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Re: Alden Andrews and Hannah Andrews, children of Jesse and Sarah Andrews of Ashford

dmcti01 — 2013-06-12 14:30:43Z

Could not find the parents in a NRHGS searh of New England. Also tried a soundex search. There was a couple m at Greenfield, MA in 1818 named Jesse Andrews "of Montague" and Sarah Aloord "of Greenfield."
This couple went on to bap at least five children, none with given names Alden of Hannah however the timing is about right.
This Jesse Andrews d Feb 1866 at Montague. His death records says he was b (as were his parents) at "New Britton," CT.
What was the source citing Alden and Hannah's parents as Jesse and Sarah? Was it provided by them or somebody else (like in an online tree?) If they are not of this Jesse and Sarah, would not discount RI as birthplace for them. Many families came from RI to CT.

Alden Andrews and Hannah Andrews, children of Jesse and Sarah Andrews of Ashford

rhodeisland202 — 2013-06-11 01:51:30Z

I am looking for the parents of two siblings, Hannah and Alden Andrews, born around 1820. Around 1840, when each married, they were "of Ashford" and their parents were named Jesse and Sarah Andrews. Alden and Hannah may have been born in Massachusetts, and the parents may have died young since they don't seem to be around later.

Re: SKIDMORE/AGNEW/AVERY/JOHNSON in Windham Co., CT

bteambarb — 2013-06-07 15:03:34Z

Hi Nancy, I am very interested in your materials involving Ann Elizabeth Agnew and would appreciate copies.

Barb Agnew MIers

Re: Windham Co. Biographies

jojo298 — 2013-05-26 02:00:43Z

Indeed. Likely of Indian blood. Native american runs deep in your family.

John Aplin, Hannah Paine, Hannah Sprague

leykr59 — 2013-05-17 10:08:08Z

Looking for the names of the children of John Aplin born 1710 Providence Rhode Island died 21 July 1772 and Hannah Paine born 1718 - died 21 October 1758. Also who is Hannah Sprague married to John Aplin of Plainfield?

LookupEarlyTaxListWindhamCo

LisaJBD — 2013-05-01 10:37:21Z

Hello. I am searching for my ancestor's name on an early tax list during the Revolutionary War time period of 1775-1783. Nathan Starkweather/Stearkweather was living near Lebanon at the time. I believe this was Windham Co and later became part of New London Co. Help is greatly appreciated.
Lisa

Re: BERNIER FAMILIES

dbern8295 — 2013-04-30 00:04:39Z

Oct 2, 1852 Onesime Bernier is in my heritage.

Eugene Pierre Paul Bernier
1809-1868
Rosalie Barbe Lemieux
1811-1882

Might this be who you were looking for?

Re: Augustine Lonergan

janrockyhill9 — 2013-04-15 00:35:50Z

Hi Jan,

I am responding to an old post. Where did Augustine Lonergan hale from? I have been researching on an off for about 2 yrs. Looks like I am going on a paper trail hunt. Fun and easy I hope.
If you have anything new please contact me.
Thank you.

Re: Thaddeus Gilbert married Hannah Whitmore 1774

compmary — 2013-04-07 23:32:03Z

According to the Vital Records of Cummington Massachusetts 1762--1900 by William W. Streeter and Daphne H. Morris (1979), Hannah was a Whitmarsh.

p. 194:
GILBERT
Hannah, wife of Thaddeus, d. Apr. 25, 1823, aged 73 yrs. G.R. 3, [Hannah (Whitmarsh) Gilbert, aged 74 [yrs.], P.R. 1.
Thaddeus, d. Sept. 21, 1831, age 80 Yrs., G.R. 3.

P.R. 1 = Private Record; diary from 1802 to 1860 kept by William Packard, town treasurer for 44 years, containing records of births and marriages, and deaths. Diary now [1979]located in files of Cummington Historical Commission in the Community House.
G.R. 3 = Gravestone Record, Harlow Cem., Harlow Road

Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, MA), Oct. 27, 1830, p. 3:
DIED, In Cummington, Sep. 21, Mr. Thaddeus Gilbert, aged 80---a revolutionary pensioner.

(Unable to locate Hannah's obituary.)

Re: Thaddeus Gilbert married Hannah Whitmore 1774

gpetrin169 — 2013-04-07 16:30:45Z

Thank you very much, it is always difficult when two men named Thaddeus Gilbert marry women named Hannah. It is much easier when they can be distinguished.

Re: Thaddeus Gilbert married Hannah Whitmore 1774

compmary — 2013-04-07 15:15:48Z

Wanted to mention that the correct spelling of his name was Thaddus.

