 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the descendants of DAYTON who lived in the Round Hill area of Greenwich, CT. He was born sometime between 1755 and 1758, and died in 1844. His children by an unknown first wife were Hannah and David (David was born between 1797 and 1799, and died in 1862). Thomas' children by his second wife (Charlotte Cherry) were Stephen (1801-1861), Mary (1802-1866), Elizabeth (1804-1896), Jemima (1806-1850), Lucy (1808-1819), Sarah (1810-1881), Jonah (1811-1888), Clarisa (1812-1833), Eliza (1815- 1819), and Gideon (1818-1899). My line of Daytons then continues through David (Thomas' first son). David lived in the Quaker Ridge/Round Hill area of Greenwich. David had the following children by his first wife (Deborah Purdy): Calvin (1819-1880), Joseph (1821-1896), John (1835-1857), Mary Jane (?), William (1830-1905), Phebe (1837-1906). David's children by his second wife, Sally Purdy (a sister to his first wife) were: Abigail (1840-1873), Sarah (1844-1906), Gilbert (1850-?), Charles (1853-1887). My line of Daytons then goes through Calvin (David's first son) and Calvin moved to Tennessee in 1859. I am interested in hearing from descendants of any of the above Daytons. My interest is that I'd like to find out more about Thomas and his ancestors. Thomas' father, known only as "Danslow" is said to have been born about 1740 and died about 1825. But the name Danslow does not appear in any census. I'm also interested in learning about this Danslow's father, grandfather, etc. I have seen many Dayton family trees beginning with Ralph and Alice Dayton who came from England in the 1630s. Two sons came with them to America, Samuel and Robert. My line of Daytons is believed to have come through Robert, but I cannot make the connection between Robert and "Danslow". Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Fancher, Baker, Ten Eyck shoes

lindabonnell07 — 1 Apr 2008 6:03:21 GMT

Seek genealogical information of proprietors of shoe company. Listed as Fancher & Ten Eyck then as Ten Eyck &
Baker Shoe company 1891 Fairfield county. Was George H. Ten
Eyck involved please and thanks!

QUINN ,Danby Conn.

meridith18 — 1 Apr 2008 2:03:26 GMT

looking for info on Charles d. Quinn born to james and elizabeth Ruth in year 1877. moved to NY.

1888 Woodworth and Cook marriage need info

georgiacats — 30 Mar 2008 8:43:44 GMT

I am looking for information on a marriage between James Henry Woodworth born about April 1869 and Malvina Cook born about June 1864. The marriage would have been around 1888. Thank you.

FAIRFIELD CO., CT: KNIFFIN, COLLART

jeanensch — 30 Mar 2008 2:19:13 GMT

I’m looking for the descendants of Victor Tesch. His daughter Edmée Tesch, widow of Emile Metz, instituted a Foundation in Luxembourg, Europe, “Fondation veuve Emile Metz-Tesch”, in which two members of the board are to be nominated by the descendants of the above Victor Tesch.
http://www.legilux.public.lu/leg/a/archives/1928/0059/a059.p...

One of the family members, Hubert Collart (born 6 Dec 1905 in Steinfort, Luxembourg, died 28 Dec 1991 in Luxembourg ) has descendants in the United States. His obituary, published in the “Luxemburger Wort” 30 Dec 1991, mentions his daughter Anne Marie (Collart) Kniffin, residing in Connecticut with her children Edgar and Catherine Kniffin.

Has anyone genealogical data or information on the whereabouts of the above?

Cemetery Lookup Request Easton, CT: PATERSON/PATTERSON

Ezziej — 21 Mar 2008 5:43:20 GMT

I am looking for anyone that is willing to do a lookup at a cemetery, in Easton, CT for Thomas Paterson born 1736 and dieing 1788or has avaliable any information. Thomas was married twice. His first wife was Sarah French Patterson. She died in 1772. I know that she lost one son between 1769-1774 by the name of Eber Paterson. I also, need information on this burial.
Children by first marriage were:
Thomas Paterson
Rhoda Paterson
Sarah Paterson
Eber Paterson

Thos married an Abigail ¿¿ and they had children:
Eber French Paterson
Abel Paterson
William Paterson
Truman Paterson
Elizabeth Paterson
Polly Paterson

Abigail and two of her children that I know of moved to Sandgate, VT area between 1801-1805.

If anyone has any information or way to check on the burial or will of Thomas Paterson 1788, his son Eber Paterson 1769-1774, and Truman Paterson born abt 1780 please contact me for this is where I am stumped..I am descended from Eber French Paterson..

