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William Dunion, b. 02 jul 1895 -jan 1963, CT, SEARCH

colleen1921 — 1 Oct 2008 8:42:18 GMT

I am looking for information on my ggrandfather William Dunion. He was the Sheriff of Norwich CT, but i am unaware of where he was born. He had 8 children I believe and I would like to know more about his life and place of birth.

Colleen Dunion

Researching: Dunion, Heebner

Clement Quitifield, Colchester, early 1700s

WHough — 31 Aug 2003 3:41:32 GMT

Anyone know anything about <Clement, Clemence> <Quitifield, Quitfield, Quiterfeild, Aquitfield, Kiterfield, Kitophell, Gusterfield> whose first son Benjamin was born in Colchester in 1704? Yes, his family name appears with all those spellings in the town records or in family histories. Where did he come from? Who were his ancestors? Who was his wife? Any help appreciated.

BURDICK, Oliver 1777

tomthompson53 — 28 Sep 2008 3:06:02 GMT

Greetings all:

Oliver Burdick born 25 Jan 1777 in Stonington, CT.

Searching for Oliver Burdick's parents.

Married Asneath Burnell they had a daughter Elizabeth Burdick born 21 Sept 1821 in Fulton, New York.

Elizabeth married William A. Savier 1841.

Oliver Burdick and his wife their daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law William A. Savier died in White Pegion, St. Joseph County, Michigan. They are all buried togeather in the same plot in White Pegion, Michigan.

Thanks
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

Lebanon Goshen Nov. 8, 1821 marriage record

AnnKarbassi — 21 Sep 2008 7:56:32 GMT

Lebanon Goshen Nov. 8, 1821 This certifies that I have this day joined in marriage Allen Beckwith and Maria West both of Lebanon. William B. Ripley

Thomas Rice b. 1793 New London CT and died ?

bhayes1251 — 16 Sep 2008 2:48:00 GMT

I am looking for my 3rd great grandfather, Thomas RICE (b. 1793) who relocated from Connecticut first to Norfolk County, VA and then to Elizabeth City County, Virginia. He is present in Tidewater Virginia counties in the 1840, 1850, and 1860 Censuses.

According to my grandmother, Thomas went off to the Civil War and returned with pneumonia abd died a few months later. Of interest, there is a Thomas RICE buried at Hampton National Cemetery in plot 2120 with a CSA headstone with no birth date and a death date of 9 June 1862.

Thomas' wife is unknown and she appears to have died before 1850 along with one daughter. Thomas listed his occupation in the 1850 and 1860 censuses as "painter". His son James M RICE listed his occupation as "boatbuilder".

Children named in the 1850 census were

James M RICE b. abt. 1826 and d. abt. 1870
Ardella RICE b. abt. 1828
Mary RICE b. abt 1837

There is a Thomas Rice listed in Barbours:

Name: Thomas Rice
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1793
Birth Location: New London
Parent Name: Thomas
Parent Name: Elenor

Could this be my Thomas Rice?

Bill...

Groton, Ct

CEvrett — 28 Apr 2004 1:36:28 GMT

I am trying to find where Old Providence Road or Providence Hwy was in Groton Ct.

thanks

Seth Wright b Jan 1 1755 Lebanon d Aug 15 1822 Hartwick NY

gilp144 — 6 Sep 2008 2:42:28 GMT

Seeking information on family of Seth Wright b Jan 1 1755 Lebanon CT, d Aug 15 1822 Hartwick, Otsego, NY. dau Sally Wright b Dec 4 1779 in Northampton, Hampshire,MA m John Williams Dec 16 1798 Sharon CT. Moved to Hartwick Otsego NY & d Centerville, Allegany, NY July 23, 1825.

Descendants needed: 12th annual Venture Smith Day - CT Freedom Trail

TajmajerDeb — 11 Aug 2008 6:14:40 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.

Ball-Child Family

T8732 — 8 Aug 2008 2:11:22 GMT

Interested in any information on Ebenezer Ball & Mary
Child whose children were all born in New London. They were
married 13, Dec. 1739 at Dorchester, MA.

I'm also interested in the Parents of Olive Phelps who
married Joseph Ball. She was born in 1756 in Preston, New
London, CT. I need her Parents. I have his. She was married to Joseph Ball in 1786 either in CT or VT.
The Burton name seems to be connected to her.

Thanks for any help.

Darlene T. Holling

CT Archives

Jo1949 — 6 Aug 2008 12:13:40 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

Obituary for George A. Thomas, died 1863, born 1833 Voluntown, Connecticut

barbmag1 — 5 Aug 2008 2:32:40 GMT

I need help finding a community newspaper or gazette where a death notice, obituary, funeral service or obsequies, memorial or burial service may have been reported. The time will be about April or May, 1863. The place for the funeral or memorial service may have been at Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, or Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. The burial service would have been at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Rhode Island. The person of interest is Private George A. Thomas, a Union soldier in the US Civil War serving with Company A, Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. Private George A. Thomas died on active duty April 14, 1863 in an Army hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. His body was transported “home” most likely to Hopkinton, Rhode Island where his wife, Lucy Kenyon, and two children resided. His body was buried in River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Rhode Island. Any assistance will be appreciated.

Bob Doughty, Seattle, Washington

john weeks-charlotte richards marriage 1782 lyme CT

richardtubbs98 — 22 Sep 2004 4:38:20 GMT

John Weeks of New London m. Charlotte Richards in the New Haven Second Church in Lyme CT December 26, 1782 (Bailey. Early Connecticut Marriages. Third Book, p. 142). Charlotte Weeks resides in New London County in the 1800 FC (many of those enumerated close to her reside in Waterford in 1810 FC; Waterford formed in 1801 from New London) and the Garrison at New London in the 1810 FC. I assume that John Weeks is the son of Joseph Weeks and Mary Beckwith who was b. September 23, 1764 in New London CT (New London CT VR Vol. 3 p. 30). Does anyone (1) know who the parents of Charlotte Richards are or (2) have any additional information about this family?

Mary Ann Allen/Allyn who married Peter Gates

slwmjc36 — 25 Jul 2008 7:42:34 GMT

Looking for info re ancestors of Mary Ann Allen/Allyn from Groton, cT who married Peter Gates, also of Groton, CT and later Leyden, MA.

Wiley/Brant/Harrison/Beebe from New London Co CT/Brooklyn NY, whaling, rigger, mariner

starbaby_s — 22 Jul 2008 3:34:10 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for information on a Wiley family from New London County, Connecticut. I have James Wiley, born in Scotland approximately 1807, found in the 1850 New London Co, CT census married to Rebecca, born in CT around 1807. They have two kids, Ellen B Wiley, age 9 and James Wiley, age 5. I do not know if they had any other kids. James Wiley, the father is also found in New London CT in the 1840 census, living with a female of Rebecca's age so I assume it is her. I don't remember the exact date of marriage but it was around 1837 give or take. I will have to look that up again. Rebecca's maiden name was Harrison. James Wiley Sr is a Rigger in 1850. There is a Lucretia Miller with two "sons"? living next door with an older man, Henry Harrison and Martha Harrison living with her. I am wondering if Henry is Rebecca's dad since he is living next door.