Harlow Cemetery (Cummington, Hampshire, MA):
THADDUS GILBERT DIED Sept. 21, 1831 aged 80 y'rs.
HANNAH wife of THADDUS GILBERT, DIED Apr. 25. 1823. aged 73 yrs.

Re: Asa Bowen

JanIbarra55 — 2013-03-23 04:43:54Z

I hope that your are still available. I am a decent of Eliza Ella Elithrope I believe she is the sister of Rebecca. Can you please help me

Re: marcoux family

ljoneslandscape — 2013-03-17 14:02:31Z

Mildred Hazel Marcoux Hardy was my maternal grandmother.
My mother is Mildred's daughter Carol An Hardy Jones.
I am Lawrence S. Jones of Haleiwa, Hawaii.
Feel free to contact me if you would like any additonal information. Aloha!

Re: George family from Thompson Ct 1790's - 1820's ?

dmcti01 — 2013-02-25 11:43:33Z

That name shows up in a marriage that took place in Lowell, MA. George Milton of Thompson, CT m Judith Heseltine of Lowell Dec 21, 1831.
Judith was born Dec 29, 1807 and she died April 17, 1857 and is buried in Webster-Dudley Cemetery, Dudley, MA.
This couple had a daughter Julia Ann born Oct 8, 1832. She died March 20, 1902 and is buried at same cemetery.

There were two other men named Milton George living in the same area (about 10 miles from Thompson, CT.) One was a Milton b Sturbridge, MA abt 1801 to John and the other b Webster, MA abt 1867 to Obadiah.

Re: George family from Thompson Ct 1790's - 1820's ?

dmcti01 — 2013-02-24 17:22:52Z

Sorry, I don't. Judith may have been born HAZELTON.

Re: George family from Thompson Ct 1790's - 1820's ?

tatekt06 — 2013-02-24 16:52:09Z

Thanks alot for getting back to me! Milton and Judith had a few children, born in a few different places (they must of traveled). There son Obediah was born abt 1836 in Ohio, but was back in Massachusetts shortly after. Obediah served in the Civil War while living in Webster, Mass. Obediah had a son named Milton, after his father.

The Sturbridge Milton, I don't have a clue on. Do you know by any chance Milton and Judiths parents? I am stuck on them. Again, thanks so much for help!

George family from Thompson Ct 1790's - 1820's ?

tatekt06 — 2013-02-23 22:24:56Z

I am looking for any information my great x4 grandfathers family. I can't find anything. I know he was born in Thompson Ct abt 1813. His name is Milton George. Please help me with any info, id appreciate it!

Re: Canterbury, Windham Co Birth

lptorsak — 2013-02-19 19:42:48Z

Linda,
Don't know when you're message was posted but found
it looking for more myself.
I have the birth date of Zilpah
Washburn as 3 Jun 1771 in Stafford,Tolland,Conn (Colony).

Sources:Title:Staford Connecticut Probate Records
Page:8: 197,199,226,227 2. Title:church Records of the First Congregational Church,Stafford,Conn
Author;Rev. John Willard,D.D. Repository:
Text:Stafford Town Clerk,Warren Town Hall,Stafford Springs,Conn Media: Book

Text: Feb 26 1789,Mr Solomon Adams and Miss Zilpah Washburn,both of Stafford were married.

Hopefully this is of some help to you,if you had'nt
already found it or received it already yourself

Good Luck in you're indevers! I am also working
on this line as Henry Adams is my 3 Gr Gr Grandfather and
Lucy Turner wife of is my 3rd Gr Grandma. Soloman and Zilpah
would be my 4th Gr Grand parent,and I have a Gr Gr Grandma
names Zilpha who died of child bed fever 1 wk after my Great
Grandfather was born Zilpha is the daugh of Henry and Lucy.

Would love to hear from you if there is anything you
would like to know or if you could help me also.

Sincerely,Lael

Re: RE: MATHILDA (FORTIN)GAGNE,PAPPILION

wrtmed — 2013-02-19 13:22:01Z

Hi
I am looking for Mathilda Fortin as well. I believe she married a Gange and had 2 daughters: Louise and Claudia. Claudia married Arthur Paris. Jeannette Paris is my mother. She let me go to adpotion. I have recieved my origingal birth cert. I have traced my ancestors for Paris family way back to France. I am stuck on Mathilda Fortin and I am trying to document who her parents were. I am trying to find my Native American ancestors, which I think are on the Fortin side, but not sure. All are from Qubeque Ca. Claudia left CT. to marry Arthur Paris in Quebeque, lived there for several years and returned to CT. with her first born son. I have documentation of all of this. I now need to find our for sure who Claudia's and Louise's parents really are. Mathilda Fortin pops up, Gagne pops up and Papillion but not sure exactally who they are. Can you help with this.
Thanks
Dail

Re: Descendants of Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge

vansicklen1 — 2013-02-12 11:35:51Z

Attached is an excerpt from the 1962 obituary of Thomas H. Barber, Sr., it names his children.