Thank you

STOCUM

maryliz155 — 15 Jun 2006 7:53:30 GMT

Looking for any information on George Stocum b. between 1775 and 1794 per New Fairfield 1820 Federal Census.
Would have wife, probably named Viola (b. bet. 1775 and 1794) and would have son, Ira, born 1811 or 1813. Census of 1820 also shows one female under 10 years old.
Also appears on New Fairfield census of 1830, just the two of them.
After that, both disappear and son Ira shows up in Pennsylvania in 1840.
Any help appreciated.
Thank you,
Mary Hillman
Burbank, CA

Smiths of Fairfield County, CT and New York

cindyb892 — 2 Jan 2006 1:53:34 GMT

Nathan Norton & Nabby McCray of Newtown

jolenedavis11 — 2 Jul 2001 11:02:53 GMT

NORTON, Nathan, b. 14 Jan 1792 in Newtown, CT; m. Nabby MCRAY (MacCray) (b. 6 Dec 1794, also Newtown, CT,) m. on 22 July 1813. Children: Hester, b 1815, Harvey, b. 1816, James Benjamin, b. 1819, Aurenus, b. 1821, Keziah, b. 1825, Justus, b. 1828, Joseph, b 1830, Selden, b 1832, Lois Melissa, b. 1834, and Nathan, b. 1837. Family moved to Amity, Erie Co., PA>McHenry Co., Il>Buchanan Co., IA. Seeking information about Nathan Norton's brother, Amos, and Amos's son, Eli, who all moved around together in the same migration pattern. Thanks, Jolene Davis Mailto:jbdavis@davishealth.com

Norwalk, Fairfield, CT: Nash Family

Gayle Marie Crosby — 23 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on Clarissa Ann Nash
Born Jan 1838 Norwalk fairfield Married David Austin Reardon
Her Father was Nathan Nash, Mother Clarissa Bouton

Bradley, James in Ripton

siemedia — 10 Feb 2008 9:25:00 GMT

I am interested in any information about James Bradley and his family. They lived in the Parish of Ripton from about 1760 until about 1777 when they were driven out by the Revolution. According to family tradition, James had a ship that was destroyed by the British.

SANDY HOOK, FAIRFIELD, CT: John Angel 1960's

14pjh92 — 23 Mar 2008 11:45:54 GMT

I searching for information on John Angel, a sculptor who had a studio in Sandy Hook, CT prior to 1960. Specifically, looking for a photo of his tombstone, supposedly at Berkshire Cemetery, Sandy Hook, Fairfield, CT 20 May/Oct 1960. Intersted in any information on this person and his family

Danbury, Bridgeport, Fairfield, CT Ferry family

Jtfmadison — 22 Jun 2001 2:40:44 GMT

Looking for date and place of death of Benjamin H. Ferry. He is listed in the 1850 Census in Danbury and 1860 he is in Bridgeport. Bridgeport directories list him through 1862 and then can not be found. Don't know if he moved out of state or elsewhere in Connecticut.
Also like to share information with any Ferry descendants of the Danbury and Bethel Ferry families.

TRUMBULL, FAIRFIELD, CT: Naomi PEET md. Charles PATTERSON, Mid-1700s

wrcomp — 28 May 2002 12:16:13 GMT

Naomi (Nomy) PEET and Charles PATTERSON were married October 24, 1763 in Trumbull, Fairfield County, CT. They moved to Washington CT, where he died in 1786 and she died before 1800. They had 7 children. Can anyone tell me the parents of Naomi PEET? I presume she was born in the Trumbull-Stratford area.

Descendants of Andrew Patterson

Kim Childress — 22 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

In the Fairfield Cty area, before, durind and after the Revolutionary War there were a large number of the Patterson family that descended from Andrew, born 1659, and his wife Elizabeth Peat Patterson. I am aminly concernde with the children of his gr-grandson William and wife Lois Ackley Patterson. I have posted what I have been able to locate to Rootsweb.com and would welcome any help or suggestions to acess more on them.
Kim Childress
Olympia, Wash

Samuel & Deborah Adams who died Danbury

Janet Newman — 3 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Samuel Adams (1703-1782) bp Fairfield Fairfield Co. CT, died Danbury s/o 5.Daniel [Jacobus]. His wife was Deborah Husted -not Meeker [see TAG 38:64]. Deborah (1702-1794) was the d/o Samuel Husted. Only child known was Deborah Adams w/o John McLean. Did they have any other children? Looking for ancestry of a large unidentified Adams family who moved to (now) Putnam Co. NY

BRIDGEPORT: Holland Bar and Grill, Norma & Joe HARRIS

weddle257 — 16 Mar 2008 5:08:35 GMT

Looking for information on Holland Bar and Grill that was located at 239 Fairfield Ave, in Bridgeport in 1957.

Any city directories for Bridgeport in 1947, 48, 49?

cowgirlsally — 15 Mar 2008 3:35:13 GMT

I am looking for Ralph L. Gotshall (or Gottshall). Linotype operator and may have been employed in Bridgeport as a press setter. On his step-mothers probate records he is listed as living in Bridgeport, CT in 1948 with his wife Muriel. Any help is appreciated.

lewis

mchbrg6 — 14 Mar 2008 9:05:28 GMT

im looking for a edgar jasper lewis born 1881 married a ida lydia lewis he was from vermont or new york im looking for his parents ive been unsuccesful so far any help would be appriciated

email me
mchbrg6@aol.com

Birth records 1906 Southport, CT

commiphora — 11 Mar 2008 9:36:36 GMT

Does anyone know where the birth records are located for 1906 births in Southport,CT?

