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Re: Bartholomew or Matthew Curran

sehaines1 — 2013-06-19 17:24:45Z

Me, again, I found my folder (with one paper) but what I have of what you have told me, I guess. I found a Florence Moran, the husband, I believe, and wife Johanna, unless I and they really misread it and florence is the wife with, perhaps, James the husband. They live on vine St, near "my" Currans, in the 1880 New Haven census.

Re: Bartholomew or Matthew Curran

sehaines1 — 2013-06-19 17:08:58Z

Hi, thank you for replying - Ancestry notified me this time. I believe I have found the marriage of Mary Grady and Bartholomew Curran in Wales, also the birth of their first child, Mary. I am currently trying to trace Bartholomew Curran in New Haven via the city directories. he lived in the Oak St area - by the way Oak St has be ome the Oak St connector. that side of my Irish family lived in this area. ( The Hickey side lived on the other side of town in the Hamilton St area, also Summer St or Place - also not there any longer. I am trying to find when Mary Curran died or her sister Ellen Leary in hopes of their death certificates giving their mother's maiden name ( am I repeating myself?). I am a member of CTIAH and they have done searches for me. who are your New Haven ancestors? Again, I fear I have know this in the past - my apologies! I did find a marriage for John O'Cready to Bridget Moran this am in irishgenealogy. Can't decide whether or not this is what I am looking for?

Re: Bartholomew or Matthew Curran

CTjane — 2013-06-19 16:51:23Z

Hi, In New Haven the death cert will give the parents names if the person who identifies or knows the decedent knows them. They do want to know the death of death to get you a death cert. There is an area of New Haven where most of the Irish lived, I say most because my gr-grandmother didn't live there. If they came to NH after Wales it may not have been until the late 1800's or early 1900's at which time they started putting where they were from and who they were coming to see on the passenger lists. That can be a huge help. Do you have any idea of the years?

Do you know of a family member that lived in New Haven, CT? The best way is to use the City Directories to follow someone backwards until you can find when they came over.

I looked through the Wales Census and their are a couple of Leary's that seem to fit over the years. The ages don't quite line up but back then they didn't care about birthdays or keep track of them like we do now. It maybe that one of them is the son of John and Ellen Leary.
I searched all of what is online in Ireland for children of John Leary and Ellen Grady and didn't come up with 1. That means all of their children were born in Wales or they were born in Kerry or other parts of Ireland, not online. Kerry and Southern Dublin are not online and there are others.
The CT Irish History Center does searches for a fee, or you can make an Appt and go there and they will help you. They are excellent and their knowledge of New Haven is amazing.

Re: Bartholomew or Matthew Curran

sehaines1 — 2013-06-19 00:04:03Z

boy, I thought Ancestry notified me when some one replied to my post. so it has been ages and I am still pursuing this. I have found that Bartholomew Curran married a Mary Grady in 1868 in Glamorgan, Wales, and they had one child Mary there. I believe that she was born in Kerry, possibly in the area of Kilorglin, but that is pretty shaky. Now what I really want is her mother's maiden name as I have two possibilities: Shea or Moran. I am trying to find out when Mary died (in New Haven, CT) to see if her death cert gives her mother's maiden name - a long shot, I know.

Mary had a sister, Ellen who married a John Leary also in Wales and also moved to New Haven. so I am seeking her death cert but she died early enough I may not get her parents names?

Re: Bartholomew or Matthew Curran

sehaines1 — 2013-06-19 00:04:00Z

Re: Edward Broderson( son to Clara O'dell & Miller Broderson)

mrgntrusdl — 2013-06-18 23:20:39Z

I believe that my daughters Father who is Edward Michael Broderson III might possible be your Uncles son. So my daughter might be your Uncles grandchild...I no absolutly nothing about her dads family all I know is that her grandfather is in prison in Indiana. Is your Uncle in prison?

Foley obituary please

jlmurray591 — 2013-06-09 19:05:11Z

Seeking the obituary of Timothy J. Foley who died Nov 7, 1945, most likely in New Haven.
Sincere Thanks,
Jean

Ansonia Alms House

emd10 — 2013-06-09 18:01:26Z

Does anyone know if records exist for the Ansonia Alms House from the late 1800's?

