I've come across a probate file for a relative, Patrick Dolan. Patrick died in 1905, San Francisco. However, his probate file was lost in the 1906 earthquake and had to be refiled by administratix, his niece, Mary (Kelly) Meincke. Patrick had no surviving wife or children, so the estate was to be divided among his nieces and nephews by sister, Catherine (Dolan) Kelly. In the course of refiling, relatives back in Boston, protested the probate claiming they were the sole heirs. They were Bridget (Coyne) Wall of Boston, Patrick Coyne, Thomas Coyne, and Mary Collis. Bridget, Patrick, and Thomas were the children of Margaret (Dolan) Coyne. Mary Collis was the illegitimate daughter of Bridget Dolan. The final decree occured in 1908, but the probate was not closed until 1915. By 1908, Thomas Coyne had died. I've never done research for Boston. Can someone give me some ideas as to how to research this family? Is it possible to locate Thomas Coyne's death information and obituary? What other resources should I look for? Are their birth, death, and marriage indexes for Massachusetts for 1900-1920? I have exhausted the San Francisco resources. It appears the Kelly & Dolans originated from Co. Roscommon, Ireland. I can only pinpoint that immigration occured before 1849 when Martin & Catherine (Dolan) Kelly's first child, Margaret, was born. Any suggestions on how to figure out the Boston cousins would be appreciated! Thanks Melody A Website for Portuguese Hawaiian Researchers islandroutes.com

Thanks to all who helped out with information on Cornelius Hourihan of Dorchester. In the 1930 census it shows two grand daughters living with the family Rita Hourihan age 6 years and Eileen Smith age 2 years would anyone doing vital stats in the near future be able to get me their parents names and addresses. TIA, John Hourihan in Ireland

In a message dated 12/4/02 7:04:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, bbffrrpp@attbi.com writes: > This morning on one of the Mailing Lists someone brought up the MOORE > surname. I had posted a query on Francis MOORE of Cambridge, MA, a few > months ago. I haven't yet found my (paper) notes, so that I can offer a > summary of what I found, but it just occurred to me .. that there is not a > CambridgeMA List .. at www.rootsweb.com if you wanna do cambridge you should join the chelsea list cambridge would be too small to do as a reg list try mine and see how successful a small city list can be expect some hassle from rootsweb i wanted to start a woburn list they never let me lol jim all denning-dever-cogan in mass-some malone-carroll-mcguire-doherty-mcneil-piscopo-mazzola-heslin-martini-feddis-fa rley-dennen-dinan-fredricks- ____________________________________ "we go to school to learn the words of fools" bob dylan

Sorry, I just remembered that the first paragraph of the "History of Billerica" offers a good description of the early days: "The Pilgrims came to Plymouth in the year 1620. Dover and Portsmouth were occupied in 1623. Then five years passed, and Endecott, with the first Puritan company, arrived at Naumkeak and laid the foundations of Salem. In 1629, the charter of Massachusetts was granted by King Charles, and other settlers occupied Weymouth, Mishawum (or Charlestown), and Saugust (or Lynn). The arrivals in 1630 were more numerous, fourteen "sail" and fifteen hundred passengers, with Winthrop and Dudley among them. Some of the Charlestown people moved across the Charles river to Shawmut, or Trimountain, where, for some years, a solitary Episcopal clergyman named Blackstone had been living a hermit life, and thus Boston was born. Mattapan (or Dorchester), Roxbury, Watertown and Meadford were occupied the same year. Connecticut was chartered in 1631, and Newtown was occupied with the intention of fortifying and making it the chief town of the Colony. Governor Winthrop and Assistant-Governor Dudley began to build there, but Winthrop and some others becoming dissatisfied or convinced that it was an error to leave Boston, returned, and the early rivalry between Cambridge and Boston resulted in favor of the latter town. The year 1633 was memorable for the coming of John Cotton, the eminent divine and friend of Cromwell, who brought the name of his own English Boston, and gave it new fame by supplanting the Indian name, Shawmut. Thomas Hooker and his company also arrived that year and settled in Newtown; but after three years, finding that they had not room enough, removed to Hartford. Agawam (or Ipswich) and Hingham were also settled. With 1635 Newbury was occupied, and the first plantations were made inland. ......" Just noticed that there is disagreement .. whether 1630 or 1631 is when "Newtowne" (Cambridge) was first settled. Here is a web page I just came across which state it was first mentioned in records in 1631: http://web.mit.edu/21w785/F96/cambridge/history.html And here is another web page which describes the histories of the Public Libraries in Cambridge and Boston: http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/%7ECPL/about/welcome.html Betty (near Lowell, MA) "There are two lasting bequests we can give our children; one is roots, the other is wings." Hodding Carter, Jr.

