Middlesex - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Obit: Winnie G. Price, Old Saybrook

myfamily4911 — 6 Sep 2008 4:02:57 GMT

Looking for obit for:

Winnie G. Price, b. 1911, d. 13 April 2002 Old Saybrook, Middlesex, CT.

Thank you,
Michelle

Alfred and Maxy (Brumbley/Brombley) Kellogg, CT, NY, IA 1800-1880's

giselle74 — 28 Aug 2008 3:55:31 GMT

Does anyone have any further information about Alfred Kellogg and/or his wife Maxy Brumbley/Brombley/Bromley? They were both born in CT. Alfred around 1800, Maxy around 1805. It might've been Chatham, Middlesex, CT, but I haven't been able to confirm that. They were in Bloomfield, Ontario County, NY by 1822 and had at least 4 sons there: Samuel J., Alden, William F., and Charles. Around 1845 they came to Clayton County, IA. They were in the Lodomillo, Clayton Co. Census up through 1870, then Alfred was in the Cox Creek, Clayton Co one in 1880. Maxy seems to have died between 1860-1870, and Alfred died after 1880. I can't find any record of their deaths, cemetery location etc. I'd like to know that info, as well as anything on their ancestry, or where in CT they were from etc. Thanks for any help, ideas, suggestions!

Joel Fox

mo_jenkins — 22 Aug 2008 7:27:35 GMT

Still Looking for Joel Fox in the Saybrook area in the late 1700's to early 1800's. He married Ellathene/Alethia Mann/Marr/Munn/Mack. (I'm not sure which, if any, is correct!) They had sons Henry Fox b1806 and Gustavus Fox b1810. Any help is appreciated! The family moved from CT to NY and then to MI.

seqarching for info on Wife Cynthia Leet

kerrywi — 16 Aug 2008 2:55:02 GMT

Kelley Easland B.abt 1808 in NY
M.Cynthia Leet Apr.9 1830 Delaware Co,NY (?)
D.(?)

Childern:
Morris (Morrace) Easland B.1834 Massachusetts

Polly Easland: B.Feb 26,1843 Ohio
D.Jan.8,1831 Iowa

Martin Kelly Easland:B.1846 Ohio (?)
M. July 24,1892 Dunn Co,WI Ada Joyner
D. (?)
Childern:
Lily Mae b.1898 Sauk Co,WI

Roy Easland b.Aug.20th,1901 WI

Francis Belle Easland B.Jan 1,1905 Sauk Co,WI

Horace Orville Easland B.Oct 25th,1909 Thompson,Jo Daviess Co,Ill
M. Mabel Mary Pippenger
D. 1996 Spring Valley,Pierce Co,WI
Childern:

Living Easland Male

Living Easland Male

Mary Easland Female

James Easland B.March 4th,1915

Dorthy Easland B.1917

Josephine Easland B.1918

Note: I have been looking for any information on this family for many years. Please contact me if you have anything at all on this family at holmes_mrs@yahoo.com

Thank You,
C.Holmes

Venture Smith Descendant and 12th annual Freedom Trail Event

TajmajerDeb — 11 Aug 2008 6:12:20 GMT

Dr. Karl Stofko, with the assistance of several others, has located many descendants of Venture Smith. But there are a few family members that he still needs current contact information so they may be informed about the annual gathering. Please reply to Deborah at AncestorConnect@aol.com Thank you.

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Venture Smith Day: Connecticut Freedom Trail Event

The 12th annual Venture Smith Day Festivities will be held at Venture’s gravesite in First Church Cemetery, 499 Town Street (RT. 151), East Haddam on Saturday, September 6th starting at 1 pm until approximately 4 pm as part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail events. The program will include the reading of a Proclamation, wreath placement ceremony, as well as the annual photo shoot of Venture’s family of descendants. East Haddam Municipal Historian, Karl P. Stofko, will be commenting on his recent research on Venture Smith, an African-American slave who purchased his freedom in 1765, as well as the situations concerning Marget Smith’s gravestone and the fate of Venture’s home site at Haddam Neck. The featured speaker will be Dr. Nancy Steenburg, professor of history at UCONN Avery Point Campus at Groton. She will talk about Venture’s life as a slave and freeman in Stonington.

Please bring a comfortable chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather we will move into the church. There will be plenty of time to renew old friendships, talk with our speakers and Venture’s descendants and partake of light refreshments. All are invited.

A brief biography of Venture Smith: Born Broteer about 1729, the eldest son of King Saungm Furro of the tribe of Dukandarra in Guinea, West Africa, Venture was captured about 1736 in his seventh year and sold for “4 gallons of rum and some calico” at Anamabo on Africa’s Gold Coast to Robinson Mumford, the steward of a Rhode Island slave ship. He was renamed Venture, having been purchased by Mumford’s own private venture. He grew up as a slave on Fishers Island, New York, which was being leased by the Mumford family at that time. About 1750 he married Meg, another Mumford slave, by whom he had four children. After a failed escape attempt in 1754, Venture was sold to Thomas Stanton of Stonington Point, Connecticut. In 1760 he was purchased for the last time by Colonel Oliver Smith, also of Southington. Colonel Smith allowed Venture to purchase his freedom in 1765 and in return Venture took the name Smith as his surname.

Venture then lived and work on Long Island to raise the necessary money to purchase the freedom of his wife and children. During these years he labored at cutting wood, farming, fishing, and spent seven months on a whaling voyage. In 1774 Venture sold all his land on Long Island and in Stonington and moved his family to East Haddam. He then began purchasing land on Haddam Neck along the Salmon River Cove from Abel Bingham and others. By his industry his farm grew to 134 acres with three houses; twenty boats, canoes and sailing vessels; two fishing businesses and a commercial orchard. His entrepreneurial ventures included river trafficking, lumberjacking, carpentry and farming. All of this was accomplished without the ability to either read or write.

In 1798 Venture dictated his autobiography to teacher Elisha Niles, which was then published in pamphlet form by Charles Holt, editor of the New London Bee. It has been reprinted many times since then. It is the only slave narrative of the 18th century that recounts life in Africa. His life story has been an inspiration to many, both black and white, over the years. Venture died on September 19, 1805, a highly respected man by all in the Haddams. He was survived by his wife, two sons, Cuff and Solomon, and seven grandchildren. Several of his descendants still live in Connecticut.

Walter Scott Gladwin b 1839 Middlesex Co, CT

Trudie davis-long — 5 Jun 2006 11:29:22 GMT

married Hannah Elizabeth Campbell 1866 in Pottawattamie Co, IA.
I am looking for his parents.

CT Archives

Jo1949 — 6 Aug 2008 12:11:14 GMT

http://usgwarchives.net/ct/ctfiles.htm

New files are being added almost daily. Please visit the Connecticut Archives and consider sharing your transcriptions with others.

Thank you,

B. Jo Branch
CT Archives State File Manager

Henry C.Gilbert died Haddam 5-9-1861 husband of Julia Shailor

jeff5058 — 24 Jul 2008 3:18:26 GMT

He is not in the Gilbert genealogy but I think he came from my Hartford Gilberts. I need to know who his parents were, he was born 1805, and lived in Haddam all his life. My Smiths,Gilberts Shailors,Tylers all were neighbors and kin. His death record must be in Haddam records!

John H. Leahy Connecticut / Parkland, Illinois

JRLouie — 16 Jul 2008 8:47:22 GMT

I am trying to find information on a school teacher, John H. Leahy, born in 1849, who lived in Parkland, Illinois in 1900. He had tintypes from Hartford, Connecticut, and a death notice for a James Lahey (sic.), age 24, in "Visalia, late of Middletown, Connecticut", dated 15 FEB 1865, who was also a teacher.

Amanda Pease, Amanda Wheeler

RichardWheeler599 — 15 Jul 2008 11:33:09 GMT

Amanda Pease is my 4th great grandmother. Amanda was born in 1777 somewhere in Connecticut. She must have removed with her family to the Canaan and New Lebanon, Columbia County, NY area as a child. In 1795 she married Daniel Wheeler, born 1771, Canaan, Columbia County, NY. They were married in Canaan, Columbia County, NY. Daniel Wheeler parents were Edward Wheeler and Thankful Crippen of Canaan, Columbia County, NY.

