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Obit Lookup Ellen M. Kaltschnee

richard_vanwagenen — 2009-10-10 05:12:37Z

Looking for obit for Ellen who passed away in West Greenwich on January 12, 2003. Ellen is a distant cousin of mine.

Simeon and Robert Brand 1782 West Greenwich

brackettwilliam — 2009-09-28 12:12:11Z

I have been working on the Simeon Brant name. It appears to me that there were two of them. One served in the Revolutionary War and married Prudence Phelps and the other married Phebe Loetz. There are land records in West Greenwich, Rhode Island that show Simeon and Phebe selling land in 1789 to Samuel Albro. This is three years after Simeon of the Rev. War married Prudence Phelps in 1786. How could that be if they are one in the same? Also there is a land sale in 1778 from Simeon and Phebe to his "father" Robert Brand. I beleive this clearly indicates the Simeon who married Phebe was the son of Robert Brand (Sr.). The father of the other Simeon of the Rev. War may have been the son of a Simeon Brand/Brend who is found in the 1782 tax records along with Robert (Sr.). They were both over 50 years of age, which would make their births before1732. For Simeon and Phebe to have had a son by 1776 he would probably have been born about 1750. I believe Simeon of the Rev. War may have been a son of this Simeon and was born in 1758 as his Rev. War records indicate. The Simeon Brand/Brant of the Rev. War would have been too young to have owned land in 1778 and too young to be the married by 1776. I do not see how these could be one in the same. It appears these two Simeon Brand/Brant persons were cousins. I believe somone has combined these two individuals into one person. Also in the town records of West Greenwich you can find references to Robert Brand keeping the children of Simeon Brand and also people of the town were paid for doing the same. These two children are named Mason and Elias. They appear later as the brothers of Simeon Brant (b.1776) who came to Michigan in 1836 from NY. This Simeon was the son of Simeon and Phebe (Loetz) Brand/Brant. Please let me know what you think of this? I know the early records of the Brand family are sparse. Does anyone have a record of a Simeon Brand being a brother of Robert Brand Sr.?

Sandberg from Sweden

AnnetaS — 2009-09-22 19:51:21Z

I am trying to find anyone who might have been related to Gustav/Gustaf Sandberg, b. 1852 Sweden who settled in Warwick, RI in the late 1800s.

Need obit / funeral notice for John RUSSELL died March 6, 1910

jimwrt1 — 2009-09-21 20:35:21Z

Hoping somone can find obit/funeral notice for John RUSSELL who died March 6, 1910 in Pontiac, Rhode Island.
Thank you. JimWrt@aol.com

Re: Victor Desmarais

krk32292 — 2009-09-15 00:32:51Z

Thank you so much for looking up Victor Desmarais's death date and where he was buried.

Simeon and Robert Brand 1782 West Greenwich

brackettwilliam — 2009-09-14 17:36:30Z

Simeon and Robert Brand appear in the 1782 census of West Greenwich. According to the census they are both older than 50 years of age. Simeon has 2 males under 16 and a female slightly less than 50 years of age. Robert has one female under 16, one male under 16 and a female 50 years or older. Land records indicate Simeon and Phebe Brand sold land to his father, Robert Brand, in 1778 in West Greenwich. I am wondering if or how they connect to the Westerly Brand family. I would like to communicate with anyone who is researching these families.

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

LizBeth871 — 2009-09-13 21:33:01Z

Jamm7,

Thank you so much for the information. You have confirmed some of my guesses and provided some interesting new information. Edward F. Hand's wife Emma May (King) Hand was my great grandmother. I have been to the Brayton Cemetery with the map Tom Clarke sent to me, and I have my photos of Emma and Edward's grave, along with the graves of Charles and William King, who I believe are Emma's brothers. They were the children of James and Sarah King. I thought Sarah's maiden name was Rutledge, not Ruthleg, so that's interesting. I'll have to look into that further.

Anyway, thanks again for the info. This is a very helpful message board.

Liz

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

jamm7 — 2009-09-12 22:24:08Z

I copied 2 of the death records at The Archives in Providence, for you::

Edward Francis Hand, age 30 years, 7 mths, died in Providence, R.I. at St Joseph's Hospital, on Oct 16, 1918. He resided in Warwick and was also born there. Occupation was a brass molder. His parents Frank and Johanna Hand were born in Ireland. He's buried in West Warwick and his wife E. Hand was the informant. He died of influenza.

