Hi Bob and All, I had sent the response below to Bob about Azuba and then was gathering an old copy of my manuscript to take to the library when I noticed the following notations from the VT vital records: Azuba m. Alonzo S Wright 5 Jul 1840 in Windsor, VT Benjamin of Reading m. Patty Row 3 Sep 1812 in Windsor. I have no idea how these two tie in or why I chose to note them. I did not have Nehemiah's children in that early copy and may have thought they could be his, which they are not. Does anyone know where they fit in? My sincere apologies, Sherry ---------- From: Sherry L Gould[SMTP:gould@iamnow.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 1998 12:51 PM To: 'ralksd@nh.ultranet.com' Subject: Azuba I am sorry that I do not have any info on them. I specialize in Blanchard data in NH. It was worth the try as many VT Blanchard's went there from NH. Have you checked the archives for the Blanchard mail list? You may find he has been discussed in the past. Good Luck Sherry ---------- From: Bob LaBelle[SMTP:ralksd@nh.ultranet.com] Reply To: ralksd@nh.ultranet.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 1998 10:29 PM To: gould@iamnow.net Subject: Re: Nancy/Pheba/Nathaniel Sherry, You don't have an Azuba Blanchard from Windsor and Weathersfield, VT do you? She married Alonzo Wright in Windor about 1840. Bob LaBelle

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Looking for Information on Blanchards in the Reading UK area John Blanchard b: Jun 17 1866 Father James Blanchard Mother Louisa Allan John immigrated to Canada before 1893 when he married a local Hamilton Ont. Canada girl Alice Craft Have information that in 1851 records of St Giles Parish Reading there is a Louisa Allan listed age 15 Does any one have access to records for St Giles that could look a little further into this. Louisa born 1829/30 UK died feb 3 1904 UK This is all I have at this point the Louisa Allan may or may not be the same as wife of James Blanchard Derek D

Sherry wrote: > Nathaniel BLANCHARD, b. ca 1798 ... I find two near-matches: Nathaniel, b 1794 Apr 6 in Westmoreland, NH, son of Nathaniel & Sarah Nathaniel, b 1796 Mar 20 in Dunstable, NH, son of Nathaniel & Sarah John [Index] Nathaniel 1794 b Westmoreland, NH 1998 12 16 Nathaniel 1796 b Dunstable, NH 1998 12 16

According to the history of Acworth, David's married Betsy Gregg, and she died 1869 Feb 12 (shortly before the book was published). Since David was married at the time of his death, he must have remarried in his 80's! John

Sherry wrote: > Children (BLANCHARD) of Peter and Molly (Blodget): > > 1 Peter, b. 26 Oct 1791 in Plymouth [NHVR]. > Simeon, b. 6 Aug 1793 in Plymouth [NHVR]. The town history of Plymouth lists these dates but significantly does not say the first two children were born in Plymouth. The implication is that they were born in Wilton. The history also gives two additional children besides the four you give... Polly, b 1795 Sep 11 in Plymouth, m Jonathan Wise. Esther, b 1809 Mar 9 in Plymouth, m Truman Church. > 1. Peter BLANCHARD > Sarah NELSON (?). The town history gives her surname as Melvin. Incidentally, the book was written by Ezra Stearns (a noted historian and genealogist) in 1906 and was entitled "Histoy of Plymouth, New Hampshire" (very imaginative, huh?). John Index Polly 1795 b Plymouth, NH 1998 12 16 Esther 1809 b Plymouth, NH 1998 12 16 [Oooh, pun alert!! We have here the births of Polly and Esther, but what about polyester?]

Hi! According to records I have received from the Cattaraugus County Court House in Little Valley, NY, James died on 17 March 1833. His wife Eunice lived to be a very old lady; her will and inventory information are on file there at the County. I was in hopes this would turn out to be the family of my Matilda Blanchard, who was born 6 Aug 1815, presumably in VT, married Amraphel Russell, son of Benedict Russell who lived in Leon, NY (next door to Conewango), then died 11 Sep 1844. The county people I talked with said they believed all of James and Eunice's children were shown in the records and didn't include my Matilda. So I didn't pursue further, but believe they have several records on the family you seek. If you are part of that family, I'd appreciate any clues you might have for me, since the proximity to my family would suggest a potential connection. Thanks! -Jim in Redmond, WA.

