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Emma E. Staples born Feb 1857 in Lisbon, ME

JaneAnnFoster — 2010-03-20 15:57:27Z

Emma married Maitland V. Lawrence c1894. She then married ____ Straw sometime after 1900. I am trying to find out the given name of Mr. Straw.
Emma died 1913 in Woodstock,Windsor County, VT at age 50yr and 9 days on 26 Feb 1913. She was widowed and the d/o Lorenzo Staples and Martha Thompson.
In 1900 she appears with her husband Maitland V, Lawrence and they are living in Woodstock, Windsor county, Vermont.
I can't find Emma in the 1910 census nor Maitland...and no Straws/Shaws in Windsor county either in 1900 or 1910.
Would appreciate anything you might be able to add so I can determine her Straw husband's given name

Re: Ezekiel Strong of Windsor Co.

rvcole1 — 2010-03-18 13:16:36Z

Thanks for responding. This is my granddaughter's lineage. I have been able to find a lot more information on the Strong and Gilette lineage. All I have on your Ezekiel Strong (Jr) is that he was born 27 May 1785 and married Fanny Williams. They had Washington, Elvira, Louisa and Clarissy (Clarissa?).

Re: Ezekiel Strong of Windsor Co.

k8ren — 2010-03-17 03:20:36Z

If you are still out there, I have a little more on this family. I am seeking info on their son Ezekial born about 1785 in VT and married to Fanny Williams (born about 1795 in VT) and married about 1805 in Essex NY.

Re: Lorenzo Phelps Latimer and Helen Hilton Latimer

JohnOsborn34 — 2010-03-12 01:59:20Z

Thank you for the information! I have access to Ancestry thru the National archives and will try to view the obituaries there.

Re: Obit Lookup Margaret Lauzon

Shamoca2009 — 2010-03-12 01:43:44Z

Death record:

Name: Margaret W. Lauzon
[Margaret W. Witherhead]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1903
Birth Location: Ogdensburg, NY
Death Date: 16 Oct 1992
Deathplace: Nursing Home
Death Location: Springfield, Windsor
Cause Of Death: Liver Ca
Veteran: Non applicable
Residence: Springfield, Vermont
Spouse's name: Winton C. Lauzon
Mother's Maiden Name: Shields
Mother's Name: Jane
Father's Name: Robert Witherhead
Date Filed: 19 Oct 1992
Vital Event Type: Certificate of Death

Margaret was a retired school teacher. She is buried in Oakland Cemetary, Springfield,Vermont.
Informant on the death record is Mrs. Shirley Olbres, Hampton,New Hampshire

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Re: Lorenzo Phelps Latimer and Helen Hilton Latimer

Shamoca2009 — 2010-03-12 01:22:46Z

If you have access to ancestry, his obituary is in there, I've given you the transcribed the basics :

Portsmouth Herald (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) 1968 July 8

Dr. Lorenzo Phelps Latimer II, an emeriutus associate professor of horticulture at University of New Hampshire, died at a Dover nursing home. Born in San Francisco, the son of Lorenzo P. Phelps, noted painter of redwoods.
Survivors include several cousins.

Burial in Chester,Vermont, Pleasant View Cemetary.

http://search.ancestry.com/browse/view.aspx?dbid=7688&ii...

There's no mention of a wife in the obituary.

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You can find Helen's obituary in the same newspaper,

Historical Newspapers Portsmouth Herald (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) 1964 October 17

HELEN died the previous day.

Helen was born in Londonderry,Vermont ( the date is very blurred as is much of the article), daughter of Dearborn H. & Lois (Ballard) Hilton and graduated from Chester Vt. High School & a Dover business college.
She also worked at UNH
No Children, a sister, Mrs Mildred H. Adams of Chester, Vermont survives her.

according to the obituary, she is also buried in Pleasant View Cemetary in Chester,Vermont.