William Henry King, age 58 years, 4 mths, died on Feb 5, 1938 at St Joseph's Hosp. He resided in Warwick, R.I., and was a night watchman, at The King Union Co. He worked there for 2 yrs and last worked on Dec 25, 1937. He was born in the Harris section of West Warwick to James King and Sarah Ruthleg, both born in Ireland. His wife Mary Emma Straight King was the informant. He's buried in Brayton Cemetery in Apponaug, R.I. Cause of death was an embolism to the femoral artery and he had colon cancer, for which he had surgery on Jan. 12, 1938.

Re: Sarah Briggs Parents

dngstork — 2009-09-11 02:03:24Z

I thank you so very, very much for the Sarah Briggs information. I am pleased to learn of her date of death and age at death, and am especially happy to know that her father is reported to be William, which fact has been in contention among several of the Briggs "family" because Arnolds "Vital Records of Rhode Island" says her father is Joseph Briggs. But, in Sarah's application for widow's pension is an affadavit by Elder James Wightman which says that she is a daughter of William Briggs. Thank you som much for the confirmation. Best Regards.
Dick Stork, Davison, MI
dngstork@charter.net

Re: Victor Desmarais

jamm7 — 2009-09-10 22:12:10Z

I was at The Archives in Providence, R.I. and found Victor Desmarais' death record. Here are a few pieces of info you may not have::

Victor died June 13, 1931 in West Warwick and is buried in St Joseph's Cemetery in West Warwick. At the time of his death he was a mill hand and cotton weaver. His place of birth was given as Millbury, Mass. His wife Amanda (Tetrault) Desmarais was the informant. He died at home, and the cause of death was angina.

Re: Sarah Briggs Parents

jamm7 — 2009-09-10 21:41:33Z

I found a copy of Sarah's death record at The Archives in Providence, R.I.::

Sarah Corey, age 96 years, 3 months, 8 days, died in Warwick, R.I. on Feb. 6, 1856. She was born in East Greenwich, R.I. and died of "old age". William Briggs is her father, no mother was given.

Re: Mawney K Harris and Susan E. Hopkins Harris Warwick RI

Whichzelda — 2009-09-10 13:19:22Z

Thank you for your kind reply. I live just over the line in Massachusetts and will take a trip down to Irving Road soon.

Re: Mawney K Harris and Susan E. Hopkins Harris Warwick RI

CEmond1964 — 2009-09-07 19:25:39Z

According to the RI Historical Cemetery website, Lakewood burial ground is on Irving Rd., 75 ft. west of telephone pole number 4.

If you go to google earth, you'll be able to see that Irving Rd. looks like a residential area. Perhaps someone in the area will be able to look for you.

Good luck,
Christine

Mawney K Harris and Susan E. Hopkins Harris Warwick RI

Whichzelda — 2009-09-07 17:51:51Z

Trying to find a cemetery referred to as Lakewood in Warwick RI. My family members are buried there and I'm having a terrible time finding them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Susan was buried there in 1929.

Robert E Desmarais

dhorton9113 — 2009-07-27 10:32:07Z

Looking for obit for Robert E Desmarais born 10 Nov 1932, died 16 Apr 1998, buried Cedar Knoll Cemetery East Taunton MA.
Thank You
DAN

Re: Victor Desmarais

krk32292 — 2009-07-26 13:01:43Z

Lois,
Thank you for the information on Victor Desmarais and his parents.

Re: Victor Desmarais

loisremingtonsorensen — 2009-07-24 15:55:48Z

In the 1900 census, Victor is living at Coventry, RI, with Paul & Zoe Desmarais, and he is identified as their son. Six children are listed in this family group, although Zoe has had a total of 10 children. Paul & Zoe were both born in Canada; all of the children were born in RI. The parents both immigrated in 1871. Paul is a weaver in a cotton mill; the oldest daughter also works there. You can view this census free through Heritage Quest at participating libraries.

Victor Desmarais

krk32292 — 2009-07-23 16:13:43Z

Victor Desmarais, b: 15 Dec 1888; bp: Williamsville, MA; d: before 1935; dp: West Warwick, RI; m: Amanda Tetreault.

Who were Victor's parents?