I am trying to locate the parents of Amanda Pease and her birth town. I would appreciate any help or clues that you may have. Best regards, Richard Wheeler

Obit request Carr

kfallcreekfarm — 9 Jul 2008 2:12:16 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary for Allan Carr. He died in Clinton March 11, 1978. Thanks.

Kim

Obit Request Foley/ Robbins

ksrice — 9 Mar 2008 2:11:30 GMT

I'm looking for the obits for the following people, all died in Clinton, CT

Anna Powers died 2/14/1961
Ella Robbins died 3/27/1973
Chester Robbins died 10/21/2003
William Robbins died 10/29/1993

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

C. Pratt, Essex, Conn.

wsbsmith — 20 Jul 2005 1:57:58 GMT

Looking for information on a C. Pratt, who would have been a maker or retailer of leather goods. We have a leather wallet stamped "C. PRATT MAKER ESSEX CON."

Thanks!

Searching for Shaw and Bolton families in Middletown or Portland 1882-1900

mlpaxton1 — 17 Jun 2008 8:53:34 GMT

While researching my grandfather's family in Rhode Island, I came upon some information that leads me to believe the family settled in Middletown or Portland, Connecticut when they came to the US in 1882. I hope someone can point my research in the right direction.

The facts of the matter are these: William Shaw (born 1852), his wife Elizabeth Molyneux Shaw (born 1853) and their daughters Ellen (born 1879)and Margaret (born 1881) immigrated to the US in 1882. With them came William's sister, Elizabeth Shaw Bolton (born 1855). All were born in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire. William and his wife moved to Cumberland, Rhode Island after 1887 and died there before 1900. In the 1900 and 1910 censuses, the older daughters were living in Lonsdale, RI, and caring for 4 siblings--2 brothers born in Connecticut and 2 sisters born in Rhode Island. The boys were named James Francis Shaw and William Lowe Shaw. On James Francis's World War II registration his birthplace is Middletown and his birthdate is July 26, 1883; William's birthdate is March 27, 1886 but no birthplace is written on his World War I registration.

I am interested in verifying the Shaw and Bolton families' whereabouts during this time. How should I proceed?

Margaret

Look-up in Middletown/Portland newspaper in 1885

mlpaxton1 — 26 Jun 2008 1:03:50 GMT

Does anyone have access to the archives of the newspaper for Middletown or Portland and can look up a story about an out-of-town visit? In The Brooklyn Eagle on August 16, 1885, there is a society note that Miss Lillie Pierce would be visiting in Portland, Connecticut until September. I would assume a corresponding story would be printed in the local paper. Miss Lillie Pierce was Mary Elizabeth Pearce of Brooklyn, New York, my greatgrandmother. I believe she was visiting her future in-laws, the Shaws.

Puritan Ancestors - BAILEY, etc

JerryEngland — 6 Apr 2005 4:52:14 GMT

Obit help needed

amhouseketter — 15 Jun 2008 11:21:43 GMT

Hi,I'm looking for the obit of Helen Kundel she died March 19,1984 in Middletown CT.In the 1930 census she had 2 daughters(Helen & Kathleen)and I would like to know from her obit if her daughters are listed and if they married.
Thank You,
Annette

DEEP RIVER - Sisters of St Joseph Orphanage

SarahAnne567 — 13 Jun 2008 7:14:33 GMT

My great-grandfather Frances Allen was born around 1897 in Deep River, Connecticut. His parents were both full Irish; I'm not sure if they were born in Ireland or the US. They were killed in a train wreck when Frances and his two brothers were young. Frances and his brothers grew up in the Sisters of St Joseph Orphanage in Deep River. One is his brothers was named Art (Arthur), and the other is unknown. The oldest brother, whose name I'm not sure of, left as soon as he was 18 and they never heard from him again. I was wondering; does anyone know if SSJO keeps records on who lived there? Does anyone know the Allens of Deep River? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Essex - local newspapers - 1980's

ChasCornell — 12 Jun 2008 10:13:12 GMT

Seeking best newpaper to search for an obit in Essex. Fred and wife Florence (Horton) Edmunds died May 1983

I need some help please

Lynne30 — 28 May 2008 10:02:35 GMT

I am trying to find a marriage that took place in Middlefield and I can't seem to locate it anywhere. The groom is George N. Boyer (born 19 Sep 1902) and the bride is Amy Wheeldon Jasmin (born 21 Mar 1908)

They were married in 1958 or 1959. Can anyone help me??

Thanks in advance.

Starr-Easton marriage circa 1798

jdenny309 — 23 May 2008 2:53:58 GMT

Might anyone have info re probable marriage of Samuel Starr to Brittania Easton circa 1798-1800 Middlesex County, Connecticut? I’ll also post this to message board of Litchfield County, too.

Many thanks for your consideration!

Jane Denny

Patient Records--CT/Middletown State Hospital

MECECIL — 18 May 2008 11:14:22 GMT

Hi all!

I have just received the death certificate for my great grandmother from Torrington. It states that she died at the State Hospital in Middletown in 1938.

Does anyone know if records for that time frame are available and how one would go about requesting them?

Thanks!

Othniel Brainerd Headstone

mahlersl — 6 May 2008 10:16:09 GMT

I am trying to find a photo of the headstone of Othniel Brainerd who died 9 Dec 1815 and is buried in the Lakeview Cemetery, East Hampton, Ct. He should be buried near his second wife, Jerusha Whaler. Can anyone give me any idea of how to find this photo?

Thank you,
Sheila Mahler
2637 Donovan Avenue
Santa Clara, CA. 95051
(408) 554-9755
mahlersl@pacbell.net

Bridget O'Callaghan nee Sexton and Mamie Sexton

Liam1944 — 5 May 2008 10:06:04 GMT

I'm looking for info. into my aunts Bridget (Bridgie) O'Callaghan nee Sexton and her sister Mary (Mamie) Sexton. They were both born in Killeen, Aghabullogue, Co Cork, Ireland and are sisters to my mother Helena Sexton Formerly of Gurrane Redmond, Donoughmore, Co Cork, Ireland. Both my aunts died in the 1990s. I believe they lived in Natick. I've been informed that Aunt Bridgie died on 9 Sep 1997. If someone over there, with access to the revelent files, would be so kind as to look it up for me I'd be so greatful.

Essex Alms House

Hist0rian2 — 26 Apr 2008 4:34:55 GMT

US Census 1880 Essex, Middlesex CT ED80 pg 19, found Evaline Simmons widow of Judah Mayo Simmons living as a widow in the Alms House in Essex, CT. on June 10, 1880. Does anyone know where I might research for the Alms House records for her death date and hopefully find her maiden name?

Chapman, Elisha

rebuck1 — 14 Apr 2008 8:07:13 GMT

Looking for information Elisha Chapman b ca 1770 in Saybrook. Spouse unknown. Had son Hiram S. b ca 1800. They both went to OH ca 1830.

Did Elisha have other children? Who were they?

Any help appreciated....Loanne in CA

Can someone help me please?

ljsd58 — 13 Apr 2008 2:28:51 GMT

I am new to this and I am frustrated. I am searching for my grandfather's parent's names. I believed I have searched everywhere possible that I know of. His name is William Edward Stevenson, born May 14 1893, CT., USA. He was married to Violet Drew, residences...Middletown, CT.,Portland, CT.. He may have been born in Middlefield, CT. Can anyone help me.

James Ray, Sr., Haddam CT, d 1730/31

jrrljr — 13 Jan 2005 1:16:47 GMT

I am searching for when James Ray Sr, moved to Connecticut, where he moved from, parents, etc. I have his probated will, but can't find any earlier information than 1709. Thanks.

Smith, Cone, Tyler, Shailor

jeff5058 — 5 Aug 2003 12:49:51 GMT

Lord help me, I descend from Deacon Joseph Smith who married Elizabeth Cone, their son John b.1736 married Elizabeth Tyler, their son Wells Smith b.1762 married Elizabeth Shailor. I'm sure hopeful that someone has done this line or parts of it can help me with this Haddam, Tylerville, Shailorville family.