Re: E. Lars Serensen, West Haven, Ct 1935 Directory

breaker50sandy — 2013-06-07 18:31:03Z

E LARS SERENSON LIVED IN NEW HAVEN CT. WITH MY BIRTH FATHERAND MY GRANDFATHER, THERE NAMES WERE LOUIS D SERENSON , MY GRANDFATHER, AND MY FATHER EDWARD MONROE SERENSON THEY LIVED AT 293 NOBLE ST IN WEST HAVEN CT, I DONT KNOW WHAT RELATION TO THEM HE WAS HE WAS THERE IN 1935 THEN NEXT I FOUND HE WAS IN LARS ALSO WENT BY THE NAME OF LAR'S E SERENSON, PLEASE WRITE ME BACKMY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS [BREAKER50SANDY@YAHOO.COM] LAST I HEARD WAS HE WAS IN UTAH.

Aaron Tuttle (b abt 1754;d 1841) White Oak Cemt., New Haven Co., CT

vstesnar — 2013-06-07 18:05:06Z

This Aaron was s/o David and Elizabeth [nee Hickok/Hitchcock] Tuttle. Aaron's grave is marked as SAR. Does anyone have his wife's maiden name? Her given name, Mary, and tombstones marking as dying 18 Mar 1828 at 68 yrs of age. Also, the name/names of known children?

Checked Alva Tuttle's book and George Frederick Tuttle's writings and either overlooked or that information is not present.

Any assistance or nudges in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Vicki S. Tesnar
vstesnar@charter.net

Hall/Woolen Line

Bubbi57 — 2013-06-05 11:32:47Z

Here's my tree:
Nora Bell Hall 1871/1940 b. Iowa m. Charles Hunt
Philo E Hall 1833/1915 b. New York m. Lucretia Brownell
Rice Hall 1796/1884 b. New Haven, Conn. m. Hannah ?
Abel Hall 1745/1803 b. Wallingford, Conn. m.
Abel Hall 1715/1764 b. Wallingford, Conn. m. Ruth Johnson
John Hall 1681/1765 b. New Haven, Conn. m. Elizabeth Royce
John Hall 1646/1721 b. New Haven, Conn. m. Mary Parker
John Hall 1605/1676 b. England m. Jeanne/Jane Woolen
Can anyone 1. fill in the blanks or correct and 2. Who was John Hall's (b.1605) parents?
Does anyone have documentation or anything to help me please.
Candy Hunt Grossi

Re: Mansfield of New Haven County

horsestall2 — 2013-06-01 00:41:15Z

christoper parke married sarah mansfield in 1754. i've been working on them i found sarah's father samuel mansfield but he was born in 1714-15 but that would mean he was to young to have sarah. i have she was born in 1726. i'm also stuck

Re: Johnson's of Waterbury Ct 1951

ellenbohan_1 — 2013-05-26 03:04:11Z

Under Ancestry's CT Death Index 1949-2001 found Washburn Johnson died Waterbury 25 Apr 1954 widower of Lillian. Also found 1930 Census Waterbury for Washurs(sic) Johnson + Lillian Johnson & children Lesley & Leo Johnson. You might find more information in an obituary in the Waterbury newspaper.

Re: Kelly and Quigley living in Waterbury during the early 1900s

2lunar2 — 2013-05-26 01:50:09Z

It gets even more interesting. Michael's first name is misspelled as "Micheal" in both the 1930 and 1940 federal censuses. Apparently he married for a second time around 1925. He married a Mary McDonald, who was a native of Ireland. They took up residence in their own home at Westwood Avenue in Waterbury, CT. Michael became owner of a bakery on East Main Street in Waterbury in 1927 when Thomas Kelly sold all of his businesses at that time. I figure that Michael was a nephew of Thomas because he's not mentioned as a brother in Thomas Kelly's 1931 obituary. He was thiry years younger than Thomas. Michael died on 11 May 1969 at age 97.

Thanks again, Jane, for sharing that Thomas Kelly story about testing cattle for TB. It reminded me about how easily serious diseases could be transmitted to humans from cows before milk was pasteurized. "Kelly the Baker" was certainly a very shrewd businessman and an advocate for more governmental economic relief for farmers.
-Dave

Marriage Records for New Haven, Dec 1884

CTjane — 2013-05-25 18:39:50Z

When I printed the page with my great grandparents marriage info I realized there are 12 other couples here. So, I decided to just post the info here on the message boards if I can find the names. I have posted the information under one of the names. I hope this helps someone ! jane

Here are the couples names for reference:

Mary A Cox and Patrick Scott
Nancy Conick(?) and George Glover
Mary A Hills and James H Emerton
Philomena Sposit(o) abd George Vonduro(?)
Caroline Danielson and Adolphus U Berg
Catherine McKeon and Felix McGuinness
Catherine Clyne and John Moran
Ellen O'Brien and Charles Monthene(?)
Minnie Thompson and Fred Keeth
Bella McKenzie and John Whitaker
Maggie A Harper and John F Kendall
Mary T or F Smith and William H Sillwood(?)
Maggie Kearns and Daniel Sheen

Re: Stanley Paier - obit 1999 request

CTjane — 2013-05-25 18:10:45Z

Hi, The New Haven Register doesn't have a way to search archives and they haven't let any other companies like Genealogy Bank or Newspaper Archives or Newspapers.com access to their files. I checked the Hartford Courant and it wasn't listed there.
I encourage people to write or email the Register and ask them to allow access to their archives. It is amazing what you find out people when you can search the local newspapers.