Hi All, Here are three Blanchards that I have not placed at all. Help?! Sherry Nancy BLANCHARD Bradford Censuses 1800 1800 Census 3-0-0-0-0-2-0-0-1-0-0 Pheba BLANCHARD, b. ca 1804 in Tunbridge, VT to Samuel (b. Hartford, CT) and Lucy BEMONT d. 26 May 1882 in Bradford, aged 78, a married woman [NHVR]. Nathaniel BLANCHARD, b. ca 1798 and d. (reported for 9 months ending 31 Dec 1883 in Bradford age 85, a married man [NHVR].

Hi All, This one has been rewarding. Hiram held a respected position in Bradford and I have long wondered where he fit in. It is interesting that there was a Hiram about the same age born in Hopkinton, NH who I had seen in passing and assumed they were the same. Not so and I have a little more on the Ancestry that unfortunately goes beyond the scope of our work. David died in Acworth Oct 30th 1877 age 89y. 7m. 7d.. He was born in Shutesbury, MA and his parents were Joseph and Relief Blanchard. Joseph was also born in Shutesbury. David was married at the time of his death and he is listed as a farmer. This is from his death certificate from NH VR. Does anyone have David's wife or any more VR's on them? TRVR means the Bradford Town Report Vital records and the year is that of the Vital Record, which is reported in the Town Report of the following year. Sherry Hiram BLANCHARD Bradford Censuses 1850 Hiram Blanchard, son of David was b. ca 1817 [1850Cen] in Acworth, NH [TRVR97] and d. 19 Nov 1872 [GS]. Hiram resided in Bradford when he m. Polly E, dau of Jonathan and Polly (FISHER) GOVE on 18 Oct 1843 in Acworth where she was residing. She was b. 21 May 1817 [GS] in Acworth [TRVR97] and died 9 Nov 1895 in Bradford [TRVR95]. Hiram was a merchant in Bradford in 1850. His will was dated 1 Sep 1872. Polly's will was dated 7 Nov 1895. They are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Child (BLANCHARD) of Hiram and Polly (Gove): 1 George Henry, b. 8 Oct 1848 [NHVR]. 1. George Henry BLANCHARD George Henry Blanchard, son of Hiram (named in Hiram's will) was b. 8 Oct 1848 [NHVR] in Bradford [TRVR97] and d. 16 June 1897 [NHVR]. George was a canvasser and d. in Bradford from transverse myelitis [TRVR97]. George m. Clara E. FISK who was b. 28 Dec 1851 [GS] and d. 18 Jan 1939 aged 88y. 0m. 21d. [TRVR39] (no date of death appears on her stone). They are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Phineas BLANCHARD Phineas Blanchard, son of Stephen, Jr. and Hannah (BLANCHARD) BLANCHARD was b. 21 Jun 1750 in Andover, Essex, MA [AndVR V1:71]. He was a yeoman in Milford, 1799 when he purchased Bradford land from his brother Jacob (above), Peter GREEN and Augustus BLANCHARD witnesses [HillsDeeds48:287]. Phineas m. Sally STEARNS of Wilton on 18 APR 1799. It would appear that he never resided in Bradford based on the absence of Bradford records and the births of eight children recorded in Milford [NHVR]. I have the eight children if anyone is interested. Sherry