Wakeley/Wakelee Family History Completed

Greg Cunningham — 12 Mar 2004 5:30:38 GMT

I just completed a 305 page history on my Wakelee/Wakeley family in America. First: James Wakelee arrived 1637, Second: Henry and Sarah (Burt) Wakelee, Third: Dr. Jacob and The Widow Wallis Wakelee, Fourth: Jonathan and Mary (Beardsley) Wakelee, Fifth: Jacob and Ann (Trowbridge) Wakelee, Sixth: David and Mary (Baldwin) Wakelee (my American Revolution descendant), Seventh: Daniel and Mary (Baldwin) Wakelee, Eight: Ebenezer and Mary (Jennings) Wakelee, Ninth: Ebenezer and Emma Augusta (Stone) Wakeley (first to use 'ley'), Tenth: Edenezer "Eben" Stone and Viola Francis (Swisseimer) Wakeley, Eleventh: Ryland Stone and La Verne Mary (Clement) Wakeley, Twelfth: Robert Lee and Marilynn Viola (Wakeley) Cunningham and Thirteenth: Gregory and Patricia (Sosa) Cunningham. The first nine generations from Connecticut: Hartford, Stratfield, Stratford, Bridgeport, and Trumbull. Anything to share?

Amos Mead--possibly from Fairfield Co. CT?

stephanie_martineau — 10 Feb 2008 3:32:58 GMT

This is a long shot. I have an Amos Mead in Greenwich, Huron Co., Ohio, in the household of James and Rachel Burgess. I suspect he is Rachel's father. Because this is part of the Firelands, I'm guessing the Meads (and there are a bunch in Huron County) came from Connecticut. Amos was 71 in the 1850 census. Does anyone recognize Amos?

Census Lookup for Bridgeport 1910-

magbow1 — 20 Oct 2005 9:28:30 GMT

Hello
Could someone look up the either the 1910,1920 or 1930 census for
MURPHY
who lived at ,67 or 57 Jones ave,Bridgeport,CT
&
Miss Mary Murphy who lived at
649 Clinton AVe,Bridgeport,CT

originally from Caherciveen,County Kerry,Ireland

PLEASE I would really appreciate it .
Thanking you in advance

Rosaleen,Dublin

MARTIN DESCENDANTS

debant8761 — 11 Nov 2002 6:14:21 GMT

I will be publishing a book in December with information on the descendants of William Seaborn Martin, (Father:Samuel Martin) of Fairfield Cty. Connecticut. I would love to hear from others in this line and would like to include you in the book.
Good luck to everyone in their searches!

Thomas STAFFORD (b. 1922, d. 1983) resided in Bridgeport, CT

howsweetxoxo — 28 Feb 2008 7:29:29 GMT

I am seeking more information on the relatives of my grandfather, Thomas STAFFORD. He was born in 1922 and died in February 1983. As far as I know he resided in Bridgeport for the majority of his life, where he met and married my grandmother, Sally DOMKOWSKI somewhere between 1945 and 1958. They had a daughter together, their only child, my mother, Frances Diane Stafford in November 1958. I do not know the names of his parents or even if he had any siblings, let alone thier names.

I would appreciate any information or details about his or his relatives' lives. Thank you!

-Michelle Sullivan

Alanson Conley, John Conley married Mary (Polly) DeForest

sissysasa — 4 Mar 2008 5:55:02 GMT

I have been trying to trace back the Conley branch of my family. I am stuck at Alanson Conley who I believed married Mary (Polly) DeForest. But now I see something stating that she married John Conley. Does anyone have info on the Conleys? They lived mostly in the New Canaan/Norwalk/Stamford area it appears.

Molke / Molk . Anyone know them??

RyanTFM — 3 Mar 2008 10:49:11 GMT

Looking for anyone with the last name Molke/Molk who was born in the Greenwich area or has ancesters that were.

My Great Grandfather Earl Edward Molke (born 1890) changed his last name to Miller. I know/think his parents were Charles Molke and Katie Carter but I'm stuck there. Looking for any decendants or anyone who knows anyone who might be able to help!

debbie_miller@cox.net

Thanks!

William F. Buckley Jr.

LilTinINDE — 29 Feb 2008 9:40:58 GMT

Could someone be so kind and forward me a copy of his obituary. I am connected to him through marriage and am trying to find out more information and am hoping his obituary will have some answers.

Thanks!

Santora's of Fairfield

isendresq — 2 Mar 2008 7:43:45 GMT

Looking for any info on the Santora family. Michael Rocco born 1911. He had several brothers and sisters in the area. Hoping to get some info on other family members.

Caudle, Redding CT

isendresq — 2 Mar 2008 7:40:33 GMT

Looking for any info on James E Caudle of Redding. He died Noc 1955, and is listed as a resident of Redding. Any info is appreciated.

Marriage in Stratford

brucjam45 — 23 Feb 2008 7:42:54 GMT

In Stratford, Connecticut on 14 June 1698, Joseph Bostwick, son of John Bostwick and Mary Brinsmead, married Ann ____. Her last name "is almost illegible" described by Henry Anthon Bostwick in Genealogy of the Bostwick Family, publ.1901. He also states "is undoubtedly Burr, as there were families of that name there." I have looked at this well documented Burr Family. The only Ann Burr of the time and in the area did not marry Joseph Bostwick.
The Barbour Collection and others publications suggest the name is Bass, Buss, or Barr. I have looked for families of those names in the area and time, without success.
Does anyone have an original copy of the record so I could view it or know who this mysterious Ann is.
Thanks, James

Lillian WHITE, m. ~1910 Frank WHITNEY, dau. of Henry LEBLANC & Sarah (MCKEE?)