James and Rebecca Wiley disappear after the 1850 census. I can not find any other record for them. I do find the kids, Ellen and James, living in Brooklyn NY in 1860. They are living in a rather large boarding-like house with several families in it. It appears that Ellen is married to Zeno C. Brant and is going by the name of Mary E. (although this is still an issue I am working on because she goes back to Ellen again in later years...so I am not sure why she is listed as Mary E here). Anyways...she is married to Zeno C. Brant who is a Cooper. They have a son Tommy C. or Thomas C. and James Wiley is living there too.

Story has it Zeno went out on a whaling ship never to be seen again. A newspaper article from 1906, quoting Ellen, states that he left on a whaling ship over 45 years ago and what happened to him has ever remained a mystery of the sea. That is wrong. We believe this happened but not around 1860-61 but instead sometime between 1865-1869. That is a guess though. We have records of him putting Tommy in the Home for Seamen's Children in 1865. When Tommy turned 10 in 1869, he was transferred to the Children's Aid Society and shipped on the Orphan Trains to Michigan and taken in by the Eugene Mack family. Ellen married Joseph Daniels approximately 1869-1871 according to the 1900 census. They lived in East Lyme CT and Joseph was a Blacksmith. We have found no sign of Ellen in 1870. I would love to find her. Ellen finally tracked Tommy down in Michigan in 1906. Family rumor tells me that Zeno had hid Tommy from Ellen way back in the 1860s with the help of his sister (the reason for this is not known).

Brother James Wiley went into the Civil War. He later married Maryetta Beebe of New London County CT. They lived for some time in Montville CT and had two sons. Harry and Fred. Mystery...where is Fred in the 1880 census. He is no where to be found but there is a boy living with another women by the name of Fanny Collins names James Wiley who is the right age. Another mystery...Harry's father is listed as born in RI. James Wiley is listed as born in CT but his mother Rebecca is listed as born in RI. I assume there is some kind of Rhode Island connection to the family. I just have not figured it out yet.

So many mysteries...what became of James and Rebecca Wiley, What became of Zeno Brant and how do I search for whalers lost at sea, Where is Ellen in 1870, Why is Ellen listed as Mary E. when her name is Ellen B. (is it really her), who is Zeno's family, etc etc

If anyone has more information on this family or is a living member from this family, or has advice on researching New London County, Brooklyn, or whalers from the 1860s, etc...PLEASE contact me. I would love to hear from you.

Louis and Esther Burnham, Mystic, Stonington, New London, CT

ginya1949 — 16 Jul 2008 2:09:03 GMT

I am trying to find either an obituary, or a gravestone for Louis Burnham and his wife Esther Burnham. The last census I can find them in is 1910 - he was 68 and she was 61. I believe them to be Catholic and would like to find any Catholic cemeteries in the Mystic-Stonington area where they could possibly be buried. I am assuming they passed away before 1920. They had children in the area also: Frank Burnham and Peter Burnham. Another son, Joseph Louis Burnham, was my grandfather and he moved to PA and then to NJ. If anyone knows any information on this family, or can offer information on where to look for info. please help. I am out of state and it seems that every state does things differently, as far as records, etc.

I would appreciate any info. at all on this Burnham family, or Catholic Cemeterys in the area, or area newspapers operating in the early 1900's.

Ginny DeLong
email address: rdelongs@twcny.rr.com

Irish To Colchester Ct Rubber Mills 1850 - 1900

ROCGarofano — 7 Jul 2008 4:38:44 GMT

Would like to share and receive information of other families who immigrated from Co Kerry to work in the Rubber Mills. A special ship was engaged from Kenmare to bring many over to this area and I have not been able to name, locate or have a time line when this happened. My gggrandfather Thomas Connell and his wife Mary Keating and at least six sons were part of this venture. They immigrated some time between 1850 and 1860 as they showed up in 1860 Colchester Federal Census. They were from an area in Co Kerry called Fermoyle just outside of Caherciveen on the Ring of Kerry. Rita

ATL Harris Family Cemetery Plot

BobLarson2005 — 30 Jun 2008 6:12:50 GMT

Attempting to locate cemeetery plot existing in N. Stonington, CT to Ashaway, RI area. Buried in plot are Frank Lincoln Harris, died 09 Mar 1972, and his sisters,
Fannie Corson (nee Harris) died in 1940s or 50s and Ida
Trope (nee Harris) died 09 Jul 1948. Frank lived on Clarks Falls Road, N. Stonington with Ashaway, RI address.

Zebadiah Gates and Sarah Woodmansay;

artday4 — 25 Jun 2008 9:00:57 GMT

I am looking for the Parents of Zebadiah Gates, b.1720 in Groton,New London,CT. and the Parents of his wife, Sarah Woodmansay, b.1721 also in Groton,New London,CT.

Please email me at; artday3@juno.com

Thank you so much,

Art

New London Co. Indians

mkathe — 15 Jun 2008 8:07:38 GMT

I am looking for info relating to the Indians living here who relocated to Brothertown, Oneida, New York, in the mid-1700s. They were among the first Christian Indians. Do you know where I might find records in the New London area? Thnks!

Samuel Brown

oldlief — 27 Nov 2005 4:56:25 GMT

Seeking information on one Samuel Brown son of Thomas Brown and Deborah Holdridge. Am looking for his military history, Would also like information on Samuel's daughter Wealthy and her husband Joseph Cook. When did Wealthy die? Who were their children?

MacWithey/Withey of Preston, New London, CT

viguy — 25 May 2002 12:39:12 GMT

"The MacWithey Family of Preston, Connecticut" by Ada R. Chase, of Norwich, Connecticut is published in "THE AMERICAN GENEALOGIST" Vol. 19, pp 141-150.
It may be ordered through a Family History Center from Salt Lake City, UT. It cost me about $2.50.

A quick & shortened view with some of my notes!

It starts with JAMES1 MacWithey of Dedham, MA md. Mary Everett and their children were:
1. Mary
2. James
3. Daniel
4. Margaret

2nd wife, Expierence
1. Sarah
2 David

David2 MacWithey (James1) md. Elizabeth --much written on this family, land
transactiions & will. Children:
1. James3, m. Judith Luce.
2. David, m Abigail Parks
[ dau., Olive m. William2 Green (William1) --check with me, Violet]
3. Ephraim m. Mercy Luce -- Mine (Violet) ancestors.
4. John m. Elizabeth Luce
5. Elizabeth m. John Mulkins (Lots of Info)
6. Sarah m. James Giffin

As I recall, the 3rd generation drops the "Mac" of MacWithey, so it is just WITHEY.

It ends with my (violet's) ancestors:
Mary4 Withey (Ephraim3, David2, James1) md. Lieut. David Green (John, William) of Griswold Lots of info including location of the GREEN Burying Grounds, Ephriam's will in relation to Mary, and more.
Children:
1. Benahah b. 22 May 1762 m. Christabal CRARY (lists ancestors*)
[ Violet added her line:
- William m. Mary M. ________
- Benajah Samuel m. Lucy Emily Gallup, d/o John & Orra (Dow) Gallup.
- Orra /Orrie Emily Greene, b. 1856, Griswold, CT - my Grandmother] She m. James W. Moore, IA; to OR.

2. Sarah
3. Polly
4. Aaron
5. William
6. Mehetable
7. Elisha
8. Betsy
9. Lydia
10 Patsy
(*Christobel Crary -- Crary, Gallup, Stanton, Denison, Avery, Chesebrough -- more detailed in this published paper.)