Re: delight snow?

kathybutcher04 — 2010-03-10 19:38:50Z

Carol,
I am researching the Badger line from Sharon, Vt. Do you know who Dorman's parents were?
Kathy Butcher

Re: Josiah Jordon

jsub7 — 2010-03-10 19:31:58Z

Chad,
I would be most interested in a copy of this.
My email is jsub7@evertek.net
Jerry Hillegas
7th/8th Generation from Josiah Jordan

Re: Looking for any info on Henry C. Jordan

jsub7 — 2010-03-10 19:29:48Z

Hi Lori,
I am a 7th and 8th generation descendant of Josiah Jordan (depending on which branch of the tree you climb down from - SMILES) and also a descendant of Henry Cahoun Jordan and Louisa Brown. He was born in Chester, VT, but lived most of his life in Royalton, OH - where all his 12 kids were born.
I have recently retyped the book "Josiah Jordan and his Descendants" that my Great Uncle Dan Jordan put together in the late 70s. I have added lots of new lines and am always looking for 'distant cousin' to connect with.
I would be happy to share the information I have.
My email is jsub7@evertek.net.
Jerry Hillegas

Re: Sheriff James McDonald of Windsor Co., Ludlow, Vt.

dobro87 — 2010-03-07 20:13:30Z

James McDonald was my Great Uncle by marrage. He was married to my Paternal Grandmother's sister, Belle Barnard. He lived at 6 Depot street in Ludlow,and was also an auctioneer,as was my father. I was named after Jim. I have a photo of Jim's sheriff's badge if you would like a copy.
My niece works for the Sheriff's Dept, and is in the process of finding out the time period when he served in office.

Re: Poor Farm in Ludlow????

_Tootsie — 2010-03-06 22:39:12Z

My map shows a Town Farm Road in Ludlow

Re: Poor Farm in Ludlow????

_Tootsie — 2010-03-06 22:25:23Z

I think most every town had a "poor farm", and most towns have or had a "poor farm road". My booklet on Vermont historical societies does not have one for Ludlow. Check with the Ludlow town clerk or library (try googling) and find out where you might find old annual town reports. These had a section for the "overseer of the poor account", listing who gave services to who and what the cost was. There is also a section on vitals (births, marriages, deaths) that happened within the town each year.

Re: Springfield Town Farm

_Tootsie — 2010-03-06 22:15:41Z

I don't know the answer to your question, but the older annual town reports would have a section for the "account of overseer of the poor". This usually tells how much and who received money for services provided to the town's poor, with the name of the person the services were rendered to. The old town reports usually have a vital records section with information about the births, marriages and deaths that occurred in the town each year.

I don't know the name of a library in Springfield, but they might have old town reports, or the historical society. The town clerk might know where they could be located. You may be able to google for contact info on the library and town clerk. Here is the address for the historical society. My source says it is open mid-April to November, but someone may collect the mail in the off-season. Good luck!

Springfield Art & Historical Society
PO Box 313
Springfield, VT 05156.

Re: Windsor County, Vermont Probate Index, 1778-1899

_Tootsie — 2010-03-06 20:11:37Z

ADAMS, Jesse W. - Springfield - Windsor - I - 1844 - Vol 18

JONES, Samuel - Woodstock - Hartford - G insane - 1879 - Vol 35

Re: Windsor County, Vermont Probate Index, 1778-1899

preist99 — 2010-03-04 10:10:04Z

Dear Tootsie,

Could you please check for the following?

Adams, Jesse d. 1845 (Cavendish)
Adams, Noah d. 1819 (Cavendish)
Jones, Samuel (Reading or Cavendish)
Jones, Calvin (Reading or Cavendish)

Thanks,
Andrew

Springfield Town Farm

Diana_CormierAndrews — 2010-02-26 03:50:29Z

Does anyone know where I might find records pertaining to the Springfield Town Farm?

Re: ~ PLAINS CEMETERY ~, Part I, Weathersfield, Vermont.

kbdiamond — 2010-02-25 01:01:18Z

I am interested in these surnames that you show in this cemetary. Aldrich, Harris, Southwick, Streeter, Mudgett. Do you have any further information you could share with me?
Thanks,
Keith Diamond

Re: William KIRK of Maryland and Vermont

weldon8888 — 2010-02-14 02:58:02Z

I've posted some of the information you seek at rootsweb.com
Look up Prudence Stevens born 1764.

Poor Farm in Ludlow????

sebureau52 — 2010-02-08 21:15:35Z

Does anyone know of the existence of a poor farm in Ludlow around 1886? I've tried researching a poor farm in the area with no luck.