ShariStrahan51 — 3 May 2006 12:10:00 GMT

HAHN, LYON, MCNICKLE, MULLIGAN, REILLY, O'ROURKE

Gail Hahn Hutchcraft — 14 Nov 2001 8:06:54 GMT

In CT - Fairfield County - mostly Bridgeport.
Charles Henry LYON b abt 1832 wed Matilda MCNICKLE b about 1838. Peter MULLIGAN b abt 1820 Ir wed Margaret REILLY b about 1821 Ireland. William H. Mulligan b 1852 Brpt wed Anne E. O'ROURKE b abt 1850 Ireland. Fred August HAHN b 1860 CT wed Jennie Sarah LYON b 1861 CT. Jennie died 1903 and Fred remarried to GERTRUDE unknown before his death in 1914 in Brpt CT. Can anyone shed any light on these names? This is about all I have on my ancestors. Gail Hahn Hutchcraft ladybug@arends-sons.com

Excerpts from "Marriages--Norwalk, CT 1651 - 1850"

Barbarasansob — 21 Feb 2008 5:48:32 GMT

The following marriages were extracted from Births, Marriages, Deaths - Norwalk, 1651 - 1850 (most of which came from land records):

Austin, Abigail, dau of Thomas of Stamford, m. Samuel Camfield 08/01/1709

Copp, John m. Mrs. Ruth Belden, widow of John, Jan 4 17[ ]

Couch, Abigail, dau of Simon (deceased of Fairfield) m. William Edwards of Norwalk 05/04/1713

Cromwell, Abigail m. Ephraim Curtis 10/27/1796

Davenport, Mary m. Isaac Benedict 08/19/1794

Dennis, Joseph m. Rebeckah Hanford 01/02/1802

Deolf, Deborah m. Thomas Grumman 08/27/1772

Dial, James m. Sarah Craftree, this day 12/06/1846 by Edwin Hall

Doty, Isaac R. m. Mary A. Disbrow 10/06/1834 by Rev. Abraham S. Franz

Dunn, Charlotte Kellogg m. Linus St. John Benedict 07/04/1837 by Edwin Hall

Durand, John W. of Derby m. Sarah Jennett Blackman of New Haven 09/09/1835 by Rev. Davis Stocking

Elwood, Abigail m. Nathan Hendrick 11/04/1778.

Hope this helps someone.

JOHN F. NICHOLS & KATE N. SHOONMAKER

Beangrammy — 4 Jul 2001 4:55:47 GMT

I'm seeking any info on John F. Nichols & Kate Shoonmaker, both supposedly of Bethel, Fairfield, CT. They had the following children:
S. Alice, John L., Kate S. Charles B.& Grace. John F.'s father could be John Blackman Nichols & Harriet Catherine Fairchild. I need dates, locations, descendants, etc. Thanks!

Mary Banks - Separated from Family in late 1800s

ajarlavender — 14 Feb 2008 5:29:24 GMT

Does anyone know anything about a Mary Banks that was separated from her family in the late 1800s. Apparently, they put her on a train (up north - Maryland or Mass) and the rest of the family (parents and siblings) were suppose to meet up with her but never did. She never saw them again. She was my gg grandmother. She married a George Lavender. They had a son named George Banks Lavender. I am trying to find out more about her from my family.

censes lookup

joanchowka — 25 Jul 2002 1:51:28 GMT

would appreciate i if someone could look up JAMES LOWDEN 1786-1848 WIFE CLARISA 1785-1864,SON CHARLES LOUDEN 1816-1897 HIS WIFE MARIA SNIFFEN 182O-1893. louden, lowden keep changing in death records.almost all my family come from greenwich ct and fairfield ct. any help would be greatly appreciated thanks joanie

Scranton, Frances (Bell); request obit lookup

nnjer1 — 11 Feb 2008 9:21:40 GMT

Hi,

"FRANCES SCRANTON
Father's Surname: BELL
Death Date: 26 Dec 1986
Death Place: Fairfield, Connecticut
Age: 75 Years
Birth Place: Connecticut
Birth Date: 14 May 1911
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse: JOHN
State File #: 25900
Occupation: RETIRED PROPRIETOR
Industry: THE GIFT BOX
Residence: Fairfield, Connecticut
Address: SOUTHPORT WOODS DR , 06430
Gender: Female

Thanks
Jerry

Parish of Ripton

siemedia — 10 Feb 2008 9:21:45 GMT

Are there any marriage and/or baptism records for the Parish of Ripton/Huntington Congregational Church that go back as far as the 1750s and 1760s? I am interested in the marriage of Sarah Beard, daughter of James and Joanna (Walker) Beard who was born in Stratford in 1730. She is not the Sarah Beard who married Zacariah Blackman as some genealogies say (unless she was having children in her 60s which is unlikely).