Also... I can email to you the obituary of Thomas H. Barber, Jr, it names his children.

Descendants of Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge

kirbycomo — 2013-02-12 11:35:18Z

I am searching for descendants of Mrs. Frederick (or Frederic) Grosvenor Goodridge (b. Ethel May Iselin, daughter of John H. Iselin and Mary Philipse Gouverneur Iselin). Mrs. Goodridge died in 1937, age 64, having lived in NYC and Pomfret Center, CT. Her survivors included a son, Frederic Goodridge (of San Diego), and daughters Mrs. Thomas Barber (Ellen Grosvenor Goodridge) and Helen Iselin Goodridge (of Pomfret Center). I'm hoping that Mrs. Goodridge had, and passed along, some Philipse-Gouverneur family papers from colonial times. Any leads would be much appreciated. Thanks! Jim Merrell

Re: Peter D Clapp

powellbru — 2013-02-11 17:25:04Z

Thanks my e-mailis powellbru@hotmail.com

Bruce

Re: Peter D Clapp

vansicklen1 — 2013-02-11 14:10:48Z

I found the 1978 obituary of his young son, Jonathan. I can email that to you if you would like, if so ...email address please.

Re: Peter D Clapp

vansicklen1 — 2013-02-11 13:58:13Z

See the attached, it appears to be his 1961 engagement announcement.

Re: Descendants of Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge

kirbycomo — 2013-02-10 20:39:07Z

merrell@vassar.edu

Re: Descendants of Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge

vansicklen1 — 2013-02-10 20:24:13Z

An email address, please, or click on my name and the contact link and ask me there. I don't subscribe to Ancestry so I can't initiate a back door contact but I can REPLY to a contact message from you.

Re: Descendants of Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge

kirbycomo — 2013-02-10 20:07:23Z

Thank you! This moves my search a generation closer to the present. Yes, if you could send the other obituary, to Barber, Jr., I'd be very grateful! Jim Merrell

Re: Descendants of Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge

kirbycomo — 2013-02-10 20:04:49Z

Thanks! I'd seen the first article, but not the obit. The documents I seek are actually ones that are marked "Withdrawn" (Jan. 1915) in the typed Inventory of items given to Columbia University. Don't know why "Withdrawn," but am intrigued! Thanks again. Jim Merrell

Re: Roods of Windham

5dinenno — 2013-02-10 16:29:25Z

Hi Dave, sorry that I've taken so long to get back to you, just have not had the time to do any more research. Any info you could send me would be much appreciated. My e-mail address is r_dinenno@yahoo.com
Thanks, Ruth

Re: Descendants of Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge

vansicklen1 — 2013-02-10 13:32:42Z

See the attached, she donated her collection of colonial family papers to Columbia University in 1930.

It is a very lengthy and descriptive news article, too long to attach all of it here. I can email the complete article to you if you would like.

The donation was mentioned again in her husband's Dec 1930 obituary.

I am not related.

Re: Augustus Leavens

chuckblack — 2013-02-10 13:26:23Z

Saw your 2001 post and I too am looking for a connection to the Leavens in the Philo French Leavens book. I don't see any other threads here but did you ever make a link to John Leavens b: 1581 in England?
Chuck Black
510-656-3998
blackaugst@aol.com

Re: Gareau / D'Avignon/Barry

phonelady1279 — 2013-02-04 16:01:48Z

You might be able to help me out. I saw your posting on Ancestry. I too am related to a Francois Beauregard dit Davignon III that was born about 1683-1686 in Calvados, France. (I will now refer to him as Francois III). My family settled in NY, CT and MA after coming from Chambly, Canada and St. Mathias, Rouville, Quebec.

This is my family line to see if we're in the same family:
- Francois Beauregard dit Davignon/Deveneau IV m.
Madeline Maillot
- Jean Baptiste m. M.Madeleine Masse
- Charles m. Genevieve Bertrand dit Lafontaine
- Abraham I m. M.Catherine Suprenant dit Lafontaine
- Abraham II m. M.Lucie Delage dit Letourneau

See if you can follow this. I have numbered each generation of Francois with a Roman Numeral to help follow along and keep them straight. Hope this helps.