Mary MacWithey/Withey was also known as "Molly"

Loking for MacWithey, Withey or any other variant of this name:
http://www.withey.com (located in Washington State.)

I feel that this is realy quite complete and done very well with lots of legal information. If you are a member of MacWithy/Withey family, I suggest that you buy these few pages.

Inf on Sarah Clark

dhall3279 — 16 Jan 2002 11:24:10 GMT

Nov 2000 - Looking for inf on Sarah Clark and ancestors b 1721 Colchester, New London County, CT m Thomas Hall

Thomas family of Preston, Ct 1750-1800

RWatersYost — 16 Dec 2003 3:41:16 GMT

Searching for info on Aaron and Joel Thomas, sons of Aaron Thomas and Zipporah Button. I believe they may have been involved in the emmigration west, thru NE PA, southern NY and eventually Ohio. LDS places Aaron's death in Ohio, but nothing else in between. Can anyone fill in some of the blanks, wives, etc. Aaron Sr, died in 1779 so if they acquired property from him they would likely have disposed of if before heading west. An Aaron and Joel Thomas appear in the 1800 census for present day Elmira, Chemung, NY and the given date ranges do match their dates of birth. Any help would be appreciated.

Seabury Perkins

kkachelmuss — 22 Aug 2001 5:45:02 GMT

Looking for any information about Mr. Seabury Perkins b. abt. 1788, maybe in Groton? He married Lucy Stark? from VT and eventually lived in New Milford, PA. ANY information about my Seabury would be greatly appreciated!!

Israel THOMAS b. 30 Jan 1761

William C. Thomas — 12 Apr 2005 3:55:13 GMT

Researching the descendants of Isreal THOMAS, son of Capt. Israel THOMAS and Mary Gates of Colchester. Especially looking for Israel THOMAS, b. abt 1807/08, and
migrated to Bibb Co. AL before 1831.

Descendants of (Robert) Thomas Cross

jwcross — 7 May 2008 8:58:11 GMT

My grandfather had a brother, Robert Thomas Cross, who apparently went by Thomas.

Thomas Cross (b 1886, MS, d 1962, Yazoo City, MS married Catherine Clark of Norwich, CT in 1911. They had one son, Robert Thomas Cross, Jr. (1913-1987), and then divorced. According to family papers, Catherine moved to Connecticut following the divorce. I identified the date of their son's death from the Social Security Death Index (SSDI). Thomas Cross remarried but there were no children from that marriage.

Robert Thomas Cross Jr. married Mildred C. (1911-1995). The SSDI shows their last residence as Norwich, CT. The WPA Family History Project (1940) indicates they had a son, Robert Thomas Cross III, also of New London County. I have no additional information on Robert Thomas Cross III.

I would like to contact any descendants of Robert Thomas Cross to exchange information.

Sincerely,

John Cross

Frank Edison McDonald Jr.

BisseggerMcDonald — 2 May 2008 6:18:08 GMT

Hello,

I am searching for my long-lost uncle, Frank Edison McDonald Jr., and any (if he had any) decedents. He was born in Georgia in 1907. After 1930, he supposedly moved to Connecticut and worked with General Dynamics/Electric Boat.

That, essentially, is all I know of him. Anyone with any info or clues, please let me know.

Thank You,

James

Dennis SPRINGER m'd Mary HUDSON 1667

austring — 26 Mar 2002 11:49:36 GMT

I found in the online transcribed Vital Statistics of New London that Dennis SPRINGER of Ireland married Mary HUDSON of Old London in Oct1667. I also found the births of four chn: John 1668, Mary 1670, Grace 1673 and Dennis Jnr 1675.

Dennis SPRINGER Jnr married Abigail PACK in Rahway, Middlesex Co, NJ c1695 and their dtr Abigail SPRINGER b c1704 is my 6gt-grandmother.

This line sound familiar to anyone???

OAV Rose

Doug — 29 Mar 2002 11:31:52 GMT

Interested in knowing where in Waterford area Origen A.V.Rose may be buried. Died 1908. He and brother Rufus lived in Georgia prior to Civil War and connected with Four Roses whiskey. Any info about family most appreciated.Thanks Doug

WEAVER/BABCOCK 1825

joyweave — 18 Aug 2004 1:53:04 GMT

I'm seeking any information at all about Alpheus Henry WEAVER, b. 1825, New London to John R. Weaver and Olive Babcock.
I'm hoping to relate this family to John Robinson Weaver who went from RI to NY and had a son named Alpheus in 1853. Or possibly to an Alpheus Weaver who enlisted in the Civil War from Dutchess Co, NY at age 19 in 1861.
All of this is in an effort to back into information abt my husband's gggrandfather, Henry Weaver, a brick wall who was in Quebec in 1862 and disappeared during the Civil War, his wife turning up later in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY, where John Robinson Weaver had settled.

Anyone willing to do a lookup in New London City?

kmkirby0125 — 30 Mar 2008 8:15:33 GMT

I'm looking for the marriage of Edward Feeney and Catherine ---, 15 Apr 1906. Obviously, I'm looking for her maiden name, parents of both and places of birth.

Also, Edward, who was the lighthouse keeper at the NL Lighthouse (according to the 1918 NL City Directory), died in NL 18 Aug 1918. Before knowing he was the keeper, his grandaughter told me the family story was that he was looking for his two young boys (one her father), who were playing hide and seek, and he slipped "on the rocks near the ocean" and died.

I'm researching this family for a friend who lost both her parents at a young age and knows little about her family. We will both be grateful for any help you can give us. Thanks.

Gurdon Saltonstall

GWhitlow1 — 16 Aug 2002 7:54:25 GMT

Can anyone tell me if a book has been published on the Saltonstall family of CT or any information at all on them? I am particularly interested in Gurdon Saltonstall. My gggrandfather was Gurdon Flower Saltonstall Webster. His mother, Susan Jane Saltonstall, married Edward Webster in Cumberland County, NC. She was born around 1804. Her father was a Gurdon Saltonstall. My Gurdon Saltonstall was in Cumberland County, NC. on the 1790 & 1820 census. I have found so many Gurdon Saltonstall's, that I am totally confused. I am trying to connect my Saltonstall's to the Saltonstall's of CT. Edward Webster was a direct descendent of Gov. John Webster of CT.
Thank you for any help.

Gary Whitlow

Aaron DEWEY & Maria PORTER

JMSyers — 27 Jun 2001 6:46:18 GMT

Just found out I have New London Co. roots! Looking for more information on family of Aaron and Maria Dewey, nee Porter. Aaron was born in Lebonon in 1734, son of Jonathan Dewey and Mary Collier. Aaron married Maria Porter, daughter of Thomas Porter and Thankful Babcock in 1758. Children of Aaron and Maria include: Nathan, Aaron, Eleazer, and James. Does this family look familiar to anyone?

where are the Day newspapers from 1896 to 1963 ?

M_MacKeachan — 7 Mar 2008 4:02:49 GMT

This is what I found when searching through the Connecticut State Library's website:

DAY - newspaper - (New London, CT)

CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY
1881 - 1890 The New London Day Index Compiled by Elizabeth Bohlen. Pub. by SE CT Library Association:
Groton, CT, 1998. (CSL call number F104.N7 B 64 1988.)

GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (GROTON)
Articles: SObits:SIndexed: 1881 to 1896; 1975/12/00 to 9999/99/99

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW LONDON (NEW LONDON)
Articles:SObits:SIndexed: 1881 to 1896
Articles:SObits:SIndexed: 1963/01/21 to 1977 LOCATED AT THE DAY PUBLISHING CO.

So where are the Day newspapers for the year 1951 ??? I will be in Connecticut in April and I need to know where the Day 1951 is kept so that I can look for Alice E. Keach Slater's obituary.

Sims

jcity123 — 10 Mar 2008 4:56:16 GMT

I am looking for any information available on the Sims family that lived in New London, Ct. after 1890.

My grandfather was Alexander Sims, he was born in NYC in 1890, his brother John was born in Scotland in 1886, and his sister Jennie was born in Scotland in 1884.

My great-grandmother's maiden name was Cunningham.

Trouble finding Death Cert for inmate at Norwich State Hospital - 1951 - Need a reprint from The Day, a New London Newspaper

M_MacKeachan — 5 Feb 2008 9:52:16 GMT

This might be the only way I can get an actual document - obituary, hopefully - for Alice E. (Keach) Slater, who died (according to the Connecticut Death Index, 1949 - 2001) on August 1, 1951 in Preston, New London. When I clicked on a link to order the actual document (death certificate) I got a message that said that there were no such records in Preston. In the 1930 US Federal Census Alice E. Slater was an "inmate" at the Norwich State Hospital. The Norwich State Hospital has been abandoned for over 12 years. The Connecticut State Library, Archives Division said that records are destroyed after 25 years. The Day, a newspaper in the New London County of Connecticut has been printing their paper since before 1930, so i know that if there exists a death notice or obituary anywhere for Alice E. Slater it would be in an issue of the Day in 1951. I would pay for access on-line, but their on-line newspaper does not go back that far. I will happily pay a finders fee AND copy fee AND postage for anyone who is willing and able to get access to archives of The Day, most likely on microfilm or microfiche. E-mail me for my home address with your name and your address if you find Alice Slater's obituary and I will send a check to you immediately : )

Monica

beads at aspi. net -- spaced and spelled out "at" instead of "@" to prevent spam

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

knrivers — 5 Mar 2008 11:37:39 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

James Henry Woodworth and Malvina Cook

georgiacats — 26 Feb 2008 7:40:42 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.

parents of Ziba Hunt born 1746

Dianne Carlton — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Iam looking for the parents of Ziba Hunt. The father moved from Plym. Mass. to Groton Conn. Ziba was born 1-4-1746 in Conn. His father drowned and his mother remarried a John Partridge of Conn. I believe Ziba was born in New London county. I have photos of Ziba's two sons Walter and George and their wives taken very late in life. I am a reenactor of the Rev. War period stuck in Texas! Willing to share copies of the photos. Thanks in advance for any info about Mr. or Mrs. Hunt.

Keegan/Flynn please HELP!

Montauk48 — 19 Feb 2008 7:14:08 GMT

I am looking for info. on a female maiden name Keegan that married a male Flynn in the 1800's I beleive she came over first and than her Mother and some sisters came over in 1886 to Castle Gardens in New york . One sister Mary moved to ct. to work and married Owen Harvey .any Help you can give please contact me at Montauk48@aol.com Thanks so much.

Looking for half sister

dplonis — 13 Feb 2008 9:50:01 GMT

My father had a daughter from a previous marriage. After the divorce, the daughter was adopted. Names are:

Samuel J. Pressler married Margaret B. Had a dauther, Linda Ruth around 1951. Samuel and Margaret divorced in December 1953. Last know residence of Margaret was New London, Connecticut.

Denise Pressler Plonis

Mosher, John or Naaman

shelleyb — 21 Aug 2004 5:06:31 GMT

Mosher, John b. July 15, 1749, New London, CT..Looking information concerning John of his wife Lois Dibble or
his father Naaman Mosher or (Moger) said to be from Tryingham, CT and mother Bathsheba. Terry Block (blotj@erols.com)

Anna Tiffany of Lyme c. 1740

chris_lyttle — 6 Jul 2001 9:16:37 GMT

I'm searching for information on the ancestry of Anna Tiffany, born about 1740, died 27 Feb 1800, and buried Kendall Cemetery, Woodstock, Vermont. She married George Ransom, son of Matthew Ransom and Sarah Way, in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, 3 March 1768. George was born in Lyme, Connecticut, 14 April 1744, died 15 March 1813, and is also buried in Kendall Cemetery, Woodstock, Vermont. Any assistance appreciated.

Uncas Descendants

shelly_sears — 21 Mar 2002 6:30:22 GMT

I am trying to find information on the Uncas Family. They are tied to my family in some way and I need to find out how. My husband is looking for his indian heritage and type inidan he is. If anyone has any info on Christiana Occom m. Anthony Paul son Samsom Paul m Hannah Uncas Elizabeth Curricomb m. Benjamin Toucee How are Uncas and Curricomb related? Elizabeth Curricomb her maiden name was Sears......How is Uncas and Curricomb related to Sears? I have a Hannah Uncas (nee) Paul as a grandmother of John Sears... Elizabeth Curricomb as John Sears' aunt....Any info would Be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. E-mail me at SSEARS6515@aol.com thanks .

Shelly Sears

Maria Weeks (Connecticut/New York)

L_Lehmkuhl — 13 Jan 2008 9:33:50 GMT

I am looking for any info.and/or descendants of Maria Weeks.
The info. I have says she was born 1812 in Connecticut and married to Fisher Henry Ball 1832 in New York.

Murphy family in Norwich

winegen — 12 Jan 2008 2:59:27 GMT

I'm looking for information on a Helen Elizabeth Zaremba b.1910 belive married to a Allen Murphy of Norwich.They had two daughters, Shelia b. abt 1940 and Donna b. 1947. Donna would have graduated from HS in Norwich. They lived on Dunham St in Norwich at least until 1959 or later. Might want to check old yearbooks.Did they marry, to who and when. what happened to their parents?

Norwich State Hospital

shesgotsauce — 21 Oct 2002 11:40:01 GMT

Are there any other researchers that have ancestors who worked or lived at the Hospital?

Preston - CT - Norwich Hospital, inmate Alice E. Slater

M_MacKeachan — 29 Jan 2008 6:33:18 GMT

I have an Alice E Keach (found with her Keach family in the 1900 US Federal Census, CT, Windham, Brooklyn - District 510) who married William A. Slater (found with her Slater family in the US Federal Census - CT, Windham, Killingly):

William A. Slater, 23, 1st marriage - married 5 years, born in CT
Alice E. Slater, 22, 1st marriage - married 5 years, born in CT

Beatrice M. Slater, 2, born in CT

I could not find Alice or William Slater in the 1920 US Federal Census, but I did find them in the 1921 and the 1923 Danielson (Connecticut) Directories. However, in the 1928 Danielson (CT) Directory there is only mention of William A. Slater, "carpenter and mason" and not Alice E.

I found Alice E. Slater in the 1930 US Federal Census as an inmate at the Norwich State Hospital. She is listed as being 42 at that time.

I would greatly appreciate any info about when exactly and why Alice E. Keach Slater went into the Norwich Hospital.