Re: Gardner, west Greenwich area 1700's

jbedard — 2009-01-09 03:29:05Z

Well, I just checked the pensioners indexes and there is no listing for an Asa Gardner (or any other spelling variation)

So, back to the drawing board.

John B.

Gardner, west Greenwich area 1700's

jbedard — 2008-12-14 01:22:51Z

Looking for anything on an Asa Gardner (or spelling variation?) who was born between 1760 and 1790's. It was said he was born in West Greenwich But I have not been able to find anything confirming this.

ANY help greatly appreciated, Thank you!

John B.

1790 Kent County, Towns of Coventry, E. Greenwich, W. Greenwich & Warwick Census Online

cgayers — 2008-12-21 03:05:33Z

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1790 Kent County, Town of Coventry
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1790 Kent County, Town of East Greenwich
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1790 Kent County, Town of West Greenwich
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1790 Kent County, Town of Warwick
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Re: Almont M Chaffee

dhorton9113 — 2009-02-21 13:05:09Z

Great job and following up I have found the missing link Actually it is this Harvey May Chaffee and Agnes who had a son Almont M. Chaffee, again using that old naming practice of honouring our forebears!

Almont M Chaffee

dhorton9113 — 2009-02-19 20:03:25Z

Looking for parentage of Almont M Chaffee born 13 Dec 1921 in Rhode Island and died 28 Mar 1973 Rehoboth, Massachusetts. I am thinking could it be Almont and Everlena Chaffee living in Coventry, Rhode Island
Thank you muchly
Dan

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

TClarke7658 — 2009-07-07 02:10:26Z

I can't believe that I sent the wrong email address.
It should be
tomclarke1@aol.com
Sorry Liz

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

TClarke7658 — 2009-07-06 16:07:21Z

Hi Liz,
The Warwick cemeteries book adds nothing to what you have for Edward and Emma Hand, except that they are identified as husband and wife. Buried in Section E.

One other Hand is listed in Warwick, also at Brayton. He is Bernard F. Hand, 28 Oct. 1904-1 June 1969, veteran of WWII-TEC 4, 229 Ord. Evac. Co. Section G.

William H. King 1880-1938 (buried next to)
Mary E. King, w/o William H., 1878-1956
Buried in Section C.

Charles A. King Apr. 1885-Apr. 1953
Sara G. (Wynn) King, w/o Charles, Dec. 1890-June 1968
Section J

Also in Brayton are,
Daniel T. King 1883-1959
Aseneth King 1891-1956
(nearby is) Madeline C. King 1919-1986
Section G

John Wesley King 1854-1919
Hattie E. (Dunham) King, w/o John Wesley
Lloyd A. King, 1887-1943
Agnes M. (Engstrom) King, w/o Lloyd, 1887-1946
(In same plot)
Effie E. Henry 1881-1949
Section F

Janette A. (LeValley) King, d/o Charles A. & Lucy A. LeValley, 1890-1922
Charles A. LeValley 1856-1925
Lucy A. LeValley 1860-1924
Section H

There are a few other kings listed in the book which I will send if you want them. I'm sorry that what I am sending is such slim pickins'.

If you send me your email I will send the cemetery map showing the lettered sections. I am tomclarke@aol.com.
Tom

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

TClarke7658 — 2009-07-02 23:37:29Z

In addition to names and dates the cemetery database also gives any genealogically significant data that appears on the stones, such as parents or relationships. I have a book that was published in 1997 documenting all Warwick cemeteries except three modern ones. It is estimated that Brayton has 3800 burials with just under 3000 inscribed stoned. Let me know the names you are interested in and I will do the look ups.
Tom

Clarence A. and Mary E. (Logan) Ellis

jemmacat — 2009-07-11 21:42:36Z

I am searching for information on Clarence A. and Mary E. (Logan) Ellis. They lived in Warwick, RI in the years of 1952-1977, as listed in the Polk Directory. In 1972-1975 Mary is listed as the widow of Clarence A. Ellis. Mary is the daughter of my great uncle, Arthur Logan. She was born in Greenfield, MA in possibly the 1930s. Clarence is listed in the Polk Directory as a druggist/pharmacist. They had 5 children.