Newspaper Archives for Connecticut Mirror and Hartford Courant for a marriage that took place in Weston

LDalton22 — 30 Oct 2007 4:00:38 GMT

I am looking for information about a marriage (Frederick Bradley and Sally Wheeler) that took place according to a notice in the Connecticut Mirror in Weston in 1815. This according to the Hale indexes. I cannot find the index for a similar notice for the same marriage supposedly in the Hartford Courant. Are there any newspaper archives available where I could access the actual marriage notices for these newspapers? Are the marriage records for marriages in Weston in 1815 actually in Weston, or are they in Fairfield? Thank-you for your help.

Leanne Dalton

Frederick Bradley and Sally Wheeler of Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut

LDalton22 — 8 Feb 2008 6:15:07 GMT

I am looking for a Frederick Bradley who married a Sally Wheeler in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut in March of 1815. Their marriage notice was placed in the Connecticut Mirror and the Hartford Courant. They had a daughter, Mary Bradley, born in Fairfield, who married George Thomas Lewis in 1841 in Connecticut. Sally Wheeler was born about 1794, according to the 1860 census. Sally is a widow and living with her daughter in 1860 in Bridgeport. I cannot find either this Bradley or Wheeler family.

Jane Marsh

LoreneSmith193 — 4 Feb 2008 7:37:49 GMT

Hi,
I am interested in finding obit for Jane Marsh ,she died Dec.1967 Sherman Fairfield Conn.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Lorene

Edna H. LOWDEN

Atreegrowsinbrooklyn — 2 Feb 2008 7:35:15 GMT

In search of any descendants of Edna LOWDEN, daughter of John Augustus Lowden. She was born about 1869 in Greenwich, CT. Mother's name Mary E. Prindle, stepmother's name Martha Robbins.

Edna had two full siblings known to live to adulthood: Elnora Eugenia (Lowden) Carroll and Leverett Fred Lowden. Numerous half siblings as well.

Mary Wood's parents

caketazfrog1 — 3 Feb 2002 3:00:16 GMT

Looking for the parents of Mary WOOD, b. 21 Apr 1684 in Derby, Fairfield, Ct. She married Joseph LOCKWOOD 14 Aug 1707 in stamford, Fairfield, Ct. and d. 2 Jun 1736 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Ct. I am looking for the parents of Mary. I'll be happy to share whatever information I have that would help others.

My Fairfield Surnames

VReynolds6478 — 30 Nov 2004 1:53:41 GMT

I know most of the details of my fairfield people. I do have a few blanks to fill in. I am also trying to track down who Hannah Seeley is; she married Oliver Davenport i 1747 in Fishkill, NY. I know the Seeleys are a big name in CT.

Another wife I am having trouble with is Anna Doolittle. The Doolittles are also a big CT name. Anna married Joseph Northrup in 1770 Salem, NY.

There must be 2 Wheeler families. Mine is from Stratford.

STATEWIDE MARRIAGE INDEX LOOKUP??? 1870's

deweypark — 28 Jan 2008 2:39:49 GMT

Does anyone know if there is any online index to Connecticut marriages occurring in the 1870s. I believe the marriage would have taken place in Bridgeport (?) in 1875.

Would appreciate knowing if anyone has any information.

FAIRFIELD CO. CT: KNAPP and OSBORN Marriage 1798

Harold Arthur Dean — 2 May 2004 3:39:03 GMT

Does anyone have any history or information about a Hannah Knapp who married Isaac Osborn in July 1798?

Thank you.

Cheryl Osborn Dean
valentinedean@yahoo.com

Azariah Eastman

scheng1_1 — 25 Jan 2008 2:17:06 GMT

Azariah's son Eli is my connection. What is yours

Steve

Walter W. BENNETT died 22 March 1926 need obit

bethamoulton — 17 Jan 2008 2:31:24 GMT

I am trying to get a copy of the obituary for Walter W. BENNETT who lived in Stamford CT and who died on 22 March 1926. Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!

Gertrude Ide GOFF (1891 - 1988) Obit Darien, Fairfield, CT

gdhobgen1 — 5 Jan 2008 7:23:23 GMT

From
The Advocate
Stamford, Connecticutt
(Fairfield County)
Wednesday, October 12, 1988

Gertrude I. Goff, a resident of Darien for 57 years, died Friday at her Leroy Avenue home. She was 86.

Mrs. Goff was born Nov. 27, 1891, in Troy, N. Y., the daughter of the late Alba Marshall and Gertrude Knight Ide. She was the wife of the late Homer P. Goff, who died in 1973.

Mrs. Goff attended Westover School in Middlebury. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Wee Burn Country Club. She had been treasurer for the Easter Seals Drive in the late 1940s.

She is survived by two daughters, Gertrude Schafer of Rumson, N. J., and Isabel Bunge of Geneva, Switzerland; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 20 in the chapel of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Nursery School, 1864 Post Road, Darien.

Homer P. GOFF (1896 - 1973) Obit

gdhobgen1 — 5 Jan 2008 7:22:01 GMT

From
The Advocate
Stamford, Connecticutt
(Fairfield County)
Tuesday, October 2, 1975

DARIEN - Homer Pershing Goff, 77, of 174 Leroy Ave., died Saturday in Stamford Hospital.

Mr. Goff had been secretary and treasurer of American Maize Product Co. in New York City.

