Anyone researching these names in late 1700's Early 1800's in Boston. Received a graph from Cemetary and Sally PAGE BLAISDELL d. in Somerville 1850's. Dau. Sarah. m Joshua BAILEY Dau. MaryAnn m. John F .BANNISTER. Dau. Zilpha m. Henry HUSTON, Sally's mother was listed Hannah CLOUGH. Also Surname AYERS.William and George W. There are 20 people on this graph. Sally and Asaph lived Sheafe St. and Hanover Ct. Any info on this family please e-mail. Regards, Joan

This weekend alone I have had over 200 Klez virus infected messages from this list and others. Please make sure your anti-virus software is updated. AVG or Norton 2002 will quartine and allow you to delete it without infecting your system. No GEN.LIST e-mail should contain an attachment (which is where it resideds). This is a tricky virus sending e-mails from you with subjects that look real. It had now infected over 10% of the worlds computers. If you don't have anti-virus software you don't belong on the internet. (Sorry that sounded rude...but true!) Bernie Quigley Victoria BC Canada

I wonder if anyone knows if couples getting married in Boston 1886 would have needed to apply for a marriage liscence and if so, where might I find a copy of that paperwork? Also, something I noted on the record of marriage for my GGGrandparents in 1886 is that there are no witnesses listed; would they have required witnesses at the wedding and how can I find out who they were? Thanks, Pat ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

Greetings, I stumbled upon this link for the 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry - thought perhaps someone may benefit from this. Happy hunting :) Christina http://www.28thmass.org/RegiRost/RegRost.htm#anchor5337218

Hi, I was hoping that someone could do a look up for me regarding an Obituary. March 4th, 1927 in Roxberry Mass. a Beatrice Melvin passed away. Many thanks as we live in British Columbia Canada. Gail Melvin Quigley

PROBATE INVENTORIES A sample from Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1675-1775 <A HREF="http://www.emory.edu/HISTORY/BELLESILES/mass.htm">Probate Inventories Suffolk Co., MA 1675-1775</A>

Hello This is an inquiry to help find information about this family's medical history due to a high incidence of cancers. Please contact glennysmercer@hotmail.com if you have any information to help her with the query attached here. Since I also did a check of the Boston Globe archives, the SSDI and the 1920 census and did not find any obvious clues or connections, it seems likely that Glennys needs to find someone who has more information about this family in the states to pinpoint dates and locations. Thank you for any help you might be able to provide - Message from Glennys Mercer Subject: seeking lost relative for medical reasons Due to a very high occurence of cancers in my family genetic studies were recently carried out by Dr. Jane Green, Medical Genetics, at the Health Science Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland. The results of the study identifies my family as having HNPCC (Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Cancer). As you can imagine this study involved a lot of time contacting relatives and gathering records for Dr. Green in her study. My father's sister left Newfoundland at an early age(12-13) for the Boston states to presumably "go in service". She did keep in touch with her sisters over the years but never returned to Newfoundland. There is reason to think that she may have died of gallbladder cancer (which is quite rare) but which my brother recently died from at age 58. Dr. Green tells me that if indeed this is true it would be quite significant in the ongoing study of my family's medical history. Could you please advise me on how I might locate this information. I have tried numerous sites on the Internet with no success and I have written numerous hospitals in the Boston area hoping to locate some records on her but have been unsuccessful here as well. My Aunt's name is Teresa Annie Terrio (maiden name Collins) DOB:02 Jan 1900 Parents: William Collins & Charlotte Jewer Born in Spaniard's Bay, NF. Married to William Terrio Last known to be living in June/1963 Sincerely glennysmercer@hotmail.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com

In a message dated 4/24/02 1:02:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BOSTON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Subject: [BOSTON] History of Diocese > http://www.rcab.org/history.html Barbara Newman Finizia http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=genediger2

forwarded message - BOSTON TO PROVIDENCE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING, THURS., APRIL 25, 2002 The next meeting will be 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2002, at the Wrentham Senior Center, Taunton St., Wrentham, MA. (from Wrentham center, 1 mile on right -- from Attleboro direction, Taunton St. is the extension of Rt. 152, 1.8 miles from Rt. 1 on left) The topic will be "ROGER WILLIAMS, THE BIRTH OF FREEDOM & RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN COLONIAL AMERICA", presented by John McNiff, Ranger at Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence, RI. This is the presentation scheduled two previous times but not able to be held because of illness and automobile problems. John has assured me that he will be there on Thursday, and I know this will be a very interesting presentation. Future Meetings: ** Wed., May 22, 2002, Wrentham Public Library, "Have You Researched the Siblings of Your Ancestor, A New Look at Irish Genealogy", George Handrahan. When you have reached a dead-end in your research, this will help you break through. Applicable to all research. ** Thurs., June 20, 2002, Wrentham Public Library, "How to Find Genealogical Information on the World Wide Web", Kenneth V. Graves. This will show you (with interactive examples for your own genealogy) how to locate the many resources and get genealogical answers on the web. 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 also be opportunity to ask questions and share family information. ** If you want to be removed from our mailing list, please let us know. For more information, contact: Ken Graves, 20 Binney Circle, Wrentham, MA 02093, (508)384-8084, ken.graves@gravesfa.org DUES FOR THE YEAR 2002: Dues of $20 for 2002 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. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/

