Unknown - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Bertha May Reed and Mona Alma Reed of Worcester, MA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2009-11-20 21:23:44Z

Thank you so very much for this information!
Jean

Re: Bertha May Reed and Mona Alma Reed of Worcester, MA.

quab0g — 2009-11-20 21:13:55Z

Dorothy and Doris were two different people. Dorothy may have died between 1920 and 1930, but Doris was living in 1930 age 3 and a half.

Bertha's death record says single. (Choices were single, married, Widowed or divorced.)Cause of death was Anaemia with Peritonitis as contributing cause.

Maybe someone can find obit of Mona and find out what happened to Doris. She died in July 1966. Last residence Pompton Plains, Morris County, New Jersey.

Re: Bertha May Reed and Mona Alma Reed of Worcester, MA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2009-11-20 20:49:10Z

My goodness..thank you so much for all of this information in such a speedy reply. Was Doris or Dorothy the only child of Mona and George in the census records? If she was not with them in the 1930 census, perhaps she died between censuses? Does it appear that Bertha never married? Needless to say, it is important to me to find out if these two sisters had any children. From this information it seems unlikely. Thanks again for your help!
Jean

Re: Bertha May Reed and Mona Alma Reed of Worcester, MA.

quab0g — 2009-11-20 20:27:42Z

Bertha died June 8, 2004 of Peritonitis and was buried in Barrington, RI on June 10. HEr occupation was given as Genealogist.

Mona married George Allen King on Sept. 5, 1912 in Worcester. George was age 23, a resident of East Orange, NJ. He was a Draftsman, born in Washington, DC to Theodore I and Carrie Hodgkins.

They lived in East Orange in 1920 and 1930 and had a daughter Doris, born abt 1926. There was a daughter Dorothy in the 1920 census age 5 ?/12 but she did not appear in 1930.

Bertha May Reed and Mona Alma Reed of Worcester, MA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2009-11-20 19:58:35Z

I am searching for information and descendants of two sisters, Bertha May Reed and Mona Alma Reed, both daughters of Charles Keller Reed and Carrie S. Bosworth, in the Worcester, MA. area. Bertha May Reed was born on Mar. 16, 1874 in Rhode Island. Moa Alma Reed was born in Worcester, MA. on July 18, 1892. The family moved to Worcester, MA. between 1874 and 1876 and were life long residents. The two women were sisters of Chester Albert Reed, who was born on Jan. 10, 1876 in Worcester, MA.

I am searching for any information concerning Chester's two sisters named above and their descendants. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Jean Mayo

Re: Elizabeth V. Connolly of Boston, MA.

adfreedman — 2009-11-18 02:41:43Z

Barb,
I am the one who looked up your dad's obit at the Reading Public library. This is my family! I am descended from Elizabeth (she's my paternal gg grandmother).

The quick answers to your questions are as follows:
Frank m. Jennie Gillespie, 1912 in Boston
Margaret m. Duncan Gillis, 1911 in Boston
Julia m. Mortimer Cronin, 1917 in Boston
Elizabeth m. Frank Heger, 1916 in Boston (I think)
Anna m. Carl Baatz, 1919 in Roxbury
Emma m. John Thomas Keegan, 1921 in Roxbury
Edward m. Helen Katon, 1922
James m. Helen Coleman, 1932 in Jersey City, NJ
David m. Eunice Galvin, 1940
Mary became Sr. Ignace Therese
John (no record of his marriage)
Robert (b.1910 in Boston) m. Marion Burns, 1934

I also have death dates, kids' names, kids' marriages and deaths, etc. for many of these people, all given to me by the daughter-in-law of James, who lives in Andover. What, precisely, do you want to know?!?

Amelia

Re: Elizabeth V. Connolly of Boston, MA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2009-11-17 00:00:30Z

Barbara,
I did this genealogical project for a co-worker of mine quite awhile ago. When the project was completed, I gave her a final report with all of my research notes. She no longer works with me. I have done countless projects since then, so I really cannot help you on this. Sorry. Good luck with your research.
Jean.

Re: John Cody (Coady) and Clara R.