Good Luck, jane

Re: Kelly and Quigley living in Waterbury during the early 1900s

CTjane — 2013-05-24 22:05:52Z

That is interesting that they are listed as partners. Maybe they were brothers. I don't understand why Michael never purchased a home. On the 1920 census it lists Nellie Quigley as head of house. That had me thinking that her mother left the house to her because her sister Elizabeth had died.
If I come across anything else I will send it along.
j

Re: Kelly and Quigley living in Waterbury during the early 1900s

2lunar2 — 2013-05-24 21:38:42Z

Thanks for your reply, Jane,
I do have the census records that you mention in your post. I did notice today that Michael F Kelly is mentioned as a business partner of Thomas and Margaret (Bergin) Kelly when Thomas Kelly's Waterbury business became incorporated. The incorporation article appeared in the 30 Jan 1900 edition of the Hartford Courant. Anyway, Jane, I send you my email address in a private message. - Dave Farrell

Re: Kelly and Quigley living in Waterbury during the early 1900s

CTjane — 2013-05-24 20:41:30Z

Hi, I found Kelly Quigley records in the 1910 and 1920 census. You probably know about those records. The only way to find a marriage record for that time period is go to the State Library and go through that combination. You could also try a Family History Center. I did searches on all the historical newspapers and the Hartford Courant and found one article about Thomas Kelly. If you want to send me your email address I will email it to you. It is a PDF and I can't attach it here.

Re: Johnson's of Waterbury Ct 1951

CTjane — 2013-05-24 13:29:49Z

Hi, I found a birth record for Nellie Johnson daughter of Mary Grant and Joseph Johnson from North Adams MA - on June 30, 1906. Both the 1910 and the 1920 census list Massachusetts as her birthplace. The 1920 census list her as a step-daughter of Roland Williams and it lists her and her brother Roland as Mulatto. Both her mother and father are listed as B for Black in the 1910 census. Do you know if their was an inter-racial marriage? You have the same problem I do in that there are so many people with your family name it is hard to find the correct ones.

Re: Johnson's of Waterbury Ct 1951

CTjane — 2013-05-23 23:49:25Z

I want to make sure I have the right family. What was her name growing up? What was her married name? What was her father's name and her mother's maiden name?
Was her name ever Williams or just her mother's name?

Thanks, j

Re: Johnson's of Waterbury Ct 1951

cookie6775 — 2013-05-23 18:42:11Z

The only sibling I have been able to find linkage to was Louisa. I haven't had any success with finding anymore information on the remaining siblings.

Re: British Maj. Isaac Foote (1717-1755)

CTjane — 2013-05-23 18:34:31Z

Hi I did a search of Isaac Foote at the Godfrey Library in Middletown, CT. A lot of hits came up, mainly for 19th century newspapers, you might want to try Newsbank or even ancestry.com to see what comes up. Many local and state libraries have access to Historical Newspapers via remote access using ICONN or ProQuest. It shouldn't be hard since you have birth and death dates.

Good luck, it sounds interesting, jane

Re: Johnson's of Waterbury Ct 1951

CTjane — 2013-05-23 18:28:34Z

What are you looking for help doing? Her family is listed in the 1910 census - her mother was Mary,, not husband listed but she isn't listed as a widow. The 1910 census lists how many children women had and how many are living at the point in time. Mary is listed as having 6 children and all living. William, Louisa, Hattie, Joseph, Washburn and Nellie. You should be able to follow the censuses to find out who is in the siblings families. I don't know if this was much help.