Jacob BLANCHARD Bradford Censuses 1790 1800 Jacob Blanchard was b. 22 Jun 1758 Andover, MA [AndVR V1:69] to Stephen and Hannah (BLANCHARD) BLANCHARD and is a cousin to Peter, David and Nehemiah. Jacob m. 6 Apr 1784 [BVR1:231] Elizabeth CRAWFORD in Holland MA. Elizabeth was b. 1760, bp. 1 Oct 1762 in Union, CT, the oldest child of John CRAWFORD and Mary ROSEBROOKS of Holland, MA. She was sister of Abel CRAWFORD for whom Crawford's Notch was named. Jacob enlisted in Apr 1776 to Col. Nahum Baldwin's Reg., Capt. Philip Putnam's Co of the NH Militia and served in September 1776 in the Colonial army in New York State, where he served October 28th, 1776 at the Battle of White Plains. Jacob came to Bradford from Milford, NH and first appeared on Bradford Town records in 1791 [BVR1:23] In 1800 he and Elizabeth signed a deed of 100 acres in Bradford to Jacob Davis of Bradford [HillsDeeds51:47]. He signed a petition on 12 Apr 1804 for Joseph Chandler of Fishersfield to be commissioned a Justice of the Peace [NHArchives]. In the fall of 1806 Jacob traveled to Vermont on foot, purchased land at or near Windsor, made a clearing in the forest and built a log house. He died during the winter, his family not hearing of his death until the following spring. The family moved to the new home where the oldest son, Rial, (Arial) then 18 years of age, took charge of and cared for the family. The first four children were reported as born in Bradford but locations for the births were provided from descendants who have researched the family through land deeds, etc. Children (BLANCHARD) of Jacob and Elizabeth (Crawford): Jacob Jr. b. 10 Jun 1785 [BVR..] in Mile Strip, NH (Later incorporated into Wilton) Theodosia (Dosha) b. 22 Dec 1786 in Milford, NH [NHVR]; she d. 12 Aug 1790 in Bradford [BVRv1:231]. Ariel (Rial) b. 16 Dec 1788 [BVR..] in Milford, m. 7 Feb 1810 Mindwell WOOSTER in Guildhall, VT and d. 30 Mar 1860 in Windsor, VT. Stephen b. 10 Apr 1791 in Bradford in [NHVR], m. 19 Jul 1813 Lois GOODRICH at Vergennes, VT and. 16 Apr 1859 at Lenox MI Roxanna, b. 10 Apr 1792 in Bradford, m. 17 Nov 1822 Simeon CALL in Guildhall VT and d. there in 3 Jan 1880. Cynthia , b. 3 Mar 1797 in Bradford m. 30 Jan 1817 Clinton MARCY of Hartland VT. Joseph, b. 1795 in Bradford.

Nathan BLANCHARD Nathan Blanchard, son of David Sr. and Margaret (DOLLIVER) BLANCHARD was b. 30 Jun 1772 in Wilton, NH [NHVR]. He m. 2 Jul 1795 Anna SAWYER of Hopkinton, NH [NHVR]. She was b. 18 Mar 1773 [HennHist:462]. Nathan, yeoman was of Bradford in 1794 when he bought land from Benjamin Thompson Rideout of Bradford with David Blanchard, Jr. witness [HillsDeeds39:10]. In 1803 he was of Hopkinton, a husbandman when he sold the land to George Addison of Hopkinton [HillsDeeds58:342]. It is reported in the Henniker History that he lived there shortly after his marriage. He d. 24 Sept 1806 in Henniker by drowning in the Contoocook River in a logging accident [NHVR]. The births of the last three children were recorded in Hopkinton on 10 Aug 1808 at Anna's request. Children (BLANCHARD) of Nathan and Anna (Sawyer): Anna, b. 25 Mar 1796 in Hopkinton [HopVRv2:48]. Sally Sawyer, b. 5 Aug 1797 in Hopkinton [HopVRv2:49]. Miriam, b. 16 Nov 1798 in Hopkinton [HopVRv2:51]. Eliza, b. 3 Dec 1800 in Hopkinton [HopVRv2:57]. She m. 1 Jun 1828 Samuel Blanchard [HennHist:463]. Nathan, b. 1 Oct 1802 perhaps in Henniker [HopVRv2:98] and d. 24 Mar 1862, a farmer in Hillsboro aged 59y. 5m. 23d. [NHVR]. He m. 1st 16 Oct 1828 in Weare, Mehitable of Hopkinton, dau of Aaron and Betty (KILBURN) HOYT b. ca 1804 [NHVR]. He m. 2nd Abigail Adams of Henniker [HennHist:463]. Nathan and Mehitable are buried in the Old Cemetery in Henniker center [HistCemHenn:5]. See Henniker History, p. 463 for more on this family. Sawyer, b. 14 Aug 1804 perhaps in Henniker [HopVRv2:98]. Livonia, b. 9 Jul 1806 perhaps in Henniker [HopVRv2:98].