Thank you,

Monica

Ellen Keenan

moirastevenson58 — 27 Jan 2008 1:50:42 GMT

I'm looking for info on my dads cousin Ellen Keenan b 1837 Glasgow Scotland. Daughter of John Keenan and Sarah Waddell. She left Glasgow with her American fiance Whyte or White I believe and they married and settled in New London Connecticut. They had two children a girl named Belinda and a son who's name I cant remember. They would have been born around 1960.

And advice or help greatly appreciated

Tamara L. Turner Kragness,

Volunteer — 6 Nov 2001 1:46:37 GMT

Tamara L. Turner Kragness, 27, of Sioux City, Iowa died Sunday, October 21, 2001, at her residence following a two-month illness of cancer.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 25, 2001 at River Hills Church in South Sioux City. Burial was in Dakota City Cemetery.

Mrs. Kragness was born January 31, 1974, in Groton, Conn., the daughter of Raymond L. and Jean M. (Haahr) Turner. She attended Clark Elementary School, Hoover Junior High and North High School before graduating from Hoover High School in Des Moines in 1992. She married Dave Kragness on September 20, 2000, in South Sioux City. She worked at Gateway from 1993 until 2000. The couple then moved to Omaha, where she attended Xenon International School of Hair Design and graduated as a nail technologist in August 2001. She enjoyed animals and participated in the STARS (Special Troopers Adaptive Riding School). She enjoyed doing nails, needlepoint and embroidering.

Survivors include her husband of Omaha; a son, Hunter Lee Turner of Sioux City; her parents of Sioux City; two brothers, Ensign Robert L. Turner and his wife, Marion, stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas, and David Turner of Sioux City; three nephews, Samuel, Nicholas and Thomas; and her longtime friend, Joddi Collins of Sioux City.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel Turner; and her grandparents, the Rev. Ivan and Alta Turner and Theodore and Dolores Haahr.

Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Bliss Family

Jim Kenepp — 19 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the ancestors and descendants of Pelatiah Bliss, b. Nov. 17, 1697 in New London, Connecticut, d. 1765, the son of Samuel Bliss and Anne Elderkin.
Ist wife - Sarah Brown
Children - Pelatiah Bliss, b. 1734 m. Elizabeth Harris abt. 1768.
2nd Wife - Martha Avery
Children
Althea, m. Joseph Comstock; Mary, m. Joseph Fargo; Abigail, b. 1735 m. Joshua Baker; Thankful, b. 1737 m. Gideon Baker; Delight, b. 1739 m. Sanuel Swaddle; Sarah, b. 1741 m. Joshua Ransom; Elizabeth, b. 1742 m. Joshua Jones; Ann, b. 1744 m. William Welch; Eliphal m. Elisha Scovil.

Wootton family of Waterford

CackyWray — 20 Jan 2008 8:24:38 GMT

My great grandmother had a brother, Frederick Warren Wootton. He was born 28 July 1879 in Hartford, CT. The 1930 census shows him living in Waterford, CT with his wife Hattie, adopted daughter Grace, sister Lottie Uhlik, nephew Thomas, and niece Marie. I believe that Grace is actually Lottie's daughter. I have been unable to locate a date of death for Frederick. I cannot find him in the Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001. In 1942 he is in the WWII draft registration, living in Waterford at Pleasure Beach. I cannot seem to find a date of death. I am also looking for any obituary info on him and his family members. Pretty much anthing on this group would be a help.

The Girlscout Troup 1938 New London CT

aking185 — 19 Jan 2008 9:04:31 GMT

Jean Gype, Mary Smith, Mildre K., Edith W.,
Joan B. Winnie B., Muriel M., Marie H. and Elia B.
I have a photograph dated June 11, 1938 with a New London, CT girlscout troup.

Gurdon Flower? Saltonstall

GWhitlow1 — 16 Aug 2002 7:54:25 GMT

I am searching for a Gurdon F. Saltonstall. I have noticed quite a few Gurdon Saltonstall's, but the one I am particularly interested in, had a daughter by the name of Susan Jane Saltonstall. She was born around 1804 & married Edward Webster in Cumberland County, NC. I am not positive the Gurdon Saltonstall I am looking for was from CT., but Susan's husband Edward came from CT., so I assume she & her father Gurdon were also from CT. Susan & Edward named a son, Gurdon Flower Saltonstall Webster. Edward Webster is descended from John Webster, Former Governor of CT. I would appreciate any help at all on my Gurdon Webster.

Thank you

Gary Whitlow

Andrew Lester m. Hannah Brooks

class54450 — 12 Nov 2007 9:32:56 GMT

It has been suggested that Hannah Brooks was adopted by the Brooks family of New London and that she was a Native American. Since they lived in Pequot, Connecticut, I'm wondering if she was a memeber of the Pequot nation.

Does anyone have any information to this effect?

I am descended through their son Timothy who married Rachel (?) who had Andrew who had Timothy.

I would like to contact anyone that is descended through this line.

Rev. C.L. Morse of Montville

Constance968 — 7 Jan 2008 5:03:18 GMT

Seeking information on Rev. C. L. Morse of Montville, CA 1882. What church did he pastor?

James H McNaught

Bryan Downie — 22 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on a James H. McNaught (1858-1937)from Norwich Ct. and who is buried in the Greenville Cemetery there. He was married to an Agnes Downie
(1860-1896). I do not know if they had any children. I am tracking the Downie line but hope information on the McNaught family might prove helpful.

BENNET Family

Gayle Navarre — 17 Jan 2002 10:09:54 GMT

Searching for the parents and siblings of Henry BENNET, b. 1621 of Lyme, New London, Conn. He married Lydia PERKINS aboaut 1646 in Lyme. Would also be interested in the parents and siblingsof Lydia. I'd be grateful for any information.

Lynn, CT

SSpencer — 25 Oct 2007 4:05:42 GMT

Can anyone please tell me where Lynn CT was located in 1855? I have an 1855 marriage license from Colchester listing the bride's home as Lynn CT, and her death certificate states she was born in Lynn CT. I cannot find it on a map.

Thanks for any help.

Higgham/Higganum

emmy8176 — 13 Dec 2007 2:46:08 GMT

Help!! I have 1 spelling of Higgham in an obituary and 2 of Higganum on birth certificates. All the documents I have state thay they were born in New London or right outside in the above mentioned towns. The only thing I can find is Higganun in Middlesex Does anyone have any suggestions. And/or is Higganun close to New London?

Machie, Messier, Macha, Perkins

Lhendri479 — 13 Dec 2007 6:21:35 GMT

Looking for information for Machie, Messier, Macha, and Perkins families. I know that the name Macha, Machie and variations were all used even within the same family.

The link I have to Perkins is: Ozelia Machie married a Perkins I believe in New London county, CT.

Any information or a direct connection to each other would be great. thank You

Ronning Surname

Cheryl E. Powell (Clark) — 1 Aug 2001 5:33:15 GMT

My grandfather - Per Henrick Ronning - was an immigrant from Oslo, Norway. He was married to Frances Elizabeth Sylvia (Portugese/North Stonington). They had four children: Per Henrick Ronning, Jr. (deceased); Richard Kai Ronning (Ogden, UT); and my mother, Sonja Elizabeth (Ronning) Clark.

I'm looking for any information whatsoever on his lineage.