Good morning, This morning on one of the Mailing Lists someone brought up the MOORE surname. I had posted a query on Francis MOORE of Cambridge, MA, a few months ago. I haven't yet found my (paper) notes, so that I can offer a summary of what I found, but it just occurred to me .. that there is not a CambridgeMA List .. at www.rootsweb.com This is surprising because, as I understand it, Cambridge (then Newtowne or Newe Towne) was incorporated in 1630 .. I think before Boston was incorporated. And, this city has a wonderful history .. going through each century. I just found the web site for the Cambridge Historical Society and was disappointed that it did not offer a "History" section: http://www.cambridgehistory.org/ But, I found the web site for the Cambridge Historical Commission, and it does offer a "brief history" ... http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/~Historic/cambridgehistory.html I'm always wondering how close in time.. the founding of Boston and Cambridge were, and I just found this web site which seems to help explain it: Some time after landing, Winthrop found a clear spring of water on a peninsula called Shawmut, and there he took up his abode, founded a town, and called it Boston. Newtown, now Cambridge, was the first capital, but Boston was soon chosen as the seat of government. Meantime, Roxbury, Charlestown, Watertown, Dorchester, and other towns were founded. http://usahistory.info/New-England/Massachusetts.html http://www.bostonhistory.info/ Actually, I just found a different web site which offers the following: By mid-July of 1630, Winthrop’s fleet had reached the shores of Massachusetts, but their first landing at Salem was a disappointment as the settlement was short of food and not able to support another thousand inhabitants (much like cars today). Though they found their way to the mouth of the Charles River, their health had deteriorated so badly that at least 200 had died. Across the Charles River, William Blackstone, a former clergyman, was living an isolated existence as a trapper on the Shawmut Peninsula - the original land mass of Boston. Word came to him from Indian friends of the difficulties his fellow countrymen were having. He sent a message to John Winthrop advising him that the Trimountain hills on his side of the river were far more suitable for settlement http://www.iboston.org/mcp.php?pid=taleOfTwoBostons It now seems that both Cambridge and Boston were founded in .. 1630! Thank you for your time. Betty (near Lowell, MA) "There are two lasting bequests we can give our children; one is roots, the other is wings." Hodding Carter, Jr.

Hi folks, A fellow researcher had a directory that gave me just enough info to find my Ritchie family in Ward 3, many thanks to all for their suggestions & help. BTW, this is proof that one should NOT give up: RITCHIE was enumerated as PITCHER! Cheers, Bobbie Hall Chicago ---- In memoriam 11/175/77/93

I've managed to find most of my Boston area ancestors in 1850, but am having a great deal of difficulty with one particular family. The families of Alexander RITCHIE and James RITCHIE were missed in the index, so I'm trying to find them by location... (slog, slog...) Can anyone tell me in which enumeration district or Ward number I might find #10 Salem Street in 1850? I do know it's probably not in Ward 4, since I've been thru every page of that one.. Anyone have an idea? Thanks! Bobbie Hall Chicago

Does anyone have any kind of index for the 1910 census?