I was trying to find out who Francois III's wife was because I believe he is the father of Francois Beauregard dit Davignon IV that was married to Madeleine Maillot 24 May 1719 St. Joseph, Chambly, Canada. (I will now refer to him as Francois IV).

Well, as I said, I was trying to locate the birth of Francois Beauregard dit Davignon III b: 1683-1686 Calvados, France and his marriage to find his wife. I haven't been able to locate the baptism record as of yet. If you don't have this, is there anyone out there able to help??

When I look on Ancestry.com for Francois Beauregard dit Davignon III, I came across Francois Beauregard dit Desvaux II that married Gervaise Ernault 16 May 1677 St. Germain, Rennes, Ill-et-Vilaine, Haute Bretagne, France (His parents appear to be Francois Devaulx I and Guillemette DuBois). I figured that Francois II & Gervaise were my Francois III's parents.

Then I later found that Francois Desvaux II was remarried to Michelle Jannes 19 Oct 1683 Sains, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. So now it appears that my Francois III's mother was not Gervaise Ernault but Michelle Jannes.

I have not been able to find the marriage record of Francois II and Michelle Jannes, only the date of marriage. If you don't have this record, hopefully someone has this information to help me as I like copies of the actual documents/parish records.

Have you or anyone else found that the name changed from Devaulx/Desvaux to Davignon or Deveneau or Devneau or Deveau when they came to Quebec? I hate to be chasing the wrong family.
Thanks,
phonelady

Re: Susan Clark, second wife of Silas Austin

jeansidlo1 — 2013-01-11 00:43:56Z

Donna,

Lucius Bowen Austin was my gg grandfather. I have some info on LBA's Civil War service if you are interested.

BTW, one of LBA's grandson's was also Lucius Austin; Lucius Nichols Austin was my grandfather who was born in Putnam, CT in about 1887.

Peter D Clapp

powellbru — 2013-01-09 17:06:11Z

Looking for info on a Peter D Clapp b abt 1937 Framingham, Ma. and family. They lived in Blooklyn Conn. His parents were Roger J Clapp and Florence E dudley. They lived in Framingham.

Thanks
Bruce

Luther Baldwin and Rebekah Child

kadesrosiers1 — 2013-01-01 14:35:38Z

I'm unable to find any information on Luther Baldwin's parents or siblings. Does anyone have any hints?

He was from Providence, but I don't know if that means born there or lived there prior to his marriage with Rebekah Child in 1794, Woodstock, CT.

Born about 1858
Died I think 1823 in Charlton, MA

He's in the 1800 and 1810 census documents, but I'm unable to find anything on him prior to his marriage.

Deacon William Durkee 1699-1753 where buried?

phillipfazzini — 2012-12-20 20:10:02Z

Of Windham-born 1699 died MArch 1753.

Where buried?

Ephraim Knowlton (1773-1838) and wife Jemima Farnham (b 1773) of Ashford, CT

winspeare — 2012-12-12 22:57:53Z

Have been tracking this Ashford, CT, couple for a while and cannot determine Jemima's death date and place. In 1800 the couple is still living in Ashford, where they married, and have four of their six children. By 1810 Ephraim is living in Rush, Susquehanna Co., PA, with another woman, b ca. 1785, with whom he appears to live the rest of his life. He is buried in the Snyder-Rush cemetery. Some say Jemima dies in 1804, which would explain Ephraim's remarriage. But where is Jemima's grave? And why does he not take his by then six children to Pennsylvania? Others say Jemima died in 1824. Again, where is her grave, and was she deserted? [The 1810 Ashford Jemima Knowlton on the census is another Jemima, mother of John, not the one under discussion.] Ephraim's second wife was named Sarah, surname unknown, and she is buried with him as his wife in Pennsylvania in 1870. The 1860 census says she was born in Connecticut also.

Re: Family of Heil Hunt

barbb37 — 2012-12-12 00:20:47Z

Are you still looking for Hiel Hunt? If so, please contact me! Thank you!

Re: Detray- D'Estrees family

SherylAckerman — 2012-11-19 04:05:49Z

I do not have proof of his service that was accepted by the DAR. I was able to join under another line, and am still pursuing proof on the DeTray patriot. I'm sure you know how the standards are stricter for admission now. This spring, I plan to spend some time in New England looking for citizenship papers that are supposed to exist. I have found the DeTray name recorded in two histories of the Revolution, but no actual military record. I would be glad to share what I have, including a death record that turned up recently. It's great to know that others are interested in this line, but it's proven to be quite a challenge!