Son of the late Homer and Isabel Neeper Goff, he was born in Crafton, Pa., Sept. 23, 1896.

Mr. Goff was a graduate of the Pawling School and of Union College. During World War I, he served in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Wee Burn Club of Darien, the U. S. Seniors Golf Association and Alpha Delta Phi fraternity.

In addition to his wife, Gertrude Ide Goff, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Goff Schaeffer of Rumson, N. J., and Mrs. Isabel Goff Bunge of Lake Forest, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Harold Roby of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Edward Garrison of Ossining, N. Y., and Mrs. John Scovill of West Hartford, and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Noroton, Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Pequot Library Genealogy Roundtable

mackenzie1492 — 5 Jan 2008 2:54:39 GMT

The Pequot Library,720 Pequot Avenue, Southport sponsors a Genealogy Roundtable on the second Saturday of every month at 10:00AM.Genealogists Rod MacKenzie,Betty Oderwald and Bill Stansfield will be available to answer Genealogy questions,help eliminate the always present Genealogy Stone Wall,suggest sources and strategies for further research.On occasion the roundtable will begin with a short talk by one of the Genealogists.Reservations are required.Please call(203)259-0346 to reserve a place

Moses Wheeler of Stratford

JanetCS — 1 Jul 2001 11:59:02 GMT

WHEELER, Moses: Seeking info on this early settler of Stratford, CT. Was born Kent, Eng. abt 1598. I am asking for friend who is a direct descendant and would like to know more about the family and its place of origin in England. Related line: TOMLINSON

Genealogy Club Meeting - Newtown, CT

JimSanders5 — 5 Jan 2008 4:02:55 GMT

The Genealogy Club of Newtown will meet on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:00 pm at the C.H.Booth Library meeting room in Newtown, CT. Cathy Vaneria of Connecticut Photographics will be the speaker, and her topic is “Getting the Most from your Digital Camera”. All are welcome to attend.

Cathy Vaneria is the president and co-owner of Connecticut Photographics in Danbury. She has taught at WestConn and has studied digital photography as part of a Master of Fine Arts program. She also has an interest in photo preservation. The program will cover the basics of using a digital camera, and how it can be used to enhance genealogy research.

The Genealogy Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, and is open to anyone interested in family history. Refreshments provided. Call 426-1840 for info.

Towe Family Bridgeport

Yvonne — 8 Mar 2006 12:40:25 GMT

Hi ,

Would anyone have any information on the Towe family who came to the USA, Bridgeport CT in the 1860's from England.

Many Thanks

KNAPIK Bridgeport Ct

Jeff Ridge — 6 Dec 2006 9:59:12 GMT

Looking for info on Wifes Grandparents, George Knapik B:1895 Austria / Anna Sernik (Sharnik) unsure of spelling B: 1891 Austria. Their children Mary, Helen, Mary, Irene, Dorothy. ONLY information I have found so far is POSSIBLE:
35th Wedd. Anv. Mr.&Mrs. JOHN KNAPIK 220 Birdsey Av. Bridgeport, their children Cecilia Masaitis, Joseph Knapik, Albina Araujo. Mr.&Mrs. GEORGE KNAPIK attened this function. Believe JOHN (B:1891) might be a brother to GEORGE. There also maybe a PAUL KNAPIK. Thanks in advance jridge9751@aol.com

Samuel Lister Bridgeport Connecticut

danhebert — 28 Apr 2007 6:58:30 GMT

I am looking for information on Samuel Lister and wife Sarah Gertrude. They arrived at Ellis Island on 26 Dec 1908 and were going to Samuel's Sister Mrs. Walker, 430 Barnum Ave Bridgeport Connecticut. Looking for any infomation and information about any children they may of had.

GREENWICH: BEGGS marriage

seagee69 — 2 Jan 2008 4:13:14 GMT

Seeking a needle in a haystack. Searching for a marriage of a William James Beggs Jr (may have gone by Bill Beggs) to a Daisy Ross (I believe that was her name). A cousin remembers attending the wedding in the late 1950's. HELP! Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Her maiden name may be MOONEY. He remembers the bride's name was Daisy.

Please email to: seagee69@aol.com

Alexander, Lee, Williams, Belton - Camden, Sc

tonisparks — 3 Jun 2007 6:17:54 GMT

Trying to connect various line of family who came out of Camden, Kershaw County and Lacaster County, South Carolina. Many of our relatives moved to Fairfield County from SC and other areas. Our family names have varied due to marriages. So I am looking for Alexander, Drakeford, Aldrich, Furman, Belton, Kirkland, Whitaker, Lee, Thomas, Brown, Williams, Smith and Wright. There are many more, but it would take up space.
Help out by submitting your information to our family tree and connect with a cousin you knew nothing about.