Looking for any information or suggestions on the origins of my "Brick Wall" 4th g-grandfather Aldrich Worley, of Roxbury (Boston). The first mention of Aldrich Worley is in a Sturbridge marriage to Nancy Wight dtd 30 Nov 1800 where he is listed "of Boston". He and Nancy Wight resided in Roxbury circa 1801-1805 and had 2 children Kleiber b-11 Nov 1800 in Sturbridge, and Bartholemew b-3 Mar 1802 in Roxbury. Nancy Wight died abt 1805 and Aldrich Worley married Hannah Nye, widow of William Merrick, in Boston on 29 Jun 1805. Aldrich Worley left the Boston area soon after this second marriage. I have never found anything on Aldrich Worley prior to his mention in his first marriage. I have heard of references to a "Widow Worley",( possibly his mother?) supposedly listed in Boston census records around the 1790-1800's but have never found the reference my self. Any information or suggestions to the origins of this Aldrich Worley would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Monte LeBlanc

New to the list and was wondering if anyone might have or suggest sources for any biographical information on my 10th g-grandfather John Cogan (Coggan) d 27 Apr 1658 in Boston. He married Martha, the widow of Gov Winthrop, in Boston on 10 Mar 1652. I have found that he supposedly opened the first "Shop" in Boston at the NE corner of what was to become Washington and State St. but have never found any reference as to what type of "shop" it may have been. Any information or suggestions would be graetly appreciated, Thanks in advance, Monte LeBlanc

Good morning, I'd like to tell people on this List that there are several web sites which offer information on the history of the City of Lowell, MA. Please remember that Lowell started out as part of the Town of Chelmsford, MA. This is the best one: http://library.uml.edu/clh/ And, if you do a "search" there for .. "Almshouse," you will find a few sites which mention both Lowell and Tewksbury. Bordering on Lowell is the Town of Tewksbury, MA, and that also had an Almshouse. Please remember that Tewksbury was once part of the Town of Billerica, MA. The neighborhood where the above towns meet .. was once known as WAMESIT, which was at first the 5th Praying Town for Native Americans. Other web sites which are available are for the Lowell Library, the Lowell Historical Society, and the Lowell National Historic Park and Lowell .. State Heritage Park. Betty (near Lowell, MA) "There are two lasting bequests we can give our children; one is roots, the other is wings." Hodding Carter, Jr.

Hello. Would anyone know what this place was? I think it was in operation in the 1800s. Best wishes. Bob.

From: "Kenneth V. Graves" <ken.graves@gravesfa.org> | This is Spam | Add to Address Book To: "Kenneth V. Graves" <ken.graves@gravesfa.org> Subject: BOS. TO PROV. GENEALOGICAL SOC. MTG., WED, NOV. 20, 2002 Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 13:49:54 -0500 BOSTON TO PROVIDENCE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20, 2002 The next meeting will be 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at the Fiske Public Library, Randall Rd., Wrentham, MA. (Turn off Route 1A at the Mobil Station and go to the end of Randall Road.) Note that this is a different day of the week than our usual Thursday evening meeting, since the library was not available for our usual day. The topic will be "NEW ENGLAND TOWN RECORDS BEYOND THE VITAL RECORDS", presented by Ann Lainhart. She is a former reference librarian at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and has been a self-employed genealogist for more than 20 years. She has published articles in most of the leading genealogical journals. She has written and edited several books, and has lectured widely. Future Meetings: ** Thurs., Dec. 19, 2002, Wrentham Public Library. This will include a discussion of how to get family members and others interested in genealogy. Plus we may have a panel discussing a variety of interesting genealogy subjects. ** Thurs., Jan. 23, 2003, Wrentham Public Library, "Genealogical Resources of the R.I. Historical Society Library", presented by Meredith Sorozan. Refreshments will be available. Non-members will have the option of paying $5 for the meeting or paying $20 for annual membership. Admission is free to members. There will be opportunity to ask questions and share family information. ** If you want to be removed from our mailing list, please let us know that also. For more information, contact: Ken Graves, 20 Binney Circle, Wrentham, MA 02093, (508)384-8084, ken.graves@gravesfa.org DUES FOR THE 2002/2003 SEASON: Dues of $20 for 2002/2003 are now due and may be paid at the meeting or mailed (payable to BTPGS) to BTPGS, PO Box 470, Wrentham, MA 02093-0470. Include your name, address, phone, and e-mail address. Thanks. ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!