Re: McClay Family

hmckin — 2010-02-07 19:04:32Z

Thanks very much for the reply.

Harlon

Re: McClay Family

rjbehnen — 2010-02-07 17:19:38Z

Harlon,

Okay, now I remember this research. Unfortunatley, I have no further information on this family or if they are tied to PA. I am not related to this family and only checked into it for a brief time and thought I would post my findings at that time.

Bob Behnen

Re: KENT, James and wife, Chester Vt.

krk32292 — 2010-01-19 23:17:56Z

James Kent and his wife moved from Chester, VT to Manchester,VT.

LUDKE Springfield

vcm1 — 2010-01-19 01:47:37Z

My Gr-granduncle, Paul Lüdke was married to a woman named Florence when he died in Brooklyn in 1959. The SSDI has a Florence Ludke who died in Springfield, VT in August 1979. I am trying to determine if this Florence was Paul's wife. Does anyone have any information? Thank you.
Veronica

Re: SANDERS

Faller407 — 2010-01-18 00:03:18Z

Hi, I ran across your info on Charles sanders and Alexander.

My father was Charles H. Sanders born 1913 in Canada, his father was Alexander C. Sanders born in 1891 in Scotland, his father was Charles Sanders (photographer) in Scotland. Do you think any of these people are related to yours.
Sandy

Re: McClay Family

hmckin — 2010-01-15 01:14:40Z

I'm lookinfg for more information about these Maclay's.
Do you know if they are related to the Maclay's of Lurgan from Pennsylvania? I'd like to get in touch with some of these Maclays if you could help.

Thanks
Harlon

Re: finding my mothers parents Cecil Morse & Ethel Tobey

potpourri188 — 2010-01-10 18:00:56Z

My husband's name is Cecil Morse, Jr. His parents were Cecil and Ethel - Are you Inez's daughter? Ramona Morse

Butterfield, Abraham

Bob Morse — 2010-01-09 22:15:34Z

Would like any information on the family of Abraham Butterfield said to have been born 27 July, 1787-8 in Reading, VT. Was he married to an Elizabeth -----?
Were there children born to this marriage??
Thank you for any information,

Bob Morse

Anyone willing to look up info in Families of Cavendish??

sebureau52 — 2010-01-03 18:00:34Z

Is there anyone who owns Families of Cavendish: early settlers of Black River Valley and is willing to look up information? I don't know which Volume but I have a 2 page post that talks about the Boyle and Hayes family from Ludlow. It says "an Aunt of Mrs. Hayes (Mary Boyle Hayes) is said to have died at the age of 114 years." (see Plymouth families, page 206-7). I'd like to find out the name of this aunt and any other info as I believe that she is the sister of my gg grandfather, Thomas Boyle, who lived in Plymouth and died at age 108 and is buried in Ludlow.

Re: Any Rochester area researchers here?

e0308702231 — 2009-12-30 15:23:50Z

Contact me at e030870223@gmail.com with the subject Rochester. I may be able to help you. I have the book plus others on Rochester and an 1856 map or Windsor County showing Rochester and the residents.

MCCUSKER, WHITE

kbgoforth156 — 2009-12-26 23:32:35Z

Looking for information on Margaret McCusker White and family. Born August 12, 1918 in Claremont, NH and Died June 19, 1989 in California.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

WHITE, VICTOR-WINDSOR, VT

kbgoforth156 — 2009-12-26 23:29:04Z

Looking for any information on Victor White and his family. Born in Claremont, New Hampshire. Born Nov 19, 1917 and Died Oct 1981 in California.

His birth name was Wojesonak.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Any Rochester area researchers here?

ideagirl — 2009-12-26 22:49:43Z

I am wondering if there is a map or other information on the original schoolhouses in the area? I am researching my Hubbard ancestors (I am a cousin of the Hubbard/Kingsbury line from the North Hollow area, Forest Home Farm outside Rochester), and am trying to figure out where the children might have attended school, if at all.

Also, does anyone know if the book Rochester, Vermont, Its History available as a reprint or digital edition?