And Here's David: David BLANCHARD, Jr. Bradford Censuses 1800 1810 David Blanchard, Jr., son of David Sr. and Margaret (DOLLIVER) BLANCHARD was b. 19 Mar 1762 in Andover, MA [AndVR:69]. He m. Anna...four children were recorded in Bradford. He first appeared in Bradford Town records in 1792 [BVR1:15]. On 20 Apr 1802 David signed a petition for Humphry Jackman to be commissioned Justice of the Peace [NHArchives]. Anna apparently d. bef 1807, as David resided in Bradford when he m. 2nd 6 Oct 1807, Mrs. Mary Nichols in Hillsboro, NH [NHVR]. He sold property in Bradford to Benjamin Nichols of Bradford in 1809 [HillsDeeds92:21]. Children (BLANCHARD) of David Jr. and Anna: David b. 2 Sep 1792 [BVRv1:235] d. 29 Jul 1800 [BVRv1:235]. Amos b. 14 Feb 1795 [BVRv1:235] Anna b. 24 Jan 1797 [BVRv1:235] Richard Illsley b. 5 Jan 1799 [BVRv1:235]

Hi All, Here's Nehemiah, any source info would be great for events outside NH. Sherry Nehemiah BLANCHARD Nehemiah Blanchard, son of David Sr. and Margaret (DOLLIVER) BLANCHARD was b. 18 Oct 1774 [NHVR] in Wilton. Nehemiah was of Bradford sold his property there to Asa Kitteredge of Francestown in Mar 1797 [HillsDeeds41:537]. He was of New Bradford when he m. Sally (Sarah) DINSMORE on 10 Apr1797in Washington, NH [NHVR]. She was b. 9 Jul 1778 [GS] and d. Apr 1849 [GS]. They were in Washington from 1797 to ca 1810 then removed to Orleans County, NY. Nehemiah d. Sep 1848 [GS] and they are buried in Albion, Orleans County, NY, Annis Cemetery. Children (BLANCHARD) of Nehemiah and Sally (Dinsmore): Cummings, b. 18 Sep 1797 in Washington, NH [NHVR], m. Clarissa OUTHOUDT and d. 22 Sep 1874 in Cleveland, OH Chandler, b. 19 Sep 1800 [GS] in Washington, NH and d. 23 Aug 1859 [GS] in Barre, Albion, NY. He m. 30 Apr 1840 Lucy C. LINSLEY [GS] who was b. 22 Oct 1829[GS] and d. 15 Feb 1861 [GS]. They had Orrin Blanchard b. Apr 1841 and d. Apr 1844 [GS]. They are all buried in Albion, Orleans County, NY, Annis Cemetery Harbard, b. 10 Dec 1802 in Washington, NH, m. 1st Roxy BROCKWAY & 2nd Esther Thayer BROCKWAY. He d. 17 Aug 1874 in MI Willard, b. 18 Oct 1804 in Washington, NH, m. 04 Jun 1825 Lois SMITH. He d. 18 Sep 1879 in Albion, NY. Julia Ann, b. 06 Dec 1806 in NH or NY, m. 1st Mr. NICHOLS & 2nd Rufus DAVIS. She d. 12 Aug 1854. Livonia, b. 21 Dec 1808 and m. Alanson/Anson LUDINGTON. Lewis, b. 22 Nov 1810 in Riga, NY, m. 13 Nov 1836 Lucina BABCOCK and d. 24 Jul 1859 in MI Almond, b. 25 Jan 1813 in Genesee, NY, m. 23 Nov 1835 Laura L. ALDRIDGE and d. 13 Jan 1890 in Casnovia, MI William, b. 23 Sep 1814, m. 1st Mary CONNIT & 2nd Mary WEATHERWAX. He d. 31 May 1899 in MI. Densmore, b. 10 Aug 1817 and d. 13 Sep 1818. Orrin, b. 13 Jun 1819 in Genesee, NY m. Mary Ann and d. 19 Dec 1880 in MI. Ira, b. 18 Sep 1821 in Albion, NY, m. 22 Nov 1846 Adeline PURDY and d. 01 Jul 1881 in Lisbon, MI. Albert, b. 08 Jan 1825 [GS] and d. 10 Sep 1825 [GS]. Albert is buried in Albion, Orleans County, NY, Annis Cemetery