The City of Boston has a site which is very informative. It has a search site for Early Boston cemetarys. The url is http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/hbgi/search.asp Regards, Joan

Would any one have the abilty to tell me which ED Wrenthem Street in Dorchester would be? Thanks MJQ

GenealogyFair Christmas Yankee Swap and Fair 233 Lake Street, Waltham MA 02451 GenealogyFair Christmas Yankee Swap and Fair Reservations -- $5 http://geocities.com/sharon_sergeant/ChristmasFairform.htm Greetings! Come to Our Christmas GenealogyFair Weekend Friday November 29, 10 am - 6 pm Saturday November 30, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday December 1, 2002 12 pm - 6 pm Featuring a Yankee Swap, Question and Answer sessions with members of the Association of Professional Genealogists and Boston States Migrations videos! Learn how to put those stacks of working papers in order and put a research plan together at our Research Organization Workshop at 11 am Friday November 29. Ask an expert from the Association of Professional Genealogists about Irish, Mayflower and other Lineage Society memberships, French Canadian and New England Colonial research during our Q&A sessions Saturday November 30: Irish research Q&A 10:30 am with Mary Ellen Grogan, a professional genealogist active in The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) and the Massachusetts Genealogical Council. She served as Local Arrangements Chair and speaker for GENTECH 2002. Lineage Societies (Mayflower, DAR, SAR, Founders & Patriots, Colonial Dames and other )Q&A 12pm Saturday with Carolyn S Bingham - past Genealogist for the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants; Professional Genealogist, specializing in lineage society applications and New England families; U.S. representative for Webb One-Name Register (U.K.); genealogist for Warren Cousins Society; course instructor. 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Learn about eastern Canadian and northeastern US migrations during our Boston States Migrations videos Friday and Sunday afternoon: "Quebec to Central Massachusetts" video 12:30 pm Friday, Sunday "19th and 20th Century Steamship Lines, Ships Passenger List Contents and Locations, Shipping News Publications and Maritimes Migration Patterns" video 2 pm Friday, Sunday "Railroad History in the Boston States Migrations" video 3:30 pm Friday, Sunday See http://bostonstates.rootsweb.com/Videoflyerdetail.htm for video coverage. Trade your old research books with others at the Christmas GenealogyFair Yankee Swap every day! 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GenealogyFair Christmas Yankee Swap and Fair 233 Lake Street, Waltham MA 02451 Greetings! Come to Our Christmas GenealogyFair Weekend Friday November 29, 10 am - 6 pm Saturday November 30, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday December 1, 2002 12 pm - 6 pm Featuring a Yankee Swap, Question and Answer sessions with members of the Association of Professional Genealogists and Boston States Migrations videos! Learn how to put those stacks of working papers in order and put a research plan together at our Research Organization Workshop at 11 am Friday November 29. Ask an expert about Irish, Mayflower and other Lineage Society memberships, French Canadian and New England Colonial research during our Q&A sessions Saturday November 30. Learn about eastern Canadian and northeastern US migrations during our Boston States Migrations videos Friday and Sunday afternoon. Trade your old research books with others at the Christmas GenealogyFair Yankee Swap every day! Register your research and swap item interests: Acadians and Quebec family roots from the 1600s - 1900s ; African American ; Architecture and Construction of homes, churches and furniture ; Atlantic Canada province research; Castles and Ancestral Manors ; Children's Genealogy Kits ; Colonial New England ; Eastern European Immigrants - Poland, Russia, Ukraine ... ; Education, Religion, Play and Music Practices of earlier centuries ; Elizabethan Times ; Ellis Island and other ship lists ; English, Welsh and Scottish immigrants after the Revolutionary War ; Family History Library resources ; Female Lines ; Flags ; Genealogy Gift Sets and Certificates ; Genealogy Charts, Methods, organization and research planning ; Heritage Albums, Scrapbooks, Photo Preservation and Family Tree crafts ; Immigrants after the Napoleonic War or the War of 1812 ; Industrial Revolution immigrants to New England mill towns ; Irish Immigrants during the 19th and 20th century ; Italian Immigrants during the 19th and 20th century ; Library of Congress Resources ; Loyalists ; Magnifying Glasses, Pigment Pens and other specialty supplies ; Maps and old place names ; Mariners, Sail and Steam ships and Trade Routes ; Military Resources ; Native American First Nations ; Newspaper and City Directory Resources ; Nova Scotia Foreign Protestants in the 1700s ; Planters and Pioneers - New England to Nova Scotia before the Revolutionary War ; Oral History Kits ; Railroad and Turnpike routes ; Research Trip Planning ; Scandinavian Research ; Town and Family Histories ; Victorian crafts, cards and ornaments ; Western European Immigrants - France, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Spain ... ; Give yourself a present at the Yankee Swap! GenealogyFair Christmas Yankee Swap and Fair Registration -- $5 http://geocities.com/sharon_sergeant/ChristmasFairform.htm Register now! Join us at the Christmas GenealogyFair Weekend, 233 Lake Street, Waltham MA 02451 If you can't join us in person, you can send a Wanted Poster, or visit us at our website! Questions? Contact us! Phone: 781-209-8861 Email: info@GenealogyFair.com Sincerely, Sharon Sergeant GenealogyFair.com ------------------------------------------------ email: info@genealogyfair.com voice: 781-209-8861 web: http://www.GenealogyFair.com ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!