Re: Dumas old photos-Chester and Ludlow

rxbv09a1 — 2009-12-14 01:02:00Z

My great grandfather was Frank Dumas. My great great grandfather was Oliver Dumas Sr. Do you happen to have photos of either? i have some of Frank but none of Oliver and his wife Mary Etta or their other children. Please let me know. Thanks

Re: Alfred TUCKER marries Mary "Polly" Hilliard in 1797 but where do I find the record?

judyartley53 — 2009-11-27 00:11:32Z

Hi,
Including the ones that were kept in the town or village clerk's offices?

Re: Alfred TUCKER marries Mary "Polly" Hilliard in 1797 but where do I find the record?

Jarmgirl — 2009-11-23 13:12:22Z

Yes, thank you for the dates, but I have those in my records already. What I am attempting to do, is locate the actual physical document that generated that marriage date. For example, I have found the (photographed) town record that noted Alfred's birth, and I have the information about his death (he went to live in Geauga Co., Ohio, with one of his sons, is buried out there) but now am attempting to find the marriage record itself, not just the fact giving what the date is.
I will give that address you suggested a try! Thanks!

Re: Alfred TUCKER marries Mary "Polly" Hilliard in 1797 but where do I find the record?

ashleyfuller86 — 2009-11-23 11:54:36Z

Maybe this will help you.

Alford TUCKER * Compact Disc #70 Pin #86230 Pedigree Sex: M
Event(s)
Birth: 9 Aug 1767 Norton, Bristol Co., MA
Death: Woodstock, Vt. ?
Parents
Father: Robert TUCKER * Disc #70 Pin #86219
Mother: Martha WILLIS * Disc #70 Pin #86227
Marriage(s)
Spouse: Polly HILLAND * Disc #70 Pin #86306
Marriage: 3 Dec 1797 Woodstock, Vt.

Howard Minch
Keene,NH

cadillac@ne.rr.com

Re: Alfred TUCKER marries Mary "Polly" Hilliard in 1797 but where do I find the record?

ashleyfuller86 — 2009-11-23 11:39:25Z

believe me they have the records that you want as I go up there quite often to look for vitals.but call them anyway and ask them what year they start and it is in the 1700's someplace, it should be worth a phone call to you, they will not give you the vital record info that you want over the phone tho

All Vermont $9.50

General Services Center
Reference and Research
U.S. Route 2 - Middlesex Drawer 33
Montpelier, VT 05633-7601

Records prior to the latest 10 years. Check or money order should be made payable to General Services. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (802) 828-3286.

Howard Minch
Keene,NH

cadillac@ne.rr.com

Re: Alfred TUCKER marries Mary "Polly" Hilliard in 1797 but where do I find the record?

Jarmgirl — 2009-11-23 03:06:56Z

Thank you, but the website tells me they have all records AFTER 1857, and I am 60 years earlier than that... so am attempting to find town records, or county records. But county boundaries change, and I am not getting much success in my attempts to lock these records down!

Re: Alfred TUCKER marries Mary "Polly" Hilliard in 1797 but where do I find the record?

ashleyfuller86 — 2009-11-22 14:00:16Z

To Whom it may concern, ALL VT records are kept in Middlesex,VT , to get there go here.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vermontgen...

Howard Minch
Keene,NH

cadillac@ne.rr.com

Alfred TUCKER marries Mary "Polly" Hilliard in 1797 but where do I find the record?

Jarmgirl — 2009-11-18 13:48:17Z

Online researchers indicate that Alfred TUCKER married Mary "Polly" HILLIARD in Woodstock, Orange Co., VT 03 Dec 1797 but cannot determine where that information was found. I am going nuts trying to locate it. Can someone direct me, please? I have searched the LDS film of Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT marriages, didn't find it. The notation above also said Alfred was "from Barnard, VT" in 1797.
Here's what I know, in case it helps...
Census: in 1790, appears to be enumerated within his parents' household in Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Hardwick twp.
Census: in 1800, he is married and living in Vermont, Windsor Co., Woodstock
Census: in 1810, he is still in Vermont, Windsor Co., Woodstock
However, he sold land in Hartland, Windsor Co., VT in 1811 to Zenas Webster (20 a in the SW corner of lot 3, in the 3rd range)
Census: in 1820, he has relocated to New York, Madison Co., Madison.
Can anyone direct me as to additional resources in Vermont? I am not local, but would welcome help from someone who is. Thanks!