Holdridge history

maxine06 — 11 Nov 2007 3:08:30 GMT

My ancestor Charles Eldridge Holdridge b 13 Oct in New London Co., CT. d 17 Dec 1871 in Herkimer Co., NY. I would really appreciate information on this family. Census records, birth records, death records, etc. He was mar'd to Isabel Rathbone b1795. Any information of this couple and children would be so appreciated. Thanking you in advance for your time and effort.
Maxine in MO.

Edward Joseph Wilson

emmy8176 — 13 Nov 2007 3:03:15 GMT

I am trying to find out when Edward Joseph Wilson passed away. He was last seen on the 1900 Census living in New London with his wife and kids. He was not listed on the 1920 and his wife is listed as widow. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. The family was Catholic

Mullin Hill cemetery

dwolshuck — 5 Nov 2007 3:11:10 GMT

I am trying to obtain photos of two stones which are located in Mullin Hill cemetery near Waterford,CT. I have looked at epodunk.com and they have no Mullin Hill cemetery listed,so the name must have been changed.I have also looked at the listings for all the New London cemeteries and there is still no Mullin Hill listed.
I would like digital photos of Dr. Lemuel Darrow and his wife,Rebecca's stones.Also photos of Elder Zadock Darrow and his wife,Hester Lee's stones.
Any help is deeply appreciated!!!
Thanks!
Deb

Pecan of Norwich, CT

Janice Gonzales — 10 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of John (Jack)Hitchcock Pecan, born 12-29-1919 Norwich, CT in New London County. His father was a carpenter, maybe a furniture maker. Rumored that Jack's father made or restored furniture for one of the Govenors of CT. Jack had one sister, Elizabeth (Betty) who contracted Polio as a child and lived, and at least two brothers. One brother moved to Florida and died in that state during the '70s. The other brother died young - he had some health problems - might have been heart related.

Help finding Records for DAR Application

knrivers — 30 Oct 2007 11:56:23 GMT

Hi,

Will you please help me to find records to "prove" my descent from my 6th great grandfather (who was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War) to complete my application for the Daughters of the American Revolution?

Specifically, I'm looking for birth records for:
Israel Bliss b. 17 Apr 1739 in Lebanon, CT (my 6th great grandfather)
David Bliss b. 1769 in Lebanon, CT (my 5th great grandfather)
Elizabeth Bliss b. 21 Oct 1798 in Lebanon, CT (my 4th great grandmother)

and marriage records for:
Israel Bliss and Mary Stiles (abt. 1760 likely in the New Haven 2nd Church) in Lebanon, CT
David Bliss and Elizabeth Johnson m. 24 Feb 1796 (New Haven 2nd Church) in Lebanon, CT

I have put in a formal request of the Lebanon Town Clerk but I have been waiting for over 4 months for my own state (California) to get back to me (on a death certificate of my Elizabeth Bliss) and I'm really excited to prove these last few connections and get my application completed.

Does anyone have any other suggestions: websites, books to check, CD-Roms or other databases you may have access to or that I could gain access to to complete this quest?

Thank you very much,
Kristin Rivers

Birth Record Lookup Request for Elizabeth Bliss 21 Oct 1798 in Lebanon

knrivers — 30 Sep 2007 8:42:02 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for help to locate a marriage record for my 4th great grandmother, Elizabeth Bliss, I have that she was born in 21 Oct 1798 in Lebanon.

I want to confirm the date she was born and am hoping to confirm the parents I have for her: David Bliss and Elizabeth Johnson.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Kristin Rivers

Sheftelman, Yetta

racey186 — 16 Oct 2005 2:40:05 GMT

Trying to locate where my great grandmother died and was buried. She last shows on the 1900 census in New London CT, then my great grandfather shows up in NY at his daughters house in 1910. If anyone has seen this name in a CT cemetary please let me know. I would really like to find her.
Thank You

Descendants - Elliotts

Nancy Elliott — 22 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

TO DELRAY - DAVID ELLIOTT MEYER CTNEWLON-L
FROM NANCY ELLIOTT - ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NY

YOUR family has some unusual names - and you have gone back further than what I have. I am back to about 1712. Other than a James or William - a similar name here and there - the rest do not look as though they fit as a generation. I will keep your e-mail, however, and if anything comes together, I will notify you. Thank you for your message. (If you run across a JACOB ELLIOTT born about 1758, died aft. 1833, please let me know.

Nancy Elliott- e-mail: elliottn@northnet.org

Francis and Margaret (Mahoney) Sullivan of Gilman

RoseMaryMcGrathNeal — 2 Mar 2006 4:14:03 GMT

Margaret Mahoney was b. Jan. 1911 to Patrick and Annie Mahoney of Manhattan, NY. Patrick and Annie also had a son James J. b. 1907 d. 1976 and a second daughter Teresa b. 1914 d. 1959.
Margaret married sometime after the 1930 New York City area Federal census. In her sister Teresa's obit. of 1959, it stated that Margaret lived in Gilman, Conn. Her married name was Sullivan. From SSDI I was able to find Margaret d. May 1986 and a Francis Sullivan d. March 1986, both deaths apparently were in Gilman.
Can anyone direct me to what newspaper might contain their obits?
Does anyone have a connection to this Sullivan family?
Thank you,
Ro

Champion Family of Lyme and Old Saybrook

chrisfernandes132 — 13 Aug 2007 5:44:20 GMT

My great grandfather was Allen Champion, whose parents where Francis Brockway and William Champion. I was told that William's birth wasn't recorded, but he is the son of Elisha Champion Jr. Does anyone have any information on where I can find this connection?

Looking For Old Family Photos and Information (Anderson, Champion)

teondaloga — 13 Mar 2003 1:48:29 GMT

Greetings All,

I am looking for old photos of my Anderson and Champion lines. I come from Julia Ann Anderson Fox (b. 1808) daughter of Hepzibah Champion Anderson and Capt. Daniel Anderson of Lyme. If anyone has anything they would like to share, please do contact me. Would also like to have photos of the headstones if they can be found.

Thanks in advance,

Rebecca

PIERCE

greenholow — 10 Dec 2001 9:17:37 GMT

I am looking for Freeman PIERCE, Sr who possibly married Nancy COOK in the early 1800's. The 1850 Census says he was born in Rhode Island. I know he lived in Connecticut for many years. His son Freeman PIERCE, Jr., lived in North Stonington with his wife, Eunice. If anyone knows anything about the birth place or death place of Freeman, Sr., I would like to hear from you.

Bliss ancestors

Susan Kershaw — 29 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on Israel Bliss, born in Lebanon, New London Co, CT in 1738; married Mary Stiles abt 1763. Mary was born abt 1742 in Lebanon, New London County, CT. I am looking for information about their children.

Roath family of New London County, CT

Candy Wolf — 2 Dec 2002 3:42:27 GMT

Looking for the parents and possible siblings of my ancestor, Levi Roath. He was born in CT circa 1773. Ended up in Cayuga County, NY by 1800. Ended up in Geauga County, Ohio by 1835. Was married in ? to ?.
Children included:
Betsey b. circa 1798 in New York
Isaac b. Sept. 22, 1799 in New York
Samuel b. August 2, 1802 in New York
John b. September 1, 1805 in New York
Levi J "Lewis" b. circa 1807 in New York
Rufus M. b. circa 1808 in New York
James b. August 27, 1811 in Cayuga Co., NY
Sally b. February 7, 1814 in New York
Mary b. circa 1818 in New York
Harriett b. ?