Stephen Olmstead & Hannah Fuller md 1747/1748 CT parents of Aurelia?

Shoreshim — 10 Apr 2008 3:50:51 GMT

Can anyone help me confirm that Aurelia born about 1765 is the daughter of Stephen Olmstead and his first wife Hannah Fuller - see report below? I have conflicting date of birth for Aurelia that perhaps she is the daughter of his second wife Mary Mercy Freeman rather than Hannah Fuller.

Name: Capt. Stephen OLMSTEAD
Given Name: Capt. Stephen
Surname: Olmstead
Sex: M
Birth: 8/7/1721 in East Haddam, MIddlesex Co, Connecticut
Death: 4/26/1778 in of smallpox, East Haddam, Connecticut
Event: Captain Military Service Revolutionary War died of smallpox 1778
Note: "Mayflower Families Through Five Generations: Edward Fuller"

Father: John OLMSTEAD b: 12/31/1677 in Hartford, Connecticut
Mother: Susannah BRAINERD OLMSTEAD b: 8/9/1689 in East Haddam, Connecticut

Marriage 1 Hannah FULLER OLMSTEAD b: 7/3/1720 in East Haddam, Connecticut
Married: betw 10/27/1747 & 2/21/1748 in Connecticut
Children
Stephen OLMSTEAD b: 10/22/1759 in Connecticut
Jonathan OLMSTEAD b: 7/29/1767 in East Hampton, Connecticut
Dorothy OLMSTEAD DAY b: 1752 in Colchester, Connecticut
Hannah OLMSTEAD BROWN b: abt 1754 in Middletown, Connecticut
Susannah OLMSTEAD PARMALEE b: 12/20/1757 in East Chatham, Connecticut
Anna OLMSTEAD b: abt 1758 in East Chatham, Connecticut
Mercy OLMSTEAD SMITH b: 11/27/1764 in East Hampton, Connecticut
Aurelia OLMSTEAD b: abt 1765 in East hampton, Connecticut

Marriage 2 Mercy FREEMAN OLMSTEAD b: 3/11/1736 in Canterbury, Connecticut

Woodworth and Cook 1888 marriage info needed

georgiacats — 30 Mar 2008 8:53:09 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.

Request to Meet with Cousins--Mar 29-31--Descendant Visiting Middletown

knrivers — 5 Mar 2008 11:35:14 GMT

Hello,

My name is Kristin Rivers and I am planning a trip from Saturday, March 29th to Monday, March 31st to visit Middletown and Lebanon to research my family history. I have quite a few ancestors who were either born, married and/or died in these two towns (listed below) and so I am planning to visit cemeteries, libraries and any historical societies and/or museums that may be open at that time.

Donna from the Middlesex County Historical Society has agreed to meet with me from 9am-1pm on Sunday. Is there anyone else who would like to get together to discuss this amazing place and its people Sat evening, Sunday (after my meeting with Donna) and/or Monday morning?!

I am so excited because as a public school teacher with three children living in San Jose, CA, I would not have anticipated being able to make this trip but my school district is sending me to a teaching conference in New York City beginning on Monday, March 31st and I was able to convince the district to allow me to fly in early and pay for my own room and board in order to make the side trip up to Connecticut!

So, I am flying in late Friday night and will arrive at the Newark Airport early Saturday morning. I'm planning to rent a car and drive up to your area that morning. So, I was hoping that you would please suggest where I should go while I'm there. I have listed out the names and their connections to the two towns hoping that you may have access to cemetery/birth and/or marriage records that might help point me in the right direction to learn as much about my ancestors as I can in the short time that I'll have there. Please feel free to forward this message to anyone you feel could help. Thank you! And if you ever need anything from San Jose, CA. You know who to ask!! :-)

My Lebanon & Middletown Direct Ancestors:
David BLISS (my 5th great grandfather) b. 1769 in Lebanon
Elizabeth BLISS (my 4th great grandmother) b. 21 Oct 1798 in Lebanon
Israel BLISS (my 6th great grandfather) b. 17 Apr 1739 in Lebanon
John BLISS (my 7th great grandfather) m. 21 Feb 1719 in Lebanon
John BLISS (my 8th great grandfather) d. 20 Sep 1747 in Lebanon
Elizabeth JOHNSON (my 5th great grandmother) m. 24 Feb 1796 in Lebanon
Mary STILES (my 6th great grandmother) b. 28 Apr 1735 in Lebanon
Hannah TICKNOR (my 7th great grandmother) m. 21 Feb 1719 in Lebanon

Mary ANTHONY (my 10th great grandmother) d. 30 Mar 1691 in Middletown
Elizabeth BLAKE (my 8th great grandmother) b. 16 Mar 1679 and d. 25 Jan 1698 in Middletown
John BLAKE (my 9th great grandfather) d. 11 Nov 1690 in Middletown
Mary COLLINS (my 9th great grandmother) b. 11 May 1666 in Middletown
Nathaniel COLLINS (my 10th great grandfather) m. 3 Aug 1664 in Middletown
Hesther CROW (my 10th great grandmother) m. 23 Aug 1700 in Middletown
John HALL (my 11th great grandfather) m. 26 May 1673 in Middletown
Richard HALL (my 10th great grandfather) m. 27 Mar 1691 in Middletown
Sarah HALL (my 9th great grandmother) b. 16 May 1654 in Middletown
Giles HAMLIN (my 10th great grandfather) b. 1622 in Middletown
John HAMLIN (my 9th great grandfather) b. 14 Dec 1658 in Middletown
John HAMLIN (my 8th great grandfather) b. 16 Jul 1687 in Middletown
Mahitabell HAMLIN (my 7th great grandmother) b. 6 Feb 1710 in Middletown
Daniel HARRIS (my 10th great grandfather) d. 30 Nov 1701 in Middletown
Mary HARRIS (my 9th great grandmother) d. 1 Aug 1740 in Middletown
Isaac JOHNSON (my 9th great grandfather) d. 3 Feb 1719 in Middletown
Joseph JOHNSON (my 6th great grandfather) b. 21 May 1726 in Middletown
Joseph JOHNSON (my 7th great grandfather) b. 26 Aug 1702 in Middletown
Joseph JOHNSON (my 8th great grandfather) b. 9 Mar 1677 in Middletown
Mary ROGERS (my 6th great grandmother) m. 14 Aug 1746 in Middletown
Mary WELD (my 10th great grandmother) d. 5 Sep 1711 in Middletown
Mary WHITING (my 10th great grandmother) m. 3 Aug 1664 and d. 25 Oct 1709 in Middletown

Thank you, again,
Kristin

Elizabeth McCLURE, b. 19 August 1913, Simsbury CT

neycourt814 — 20 Mar 2008 4:01:10 GMT

Seeking more information on my great grandmother ELIZABETH McCLURE (b. 19 August 1913- d. 13 November 2003). Looking for her parents and first spouse of whom I have no information. Elizabeth lived much of her life in Simsbury, CT but I'm not sure where she was born.

Elizabeth and her first husband had a son named Donald Joy (not sure of other children). Her first husband is my grandfather of whom I am seeking information.(I only know that his last name was Joy.)

Elizabeth married Harold (Mac) McCLURE (b. 27 October 1918- d. 2 September 1999) after her first husband.

Elizabeth McCLURE donated her body to science upon her death and due to limited contact with this side of the family I am unsure of any other information, although I do know that she died in Ivoryton, CT.

Any information on Elizabeth McClure's first husband Joy or her parents or other children would be greatly appreciated.

Courtney Manning
Researching: Manning, McNiff, Joy, McCLURE, Logan, Furbush, and Pomeroy

Sarah Elizabeth Bevin 1834-1918 and her children, Chatham CT

ShirleyYorkAnderson — 7 Jul 2006 8:07:23 GMT

I'm having trouble finding Sarah Elizabeth Bevin and her children. Sarah was born c. July 1834 in CT, the daughter of William Bevin (one of the founders of the bell company) and Sarah S. Parsons. Sarah died 19 Apr 1918 and is buried in Lakeside Cemetery.