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-16 20:01:08Z

Do you know if they had children, who those children would have married, and where they settled?
Would you know of a Fred Cody, last lived in the Quincy MA area, and died back around 199?, of cancer.
Guessing, I'd say if her were alive today he'd be somewhere in his 60's or 70's, but I'm not a good judge of age.
I knew him, he was my boss, and a nice guy.

barbar

Re: Charlestown

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-16 19:56:01Z

I wonder if you know where and when John O'Donnell was born, who his parents, and sibblings may have been.
I'm asking because my grandmother Mary Ann O'Donnell had a brother John.
Their parents were James O'Donnell born around 1845 or so, and Susan White Doherty born around 1845 or so. Both as far as I know in Co Donegal Ireland. Mary Ann, and John had other sibblings as well.
Patrick 1867, John*1868, Neal 1871, Mary Ann 1873, Maggie 1875, Denis 1878, and Philip 1880.

I wonder if you can tell me who the children you mentioned in message may have married, where and when, and their children.

Thank you
Barbara
I know most of the children immigrated to MA. Denis married Catherine McLaughlin, and Philip both lived in the Everett area, which is near Charlestown MA. My grandmother married Patrick Bradley April 17 1902 in Dorchester, lived in Malden, Peabody, and finally settled in Salem, where they raised their 6 children Susan, helen, Margaret(my mom) Mary James and Theresa.

I have been trying for years to learn about John, who he married who his wifes' family was, and who the children may have been, and todate this has been the closest I've come to learning anything--maybe--hopefully???

Thank you. Do you know

Re: O'Callaghan

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-16 19:34:14Z

Liam, I too, have O'Callaghan, in my family, be it distantly, by marriage.
I wonder if your O'Callaghan, may have dropped the O, in USA, as some of mine did. If this is possiblity, maybe you should post same message dropping the O?
I also wonder if you have any associated surnames with O'Callaghan/Sexton? That may help some.
I'd like to try to find a connection
Mine came from Cork, and Donegal areas of Ireland.
If I can help I'd be glad too, just ask specific questions so I'd know what I was looking for.ok?

Thank you
Barbara

Re: Elizabeth V. Connolly of Boston, MA.

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-16 19:26:08Z

I have Connolly's too in my family, by marriage.

I wonder if you can tell me who the children below married, where and when.

From your 1910 census
Frank was 20
Margaret was 18
Julia was 16
Elizabeth was 15
Anna was 13
Emma was 11
Edward was 9
James was 8
David was 5
Mary wass 3
and John was 2.

I don't know a thing about the parents, but was told they were from Ireland and came here(Boston) thur Scotland.
All those names sound familar to me, and I want to see if they connect to mine. Marriages, would help, and if you have the names of their children that would be a nice added plus.
I also have: Conley, Watts, O'Donnell, Daly, Dailey, and others all in the Boston area.

thank you
barbara

Re: Jeremiah Bradley County Cork Ireland

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-16 18:50:22Z

I am wondering if Jeremiah Bradley from Co Cork, may have had a sister named either Margaret or Mary, that married a Niel(Neal) Doherty from Co Cork, and had 3 daughters, named Bridget, Ellen and Mary.

If you find this to connect, please let me know.
Neil Doherty and His wife, and children
and John O'Donnell and his wife and Elizabeth Carney of Co Cork, and their 3 sons John F, Peter and Patrick, are related to my grandmothers family James O'Donnell and Susan White Doherty of Co Donegal. and their children who were:
Patrick 1867, John 1868, Neal 1871, Mary Ann 1873(later my grandmother) Maggie 1875, Denis 1878, and Philip 1880

Bridget Doherty and John F O'Donnell were married Jan 1881, in Carndonagh Co Donegal, immigrated to Boston area(Stoneham first and then Boston) in April 1881.

If you find Margaret/Mary connects, can you please tell me who her parentws and family were, etc.?

Thank youu so much

barbara

Marriage look ups please

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-16 18:37:02Z

John F O'Donnell m Bridget Doherty Jan 1881 at Sacred Heart Church in Carndonagh, Co Donegal. In April 1881, they immigrated to MA. They first settled in Stoneham Ma 1881-,
By Feb 1890, they were in the North End section of Boston MA.
In Stoneham they had
Mary Eliza March 1 1883
Mary Ann (Maime?) Nov 2 1884
John F Nov 30 1886

In Boston they had
Neil A Feb 1896
Bridget Agnes May 20 1891
Bernard J Aug 10 1893
Susan M Aug 12 1895 (but she died in 1886)
Susan M (the 2nd one) Aug 19, 1898
James Christopher (died by age 2) dob Oct 17 1901

I know that Susan M (Aug 19 1898) married Seymour Watts of Boston.
But I am wondering if some nice folks out there can help me find out about who the others married, where when, and if=they had children, who those children were?
I do not expect one person to under take this, I will however be very grateful for all help.