Hi, Listers: The Stoneham Historical Society will be holding an Open House Sunday, November 10, 2002 from 2 to 4 PM We are located at 36 William Street Stoneham, MA across the street from the 100 year old school that has served as a High, Junior High, and elementary school. The theme for the day is Stoneham Veterans. Stop in, say HI, and look around. Regards, Dick Watts ( rlwats1@msn.com ) Stoneham (MA) Historical Society, Webmaster http://www.geocities.com/stonehamhistoricalsociety/index.html

National Archives and Records Administration NORTHEAST REGION 380 TRAPELO ROAD WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS www. archives.gov/facilities/ma/boston For Immediate Release For Further Information: (866) 406-2379 "Archives on the Road" at the National Archives in Waltham Waltham, MA... The National Archives-Northeast Region in Waltham is hosting "Archives on the Road" on Saturday November 16, 2002. "Archives on the Road" is an opportunity for people to have professional archivists explain the historical value of objcets such as family papers, scrap books, diaries, letters, photographs, and to explain what kind of options are available to care for these objects. Archivists will explain some basic preservation techniques, what happens to collections if they are donated to an archive, and will distribute lists of resources for those interested in finding free-lance archivists, researchers, appraisers, and consultants. "Archives on the Road" will be offered at the Regional Archives building, located at 380 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA on Saturday November 16 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. "Archives on the Road" is a project put together by the New England Archivists and inspired by "Antiques Roadshow," a television program that allows people to bring in their antiques to be evaluated by professional historians, antique dealers, and appraisers. The main difference between "Antiques Roadshow" and "Archives on the Road" is that the archivists will not provide monetary values for any objects brought. The primary purpose is to help people better understand how to care for their treasures and how archives and archivists can help them preserve those items. New England Archivists is a regional organization of people who care for historical records. NEA is committed to helping make everyone aware of archival work, and informing the public about archival resources that might be of use to them, whether they are users (historians, genealogists, students, reporters and more) or donors. If you are interested in having an "Archives on the Road" event in your area please contact Jessica Steytler, Congregational Library, 14 Beacon St., Suite 707, Boston, MA 02141 (jsteytler@14beacon , or 617-523-0470 x234). The National Archives Northeast Region (Boston) has more than 25,000 cubic feet of archival material dating from 1789 to the 1970s. These records were created or received by the Federal courts and over 80 Federal agencies in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am. - 9:00 p.m., and the first and third Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding all Federal holidays. The mission of the National Archives is to ensure, for the Citizen and the Public Servant, for the President and the Congress and the Courts, ready access to essential evidence. OFFICE OF REGIONAL RECORDS SERVICES ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!

Thursday November 7, 2002 7pm The Historical Society of Watertown and the Watertown Public Library present State Archivist John Warner who will discuss Family Research at the Massachusetts State Archives. The meeting is free and open to the public: Town Council Chambers Watertown Town Hall 149 Main Street Rt 20 Watertown, MA For information call Mary Ellen after 7pm at 617-926-6130 or email irishmomma4@yahoo.com ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!