Re: Looking for Griffin Place, Bethel, VT

JoanChristopher783 — 2009-11-17 23:51:22Z

Thank you for answering. I have written to the 2 societies and am waiting for replies. I was going by the information in a newspaper from August 1894 reporting Bethel, VT news, that Griffin Place was the proprietor of the tannery, which he may have been by that time. But any information that you gave me was welcome. Thanks again.

Re: 1813 Bridgewater (Tax ?) Book - What is this?

e0308702231 — 2009-11-14 11:24:41Z

Most likely the Bridgewater Grand List. A list of property owners for tax purposes. I would contact the town clerk.
The information below might be outdated as far as the clerk's name goes, but not the phone number.

Nancy Robinson
7335 US Route 4 Bridgewater, VT 05034
802-672-3334

1813 Bridgewater (Tax ?) Book - What is this?

bjeang — 2009-11-13 15:22:58Z

I found a record for Angell with the source being listed as:
1813 Bridgewater (Tax ?) Book, page 411. Could someone please tell me where I can find information on this book? Thank you! Bonnie

Amasa/Amassa Angel/Angell - help please?

bjeang — 2009-11-13 15:11:19Z

Would someone be so kind as to look up the records in Bridgewater VT to see if one of my great grandfathers was born there around July 21, 1810? He is my brick wall!! The rest of the family was born in RI, however a possible relative bought land in Bridgewater, and perhaps Amassa Angell was born there while the family was visiting. Any help pertaining to Amassa (who died in MI), or his parents, Hezekiah or Mercy Angell would be greatly appreciated. I will gladly share my information. Thanks. Bonnie

Re: Looking for Griffin Place, Bethel, VT

_Tootsie — 2009-11-12 04:03:44Z

Source: Gazetteer and Business Directory of Windsor County, VT for 1883-4, by Hamilton Child

Gazetter section for Bethel, page 90
J. B. Alley & Co.'s tannery, located at Bethel, employs thirteen hands, turning out a large amount of work per annum.

Business section for Bethel, page 313
Place, Everett G., clerk for J B Alley & Co., bds Wilson House

Bethel Historical Society
100 Gilead Brook Road
Randolph, VT 05060

Bethel Town Clerk
RR#2 Box 85
Bethel, VT 05032

Good Luck!

Re: White River Junction Cemetery

_Tootsie — 2009-11-11 23:52:16Z

Source: Burial Grounds of Vermont, published by Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA)

St. Anthony (Catholic), first burial 1783, fair condition - numerous down and broken; 1 area is in the woods above the rest.

Location: South Main Street, White River Junction.

My note: This cemetery is not beside the church. From the village on South Main, it is on the right near the bend before Sykes/Mountain Ave.

Looking for Griffin Place, Bethel, VT

JoanChristopher783 — 2009-11-10 08:17:19Z

Does anyone have some information on Griffin Place, who lived in Bethel,VT in the late 1800's and early 1900's. He owned a tannery. Also, information on his connection to the Durga family.
Is there an historical society in Bethel or for the county? Would appreciate the name and contact info. Thanks.

White River Junction Cemetery

merrygo — 2009-11-07 05:04:48Z

I am looking for the burial place of Benjamin Wright, first white settler in Hartford, VT. According to "History of Hartford, Vermont, 1761-1889" (by Tucker, p.190) - Benjamin was buried in the "Cemetery at White River Junction, south side of White River adjacent to the Catholic Cemetery," but I am not sure what that cemetery is now called. It might be Hartford Point Cem, but it is north of the White River, and Mr. Tucker's book shows 2 White River Junction cemeteries, one on the north and one on the south side of the river.

Re: Adeline Rose Barrows

newbearman1 — 2009-11-05 19:22:06Z

She is my grandfather's sister , Origene Barrows I grew up in Rumney Nh not far from White river

Re: Perkins/Ryder/Burnham/Kemp/Chase

KennedyChase — 2009-10-26 00:58:26Z

Can anyone tell me of marriages of Burnham's and Chase's? How do Chase and Burnham relate?