Their parents were somehow connected to my grandmothers family . James O'Donnell and Susan White Doherty of Co donegal. Bridgets parents were John O'Donnell and Elziabeth Carney of Co Cork, her sibblings were Ellen & Mary, John F's parents were Neil Doherty and Margaret (may be Bradley) of Co Cork as well, his sibblings Peter & Patrick.
The children were cousins to my grandmother and her sibblings. That is certain.

Thank you for any and all help

Barbara

Re: Irish from New Brunswick moved to USA about 1880

pokemouche1834 — 2009-11-15 21:08:19Z

I do have a Lawlor Connection,

Alice Flora Elizabeth was born on February 9th, 1885, and
was baptized on March15th, 1885, in Pokemouche’s Immaculée-
Conception Church. At the time of the 1891 census
for Gloucester County, she was living at home. In the 1901
census for Northumberland County, she was registered as
a servant at Richard A. Lawlor’s house. Just as was the case
for her sisters, there is no trace of her in New Brunswick
after that date. She must have married and left the region
for the United States.

1ère Génération

1. Richard A.1 Lawlor, n. 11 juillet 1852 à Douglastown, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada., d. 23 octobre 1917 à Chatham, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada. I found this on Richard A Lawlor from Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics.

Date: November 22, 1879
County: Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper: The Morning Freeman:

m. Tuesday morn. 11th inst., at Pro-Cathedral, Chatham (North. Co.) by Rev. Thomas Bannon, Lizzie Griffin eldest d/o James T. Griffin, Esq., Collector of Inland Revenue, Chatham / Richard A Lawlor, Esq., Barrister of Newcastle.

As near as I can tell I'm not related to that Lawlor family.

I looked at some sites and couldn't find anything on Florence Wade.

The William Lawlor you found is an ancestor of mine. He is the younger brother of my ggg grandfather, John Henry.
William was baptized in Saint John Sept 10, 1839, son of Henry Lawlor and Elizabeth Dalton.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Barb

http://genforum.genealogy.com/lawlor/messages/390.html.

Il a épousé Elizabeth Griffin, marié(e) 11 novembre 1879 à Pro-Cathedral, Chatham, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada., n. 19 décembre 1855, (fille de James T. Griffin et Inconnue) d. 11 janvier 1894 à Chatham, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada.

Enfant(s) :
i. Alice G.2 Lawlor, n. 22 juillet 1880 à Chatham, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada.
ii. Annie L. Lawlor, n. 14 juillet 1885 à Chatham, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada.
iii. Joseph Allan Lawlor, n. vers avril 1889 à Chatham, d. 19 juillet 1889 à Chatham.

maybe that will halp you more

Re: Irish from New Brunswick moved to USA about 1880

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-15 20:00:30Z

I'm, afraid as of today I really don't know a whole lot about the Wade's. What I have found myself doing is posting messages here, and on other sites, in hopes that someone with a Wade, Rossi, O'Connor, Lawlor, Thorpe, Sinnott, Winterhalder Bradley connection may know the only Wade I know of. I do know her mothers maiden name was Larkin and they came from Canada. But I don't know where they were before Canada.---least not yet.

Good Luck

barbara

Re: Irish from New Brunswick moved to USA about 1880

pokemouche1834 — 2009-11-15 18:12:26Z

Hi Barbara,

I dont know more from my Wade's famil y branch who moved to the USA. Im still doing research... Maybe with someone like you Ill be able to complete the connection.

Re: John Joseph Burns (1901-1957)

quab0g — 2009-11-13 18:36:09Z

Massachusetts Vital Records, Boston Births 1901, Vol 511, pg 190, record number 8528

John J. Burns born August 8, 1901 at 10 Auburn St. to Thomas and Bridget (Murphy) Burns, both born Ireland. Thomas was a Laborer.

John Joseph Burns (1901-1957)

BrendanJoseph — 2009-11-13 16:13:30Z

I am trying to trace the family of John Joseph who was born Boston 1901, I understand that he became one of the youngest lecturers in Boston college and he was also a Supreme Court Judge.