William C. Swift Sr. b. 1908 d. 19 June 1994, in Westport, Ct

RTurner8923 — 1 Jan 2008 4:30:17 GMT

How do I obtain a copy of the obituary for William C. Swift Sr b. 1908 died 19 June 1994, in Westport Ct. ?
Your help will be appreciated.
Bob Turner, Helena, Arkansas

William C. Swift Sr. b. 1908 d. 19 June 1994, in Westport, Ct

RTurner8923 — 1 Jan 2008 4:28:54 GMT

How do I obtain a copy of the obituary for William C. Swift Sr b. 1908 died 19 June 1994, in Westport Ct. ?
Your help will be appreciated.
Bob Turner, Helena, Arkansas

Azariah Eastman

scheng1_1 — 28 Dec 2005 3:41:49 GMT

I am looking for info on Azariah Eastman b. 1718 New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT. Wife Ruth Jenkins b. 1722
SteveH

James A. Dunne, 1842-1915, Married Sarah Shaughnessy,Greens Farms

smithbru — 6 Jul 2002 10:19:01 GMT

Looking for descendants of James A Dunne and Sarah (1865-1968) Shaughnessy Dunne who spent summers in the Greens Farms(beachside ave) area. One of their children Margaret married Charles A. Gordon MD from Brooklyn, NY. I think James and Sarah Dunne lived in Brooklyn also. James A. Dunne arrived by himself from Ireland about 1851 at the age of about 9 years old and was raised by family in Bay Ridge , Brooklyn. They had 6 children who lived to be adults. Catherine (Kit) married John McGarry. Grace (Giddy) married Joe J. Reigher. James Jr. married Madaline ?. Thomas had a least one child. Sarah (Sadie) married Bert Dowd MD.

John & Mary Foran-Sandy Hook(Newtown)

mecaffrey — 24 Dec 2007 7:36:03 GMT

I am trying to get death info and cemetery info for my 3g gndp. John & Mary(Carly?) Foran. They were married, 11 Feb 1857 in Newtown, lived in Brookfield,CT in 1860, then in Newtown until 1910 according to Census Rcds. There is a marker in St. Rose of Lima cemetery inscribed "FORAN", nothing else. I believe this is them, since there were no other Foran in the town. I also believe that at least one of thier 11 children may be buried there. I would like any help you can provide me in knowing who is actually buried there(tried writing to St.Rose, but have not heard back) and when after 1910 did John and Mary die? In 1910, they were both about 77 yrs old.
Children are:
Mary A b.18 Dec 1857, Ellen M(2ggrdm) b.11 Jul 1859, John b.28 Mar 1861, Margaret b.07 May 1863, Catherine b. Abt. 1865, Daniel b.04 Jan 1867, Bridget b.02 Oct 1868, Michael b.May 1871, Johanna b. Abt. 1873, Nora b.23 May 1875 & Anna b. 05 Aug 1876.
Ellen m. Joseph Burke and lived in Buffalo,NY
Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

William and Benjamin Upton

ellenb7580126 — 18 Dec 2007 2:29:12 GMT

Can anyone tell me what they were doing in Fairfield in 1900? William was a painter and his father Benjamin was a painter, he was 81 yrs old at the time. Why were they in Fairfield? Any pictures painted by William or photo's taken by Benjamin?

JOSIAH SMITH Probate 1795 - JONATHAN SMITH Probate 1811

cannaladi — 17 Dec 2007 2:26:19 GMT

Am in possession of copy of the Probate of JOSIAH SMITH of Sept 21 1795; Volume 3 Film 5793 Stratford Probate. Listing of SARAH SMITH as administrator on this estate.
From Barbour Collection I found "JOSIAH SMITH, born Aug 3 1757 md SARAH BURR, Nov 5 1786. Burr genealogy shows Sarah, daughter of Justus and Hephzibah (Nichols) Burr md to DAVID MINOT in 1798. Sarah Minot listed in estate settlement of her mother Hephzibah Burr, d. 1810.

Believe this to be the same SARAH married to both JOSIAH SMITH and DAVID MINOT.

Barbour Collection shows Jonathan SMITH, b June 20 1737; md Lucy LAKE Dec 12 1758.{Lucy, dau of Thomas}
In distribution of estate of JONATHAN SMITH, Stratfield 21st Oct 1811, listing of daughter Comphy, wife of Ebenezer BOOTH; Huldah, wife of John BURR and Betsey, wife of Daniel FAYERWEATHER. Also lists real property to GEORGE SMITH, son of JOSIAH SMITH, deceased. Stratford probate Book 5, pg 490-493 (copy in my possession)

Lastly: Barbour Collection shows:
SMITH, Betsey, d. Josiah & Sarah, b Sept 2, 1787
SMITH, Betsey, m. Isaac FAIRCHILD Mar 11 [1827] by Rev Joshua Leavitt.
Are these two listings same Betsey??

Any communications appreciated to further familial connections between JOSIAH, JONATHAN, BETSEY and GEORGE--all surname SMITH.