Re: Bartholomew or Matthew Curran

CTjane — 2013-05-23 18:05:32Z

Hi, I have some free searches on the IFHF site so I did some searches to see if I could find the marriage information. There are a lot of Mary Grady's in all counties in Ireland. I found a marriage between both Mary Grady and Matthew Curran in 1864 and one in 1868 for a Mary Grady and Bartholomew Curran. I discovered the files aren't in date order like they should be so I may not have found all the marriages possible. Both marriages were in County Galway. To find Mary's Grady's maiden name you would need to find her birth records. If you know the county it makes it easier. Good luck

Bartholomew or Matthew Curran

sehaines1 — 2013-05-20 01:45:44Z

I am looking for information about Bartholomew/ Matthew Curran or his wife Mary Grady Curran. They were born in Ireland in the 1840s. Mary's parents were John and Mary Grady. I would like to learn Mary Grady's maiden name, either Shea or Moran, I think. They lived in Glamorgon, Wales before moving to New Haven.

British Maj. Isaac Foote (1717-1755)

JayGeeVanAre — 2013-05-18 22:38:20Z

I know this is a quite a long-shot.
I am looking into a guy "Maj.Isaac Foote of Branford"
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11...
I am not connected with this gentleman but, I got interested
because he is buried in my ancestor's family cemetery in East Greenbush, NY.

I hope someone might be able to either confirm or debunk my theory: he may have gotten injured during Braddock's defeat, lived a few months before in fact he "died at Greenbush" (also known as Fort Crailo)

He apparently was a close family friend, maybe to Col. Kiliean van Rensselaer, they were born the same year and buried in the same cemetery.
The only info I have on Isaac is on his memorial
Anything additional will be quite helpful

Johnson's of Waterbury Ct 1951

cookie6775 — 2013-05-18 02:59:01Z

I'm looking for relatives of my great grandmother Nellie Johnson (Williams/Duarte) 1906-1951.Her parents were Joseph and Mary (Grant/Williams). Her siblings Joseph 1899, Washburn 1903, Roland (Williams)1915, and Louisa 1895-1968 were list in her obituary as residing in Waterbury at the time of her death in June 1951. She also had siblings William C 1893 and Hattie G 1897. Nellie's children were Harriet Rice and Albert Brown. Harriet was my grandmother. The surname Williams came from Nellie's mothers 2nd husband
Roland Williams.

Re: Gadd - Pavis

wesleygadd — 2013-05-16 01:00:44Z

I am J.Orten Gadd's grandson. He and his wife, Edith (Ostling) Gadd had four sons, J.Orten Jr.,Richard Thomas, Wesley Pavis(my dad) and William Eric.

Re: Gadd - Pavis

wesleygadd — 2013-05-16 00:57:36Z

J. Orten Gadd was my grandfather. His wife was Edith(Ostling)Gadd. They had four sons, J. Orten Jr, Richard Thomas, Wesley Pavis (my dad) and William Eric.

Grandmother Harriet's ( from Waterbury) Parents

cookie6775 — 2013-05-15 01:09:15Z

I am searching for information on the parents of my grandmother Harriet Maria Rice (Brown) 1926. Her mother was Nellie Johnson she married a Brown and had a son named Albert who lived in Mass. Her father was Lyman Rice who also had a son who we called "Sonny" he lived in Torrington and a daughter from New Haven who came to my grandmothers wake but I cannot recall her name. My mother was Sharon Steward Beasley. Her father was Clyde Steward. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks Dana

Kelly and Quigley living in Waterbury during the early 1900s

2lunar2 — 2013-05-11 18:28:51Z

Would anyone have a specific marriage date and exact dates of death for Michael F Kelly and Elizabeth Quigley? Michael and Elizabeth met while both were employed by Thomas Kelly, a renown baker in the greater Waterbury, CT area. They were married sometime between 1905 and 1906. They made their residence at Pleasant Street in Waterbury, CT. Elizabeth Quigley Kelly died sometime between late 1917 and early 1920. Michael F Kelly died around 1925.

I am especially interested in learning about Michael F Kelly's relationship to Thomas Kelly. There were other Kellys , who were employed by Thomas Kelly. I'm assuming that they were his nieces and nephews.

Re: Joseph F. Weinum Jr. of Hamden, CT 1943

ellenbohan_1 — 2013-05-01 17:59:08Z

There are at least two family trees posted in Ancestry - you may want to contact the ancestry member to share your find.

Joseph F. Weinum Jr. of Hamden, CT 1943

drbrownlee — 2013-04-28 00:47:50Z

Joseph is pictured in the Torque, yearbook of the 43-J training class of flight cadets at Pecos Army Air Field in Pecos, TX. He is a cadet in Squadron 14. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: William B. Clark(e) family of East Haven (he died 1865, Civil War)

jedh1 — 2013-04-27 17:31:26Z

I would not suggest a 2nd wife after Elizabeth. I was just wondering if it were possible SHE was his 2nd wife. Not a stretch at all for her to be mother of all children. Just didn't want to close all possibilities just yet. Could be he was born elsewhere, which is the reason he's hard to locate earlier, not to mention, William Clark(e) isn't exactly a UNIQUE name...