There is a library in Boston College called after him.

His wife's name was Alice and he has a son Brian who is married to his second wife Eileen living in West Palm Beach, Florida. I am unable to contact him.

I know his father was born in Sneem, Co. Kerry but I am unsure of his father and mothers names.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Brendan O'Donoghue
Dublin, Ireland

GG Grandmother Catherine Burns born Sneem 1846

Samuel Thornton/Thorington

nynavywife1 — 2009-11-12 20:05:09Z

born in Mass abt. 1786;married Rebecca Benedict born in Conn.abt. 1806; Son Samuel married Sarah Reader, son Isaac married Rachel West. Any information on parents and family would be appreciated

Re: Looking for Buttafuso family

cchaotic2006 — 2009-11-11 01:20:39Z

Debi,
Michael Buttafuso
1920 Fitchburg census: father Joseph 43 imm 1898 Pa, laborer foundry; wife Rose 36 imm 1899; all children b MA: Carolina 16, Josephine 14, Michael 12, Mary 10, Annie 4y 10m, Julia 2y 8m;
Josephs WWI record also has them on Middle St in Fitchburg b 15 May 1875 spells name BUTTAFUOCO;
1910 Fitchburg census: Josef Buttofose 34y al, helper foundry, married 9y, wife Rose 27, Lena 7, Josephine 5, Michael 3, Mary 1 mo; Michael (Josef's brother) 24y single, no immigr info, works railroad;
I believe your grandmother Lucy's maiden name to be Bruno.
Claudia

Barbara Scott - death Feb 27, 1898 Boston

bpattman — 2009-11-06 23:23:02Z

I was wondering if someone could possibly find an obituary, if there is one, for a Barbara Scott who died on Feb 27, 1898. She was a widow and was born in Scotland. Place of death was Carney Hospital, Boston, on 245 Commonwealth Ave. I have a copy of her death certificate and it lists her parents names as David and Alexandine. I'm trying to find out if she was survived by a son George Scott who was living in Saint John, New Brunswick Canada at the time of her death. Place of burial and Undertaker names are blank on the death certificate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Barb.

Re: Dr. ELizabeth Rex Keller and her nieces

judidootoo — 2009-11-06 20:37:46Z

The surname of Ida, Retta L. and Minnie was Curry--not Coffey. My error there. I now know Ida b1864 d1887. No obituary found to date. Retta L listed as "teacher" in Boston, MA 1889 Business Directory. Can find no other references to Retta L. or her sister, Minnie. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: O'Donnell Family

caroljsheehan — 2009-11-06 14:54:02Z

I was kinda thinking that myself.

Re: Thomas Kelley of County Clare, Ireland and Boston, MA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2009-11-06 13:44:15Z

Hi Barb,
I checked my research and I don't have any information that can help you. Good luck with your research!
Jean

Re: O'Donnell Family

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 22:48:26Z

Could be a "pet" "nickname" that her family gave her, and just stuck. or maybe its short for Jennifer could be her middle name etc.

Barbara

Re: O'Donnell Family

caroljsheehan — 2009-11-05 21:49:34Z

Barbara,
Thankyou for your suggestion and I think I may just follow up on that lead. I pretty certain that I think that Hannah's maiden name was Flynn. I know someone who lives in Ireland that I think can help me. My father tells me that his grandmother's first name was Jenni. But when I look at the records its recorded as Johanna O'Donnell, so I'm curious as to where the Jenni came into play.

Re: WILLIAM MURPHY

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 20:38:09Z

Looking for Irish surnames especially Murphy, Doherty, O'
Donnell etc is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
I know of at least 4 Murphy families, that lived in Boston area, but none to my knowledge had a William.

Don't give up.

Good Luck

Barbara

Re: Clara Young - Henry Turner - Roslindale

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 20:30:54Z

Don't give up. When you least expect it you will find the answer.

In your search for Clara young dob etc, should you come across the name of Gideon Young please, would you let me know. He's in my family, by marriage.

Barbara

Re: Thomas Kelley of County Clare, Ireland and Boston, MA.

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 20:23:22Z

I'm wondering if you know of any connection to any of these surnames in the Boston MA area./
O'Donnell, Watts, Conley, Connolly, Fogarty, Fountain Smalley, Lafferty,
I was browsing awhile ago and saw O'Donnells connected to the Kelley's in Boston, but at the timn, thought nothing of it since it didn't seem to connect to my family. Now for the life of me I can't find that message, but it was a few years ago. that it was posted.