I can’t find her in the census after 1880. Did she marry a third time?

Sarah apparently married at least twice. Her first husband was Wickliffe Leopold Markham. They were married 29 Apr 1852 in Chatham. He died 23 Jun 1857 and is buried in Lakeside Cemetery.

Sarah and Wickliffe had one son, William W. Markham, born c. 1856 CT. He died 6 Feb 1926 and is buried in Lakeside Cemetery. There is no mention of a wife on the cemetery transcription. In 1880 he was working in the bell shop and was single. In 1900 there are two William Markhams in Chatham, both married and with children. I can’t tell which is the right one (if either of them are).

According to the 1880 census, Sarah married someone named Chapman. They were divorced. She had a daughter Maud, born c. 1875. I have found no other record of Maud.

I don’t know if Sarah later resumed the Markham surname.

Any help in following this family would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Obit help needed

catsmeow1457 — 9 Mar 2008 11:55:56 GMT

Hi, I am searching for my moms Uncle Eddies obit. I believe he passed away in 1989 in Middletown, Ct. His full name was Walter "Eddie" Mastel. He worked at the Ct Valley State Hospital, had a sister Stella (my grandmother) and was married to Lena?. Any info would be great for my genealogy project. Thank you, Sharon

Romano from Melilli

paulahartt — 2 Mar 2008 4:46:30 GMT

I am searching for info regarding my grandmother Santa Romano. She arrived 1/14/1906 on the Brasile from Melilli. The manifest says she was going to stay with her sister- Santa Garafolo in Middletown Ct- 5 Green Place. We know her mother's maiden name was Filomena Zimmitti but we have no idea if she came here. My grandmother ended up in Lawrence Ma- no idea when. The earilest record we can find is the 1920 census- She was then married - her name was Santa Sanguedolce married to Phillip Sanguedolce. She died two days after my dad was born. He died when my dad was 11.

Swedes in Cromwell

swrightb — 25 Jun 2007 12:52:16 GMT

Seeking information on family members who emigrated from Sweden to Cromwell 1850's to 1910. Ernest Nelson (d. 1978)and Jennie Nelson (d. 1969) I believe are buried in Cromwell along with many other family members. Was there a particular cemetery that the Swedish community used?

Also, I believe the Paulson family helped Ernest Nilsson/Nelson get established in 1907. Ennie Paulson may have been Ernest's aunt from Sweden.

Thank you.

PRIOR/PRYOR ; JAMES W.1825 E.Windsor CT

neta2 — 25 Jan 2008 7:00:14 GMT

Mother Elizabeth:1793 CT
James Willis Prior b: 1825
James m:Elizabeth b;1828 , 2 Ch; Pastoria 1846, Anna 1849
Any Response is welcome
Richard

Joseph and Judith Wise Lebanon 1730's?

44040 — 25 Jan 2008 2:56:42 GMT

They had at least one daughter, Lucy, who married Jesse Trask. Any info? Thanks, Jennifer

Joseph and Judith Wise Lenanon 1730's?

44040 — 25 Jan 2008 2:55:23 GMT

They had at least one daughter, Lucy, who married Jesse Trask. Any info? Thanks, Jennifer

Searching for my Great Aunt

onegoodgirl — 20 Jan 2008 11:35:30 GMT

I have been searching for a long time for more info on a sister of my grandfather. I found her on Ellis Island and in 1900 Census.I am surely hoping for help! I know all about her in Sweden Records.

She and her daughter came to America in 1893 (as I remember) and were found in Hartford in 1900 Census. Anna Carlson and her daughter Signe. Census says Anna was a widow. I have not yet found them in Census after 1900. But just this morning 'perhaps' I have found Anna with second husband John Larson, living in Portland, Middlesex in 1920 Census.

The reason I think this may be my Anna is because of the following a kind lady sent me:
on Ancestry City Directories I
found:: Signe Carlson living on 241 Sigourney (Ave-St?), in Hartford in 1909. In 1912 she's living on 120 Spring in the directory for Middletown-Portland, Ct. and she's a dressmaker.

I really think this must be Anna's daughter and if she was living in Portland most likely her mother was too, as Anna Larson.

If there is someone who can find more info about Anna Larson and her daughter Signe Carlson I will be very grateful.

State Hospital Middletown

catsmeow1457 — 13 Jan 2008 11:16:02 GMT

Hi, Does anyone know where/how I can find employee records from the state hospital in Middletown. The years would be the 1930's - 1950's. My grandparents & mother worked there. Thanks, Sharon

Gerard Spencer

Linda — 18 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

There seems to be a discrepency between the info I have and another cousin that I recently found. I have Ens Gerard Spencer b 4/16/1614 married to Hannah Hills, (lived in Haddam, Middlesex co. Ct), having 13 children and she has them having 14. Can anyone help? Our list matches, except for a dau Grace that she has and I don't. I would appreciate your help. Thanks in advance!

Newspaper vitals 1831 Middletown Gazette

cgreer41 — 8 Dec 2007 12:32:15 GMT

Hi All,
With my ongoing project of getting as many vitals I can glean from antique newspapers, I have recently acquired an 1831 Middlesex Gazette newspaper and have collected the information. Some of the names mentioned are: Flagg, Wickham, Cone, Hosford, Brown, Morse, Hanks, Niles, Worthington, Huntington. You can see for yourself at:
http://www.cyndiegreer.com/news/CT/Middlesexgaz9141831.html

A list of the newspapers are at:
http://www.cyndiegreer.com/news/
Which include Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Illinois, etc.

Cyndie

FULLER-STRANAHAN MARRIAGE

RFN77 — 14 Nov 2007 3:01:02 GMT

Searching for the second marriage date and first name of bride of Selden Fuller and a "Miss Stranahan". Selden Fuller's first wife, Julia Cone, apparently died in childbirth in 1831. Selden was only 36 at the time and they had at least 2, possibly 4 children. Apparently Selden remarried circa 1840 to a Miss Stranahan. Does anyone have the date of this marriage, and know her first name? Did this second marriage produce any children?

Any information much appreciated. Thank you.

BURIAL PLACE - SELDEN FULLER - b. 1785

RFN77 — 17 Nov 2007 2:46:00 GMT

Where is Selden Fuller (1785-1867) buried? Is it possible that he was buried beside his second wife, ________ Stranahan? If so does the grave marker bear her first name, and her birth and death dates? Selden Fuller was born in East Haddam to Jehiel and Reliance (Smith) Fuller. His first wife was Julia Cone who died in 1831.

Any information much appreciated. Many thanks.

BACON FAMILY

Betsy Quinn — 2 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I recently found a stack of old deeds and "greetings" belonging to Nathaniel Bacon and a variety of his ancestors in Middlesex County among my parents' belongings. I am trying to establish a link between myself and the names on these papers. The most recent Nathaniel Bacon was born in 1785 and married Abigail Taylor in 1812. Do you know where I might find a descendant chart of this couple?

My parents are Maurice Harrier Quinn and Carol Louise Collins.

1800 Ct. news paper obituaries

wani20 — 16 Sep 2007 9:31:43 GMT

I need help finding obituaries from the 1800's in the State of Connecticut for the following women:

Phebe Hine who died : September 25 1854 in New Haven,Ct. at the age of 90.

Jerusha Tompkins who died February 6 1844 in Middlebury,Ct.... she is buried in Washington street cemetry, Middlebury,Ct.

Betsy Preston who died April 4,1865 in Plymouth or Bristol,Ct. She is buried in Plymouth,Ct.

They are all sister's with the maiden name of Blackney. I am hoping that their obt's. will give some clues as to who their parent's were.
They also had a sister Lucy who may have married a man by the name of.... Ithural Tompkins and they lived in Kent,Ct. for awhile. But I have not found this to true yet.
Any Imformation on any of these people will be helpful Thank-You!!!