Am descended from John & Huldah [Smith] Burr of Fairfield CT, later removed to Saratoga Co NY.
Thank you.
btree52@wildblue.net

Iam looking for bowens in bridgeport

sgriffin10 — 10 Dec 2007 8:30:49 GMT

iam looking for a marriage of a john d bowen to a dorothy
bernard between the years of 1930 to 1940 both were born in
1909 and lived brigeport fairfield area

Danbury Coordinator

Robert Young — 11 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Greetings to all. I have volunteered to be the coordinator for Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut. I've lived in Danbury for 25 years. I've been researching my own family for most of that time, and I've developed an addiction to genealogy.
At present, I am extracting marriage and death notices from the Danbury newspapers, beginning in 1837. These are being posted to both of the Fairfield County mailing lists. Shortly, they will also be included an a page devoted to Danbury families.
I am also transcribing headstones in the 22 cemeteries which are in the Danbury city limits. These will also become available on the Danbury page.
In the interim, I will gladly do look-ups for Danbury ONLY. I just do not have the time to delve into neighboring towns. I have access to copies of the censuses for Danbury, from 1790 to 1920 - full census, not indices. In addition, I have access to the Hale Collection for Danbury (and my own database, as each cemetery is completed).
Because I volunteer for many towns and counties in New England, I do receive many queries. I reply to them in the order in which they were received. In some cases, this may take a couple of weeks.
If there is anyone local to Danbury who would like to assist with extractions from the newspapers or with the headstones, let me know.

Bob Young
Danbury, CT

Seeking Radel descendants

Geoff Boon — 5 Jan 2005 12:36:19 GMT

Do you have the following in your family history?

Dora E Radel died 1999 aged 91 years; husband was Frederick P Radel.

Parents of Dora E were Henry (Harry) Priestley and Dora Priestley.

Dora died in 1941 and Henry (Harry) died in 1955.

I live in England.

Thank you
Geoff

Thomas Sherwood & the Fairfield witch trial of Goody Knapp

jeanniewinter — 13 Jul 2001 2:30:06 GMT

Recently, I was informed that my great-grandfather Thomas Sherwood, who sailed from England on the S. S. FRANCIS, escorted the Good Wife Knapp to the gallows when she was convicted and hanged for witchcraft in 1653 in Fairfield CT. I'm told the source is Virkus' Compendium of Am. Genealogy. Also, a source Drake, Frederick C. "Witchcraft in the American Colonies, 1647-62" American Quarterly 20 (1968) : 694-725). I would like more information on this event in which my great-grandfather Thomas Sherwood took part or if there is any more known information about "Goody" Knapp? Apparently, the Sherwood line has Knapp connections. Where can I find a copy of this article in the Quarterly? Thank you and I hope to hear from someone on this.

Existing Mallett family in the Fairfield,Conn. area

George Mallett — 29 Aug 2002 9:14:35 GMT

Looking for any Mallett family members that are still in the Conn.area,that originate from JOHN MALLET

George Mallett/desendant of Daniel/son of Miles

Ard STILWELL B: 1770 Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT

ptilda — 24 Jan 2006 12:06:21 GMT

Can anyone help me to confirm the identity and history of my ancestor, Ard STILWELL, B: 1770 Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT (possibly the son of Benjamin and Mary STILWELL). He married Anne FAIRCHILD in 1803. I would like more information on the origins of the STILWELL line in America. Any help would be appreciated.

Priscilla Arnold

obituary lookup please

badenroots — 29 Nov 2007 5:02:31 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of Lillian (Louise)Gilly.
She died on October 01,1986 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Connecticut.
Can anyone help?

Historical Publications for Fairfield County- Danbury area...

Diggergirl — 15 Sep 2007 4:30:08 GMT

Hi all

Wondering if anybody out there has any publications for Danbury or any of the Townships of Fairfield that might mention Genealogies or founding families and such.

Looking for references to a Jonathan Benedict born 1744 or 1747 son of Nathaniel Benedict & Hannah Keller/Keeler. Supposedly born in Danbury but given the vital records for this early time frame were destroyed, I am now looking for simple links....

I have seen the 'Benedict Books' but am looking for a bit more meat.

Jonathan was married about 1763 to (?) he fathered 7 children in that union before marrying a second time to a Huldah Seeley. All this supposedly happened in Danbury.

I would so appreciate the hand sorting this out
Cheers
Susan

More KRANZ puzzles--Danbury

robinkaspar — 29 Nov 2007 2:40:42 GMT

In the 1886/1887 Danbury City Directory, Max KRANZ was listed at 24 Henry. Was this a residence? Or a hat factory? Who was Max? I don't find him in the 1900 census.

In the 1890 directory, both Richard KRANZ and John WAGNER were listed at 24 Henry.

Robin in Short Pump

KRANZ, WAGNER, HEYDE, FANNING -- Danbury 1880's-present

robinkaspar — 29 Nov 2007 1:56:22 GMT

These surnames are all connected, somehow, I feel certain.

Richard KRANZ b. 1861 Germany, wife Polina b. 1862 Germany,
immigrated 1880-ish, married in 1883 (Danbury?), had children, disappeared after 1900. 2 of their children, Charles and Jennie, lived with John and Amalie WAGNER in 1910 (I do know that John and Amalie were their aunt and uncle). What happened to the rest of the family?

Otto Richard KRANZ was somehow related, but how? Brother? Cousin? He married Elizabeth who later married John F. FANNING after Otto's 1922 death.

I suspect that Jennie KRANZ married Ernest HEYDE who died in flu epidemic. They had one son, Ernest. Jennie HEYDE never remarried.

Would love to find someone who can help me with this puzzle. I would also like to know Polina KRANZ's maiden name, I'm hoping it's either WAGNER or LUDWIG.

Robin in Short Pump