Re: Detray- D'Estrees family

SPeckham7149 — 2012-11-18 00:22:10Z

I am asst registrar for a CT chapter and have a prospective member who is trying to prove his service--do you have the proof and was he accepted by the DAR?

Re: Jonathan Lincoln

Dlincoln122 — 2012-11-10 18:48:30Z

Attached is a link to an 1856 Map of Windham County with inset maps of North Windham, Windham etc. There are many Lincoln Homesteads identified - especially around North Windham. Hope this helps.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uconnlibrariesmagic/3387766950/...

Sarah Billings, Windham, early-mid 19th century

jamarshall147 — 2012-10-22 10:31:48Z

Hello, I have an ambrotype photograph from around the 1850s or 1860s that has written inside the case

Sarah [illeg.] Billings
Windham
Conn.

The picture is a photo of two young women, probably in their 20s (although ages are hard to estimate sometimes).

Does anybody have knowledge of a Sarah Billings from Windham during that time period?

William and Maude Reynolds

emac1935 — 2012-10-20 09:24:34Z

Looking for the information and gravesite of Rev. William 1856-1945 and wife Maude 1869-1950 Reynolds buried in Danielson CT.

Moses Stevens/Stephens b. 1763 Canterbury Ct.

sorrientosuzan — 2012-10-16 10:44:51Z

Hello, any information on Moses Stevens m to Susanna Symonds (Simmons, Simons)in Canterbury Ct 1793. Had Simons A Stevens 1803 Canterbury, Abiathar 1796 Lisbon, and Eltea 1794 Lisbon. According to Moses' Rev War Pension Record he was born in Canterbury Ct 1763. During his service he resided at Lisbon. He then in 1818 removed to Otsego NY.

He is noted on records of marriage and births of his children as Moses III. Lisbon has Capt Moses Stevens, with a son Moses Stevens but dying in 1821 with no issue. Searched hundreds of notes and records but can't tie my ancester Moses to any Steven's family. Anything would be greatly appreciated.

Elspien "Eppy" Machie & John Crosby

stacythomas72 — 2012-09-25 10:01:26Z

Hello,Im looking for information on Elspien "Eppy" Machie b.1736 and her husband John Crosby b.1737 . I would like to know about their kids and if possible their parents, so if you have any info on Elspien "Eppy" Machie and her husbnad John Crosby Id really appreciate it if you would please answert back. Thank you.

Re: Amasa Robinson

JeanBrewer41 — 2012-09-05 10:29:35Z

Tanya, In our ROBINSON family I know of two Ziba ROBINSONS.
Eliakim (1706 - 1756)ROBINSON and his wife Lydia MOULTHROP had a son Ziba. I have no infomation on this Ziba. His siblings Jared b. ca. 1739/41; Lydia b. ca. 1743; Sarah b. 1749; Jehu ca.1739; no date on sister Zerviah or brother Amasa. Jared ROBINSON (b. ca. 1739-1741), son of Eliakim and Lydia married Mary THOMPSION and they had a son Ziba b. 10 May 1761. This Ziba was said to have been married 3 times. He resided in Otsego Co., NY, except for a short p0eriod of time when he came to Luzerne (later Wyoming) Co., PA and illegally collected his father Jared's Revolution Pension. First wife said to have been a VAN RENSAELLER; second wife Rebecca TEMPLE and third Clarissa (SEWARD) widow of Joseph SWETLAND, whom he married while in PA for that short stay. These are the only 2 Zibas I have listed in my family. Jean

Re: Amasa Robinson

tanyalee458 — 2012-09-05 10:29:10Z

Hello Jean,

Yes, thanks for setting me straight on the Jared vs. Ziba case!

I am one of a group of Amasa Robinson (1786-1833) grandchildren STILL searching for Amasa's origins. We have all been trying for over 15 years to date with no success or hints AT ALL. I descend from grandma Lela F. Robinson Warren-Vollie H. Robinson-Joseph Martin Robinson-Amasa (b. 1813)Robinson and Amasa 1786-1833.

Re: Sarah Kingsbury Jennings

jemada654 — 2012-08-31 10:01:02Z

Was there a Sara Kingsbury who was borin in 1732? Or one with a major event in 1778?

Re: Sarah Kingsbury Jennings

dmcti01 — 2012-08-30 20:14:55Z

Nope. I gave you the closest hit.

Re: Sarah Kingsbury Jennings

dmcti01 — 2012-08-27 14:39:43Z

There are six or seven references for different Sarah Jennings
at Windham in CT VRs. The closest thing I saw was death of Sarah, wife of Capt. Joseph on Oct. 8, 1772 in the 57th year of her age.