Audrey Logan Harris
Silverdale, WA

Re: Gardner, west Greenwich area 1700's

uriramfan — 2009-01-06 15:56:36Z

Arnold's Vital Records show that an Asa gardner served in the Revolution, first in Col. Topham's regiment (1776) and then in 1780 when he was a member of Capt. Lewis Greene's regiment. The record indicates that he was a pensioner. I am assuming the two listings are for the same man but there were hundreds of Gardiners in RI so it's possible there were two Asa's at that time.
The record in Arnold's does not provide any info such as residence, parents, spouse, etc. I would recommned that you try to find the records of the regiments if you can as well as looking for a pension record.

Re: Sarah Briggs Parents

dngstork — 2009-07-22 05:37:02Z

BOY !! Do I feel stupid,really. Thank you for your prompt and very useful reply. In Sarah's application for widow'a pension which is dated 27 Apr 1845,it is stated that she is 85 yrs old - so born 1760. Also in her application for increase in pension dated 1855, it is stated that she is 95 yrs old, again making her birth date in 1760. To cinch the matter, Elder Wightman's affadavit states that she is of North Kingston rather than E. Greenwich. This has been a case of irresponsible research and I thank you for showing me the way out - with your proper questioning attitude.
My Very Best Regards.

Sarah Briggs Parents

dngstork — 2009-07-21 03:14:12Z

My 4th gr-great grandmother, Sarah Briggs was b.01 Nov 1754 at E. Greenwich and married Joseph Cory of E. Greenwich on 19 Feb 1778. Arnold, in his "Vital Records of R.I." records Sarah to be a daughter of John Briggs, however, in Sarah's application for widow's pension, is an affadavit which states that she is a daughter of William Briggs and is submitted by Elder James Wightman who married them. Does anyone have information that can reconcile the discrepancy ?

surname kettwig

jpkjcamp — 2009-01-29 02:14:04Z

looking for info on my uncle joseph (yo yo) kettwig, born december 16, 1932 in Lowell Indiana to Josef & Kate Kettwig who came from germany. My mother was Lena, yo yo's sister.
Anyone who has ANY information please let me know.
thanks
Patricia Camplan
Valparaiso, Indiana
jpkjcamp@localnet.com

Saint Mary's, Warwick, RI

AEStauffer — 2009-06-27 21:32:21Z

Hoping for a volunteer to photograhpic the graves of Peter and Margart (Callahan) Quinn. Both are buried in Saint Mary's, Cemetery, West Warwick, Church St., 100 ft. E of tel pole #21S.

They are the great-grandparents of Governer Robert E. Quinn.

Will glad pay for photo expense.

Location/alternate name of Village Cemetery in East Greenwich

snesnow — 2009-04-17 23:37:59Z

I am trying to figure out what cemetery in EG could be referred to as "Village Cemetery". I found an entry in the "Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Veterans" database on Ancestry for James Lockerin, private, Company A, 4th RI Infantry. Cemetery was listed as Village Cemetery in East Greenwich, Kent County, RI. He died on 25 July 1875 and D.W. Whitney supplied the stone with the contract dated 29 M??[Mar?] 1879. I checked Bruce McGunnigle's book, but I cannot find anything for this cemetery name. I suspect that it is an alternate name for one of the other cemeteries, and I would like to verify which one. I have also checked Warwick cemeteries, but have not been able to find this. James died in EG. In his estate papers, there was also mention of a piece of real estate in the "compact" part of town. Anyone able to shed light on this?

BTW, James' last name was spelled in a number of exceedingly creative fashions: Lockery, Loughery, Loughrey, Loughry, Loughlin, Lochery, Locherin , etc...

Thanks for any help anyone can give...

Sarah Nesnow
Warwick, RI

Re: St. Patrick's Cemetery

snesnow — 2009-04-17 23:23:57Z

If you are still looking for help finding someone in St. Patricks, I can look it up for you...

Sarah Nesnow
Warwick, RI

Re: Thomas Briggs, 1826, Kent Co, RI

Webster999999 — 2009-01-25 20:46:35Z

Following is the information I have on the parents and siblings of Thomas R. Briggs, and of his wife Sarah.
___________________________________________________________
Thomas Briggs' family

George Ambrose Briggs
b. Jul 10, 1794
d. Oct 16, 1881
m. Lydia Spencer (b. Jun 23, 1800)
m. Feb 16, 1817 in East Greenwich, Kent, RI
c. THOMAS RICE BRIGGS b. Dec 30, 1826
Susan Briggs b. 1831
Sybil Dean Briggs b. Sep 11, 1819
William L. Briggs
____________________________________________________
Sarah's family