Hi Ross and All, I am currently co-authoring a book on the Early Families of Bradford. Not because I wanted to drop other projects I was working on and do another, but because another woman came forward and was going to do this book now, so If I wanted to participate I needed to do so now. And I did very much want to be a part of that. As a result I have been looking at some NHVR's that I had not previously looked at. I will be posting different things as FYI and also some of the Bradford Data looking for confirmation, correction or additions and of course I value your comments. Would this tie into your line Ross? Dorcas Pike Blanchard d. 16 Mar 1797 age 43y. 9m. 5d. in Hinsdale and is buried in Hooker Cemetery. She was married at the time. Did you have this? Sherry

Hi All, Here is what I have put together for this family. I welcome any additions and would appreciate any sources that may be attached to the data sent. I am not certain that the marriage and children of Peter the son are correct. The source abbrv. are BVR = Bradford, NH Vital Records with microfilm roll # and page #. Peter Dolliver BLANCHARD Bradford Census 1790 Peter Dolliver Blanchard, son of David Sr. and Margaret (DOLLIVER) BLANCHARD was b. 16 Jun 1765 [NHVR] in Wilton. Peter first appears in the Bradford records when his house is mentioned in June of 1790 [BVR1:22] and he is listed in the 1790 census (alone). The 1800 NH census shows that Peter has removed to Plymouth. He m. 23 Dec 1790 Molly BLODGET in Plymouth [NHVR]. Children (BLANCHARD) of Peter and Molly (Blodget): 1 Peter, b. 26 Oct 1791 in Plymouth [NHVR]. Simeon, b. 6 Aug 1793 in Plymouth [NHVR]. Belinda, b. 26 Sep 1800 in Plymouth [NHVR]. Otis, b. 11 Apr 1804 in Plymouth [NHVR]. 1. Peter BLANCHARD Peter Blanchard, son of Peter was b. 26 Oct 1791 in Plymouth [NHVR] and d. 11 Oct 1858 in Groton [NHVR]. He m. Sarah NELSON (?). Children (BLANCHARD) of Peter and Sarah: Luther, b. 29 Dec 1814 in Groton [NHVR]. Seth M, b. 20 Oct 1817 in Groton [NHVR]. Ebenezer M. b. 3 May 1820 in Groton [NHVR]. Esther, b. 18 Jan 1825 in Groton [NHVR]. Simeon F, b. 1828 in Groton [NHVR]. Joanna C, b. 28 Apr 1833 in Groton [NHVR]. Interestingly enough I have found the following and believe there must be a connection to Peter's family. Does anyone have anything on this? William H Benton, son of Peter was b. ca 1847 [1850Cen] in Bradford [NHVRdcdau]. He m. 1st Louisa COUTERMARCH, b. ca 1869 in Hartford, VT [NHVR/b/dau]. He was a laborer living in Nashua, NH in 1881[NHVR/dc/dau]. He m. 2nd 6 Oct 1894 in Concord, Annie E (BLODGETT) CULBERTSON, dau of Sylvester F (b. Plymouth) and Mrs. (BLANCHARD) BLODGETT. She was b. ca 1865 in Lynn, MA [NHVR/b/dau].

Sanford b. 1828 N.Y. his wife was Lavina, from Ind. Sanford belonged to the Mormon Church, lived in Newark, Knox Co. Mo. was a Blacksmith, had one son William W. b. 1859

Margaret Dianna b. in Eillsburg, Jefferson Co. N.Y. marr. Andrew Jackson Herrick on Dec. 03, 1842, in Quincy, Adams Co. Ill. Margaret Dianna belonged to the Mormon church. Her children were Benjamin, Rebecca Ann. Julia Ann, Waterman, Elizabeth Jane, William Edward, Andrew Jackson Jr. & Dixon, Margaret Dianna lived in Quincy, Ill. Big Neck, Adams Co. Ill. Lee Co. Ia.. her husb. was a farmer.

Perry b. 1820 N.Y. wife Hannah Kenoyer, marr. in 1845 Knox Co. Mo. Perry was a Blacksmith, belonged to the Mormon Church & lived in Newark, Knox Co. Mo.

Samuel P. Blanchard� b. 1812 N.Y. wife Maria, b. 1810 N.Y. Samuel belonged to the Mormon church. lived in Newark, Knox Co. Mo. was a Blacksmith, Children were Henry� , Charles� , Davis� , Cordelia, Asa, Jane, Lucinda.