Ross Dart

rrogers75 — 6 Sep 2007 11:44:57 GMT

Looking for information on Henry Ross who married Lucretia Dart in 1847-approx birth 1824-cannot locate any history on Henry- parents-nothing-married in Westbrook and both resided in Saybrook

Daniel Clark/Olive Dowd -1788-Middletown

Pat Clarke — 1 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Daniel CLARK and Olley DOWD were married in 1788 in Middletown, CT. They had at least 6 children (Halsey, Jabez, Lester, Daniel L., Era, and Olive before they moved to Huron County, Ohio about 1816. I have lots of information on them in Ohio, but would like to connect them to their Connecticut roots. Would be interested in talking to other CLARK/E and DOWD researchers looking in Middletown.

Parents of Edwin Hubbard, b 6 Dec. 1805

ednazm — 25 Jun 2001 2:09:51 GMT

Parents of Edwin Hubbard, born in Middlesex County, 6 Dec. 1805. Was he the son of Ansel Hubbard, or another brother?

Wennerstrom address Portland Middlesex

KRanden — 26 Aug 2007 5:10:07 GMT

My relative John Svanson, arriving in Boston Sept.11, 1912,
gave the address of his destination friend Chat Wennerstrom as R.F.D. 2 Box 51 Portland Conn.

Can anyone help clarify the interpretation of this address format?

Parents of Adah (Burritt) Bailey, b1790 CT?, who was left behind when father went west.

Stephen_Ells — 17 Aug 2007 9:08:31 GMT

I am looking for the names of the parents of Adah (Burrit or Burritt) Bailey, who was born prob in Conn., abt 1790. I am told that her widower father was forced to leave her behind in Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT (in part under care of Haddam's Rev. David Dudley Field) when he went west.

What I know of Adah Burritt's early life comes from the Genealogical Column of the Boston Evening Transcript, 31 Dec 1913, p25. The inquirer L.A.R.W. wrote:

"Item 3788
"1. Eliakim [Bailey] has four children: Jerry, Enos, Esther, and Levi. Enos, my great grandfather, was born in 1788, married Adah Burritt in 1811, was the father of nine children, lived most of his life in Haddam, but died in Durham, Conn., at the home of his eldest daughter, in 1869. His brothers and sister settled in Durham. ...So far as I know no one questions the foregoing...."
"...2. BURRITT. ADAH BURRITT was born in 1790. Her mother died when she was very young, and her father took her to Haddam, to her grandmother (probably to her maternal grandmother, for I find no Burritts in Haddam), with whom she lived for several years. Later (possibly at her grandmother's death), she was taken into the family of the Rev. D. D. [David Dudley] Field, then pastor of the church in Haddam. Her father after placing Adah with her grandmother is said to have gone to New York State to what was known as the Black River Country. He married again, and when Adah was sixteen he went to Haddam with the intention of taking her away with him. The Fields wished to keep her. She was given her choice. Dr. Field offered to teach her the Latin and Greek and other things she very much wished to learn. She remained with the Fields and received what the neighbors considered a most unfeminine education. She married Enos Bailey in 1811. Her oldest son was named Arnold. There were many families of that name in Haddam. Was one of her grandmothers an Arnold? In 1854, Adah's youngest son, my great uncle, met Elihu Burritt, "the learned blacksmith," in New Britain, and was told by him that Adah was his half sister, whom he had never met, but of whom he had heard. I find that Elihu Burritt, father of "the learned blacksmith," married Elizabeth Hinsdale and that their eldest child, Elijah, was born April 20, 1794. Can anyone tell me if there is a record of a previous marriage or of the birth of Adah Burritt? [signed with initials] L.A.R.W." [who was great grandson of Enos [I] Bailey].

So I am looking for a Burrit or Burritt father (and his first wife), who were born abt 1765 and were married by about 1790. His or his late wife's family had some connection to Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT, where he deposited his daughter Adah after the mother's death. It is not known if he had other children by the first wife. He is reputed to have remarried and removed before 1806 to the "Black River Country" in New York State.

I believe the "Black River Country" to be between the Adirondacks and Lake Ontario in present-day Jefferson, Lewis and Oneida Counties, between Watertown & Utica NY. The Lewis County chapter from the "Gazetteer of the State of New York, by J. H. French (Syracuse NY: R. Pearsall Smith, 1860) says, "The first settlers came from New England and settled at Leyden in 1794. The fame of the "Black River country spread through Mass. and Conn., and within the next ten years the country between Tug Hill and the river rapidly filled up with a laborious, intelligent, and enterprising population."

Adah married in Haddam CT on 8 Sep 1811 Enos Bailey [also shown in Haddam church records], who was born on 6 Oct 1788 in Haddam, Middlesex Co., Conn. and died 1869-78 in Durham?, Conn.

Adah (Burritt) Bailey had the following children in Haddam, Durham, and Wethersfield, Conn.: Arnold (b. 1814, whose death record calls her Adah Buel, which may reflect her maternal lineage); and probably Nancy Bailey b. 1815; Capt. Enos Burritt (or Burritt E.) Bailey, abt 1829; Adah Jane Bailey, b. 1831, Alice S. Bailey, b. abt 1845; and Nerissa B. Bailey, b. abt 1849. Adah may have died before 1850 (for she is not in 1850 or 1860 USC).

Information gratefully received at steveells[AT]gmail.com

Edward Shipman/Elizabeth Comstock Burial Sites, Homes, etc.

jenselwa — 9 Apr 2006 3:07:44 GMT

I am going to be making a trip to Connecticut in June, and wondered if someone could help me out. I am researching the Shipman line on my husband's side of the family, and we are back to Edward Shipman (1625-1679) and Elizabeth Comstock (1633-1659), daughter of William Comstock (1595-1683) and Elizabeth Daniels (1608-1665). Edward and Elizabeth both passed in Saybrook, and I wondered if anyone might know what cemetery, if still in existance, where they are buried, and what homes they might have lived in, or any other informaion on this ancestral lineage. Much appreciate any information!

Persis Roberts of Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

herbalhistory — 31 Jul 2007 6:05:43 GMT

I was hopeing someone can help me find out more information on Persis Roberts born 19 Mar 1831 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA to a William Roberts (Died 1870 in connecticut) moved in 1852 to Kaneville, Kane, Illinois married William henry Cornwell 30 May 1852 in Kaneville, Kane, Illinois had 7 children with william, moved to South Dakota some time after 1880 hwere she lived until her death on 12 Nov 1910 in Mt. Vernon, South Dakota. any information on how i can find her parents or even more information on her would be great. thanks

spence new haven

maureenledger — 19 Jul 2007 12:42:46 GMT

1880 census New Haven Connecticut. William Spence born England 1840, Susan Spence born England 1842, John Herbert Spence born England 1862, Edwin Spence born Connecticut 1868, Frances Spence born Connecticut 1877. Seeking any info on this family originally from County Durham England.

Amos Fales

Valleymist — 22 Jul 2007 6:54:24 GMT

Looking for info on Amos Fales born 1822 in Nova Scotia Canada. He was supposed to have been involved with planes. This is what I found here.

Date : July 21, 1883 // County : Saint John // Place : Saint John New Brunswick.
Newspaper : Daily News
Amos FALES, a former resident of Saint John city, has returned from Denver, Colorado, after an absence of 3 1/2 years to visit his family and friends. After a short stay here he will proceed to Rockfall, Conn. to look after the manufacturer of his patent planes.

Any info will be appreciated,
Doris

Jennie Johnson b. about 1893 Cromwell, CT

swrightb — 26 Jun 2007 12:11:10 GMT

I am seeking ancestor info for my gr-grandmother. Here is what I know.

Jennie Johnson, Swedish
b. about 1893 in Cromwell, we believe
Married Ernest E. Nelson May 1912
Daughter Marjorie b. 1913
Son Clarence b. 1918
Lived in East Haven from approx. 1920 (or earlier) to her death.
D. 1969 Hamden, CT.
Husband Ernest emigrated from Vånga parish 1907
Arrived Philadelphia via SS Friesland
d. 1978 in Arizona

Jennie was a lovely woman but we know nothing about her parents and other ancestors.

Thank you.