Most of Levi Sr's children ended up settling in Geauga County, Ohio, with two moving on to Kosciusko County, IN. One is believed to have ended up in Adams County, Ohio. Anyway, I noticed that a large number of Roath families were closely associated with the history of New London, CT. I also noticed that the names of Levi's children appear to be the same as other Roaths in this area of CT. Could there be a connection?
Any help (leads) would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Wadaquaduck/Waquaduck Brook

jtwilcox — 2 Jan 2007 6:26:05 GMT

Does anyone happen to know of a list of placenames for New London County, similar to Elisha Potter's list in the Early History of the Narragansett? I'm interested in finding names appearing in old deeds going back to the early 1700's. Wadaquaduck Brook shows up several times. The context implies it may be the stream that flows beside Clarks Falls Road in North Stonington.

Metropolitan

agb36 — 27 Sep 2008 6:52:25 GMT

For you old timers with memories that still work, what was the "Metropolitan" in the 1940s in Norwich - an old diary of an aunt refers to meeting my mother coming out of the Metropolitan... a store? theater?

Abell family in Norwich, NL County, CT in 1600s

xd22577 — 22 Jun 2007 11:53:15 GMT

Hi - I'm trying to track down a Margaret Abel/l who married a Richard DOUGLAS around 1704. Can anyone help me?

I thought her parents were Caleb and Margaret Post - but this is all the children Norwich has for them (see below). Then I checked my program and found 2 entries for Margaret Abell - one with Caleb and Margaret as parents another with Samuel Abel and Elizabeth (no surname) - (which would have put him at 16 when she was born)granted I'm new and I probably got both of these from ancestry.com.

So any and all help is much appreciated!

Julie
sunnydaze1@hotmail.com

HI JULIE, HERE IS WHAT I FOUND INVOLVING CALEB ABELL & MARGARET POST.
MARRIED IN JULY 1669
1ST DAUGHTER BORN MARCH/1671 - DECEASED SAME MONTH & YEAR
SON SAMUEL BORN 12/1674
SON CALEB BORN 4/1677
SON JOHN 12/1678
SON THEOPHOLAS BORN 11/1680
DAUGHTER JOHANNAH BORN 11/1683
DAUGHTER ABIGAIL BORN 3/16/1689
DAUGHTER HANNAH BORN 10/12/1692
CALEB DIED 8/7/1731
WIFE MARGARET DIED 11/1700

GROGER/Brand

DWhinnery6118 — 25 Jun 2001 1:20:59 GMT

Freelove Groger b: 26 Nov 1800 Stonington CT d/o Richard Groger and Hannah Brand m: 1) Corydon David NYE 2) Peter STANTON. Hannah is d/o John BRAND and Isabelle LEAVITT. Is John the son of the Thomas BRAND who is noted as a freeman in Stonington 1704? He is also noted at a freeman in Westerly, RI at the same time. Anyone searching this family?

Abner/Hall families - Norwich, Connecticut

NJNUNEZ — 24 Aug 2007 3:08:32 GMT

Anyone have any further information on this family? Thank you.

Randall J. Abner, born between 1822-1823 in North Stonington, CT married Charlotte Emeline Robinson who was born in Westerly, Rhode Island about 1825 on October 17, 1850 in Norwich, CT. The couple appears to have spent their entire adult life in the Norwich area.

Randall and Charlotte had the following children:

William B. Abner born October 24, 1858 in Norwich
Charles F. Abner born October 28, 1856 in Norwich
Ida A. Abner born February 16, 1861 in Norwich
Joseph P. Abner born September 1, 1863 in Norwich

I am tring to get more information on the children, marriages, etc. Thank you.

Tirzah Knight born abt 1763, married Simeon Williams

k8ren — 23 Aug 2007 4:22:06 GMT

I am searching for the parents of Tirzah Knight who married Simeon Williams. Tirzah was born about 1763 in Connecticut and according to an old family letter, her brothers held high judicial office in CT. The Williams and Knight families lived in the "Valley" near the Connecticut River near Hartford and had a large estate called Meadow Lands. They died in Ripley Indiana before 1855.

Simeon might have been born in Stonington CT in 1763, in which case he was the son of Samuel Williams and Lois Allyn. Simeon and Tirzah had 9 children: John, Dyer, Dudley, Henry, Adin, Lois, Susan, Fanny and Sarah. I believe they lived in Hartland Vermont in 1790 and 1800, then Essex NY in 1810, then Butler Ohio in 1820 and 1830, then Ripley IN in 1840. Simeon supposedly died in 1847 and Tirzah around 1853, both in Ripley County, Indiana. Their children married into Indiana families named: Knapp, Doolittle, McLean, Burr, Strong, Cameron, Haven.

Does anyone recognize this Knight family?

John H. Henley, 1853-?, in New London in 1900

CharLou104 — 20 Aug 2007 1:03:46 GMT

John H. Henley lived in New London in 1900 with his wife Ellen, sons John T. and William A., and daughter Ellen T. Timothy W. Henley also lived in New London during this time period. Were they cousins or other relationship? Is anyone researching or related to John H. Henley and family?

John Utter 1726-1768 of Preston Ct. and Westerly, Rhode Island

Donald Clink — 24 Oct 2002 3:34:08 GMT

Looking for any New London County possibly Preston records for a John Utter laborer or trademan born in Connecticut abt. 1726 possibly in New London County. May have served in the Westchester County, Province of New York State Militia in 1760. First wife Hannah believed to be daughter of David Palmer of Greenwich. John Utter had land transactions with this David Palmer family in early 1750's which stop prior to 1755 which may be when Hannah died. May be the John Utter that married second? wife Mary Rusco in 1755 according to Stamford County marriage records. Anyone who has New London County/Preston info on this John Utter or knows of surviving UTter church records pertaining to his UTter please contact me.

KNIGHT & DANIELS FAMILY

Lizburgess — 27 Jul 2001 8:02:04 GMT

I am interested in anything about David Knight and the parents of David Knight. (Norwich,Montville,New London area). Also any info about his wife Abzubah.Their boys are Leander;I know his wife and children but not a thing about his life. Also I have nothing on William. Both boys were born in Montville,New London,Ct. PLEASE HELP!!!! David Knight is a relative of the original Knight's of Norwich but----who are his parents? I have tons of info on the Knights but cannot fit him into a family. Thanking you in advance. Liz

Need to find East Lyme, Connecticut Cemetery where ancestor is buried

k_purchase — 26 May 2007 2:06:20 GMT

I am hoping to find out the name of the cemetery where my ancestor is buried in East Lyme, Connecticut. A relative knows at least this fact, but not the name of the cemetery.

My ancestor's name is George Hampron/Hamflor Hamler, b. 25 Apr 1863, NJ; his wife, Ida (Ackerman) Hamler (also b. NJ), separated herself from him after around 1910 and she moved to New London where he followed her and the children and lived within ten miles from her. George died in 1932 and as I have written, is buried in some cemetery in East Lyme, Connecticut.

Can anyone help me find out where he might be buried??

Many thanks.

Flanagan
LPurch6636@aol.com

marriage lookup

wani20 — 24 Jan 2007 2:08:34 GMT

can some one lookup a marriage for me on ancestry.com? I can find the record but I cant get into to it because it is a paid sight. This is the only place that I have found any mention or indication of their marriage.
go to search, then to connecticut---birth,marriages,+death. there is a section that says family data-marriages it is in that.
search "esther spencer born feb. 1744 in woodbury,ct. her husband was william blackney" that is all that I can see. it should give me something to go by and then I can look for more imformation. thank you.