William Devoll
b. Jul 25, 1786 in Tiverton, Newport, RI
m. Patience Waite (b. May 13, 1788 in Tiverton)
c. Sarah Devoll b. Aug 1, 1824

BRIGGS, Gardner and William from E. Greenwich, Kent, RI

Webster999999 — 2009-01-22 05:38:32Z

I am looking for the parents of William Briggs, and I wonder if Gardner(or Gardiner) is his father. My William was born 1790. William married Eunice Vaughan in Feb 1812. Their children were Johnson 1814, Angeline 1816, Abel 1823, John 1827, Jesse 1828. William died Jan 15, 1860 and he is buried in the Independence Cemetery, Independence, Allegany, NY.
Gardner was born 3/26/1741 in E. Greenwich, and lived in Sterling. Gardner married Waite Vaughn (or Vaughan).
I can be reached at 9webster9@gmail.com
Thank you !

denault-deneault

drogalism — 2009-03-29 20:23:36Z

I am looking for info on Joseph Denault-Deneault, and Adelia
(Paquin)Denault-Deneault. They are both buried in St Joseph cemetery without a marker. Adelia died in 1918 from the flu and Joseph died in the state hospital in 1926. He was placed there after auguring with a priest about a burial plot of his wife. you can reach me at drogalism@yahoo.com

Re: Coventry/West and East Greenwich

loisremingtonsorensen — 2009-04-19 16:20:19Z

Records for Coventry at that time are at the Coventry Town Hall. However, it was not mandatory by law for people to officially record births, marriages, and deaths until the mid-1950s, so many individuals are missing from the town records before that time. Old records of all the cities and towns have been published as the series "Vital Record of RI" by James N. Arnold, available in many libraries and also online with membership at New England Historic Genealogical Society. You could also check the RI Cemetery Database online, which lists most historical cemeteries in RI. Let me know if I can be of further help.

Re: Sarah Briggs Parents

loisremingtonsorensen — 2009-07-21 13:23:35Z

How do you know for sure that the Sarah Briggs who is a daughter of John in the vital records, is the same Sarah who stated that her father was William? Sarah is one of the most common names, and very possibly these are two different individuals. Another possibility is that the town clerk wrote the incorrect father's name in the vital records. Perhaps Elder Wightman wrote down the wrong name. Without personally seeing these documents, I can't offer any other explanations. However, the will of John Briggs of East Greenwich, written 26 Aug 1795, does mention a daughter Sarah, single at that time. So, if your Sarah was married in 1778, she must be a different person -- inless she divorced and resumed her maiden name.

Re: Almont M Chaffee

loisremingtonsorensen — 2009-02-20 15:00:10Z

He is not listed with Everlena and Ludley A. Chaffee at Coventry in the 1830 US census; they are ages 60 & 54, so it is unlikely that he is their son. I can't find your younger Almont anywhere in that census, by that name. Ludley A. is actually Lindley A., oldest son of Almont L. Chaffee born Apr 1848 MA, according to the earlier census records. He is married to Sarah A. in 1870 (with one son Lindley A.), and in 1880 and 1900 he is married to Lydia A. (Short, md 11 Jan 1873), (with 7 more children including 5 additional sons). The family is living at Seekonk, MA and East Providence, RI, in these censuses. In 1910 he is a widower. It seems likely that your Almont may be a grandson of the older one. One son Harvey married Agnes; in the 1920 census he has one dtr and two step children, at East Providence (I can't find them in 1930). Son Frederick married Florence, they have 8 children in the 1930 census. A son Clifford is single in 1920. Two other places to check: his death record, and the 1925 RI census.

Re: Saint Mary's, Warwick, RI

krk32292 — 2009-07-20 13:19:10Z

You could contact the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness group at www.raogk.org. They have volunteers who will take pictures at the cemeteries for you.

Researchers: Providence Public Library Shortens Hours of Operation

mindfoggs2 — 2009-05-23 15:29:18Z

For those of you who may be considering a trip to RI to do a little research:

The Board of Trustees for the Providence Public Library, in the face of the loss of funding from the City of Providence and shrinking revenues from their endowment investments have instutited the following changes effective with the fiscal year beginning 1 July ~

Seven branches...which I think is all of them...of the PPL will now, essentially, belong to the City of Providence. The PPL is leasing the buildings to the City for $1 and donating all the books and materials in them to the City. (Hopefully, any important records, documents, photos and other materials have been moved to the main library where they will be preserved & available to all researchers rather than being a temptation to the politicians as a possible source of revenue through the sale of them.) This arrangement is as an alternative to what the PPL Board of Trustees was originally considering which had been to close the branches entirely.