HANDs from East Hampton LongIsland & WRIGHTs from Springfield MA

immisty038 — 14 Jun 2007 5:30:45 GMT

Looking for connection between the Joseph HAND & Jane WRIGHT families.
Joseph HAND from LYNN MA to Easthampton LongIsland(SUFFOLK NY).
Jane was of Benjamen WRIGHT, said to be from the Springfield HAMDEN MA WRights.
Anyone with info on these families?
vmartinez5946@aol.com GINNY 2

Edwin Johnson (b. 1896) married Emma B. Kellish (b. 1899)

swrightb — 8 Jul 2007 12:35:35 GMT

Edwin and Emma are buried in West Cemetery, Cromwell. Emma died in 1975, Edwin in 1988.

Looking for information on their marriage date and children.

Thank you.

Killingworth, Doud Family

carolynne146 — 7 Jul 2007 4:52:28 GMT

I am a descendant of the Doud family (Father Peleg, mother Merab Ward) that lived in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut in the middle 1700's. Two of their sons, John ( Born: 22 Sep 1756 Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut), and Warren (Born: 6 Jan 1760 Killingsworth, Middlesex, Connecticut) are reported to have died in 1777 (perhaps on July 1st) in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut. Was there an epidemic, a disaster or a skirmish with the British at that time?

Sometime either right before or during the Revolution, (perhaps even in the summer of 1777), the Doud family and several other families left this area of Connecticut and moved to Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont. Peleg Doud may have been a pastor of a church group.

I would appreciate any information that you can give me on the cause of the deaths, the flight to Vermont, or the general conditions of life in Connecticut during that time period.

Ellis Shaver/Shaffer

sdomer — 22 Jun 2007 11:03:57 GMT

I am looking for any information on Ellis Shaver/Shaffer. He was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia in the mid to late 1890's. He was the son of John Randolph Shaver/Shaffer and Sarah Catherine V. Bailey.

I have no other information than a notation that he moved to Connecticut. Thanks for any help you can give.

Sharon Shaffer Domer

Joseph Carter POST, 1820-1898

flywileyp1 — 4 Jan 2002 4:45:36 GMT

Joseph Carter POST was my gg-gf. According to a fire-damaged photocopy of what appears to be a bible record, he was born in Westbrook on 3/10/1820. He married Julia Ann MANWARING (b. 10/24/1822 in Waterford, CT) in East Lynn, CT on 4/9/1843.

The two children of this marriage on the list were:

Emma Elizabeth POST, b. 4/3/1844 in Westbrook, m. Robert William GRAHAM on 10/6/1863 in Lowell, Kent Co., MI, d. 9/18/1873 in Lowell.

Leander Joseph POST (my g-gf), b. 9/6/1846 in Westbrook, m. Ella Calista CARTER (b. 8/20/1850 in Savannah, NY) on 9/9/1868 in Lowell, MI, d. 2/10/1917 in Lowell, MI.

Leander Joseph and Ella Calista POST had 4 children, all born in Lowell, MI:

Zeno H. POST, b. 7/4/1869

Wilber E. POST (my gf), b. 3/20/18??

Audie E. POST, b. 10/8/1878

Otis (MI?) POST, b. ?/?/1883

Any information on this line of the POST family or of the MANWARING or CARTER connections would be greatly appreciated.

James WRIGHT (1701-1760)- Saybrook, CT.

kellyjoeb1 — 15 Jun 2007 12:32:48 GMT

Thanks very much for the info on James WRIGHT's (b. ca. 1675) family from his 1st wife Sarah WISE b. ca. 1682 and from his 2nd wife Judith BUSHNELL b. 1679. I also appreciated the info on James and Sarah's son James b. 1701 who m. Temerance WHITTLESEY b. 1703. I appreciated you taking the time to give the WRIGHT info from the Saybrook Vital Records.

George WRIGHT (b. 1736)- Saybrook/Westbrook, CT.

kellyjoeb1 — 15 Jun 2007 12:15:22 GMT

Thanks for answering my query. I have since found out that the immigrant ancestors for George WRIGHT b. 1736 were Benjamin WRIGHT b. ca. 1620 in England and his wife Jane MEIGS b. ca. 1622 in England.

James WRIGHT (1701-1760)- Saybrook, CT.

Joe Kelly — 3 Jan 2003 4:11:18 GMT

I am seeking the children names for a James WRIGHT (b. 1701 in England and d. 1760 in Saybrook, CT). He m. Temperance WHITTLESEY (1703-1764) in 1722 in Saybrook, CT. Some of the their children names that I know of are George, James and Phebe, but I know there were more. I am also seeking the grandchildren names (names of James and Temperance children's children) for James and his wife Temperance. Any info on James and Temperance would be appreciated also. Thanks for any help!!! It is greatly appreciated!!!!

George WRIGHT (b. 1736)- Saybrook/Westbrook, CT.

Joe Kelly — 3 Jan 2003 3:03:26 GMT

I am seeking the parents/ grandparents and the immigrant ancestor for a George WRIGHT. He was b. 9/2/1736 in Westbrook/Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT. He d. 5/15/1811 in Durham, Greene Co., NY. He m. Anna LAY in 1760 in Westbrook, CT. and their children were George (b. 1761), Anna, Temperance, Caroline, Lydia, Wise, James, Benjamin, Phebe, and Robert (b. 1786). All their children were born in Saybrook, CT. I am also seeking the sibling names of George WRIGHT and who they married and their children names. Thanks for any help!!!! It is greatly appreciated!!!!

Obediah Allen, Jr.

Jean M. Coleman — 23 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Obediah Allen, Jr.
b. 20 sep 1670
Middletown, Middlesex, CT
d. Sep 1702
Middletown, Middlesex,CT
buried Middletown,Middlesex,CT
m. Dorcas (Dorkes) Wright on 23 Nov 1699
Dorcas of Middletown, CT
Father of Obediah, Jr: Obadaiah (note ObA), mother Elizabeth Sanford

who are his children?Who are his siblings?

Thank you, Jean Coleman

New Middletown First Settlers Web Site

rwbacon — 10 Jun 2007 5:53:36 GMT

Middletown Conn. Genealogy Researchers:

I'm glad to report that the Society of Middletown (Conn.) First Settlers new content-rich web site has been online in its entirety for one month now. For an introductory period the entire site will be accessible to all. Eventually access to the Member Area will be restricted by password, as our board felt that the member area content would provide incentive for membership, along with our newsletter, The Middler. But in any case, even in the public area there will always be plenty of useful information for Middletown genealogy and local history enthusiasts.

The site features biographical sketches of the first settlers, local history essays, a directory of research destinations, a comprehensive bibliography, an archive of past newsletters, links to relevant books online, membership information, and much more.

You can find the site via Google: "Middletown First Settlers". (Some old dead links from our old web site may show up, but they will fade away in the near future.) Or you can bookmark this link:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctsmfsd/Index.html

Feel free to pass on information about the site --- or the SMFSD --- to interested researchers.

R.W. Bacon
Editor, The Middler
Newsletter of the Society of Middletown (Conn.) First Settlers Descendants

DICKINSON, Amos 1773 & John 1775

6325858 — 12 May 2002 9:20:35 GMT

Amos DICKINSON b. 24 May 1741 of Haddam, Middlesex, CT and died in 1777, was married in 1769 had 2 daughters Mehitable and Abigail, and 2 sons Amos and John John had 10 children including a Hannah b c 1805 and married to George Edgar Bailey 30 Sept 1824. I am looking for another Hannah, (I think), b c 1807. Did Amos, the younger have any children with either his first wife Nancy COOMER, md 1798, or his second wife Sarah Whitney ROSS aft 1824. If he and Nacy had a daughter Hannah she would likely be the 2nd wife of Asa Andrews/ Andrus. Does anybody have faimly group info for Amos the younger?

Napoleon Gordon

roseposey — 19 May 2007 4:21:02 GMT

I am looking for his parents. He was born in Canada the English part. probably Ontario. March 1857/8
He died in Bristol Ct 1934.
I searched ancestry, Lds and genealogy.com and found nothing. The Census makes me believe his father was Peter.
I want to be sure. But how? Can I get anything online or do I have to send for a death certificate and hope it is listed correctly?
Thanks for your help?