Middlesex, Hillingdon England and Ontario Canada

carefulcat — 19 Jan 2007 12:20:17 GMT

I am seeking to find info on one Robert Hamilton Wood - I am guessing his mother may have been a Hamilton? - married Lily Radbourne Handicott - her second marriage, her husband Sidney Handicott dieing in ww1 in 1914. Very young. Robert brought Lily, my great grandmother to Canada sometime soon after ...ship, year, etc unknown. My grandmother was child and could not remember before she died. She was born Christine Lillian Handicott in 1912 along with her sister - her brother.

apparently robert was a friend of sidney's and was asked to look after his family and he did marry her and bring her to Canada ...any help tracking down the family of my mysterious robert would be welcome -he is buried in ON but Lily remarried again and I found her and a third hubby buried together so I am really trying to locate him , his family and know who he was. I am not even aware if they had children, she was young enough but my grandmother never said anything..

Thanks

Confusion linking Marah LEE to the Thomas LEE family of Lyme

XBQB5B — 19 Feb 2007 2:59:07 GMT

I am extremely puzzled about Marah LEE born 23 April 1678 in Lyme, Connecticut to Thomas LEE and Marah DEWOLF.

But when I compare this date to the entry in the Barbour Collection I find that "Susanna" is the daughter born at that time. I find no entry for Marah LEE. How is the leap made that Susanna is Marah?

In the same collection I find that Joseph BECKWITH, Jr. marries "Marah" in 1699 but her surname is not given.

When I wildcard "Marah" in Lyme I find that there are other possible Marah's listed. How can I know that one of these is not the Marah who married Joseph BECKWITH?

Thank you for any help that you can give me with this problem.

Abigail Hough, daughter of William and Sarah

olivia425391 — 16 Jun 2007 3:07:18 GMT

Would like to correspond with other researchers who have worked on the early Hough family of the New London, CT area. I am interested in finding out more about Abigail Hough, daughter of William and Sarah who was born 1666 in New London. Marriages for most of William and Sarah's children have been recorded, and easily accessible, but there is not much recorded for their daughter Abigail. There is no death or marriage record for her. William and Sarah Hough's son Samuel removed to Saybrook ca 1680's, and resided there many years. Could Abigail have removed to Saybrook with her brother and his family after her father's death ca 1683? Edward Shipman, of Saybrook married an Abigail. To date, no one has discovered Edward Shipman's wife's maiden name. Research on many early women named Abigail living in Connecticut and the surrounds born ca 1665 have not revealed the wife of Edward Shipman. Could Abigail Hough have been his wife? There are many similar names between the children of William and Sarah Hough and Edward and Abigail Shipman.
If anyone wishes to correspond on these families, and especially William and Sarah Hough's daughter, Abigail, do e-mail me. Olivia42539@aol.com. Thank you. Olivia Patch

HAZEN BOOK

SharonHall9962 — 30 Dec 2003 6:41:21 GMT

ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE VERY THICK "HAZEN'S OF AMERICA" BY TRACY ELLIOT, LET ME KNOW. IT BEGINS WITH EDWARD HAZEN m. HANNAH GRANT AND HAS MY FATHER (HARVEY HAZEN) LISTED AS A CHILD. IT IS WONDERFUL FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.

SHARON HAZEN HALL

Williams in Groton

ljbcushman — 27 Jun 2001 12:54:05 GMT

Looking for information on David Williams and Experience Bailey married in Groton, June 18, 1721. I have their children's names and birthdates, but nothing on either of their parents.

Sullivan/Pero Info

ROCGarofano — 24 Jul 2007 1:24:02 GMT

Ellen E (Nellie) Sullivan Pero b: 2-16-1899 CT d: 11-2-1984 Norwich CT hus: Nicho Pero divorced lived 202 Colman St New London CT. Father was born in MA but do not know his first name and mother born in CT. She was in the will of Annie Phlaumer from Windham CT in July of 1935. Would like to know if Nellie had any children and her parent's names. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Rita

Wilson Family

emmy8176 — 22 Jul 2007 9:20:11 GMT

I am trying to find infromation on Leander Wilson born abt. 1850 in Conn. he married Elizabeth Murphy born abt. 1850 in Mass. Their daughter Mary Elizabeth was born March 24, 1883 and Margaret (not sure when she was born). According to the 1880 Census it states that Mary E. was their daugher and was born 1875 which does not make sense. I have obtained a copy of the baptism record for Mary Elizabeth which does verify the 1883 birth date and her parents names. Any help on the Wilson or Murphy family would be greatly appreciated.

Pepin-Gauthier marriage

zanurse — 17 Jul 2007 11:36:49 GMT

Looking for information on the marriage of Valerie Pepin to Benoni (?) Gauthier circa 1870.

Thomas Parke's Will

gwen_bjorkman — 27 Feb 2002 12:14:21 GMT

Lieut. Barton Cook

NightStarrAngel — 6 Jul 2001 12:43:40 GMT

I am looking for decendants of Lieut. Barton Cook. I just found out that I am a direct decendant of his. He's my Gr.GR.GR.GR.GR.GR.Grandfather. He served as a lieutnant in the 8th regimant commanded by Col. Jebidiah Huntington in 1776 during the Revolutionary war. I found this info. from Ancestry.com. The info. came from the "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books(152 vols.) This is what I found. In volume 79,page 31. Mrs.Grace Haskell,born in Griswold Ct. wife of Herbert C. Webster. Decendant of Lieut. Barton Cook. Daughter of Frank E. Haskell(1864-1899)and Leona Agnes(Cook)Risley(b.1866),his wife.
Grandaughter of Clark Robbins Cook(1799-1865)and Melissia E.(Place)Pellett(b.1838),his wife,m.1861
Gr-Grandaughter of Clark Cook(1799-1865)and Sally Kinney(1805-1896),his wife,m.1831.
Gr-Gr-Grandaughter of John Cook(1765-1846)and Patty Clark(b.1772),his wife,m.1797.
Gr-Gr-Gr-Grandaughter of Barton Cook and Hannah Tracy(b.1742),his wife,m.1762.
Barton was born in Preston,Ct;died in Griswold,Ct.(New London County). I am hoping to find some relatives from this line.
Grace Haskell Webster,was my Gr.Grandmother,she had a daughter named Marjorie Elizabeth (Webster)Who married Marshal Humes,then Newton maynard. Marjorie and Newton had a daughter,also named Marjorie Elizabeth Maynard,who married Elliott Jones Jr.,and is now married to Robert J.Chapel Sr.
I am Marjorie and Elliott's daughter,which makes Grace my Gr.Grandmother.

Birth and Death

DMarshall2771 — 5 Jul 2007 9:44:44 GMT

Looking for anyone with a connection to Noadiah and Diadama McIntyre Seward. Their eldest daughter Charlotte was born 1794 in Salem, New London. They had three other daughters, were they born there too? Martha, Nancy and an unknown. Diadama died in 1813, is she buried in this area?
Need some help

Thank you

Marriage between Obadiah Beardsley & Amy Calkins

richard_vanwagenen — 5 Jul 2007 5:42:27 GMT

Looking for date and location of marriage between Obadiah and Amy.