The main Library at Empire Street remains as it was. However, the operating hours have changed dramatically. Now, from September until mid May, the Library will be closed on Wednesdays. It will only be open for 5 hours on Fri & Sat and for 4 hours on Sunday.

Nothing was mentioned in this morning's newspaper regarding exactly what the opening and closing times will be each day at the PPL or the now City owned branches.

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

LizBeth871 — 2009-07-03 00:11:28Z

Hello,

Thanks for your reply. I am interested in any information on the following people:

KING CHARLES A 1885 - APR 1953 WK034
KING WILLIAM H 1880 - 1938 WK034
HAND EMMA MARY 1884 - 1929 WK034
HAND EDWARD F 1887 - 1918 WK034

I am especially interested in Emma Mary Hand....I believe she was my great-grandmother. I tried to purchase the book you mention, but it is out of print.

I look forward to your reply.

Also, thank you Christine for your response.

Liz

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

LizBeth871 — 2009-07-07 00:14:27Z

Tom, Just to let you know, the email I sent you was returned as undeliverable. I tried twice.

Liz

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

LizBeth871 — 2009-07-06 23:14:41Z

Tom,

Thank you for the information. I have sent you an email.

Liz

Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

LizBeth871 — 2009-06-11 00:35:07Z

Hello.

I’m new at this and have never posted before. While researching my family tree I found the Rhode Island Cemetery Database Master Index, which has been extremely helpful in locating the burial sites of some of my ancestors. I understand the full database is not available online, only at the library and historical society.

My interest is in the KING and HAND families, and according to the Master Index, many are buried at the Brayton Historical Cemetery in Warwick, Rhode Island. Can anyone tell me what kind of information is in the full database (the one at the library)? Are birth and death dates in this database? Can you find out where in the cemetery the graves are located, sections etc? I have read there are many gravesites at Brayton and if I visit, I’d like to know where to look. Like I said, I’m new at this so any information would be appreciated.

Thanks
Liz

Re: Brayton Historical Cemetery, Warwick RI #34

CEmond1964 — 2009-06-13 17:49:15Z

Hi Liz,

I haven't been able to find much on this cemetery because it appears to have been abandoned in the late 1980's early 1990's when the caretaker apparently took off with some money. The link below gives some information.
http://www.savinggraves-us.org/ri/reports/brayton.html

According to this site many records are available thru Peter Barrett Funeral Home in Warwick.

https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwa08bf/org/opp/103158294...

The above volunteer site says the cemetery was cleaned up at the end of April. On this site there is also a link to the Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission. Maybe they can give you some more information on the cemetery.

Good luck,
Christine

Looking for Chamberland family.

silviopassalalpi — 2009-01-12 14:17:59Z

I’m looking for Claire (b. 1926), Madeline (b. 1923), Laurent (b. 1921) Chamberland or their descendants.
If you want to help me, please write to silvio.passalalpi@email.it
Thanks in advance for everyone who could help me.

Regards,

Silvio Passalalpi
Via Gorizia 2/19
16147 Genova
I T A L I A

Re: Coventry/West and East Greenwich

sallyjholcombe — 2009-04-18 15:05:51Z

I live on the West Coast and am not as familiar with Kent Co. history as I want to be. I have an ancestor who took an oath of fidelity in Coventry, Kent Co., RI in Sept. 1776. He was also listed in Coventry in the military census of 1774. To date, I have not been able to find out anything else about this particular ancestor during those years. Would someone from the Coventry area please respond with some hints about researching in that vicinity and time?

Thank you.

Sally Holcombe
Walnut Creek, California

Re: Location/alternate name of Village Cemetery in East Greenwich

jamm7 — 2009-04-18 00:48:04Z

There's a James Lockerin listed on The R.I. Historical Cemetery Transcription site. The code EG039 to the right of his name means he's buried at St Patrick's Cemetery on 6th Ave in East Greenwich. Not sure if this is the James you're looking for because no birth/death dates were given.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/cemetery...