Criminal Records

CackyWray — 15 May 2007 5:37:22 GMT

I have finally found information about my great-great grandmother! She was committed at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in July 1893, her name was Anna Gertrude Crowell Grover. She was paroled on 4 November 1919 and discharged on 4 May, 1920.
I live in Texas and have never been to Connecticut. I am trying to find out why she was committed and what happened to her after she was discharged. Many relatives in the same family line were buried at Indian Hill Cemetery, she could be there.

She was committed by Joshua Hubbard and her conservator is listed as L. Oscar Brown.

If anyone has any information about how to find her criminal records, where she was buried or any other advice, I would be very grateful to have it shared with me.

Catherine

Sarah Purple E.Haddam CT

simplertimes — 7 May 2007 9:35:41 GMT

Seeking information on Sarah Purple born E.Haddam
married John Starkweather 0f Stonington CT at E.Haddam
Do not know anything about Sarah's parents and siblings
so any help/suggestions will be much appreciated!!
thank you
Jackie Hart Stegeman
Colo.Spgs,CO

Hayden (sp) of Portland, around late 1920's

Doug — 1 Jan 2004 4:08:35 GMT

Would anybody know of or be researching the name Hayden (sounds like) from Portland? Specifically, I think there was a Charles Hayden (not positive of the first name) who was a friend of my late uncle - I have some information that might interest a Hayden researcher.

Bacons of Middletown

Nancy Schott — 19 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am putting together a book of all descendants of Nathaniel Bacon of Middletown, CT (1630-1705). Please contact me if you have or think you have a connection.

Cromwell Upper Houses Info Hubbard,Smith, Williams,STow

animeamazon — 18 Apr 2007 4:32:49 GMT

Hello
My husband and I purchased a house on pleasant st in cromwell. We are looking for information on the home and it's owners. It was built in 1786 by John Williams (m. Jerusha Stow 1787)Owner by Capt Oliver Smith(d. 1836) in 1800-1835 (m to Martha Hanmer/d. 1862) In 1841 was aquired by David Edwards then in 1854 Ralph Hubbard. It wasn owned by the hubbard family unil 1913. We are looking for photos and any information that is available. Thank you

Hannah STOW marries Robert SHARP 22 Sep 1748

XBQB5B — 23 Apr 2007 11:19:20 GMT

Does anyone have information on Hannah STOW (possibly spelled STOWE) who married Robert SHARP on 22 Sep 1748 in Middletown, Connecticut?

Did Robert SHARP die soon after this marriage? I know that a Hannah SHARP marries John MARCY on 5 Mar 1751 in Middletown. Is this the same Hannah?

I haven't been able to find any info on Robert SHARP. I'd appreciate any help or suggestions that anyone can give me.

Sue Kelly

LYNCH families in Portland, Middlesex Co. CT 1860-70

rodeo52 — 20 Apr 2007 12:01:16 GMT

I have located my GGGrandfather, Thomas LYNCH, his wife, Ellen, and their daughter, Hannah in Portland in the 1870 census. Hannah was born in 1862 in CT. She may have been born Hannah Finn. Thomas worked in the local quarry. There are numerous other LYNCH's in the same census, but I have not been able to make a connection between them. Hannah later married John COTTER, but I don't have a date. I assume it was in the Portland area. Where can I look for Hannah's birth and marriage records? Any assistance will be appreciated.

PELTON family and collaterals

SusanKSpies — 24 Mar 2004 10:40:53 GMT

John PELTON relocated to Middlesex County in about 1708. His son, John PELTON married Elizabeth CHAMPION.
Their son, Josiah, b. 1745, married Mercy GRIFFIN.
Their son, Ithamar, b. 1775, married Mary GRISWOLD.
Their son, Samuel G., b. 1805 married Matilda KELLEY in OH, but Matilda and her brother Walter and sister Esther were supposedly from Middlesex County also. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Susan K. Spies

Durham Vital Records after 1820? Jabez Bailey Family

MarciaB100 — 31 Mar 2007 8:58:12 GMT

I am researching the family of Jabez Bailey(b abt 1788) and Lucretia Savage(b abt 1789)of Durham CT.

I have the book the History of Durham CT(1662-1866) and the CD of the Ricker Compilation of Vital Records of Early CT.

I have found 5 of their children in these records, born between 1810-1820(Amelia, Henry, Julia, Daniel, Julia) From Census records I know there are more. In 1830 there are 3 children recorded under the age of 10

So where are these other children in the vital records? From later census records and info on whose buried in Jabez Baileys plot, I am looking into 5 possibilites Lucretia b abt 1820-21, Justus, b abt1824, Mary b abt1825, Lydia, b abt1826 d 1849, and Leonard b 1829, d 1901. I have just sent for Leonards death cert hoping to verify.

I am quite certain all of these children were born in Durham, as both parents were found in all census records from 1820 until their deaths in Durham. I could see maybe one being not recorded but 5?

Has anyone else encountered this when researching their family?

Thanks for any help!

Seeking info on Ansel Spencer (b. 1808) and his wife Rowena (Roena) P. Smith Spencer (b. 1811) of Haddam

shannonfwhite — 17 Feb 2007 4:36:50 GMT

Hello -

Ansel Spencer is my gggg grandfather; both he and my gggg grandmother Rowena P. Smith Spencer lived in Haddam. They were married on December 30, 1841. In the marriage records, Rowena's name is misspelled as "Ronena."

Can anyone point me to either Ansel or Rowena's parents? I am not certain, for instance, if this Ansel Spencer is of any relation to the Ansel Spencer

Thanks very much for any help you could provide!

Portland/Middletown Genealogy

tgilson7654 — 25 Aug 2006 1:20:16 GMT

Researchng these surnames in the Portland/Middletown area from the l860's on. Any assistance appreciated. Thank you

Seeking parents for ELIZABETH WELLES, b. Oct 1799 Middletown, CT., m. 1823 WILLIAM LATHROP, b. 1798.

Jacqueline4242 — 5 Feb 2007 7:18:14 GMT

ELIZABETH1 WELLES was born October 1799 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, and died 1873 in New York. She married WILLIAM LATHROP June 04, 1823, son of ANDREW LATHROP and SYBIL DOWNER. He was born March 10, 1798, and died December 02, 1839 in Albany, New York.

Children of ELIZABETH WELLES and WILLIAM LATHROP are:
i. ALMIRA2 LATHROP, b. February 23, 1824, Broome, Schoharie County, New York; m. WILLIAM H. ENGLE, October 23, 1845; b. Abt. 1818, New York.
ii. EUGENIA LATHROP, b. May 23, 1830, Albany, Albany County, New York; d. December 24, 1886, Binghamton, Broome County, New York; m. ABEL BENNETT, February 28, 1857, New York; b. November 16, 1818, Bennettsville, Chenango County, New York; d. 1889, Binghamton, Broome County, New York.
iii. WILLIAM ANDREW LATHROP, b. April 10, 1834, Blenheim, Schoharie County, New York; d. March 14, 1870, Pennsylvania; m. LYDIA BRINSLEY; b. June 21, 1843, Middlesex County, England; d. July 22, 1917, Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey.

Brown family of middlesex

keelerld59 — 13 Jan 2007 3:14:05 GMT

Looking for more information on Nathaniel Brown who had a son Jonathan W. (born about 1788). Possible mother Polly.

Rev. Seneca Howland, b. 1819 NY & Conn.

Roger_Howland — 1 Oct 2001 12:52:37 GMT

Rev. Seneca Howland, b. 1819 S. Danby, N.Y.

I am seeking additional information and descendants of Rev. Seneca Howland, b. 20 Dec 1819 in South Danby, Tompkins, County, New York. He married twice (1) Marianne Clark of Middletown Conn who d. 3 Jul 1853 leaving no children; (2) Julia Husted Reynolds of Greenwich, Conn. the daughter of Ard Reynolds of Greenwich, Conn. Seneca was a Methodist minister was connected with the New York East Conference. In 1885 he resided at Stanwich, Conn.