Jared

Re: William B. Clark(e) family of East Haven (he died 1865, Civil War)

clark2519 — 2013-04-27 13:12:59Z

I don't believe he was married twice as his youngest son with Elizabeth was born in 1865, the year of his death. I have not been able to find his siblings or parents either.

Re: Branford Town Records Vol. 1

LDUZ2 — 2013-04-26 22:55:29Z

It`s probably a reference to the vital record books at the Bradford Town Hall.

The Blackstone Library may be of some assistance in your search. http://www.blackstone.lioninc.org/genealogy.htm

The also have help file on reseaching Bradford ancestors:
www.blackstone.lioninc.org/ancestor.pdf

Re: Branford Town Records Vol. 1

jdoppke — 2013-04-26 16:33:39Z

Possibly it was some publication of the Barbour collection?

http://www.amazon.com/Barbour-Collection-Connecticut-Records...

Re: William B. Clark(e) family of East Haven (he died 1865, Civil War)

jedh1 — 2013-04-23 11:04:48Z

Mx Clark,

I have found out a lot about William and his wife and children, though I wonder if he wasn't married twice. I have not, however, been able to find his parents, or any siblings.

Jared

Re: William B. Clark(e) family of East Haven (he died 1865, Civil War)

clark2519 — 2013-04-23 00:31:13Z

Jared, did you ever find any more information on this family?

Re: Derby Death 1891

vansicklen1 — 2013-04-22 15:13:03Z

Here you go, see the attached.

The 1860 US census for Norfolk, CT tends to indicate that her father was really named SIMON, not "Stephen".

Re: Derby Death 1891

SailFun1 — 2013-04-22 13:31:00Z

I would appreciate seeing those notices for Horace and Annie. I did know she was from Norfolk-but i am still needing more info on her family. Horace's mother disappeared from genealogical sight after 1870. Last seen in Seymour. it would be interesting if she is referred to.Thanks. Incidentally- some reference to Tracy,CT (??) in fam records of this time.

Re: Lithuanian family with a peach orchard in West or New Haven

cmsdss1 — 2013-04-22 06:19:15Z

Regarding Jadwiga and Mary Vitkus the wives of Mikolaj Jasudowicz of Grinkiski Lithuania and West Haven Ct
cmsdss@aol.com
Thanks - Colleen

Re: Derby Death 1891

vansicklen1 — 2013-04-21 18:58:42Z

This probably won't help you track down where he was interred but Leon's father's 1903 obituary says that Horace L. Johnson was born in Seymour, CT and that they were residents of SEYMOUR right up until their move to Hartford in 1896. Horace's surviving kin are named, too.

By the way...Annie Johnson's 1914 death notice says she was born in Norfolk, CT and interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Names her parents, too.

If you haven't seen these death notices yet, I can post them here.

Connecticut Deaths (1860-1891)

SailFun1 — 2013-04-20 18:03:00Z

Can anyone tell me the best way to find a Connecticut death and burial record in cases where family Bible lists date-but not the town ? Can narrow the probability to 2 or 3 counties.Thanks for any help

Branford Town Records Vol. 1

Johnd710 — 2013-04-20 14:14:38Z

I have found several references to information about Francis Lindsley in "Branford Town Records, Vol. 1." I have attempted to find this book in order to read the original information but have not been able find the book. Can anyone help?
John

Re: Grandmother Harriet's ( from Waterbury) Parents

vansicklen1 — 2013-04-19 15:09:00Z

The two attached obits may help you find some of your extended family. The Marvin H. Durante one, possibly a grandson of Lyman B. Rice, same lodge mentioned.

Re: Grandmother Harriet's ( from Waterbury) Parents

cookie6775 — 2013-04-18 17:00:42Z

Hi
Although Harriet was not mentioned in the obit this appears to be close along the line of information I was given over the years. My grandmother had siblings (her bro had more of a caramel complexion and her sis was more fair skinned) that did attend her visitation service, unfortunate for me I don't remember their names. We were told that we have extended family in the New Haven Ct area.

Re: Grandmother Harriet's ( from Waterbury) Parents

vansicklen1 — 2013-04-18 12:12:31Z

A daughter named Harriet isn't mentioned in the obituary of the Lyman B. Rice who died in 1967 (see the attached). The obit names his other children, though.

Re: naturalization records

snreilly18 — 2013-04-17 22:55:02Z

Thank you!