Good Luck
Barb

Re: O'Donnell Family

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 20:14:54Z

You said you knew a lot about Patrick Shhehan, and that they came from Hyde Park, unless i mis read your message.

I don't know if theres any connection, or even if they are still in Hyde Park but I worked with a lady years ago (she'd be about 60ish today I think) who lived in Hyde Park, and I think her husbands name was Sheehan,. But its a very common name in these parts, so I'm just tossing this out.
If you think it could be them, one suggestion, since I'm not in touch with this women since we both retired, is to get your hands on a phone directory(and check it out.

Good Luck again
Barbara

Re: Alexander and Hannah ODonnell

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 20:09:13Z

Do you know where in Ireland, parents were born?
I have O'Donnells, from both Co Donegal, and Co Cork.
Some of each family did immigrate to Boston MA area including my grandmother Mary Ann O'Donnell, She married Patrick Bradley who was also born in Co Donegal.
I have John F O'Donnell who maarried Bridget Doherty-from Co Cork. They married in Carndonagh Co Donegal Jan 1881, immigrated to MA April 1881, settled first in Stoneham, and later in the No End of Boston. I'm not sure where their children wound up after they married, but I'm assuming it was in one of the Boston neighborhoods, like Hyde Park.

Good Luck.

Barbara

Re: Antoine Gauthier

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 20:02:09Z

I am not near my paper work right now, but should you discover, or know any Gauthier's that married a Jutila, and lived/live in Niantic Ct, please let me know. I may be able to help you some.

Barbara

Re: Where is Lexington, MA?

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 12:39:54Z

Also accessible from Rte 128, and if in Cambridge-Arlington, up MAssachusetts Ave.

Re: JOHN CAMPBELL Family Canada/ Nova Scotia/ NY/MASS Found on 1920 Brooklyn Census

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 12:12:16Z

What do you know about your Campbell's. Keeping in mind that its a fairly common name, so the more information the better,
Names, : surnames, given names, dob,- death, where from originally, parents, sibblings, children etc.

I have Campbell from Canada too, thats why I'm asking. Right now my information isn't handy, but I do know they came to MA.

Barbara

Re: Irish from New Brunswick moved to USA about 1880

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 12:05:45Z

Do you know for sure your Wade's, that immigrated came to MA, or could they perhaps gone to CA? I say that because I have Wade, who married an O'Connor, who was also born somewhere in Canada,.

Do you have any assoicated names even by marriage to your Wade's?

Barbara

Re: Family from Quincy, South Boston and Dorchester area

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 11:40:41Z

Do you know where your Lynch's, Cahill's, and Mooney,'s were from originally?

I have Lynch's, but mine were in Newburyport/Salem MA area.
I also have Cahill's that immigrated to Canada, but not sure if from England, Ireland, or Scotland.--yet.
The Mooney's may have lived in So Boston, they also may be connected by marriage to the Watts family of Boston/ME(St Geroge-Wells).

Good Luck in your searching

barbara

Re: Young Family in Boston Mass USA & North Dakotoa

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-05 01:50:30Z

Does anyone have a Gideon Young. I think he and his family were from either ME or MA(Boston area)?

They may be connected to Watts, Fountain, Fogarty, Smalley, O'Donnell, and others

Barbara

Re: Graham Peers Gibson III

junglekara — 2009-11-02 20:38:49Z

That's my Father.

Re: Lynch and Mc Carthy

gerbie51 — 2009-11-02 19:44:54Z

Elizabeth, my grandparents were Eileen Lynch and Harold T. Penney. can you give me more information on the people you have listed in the post? - dates, places, etc.? Thanks, Eileen Penney

Re: Chester Albert Reed, ornithologist, of Worcester, MA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2009-11-01 22:36:39Z

Sue,
The Frenchman I am helping has asked me a final favor that I am working on. He is looking for a photograph of Chester Albert Reed ( 1876 - 1912 ) in the Worcester area. I have contacted the historical society, public library, American Antiquarian Society, and the nature museum in Worcester, MA. and am awaiting replies. Would you have a photograph of him using your resources? He was an ornithologist, author, and illustrator in Worcester, MA. Any help that you could give me would be very much appreciated.
Jean.