His children were:
1) Francis Ard Howland b. 18 Apr 1859 m. Josephine Clarissa Smith of Islip, N.Y. on 21 Mar 1879. They had two children
Clara Reynolds Howland b. 5 Nov 1879; and Harry King Howland b. 12 Dec 1880.
2) John Reynolds Howland b. 5 Aug 1861 d 15 May 1885
3) Laban Clark Howland, b 5 Jan 1864, married Sarah Robertson
4) Sarah Agnes Howland, b 16 Aug 1867
5) Julia Harriet, b. 22 May 1870; d. 12 Jul 1870.

Rev. Seneca was the son of Seneca Howland and Agnes King. I have some photo's of Seneca.

Little Haddam Cemetery (First Congregation Church), East Haddam, CT

Naomi — 7 Nov 2006 10:10:22 GMT

I'm looking for a photo of the First Congregational Church Cemetery, aka "Little Haddam" cemetery in East Haddam, CT.

Of particular interest to me are any gravesites with the FAIRCLOTH surname.

Thanks you so very much.

Dunham family of Middletown

fwjmackiy01 — 15 Dec 2006 5:50:55 GMT

Hi,

Could anyone please help? I am looking for infromation on the family of William and Frances Dunham of Middletown Connecticut. They had 5 children -

1. William Dunham
2. John Dunham
3. Edward Dunham
4. Elizabeth Dunham
5. Joseph Dunham Born 1823

Thank you for your help.

Johnnie

Dr.Hand mansion in Cromwell..was Sage was Stocking

dsoderhan — 30 Dec 2006 2:56:27 GMT

I am looking for the location of the Dr. Hand House in Cromwell...it became the home of my Daniel Stocking. Following is an excerpt from Hist. Of Cromwell by Dexter.
I would also loved to find the Samuel Stocking house...if any of them are still standing. Does anyone know? Thanks.

"He (Daniel Stocking) grad. at Yale in 1748, and was known as "Master Stocking." He. d Dec. 24, 1800. His father bought and presented to him. 1745, the John Clark place of 12 acres, where he lived till Jan. 17, 1761, when he sold it to Solomon Sage, in exchange for the Sage homestead next south of his father's to which he removed. He built the mansion now standing there and in 1788 gave it to his son Samuel. It has since been known as the "Dr. HAnd" house, because it was the home of Dr. Hand and his Stockin g wife after they returned from a short residence in what is East Berlin.
Deb

William D. Starr

fwjmackiy01 — 15 Dec 2006 5:54:07 GMT

Does any one have infromation on William D. Starr born 1799 died middletown, Ct Oct 26, 1855? His wife was Ruth.

Johnnie

WWII sailor Howard Alfred Sanders-Middletown, CT died 1942/43 USS Grunion

rrrstar — 28 Nov 2006 7:32:11 GMT

I'm looking for relations of Howard Alfred Sanders. He was a sailor during WWII and listed his hometown as Middletown, CT. He also entered service from CT. He was aboard the sub the USS Grunion when she disappeared on her maiden voyage in the Aleutians. It was last heard from in July 1942. the families weren't notified for about 2 months (for my own ancestor on the sub it came out in the papers on Sept 30 and Oct 1, 1942). Apparently they weren't declared dead until Aug 2, 1943. 70 men died on the submarine and nothing was ever known of it's possible fate until recently. Now a search will soon be underway to find it by the sons of the commander. I heard from them 2 weeks ago and have joined the search underway to see if I can find others related to the sailors who died as I think it is exciting! I would also appreciate any leads on relatives of this man.

The only lead we have is a post to the WWII memorial site for this man by a son with the same name but who gives the elder Sanders's hometown as Bemidji, MN. ---obviously my next posting

Mt. Zion Cemetery, Hartford CT.

Naomi — 7 Nov 2006 10:17:52 GMT

I'm interested in photos of the following gravesites located in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Hartford, CT.

James A. Courtney (d.1941)
Nina Westcott Courtney (d.1952)
Raymond Charles Courtney (d.1952)

Thanks so much for the help.

Need Help on Wood ancesters

Diane Swarthout — 2 Sep 2006 11:07:54 GMT

I need help from anyone who can tell me how to find birth & death records from 1787 to 1789. My ancestors came from S.Glastonbury CT. & Chatham CT. It is my understanding that those towns are not called by those names anymore,so I'm not sure if I'm looking in the right county.If anyone can tell me if Middlesex county is correct I'm 1/2 way there. Next,I'm hoping someone could direct me to someone who would have access to old church records,which seem to be the only way to trace births & deaths from that time period.

Middletown Area Locations 1700s

billluvsbeer — 3 Dec 2006 6:34:11 GMT

I'm researching an ancestor who died in Middletown during 1723. The fellow owned one or two acres in the "South Meadow, in ye Indian Ground" valued at 47-10-00 plus six acres near Hog River valued at 27-00-00.

Can anyone pinpoint these locations for a geographilcally-challenged ancestor in another part of the U. S.

Thanks and cheers.

ACKLEY

Carol Harrison — 26 Oct 2006 7:47:31 GMT

Looking for parents and place of birth for Sophia ACKLEY bn.14 Feb., 1792 in Connecticut. Married William McKENZIE in Genesee area of New York in 1809. Sophia died 2 Sept., 1859 in Wyandot Co., Ohio.

They had a son, Stephen ACKLEY McKENZIE, so wonder if that was name of her father or grandfather. The 1790 census shows several Stephens in Connecticut--does anyond know which Stephen went to New York?

Many thanks for any help you can provide.

Carol

Please Help!!!

DianeSwarthout43 — 4 Sep 2006 4:47:49 GMT

I'am looking for direction, (phone #'s, addresses) of "anyone" who would have access to any old records,such as church records,for the areas that were known as Chatham & S.Glastonbury CT.I need to prove that there were 2 Nathaniel Wood. The 1st died at age 2 in the year 1789,the 2nd was born in 1789. They were brothers & the sons of Joel & Mercy Clark Wood.Please contact me via e-mail at kota2243@aol.com

SHELDON, Hannah

WLMorrison — 22 Feb 2006 2:35:02 GMT

I have had absolutely no success at all with details of Hannah SHELDON who married Giles SAGE on 3 SEP 1770 in Middletown, Hartford (later Middlesex), CT. I have received a note on her death being 13 JUN 1783 but when I asked for the source of the information they replied that they did not know.

I would appreciate any information on her birth, her birth place, her parent's names, her death and her death place. Any little detail will be much appreciated.

William Morrison

prev. message re Athur John Evans

LeonardEvans25 — 25 Sep 2006 4:35:02 GMT

The birth date for Arthur John on my first message is incorrect
this should read 1874
Thank you

Seeking decendants of Arthur John Evans b 1765 Battersea

LeonardEvans25 — 25 Sep 2006 4:35:02 GMT

Arthur John Evans brother of my farther Ernest Albert Evans Believed to have resided in Ashford in the 1940's and 50's.
Death took place in the 1950's is the info I have.
I have also his details of service in the army from 1892 to 1905 serving mainly in the Cheshire regt.His next of kin stated to be his mother "Mary" at 1 Park Place Gladstone Terrace Battersea Park Road. On his release papers his status is single..As a young man I can remember him and his wife visiting my father in the early 1950's.After my father died in 1952 I lost all trace of him .Does anyone in Ashford Know of him or his family.Would like to know even the smallest detail of his latter years also of his children if there were any
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Len Evans

1911 Ealing Village SCOTT Family

GenaeB — 10 Sep 2006 6:57:12 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of George Scott and his wife, Florence. They are on the 1911 census of Ealing Village, London Twp.
They have children: Arthur, Pearl, Dorothy. Florence still living in London in 1937. I'm not sure if George was still living at that time. I think they may be buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery but this is not a certainty.
Any ideas or suggestions as to how I might further my search would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Obituary for Barbara A. Ryman

marywalker38 — 7 Sep 2006 8:03:35 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Barbara A. Ryman who died on Aug. 10, 1994 at Hartford Hospital. She lived in Clinton Ct and died from a heart attack while tubing on the Farmington River.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Mary Walker (NJ native now living in NC)