Philip Folsom Broughton & Agnes C Broughton

Anonymomma — 2009-11-01 20:10:00Z

Philip Folsom Broughton & Agnes C Broughton of Mass. were my grandparents through their daughter Jane Folsom Broughton. I'm looking for any remaining family members. Jane had another daughter named Mary Jane born 1942 & I was born in 1943. My heart would soar if we could meet. Sadly I found my mother's & grandmothers death notice online, but any remaining family info, photos, etc would be truly appreciated!

Timmi Lenzing Sommer
email @ Anonymomma@bbs-la.com

Re: Looking In Chelsea

kdinebergstrom — 2009-10-31 19:36:53Z

My g-grandfather was Joseph Dine. He was married to Etta Kaplan. They lived in Boston and Chelsea. I won't write more since your note is so old that I will be surprised if you ever see mine.

Dr. ELizabeth Rex Keller and her nieces

judidootoo — 2009-10-30 19:34:58Z

Any information regarding the migration of the three nieces raised by Dr. Keller would be appreciated. To my knowledge the names were Ida, Retta & Minnie Coffey. Ida may have joined her aunt Eliz in medical practive in Jamaica Plains after graduation from Women's Medical College of Phila, PA. A family bible has surfaced and desire to locate family members.

Re: RAPELJE

VernPaul — 2009-10-30 16:41:59Z

Austin's father, Hiram Lee Rapelje was born on 28/29 March 1817 in 11th Concession, Yarmouth (St. Thomas), Ontario, Canada, son of Daniel Rapelje and Elizabeth Vandervoort. He was married on 19 April 1841 in Black Oak Grove, Carroll Co., Illinois, to Sarah Hembridge/Hambridge Bridgewater who was born in Morton-on-the-Marsh, in the Cotswolds, England, daughter of George Bridgewater and Sarah Hembridge/Hambridge.

Hiram and Sarah had the following children:

1. George Rapelje [10 Dec 1841-8 Feb 1848]
2. Austin W. (Wesley or Wellsby) Rapelje [25 Feb1844-5 Feb 1930]
m. (21 Jan 1869) Frances “Frank” Furman [-before 1900] born Pennsylvania
2.1. William Furman Rapelje, Sr. [2 Jul 1874-] WWI Draft Card y.o.b. 1875
m. Clara M. [May 1877-] born Norway
2.1.1. William Furman Rapelje, Jr. [Feb 1900-]
3. Mary Josephine Rapelje [8 Aug 1846-12 Dec 1860/66]
4. Hiram Lambert Rapelje [30 Mar 1849-]
5. Elizabeth Anne “Lizzie” Rapelje [4 Jun 1850-]
m. (26 Aug 1868) Herman N. Kennedy [Nov 1845-] born New York
5.1. Arthur H. Kennedy [Nov 1870-]
5.2. Claude P. Kennedy [Dec 1882-]
6. William Randall Rapelje [25 Sep 1853/55-]
m. (1 Jan 1873) Mattie Smith [Jul 1857-]
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4. Morris R. Rapelje [15 Mar 1882-15 Jul 1969] res Norton Co., KS, 1918
m. Mary Valeria Kingham [20 Jun 1884-20 Aug 1959]
6.5. Earl Rapelje [Apr 1890-]
6.6. Grace Rapelje [Apr 1893-]
7. Ella Rapelje [c1863-] adopted daughter

Lizzie Rapelje [Jan 1891-]
granddaughter of Hiram and Sarah, living with Herman and Lizzie Kennedy in 1900.

http://www.macomb.com/~ilmcdono/townships/Tennessee1885.html
Hiram L. Rapelje, the present clerk of the board, is a native of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, and was born March 28, 1817, being a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Vandervoot) Rapelje, both of whom were of American birth, being born in New York. Hiram L. was reared and educated in St. Thomas, remaining there until reaching his 23d year. In 1840, he started west with the intention of taking up land and making a home for himself, and located near Mt. Carroll, Carroll county, Illinois, where he took up a claim. He went to Savannah, Carroll county Illinois to reside, and worked a farm north of there adjoining the river. He remained there one year and then returned to Black Oak Grove, Carroll county, where he lived till 1843. He was married there in 1842, to Sarah Bridgewater, a native of England, and a sister of Mrs. Babcock, of Tennessee, Illinois. In 1843, Mr. Rapelje went to Aurora, Kane county, Illinois, where he worked at the trade of harness-making, which he had learned at St. Thomas, Canada. He remained there some two years, then removed to St. Charles, Illinois, where he lived one year, and then went to Batavia, Illinois, where he commenced the harness-making business for himself. He remained there some eight or ten years, after which he made several moves before coming to Tennessee, Illinois. After remaining there some five or six years, he removed to Plano, Illinois, where he had previously lived. After a stay of about one year, he again came to Tennessee, and has remained ever since. During his residence in Kaneville, Kane county, Illinois, he was a justice of the peace. While living in Batavia he raised a company of independent horsemen, and served as their captain up to the breaking out of the war. He enlisted in 1861 in the 8th Illinois cavalry, and was mustered in as captain of company I. They served with McClellan on the Potomac, and were under Stoneman and Pleasanton, and were engaged in the seven days fight at Richmond. In 1863, Captain Rapelje resigned his commission and returned to his home. After being in Tennessee, Illinois, one year, he was elected police magistrate and served two years, and since that time he has been justice of the peace and notary public, which positions he still holds. He has also held the following offices: Township supervisor, one term; postmaster, one and one-half years. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges, and holds the position of secretary in both lodges. He is also at present town clerk, clerk of the board of trustees of the village, and treasurer of the school board. Before coming to this country, he was a cavalryman during the civil war of 1837 in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Rapelje have four children--A. W., Hiram L., Lizzie and William R. They have had the misfortune to lose two children--Josephine, who died in Kaneville, Illinois, in 1858, and George, who died at the age of eight years. They also have an adopted daughter--Ella--whom they have raised.

Re: Iwrin Kempton Photo-haverhill, mass

deb511851 — 2009-10-29 15:29:59Z

They sell old photos on ebay? What do you look under for that, and what else might be of interest to someone looking for genealogical info? Thanks!

Re: children of Daniel Spofford and Rebecca Barker

bbffrrpp — 2009-10-29 09:37:39Z

Hello. My ancestor, Joseph KIDDER, was one of 3 brothers who left Chelmsford / Westford, MA, in mid-1700's to move to New Ipswich, NH. After a while, Joseph and his wife and their children moved over to the next town, Temple, NH.

Because of that research, I found out about this web site several years ago:

http://home.att.net/~mensch-family/Temple-NH.htm

Perhaps the SPOFFORD and BARKER names are mentioned on it.

Betty (near Lowell, MA)

Re: children of Daniel Spofford and Rebecca Barker

ednabm — 2009-10-29 00:31:11Z

I do have some census of Eldad, Lucy, Jesse, and Daniel
Spafford.
Also if you would like some history of Temple that includes Eldad and his father David in the mid 1700's go to the following site;

http://www.nh.searchroots.com/document/Hillsborough/History_...

It is very interesting.
Also have Lucy Spaulding's family
and Eldad's parents.

dorfysmith@yahoo.com

children of Daniel Spofford and Rebecca Barker

brenchley58 — 2009-10-28 18:47:25Z

I am looking for the children of Daniel and Rebecca Barker, Spofford who lived 1788 Temple, New Hampshire, son of Eldad and Lucy Spalding Spofford of Rowley, Mass and Temple NH.
Can you fill in my blanks:
1. Artemas 4 May 1814 Died 7 June 1843 Boston, Mas
Married Rachel Jane Spofford 29 Novf 1838
2. Elizageth Born _______ Died ____ Where
Married Issac Clapp When
3. Autentia Born April __1826 Died 11 Oct 1826 Where
Married When
4. Emily A. Born _________ Died 15 June 1887 Where
Married___ Where
5. Daniel Spofford Born Died ____
Married Betsey Bailey When Where
6. Joan Born ____1819 Died 10 March 1842 Where
Married Where

Re: marriage record question

amberwelan — 2009-10-28 17:32:24Z

Thank you for your replies. That does help me out.

Iwrin Kempton Photo-haverhill, mass

JCockney — 2009-10-28 00:52:04Z

I have purchased a photo from ebay in hopes of getting to a family member of :

Irwin Kempton (written in ink on back of photo)

Photographer: from Haverhill, Mass.

The child in the photo looks to be about 1 year with blonde hair sitting on a wicker chair. unkn date

if you want to see the photo please email:

northerngenealogyinuvik@northwestel.net

Kind regards,
Janelle