In a message dated 04/23/2002 6:52:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jmmmmac@pacbell.net writes: << Friend in Dungarvan Co Waterford is looking for information of a relative who was supposed to be Bishop of Boston - Fr. Foley. She says he left Ireland in 45 or 46 and didn't mention his age. Anybody have access to history of Archdiocese of Boston that could see if there was a Bishop or auxillary bishop by that name. And give me the full name and perhaps I can find him in a census. Thanks in advance >> Hello Joan, I found two priests in the History of the Archdiocese in Boston: Rev. Peter J. Foley, at St. Luke's Chapel, in the Waverly Section of Belmont, 1915. He began a building fund which ultimately resulted in the erection of St. Luke's Church in 1934 in Waltham. Fr. William J. Foley, at St. Mary's in Weston had maintained a mission there since 1914. Under Fr. Foley a parish was established and St. Julia's Church was erected in May, 1922. No bishops named Foley were listed in the index. Janice Boston

Subject: Patriot's Fortifications - Boston, 1776 Source: The Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution by Benson J. Lossing, Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York - 1850 Vol. I p.591 - 593. Lossing writes: With the exception of Dorchester, Bunker Hill and Roxbury, I believe there are few traces of the fortifications of the Revolution that can be certainly identified; and so much alter- ed has been the fortress on Castle Island that it exhibits but little of the features of 1776. Every year the difficulty of properly locating the several forts becomes greater, and there- fore to preserve, in this work, a record of those landmarks by which they may be identified, I condense from Silliman's Journal of 1822 an interesting article on the subject which was communicated by J. Finch, Esq., with such references as later writers have made. I. BREED'S HILL & BUNKER HILL These works were on the summits and slopes of the hills, looking toward Boston. Bunker Hill Monument now stands upon the spot where Col. William Prescott's redoubt was thrown up. II. PLOWED HILL This fort was upon the summit of the eminence commanding the Mystic River and the Penny Ferry. It was in a direct line from Charlestown Neck to Winter Hill, further northward. III. COBBLE or BARRELL'S HILL. In consequence of its strength, the fort on this hill was called Putnam's impregnable fortress. This was on the north side of Willis's Creek, in full view of Bunker and Breed's Hills, and commanding the whole western portion of the peninsula of Charlestown. IV. LECHMERE'S POINT Was strongly fortified at a spot one hundred yards from West Boston Bridge. There was a causeway across the marsh, and a line of works along Willis's Creek to connect with those on Cobble Hill. V. WINTER HILL The works at this point, commanding the Mystic and the country northward from Charles- town were more extensive than any other American fortification around Boston. There rested the left wing of the army under General Lee, at the time of the siege of Boston. There was a redoubt near, upon the Ten Hill Farm, that commanded the Mystic; and be- tween Winter Hill and Prospect Hill was a redoubt, where a quarry was opened about the year 1819. This was called White House Redoubt, in the rear of which, at a farm house Lee had his quarters. VI. PROSPECT HILL Had two eminences, both of which were strongly fortified, and connected by a rampart and fosse, or ditch. These forts were destroyed in 1817. There is an extensive view from this hill. VII. THE CAMBRIDGE LINES situated upon Butler's Hill, consisted of six regular forts connected by a strong intrenchment. These were in a state of excellent preservation when Mr. Finch wrote. The second Line of Defense might then be traced on the College Green at Cambridge. VIII. A SEMICIRCULAR BATTERY with three embrasures was situated on the northern shore of the Charles River, near its entrance into the bay. It was rather above the level of the marsh. IX. BROOKLINE FORT On Sewall's Point, was very extensive. The Ramparts and irregular bastion, which commanded Charles River were very strong. The fort was nearly quadrangular. X. MUDDY RIVER There was a battery on the southern shore of Muddy River, with three embrasures. West- ward of this position was a redoubt; and between Stony Brook and Roxbury were three others. XI. ROXBURY There were strong fortifications at this point, erected upon eminences which command- ed Boston Neck, sometimes called Roxbury Neck. About three quarters of a mile in advance of these redoubts were the Roxbury Lines, situated northward of the town. There were two lines of intrenchments, which extended quite across the peninsula; and the ditch, filled with high water, made Boston an island. The works thrown up by Gage when he fortified Boston Boston Neck were near the present Dover Street. Upon a higher emminence, in the rear of the Roxbury lines (at present - 1850) west of Highland Street, on land owned by the Hon. B. F. Copeland, was Roxbury Fort, a strong quadrangular work, with bastions at each angle. The magazine appears to have been on the southwest side, near which was a covered way and sally-port. I have nowhere seen a fortification of the Revolution so well preserved as this, except the old quadrangle fort or castle at Chambly, on the Sorel; and it is to be hoped that patriotic reverence will so consecrate the ground on which this relic lies, that un- hallowed gain may never lay upon the old ramparts the hand of demolition. The history of the construction of Roxbury Fort is somewhat obscure. It is known to have been the first regular work erected by the Americans when they nearly circum- vented Boston. Tradition avers, that when the Rhode Island "Army of Observation," which hastened toward Boston, under Greene, after the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, encamped at Jamaica Plains, a detachment was sent forward and commenced this redoubt at Roxbury. General Ward, who by common consent, was captain-general of the accumulating forces, ordered them to desist, as he was about to commence a regular line of fortifications under the direction of Gridley. The Rhode Islanders, acknowledging no authority but their own Provincial Assembly, proceeded in their work, and when Washington took command of the army, he regarded this fort as the best and most eligibly located of all the works then in course of construction. During the seige of Boston, Roxbury Fort was considered superior to all others for its strength and its power to annoy the enemy. XII. DORCHESTER HEIGHTS The ancient fortifications there are covered by the remains of those erected in 1812, and have little interest except as showing the locality of the forts of the Revolu- tion. XIII. NOOK'S HILL At Nook's Hill near South Boston Bridge, the last breast-work was thrown up by the Americans before the flight of the British. It was the menacing appearance of this suddenly-erected fort that caused Howe to hasten his departure. The engineers em- ployed in the construction of these works were: Colonel Richard Gridley, Chief. Lieut. Colonel Rufus Putnam. Capt. Josiah Waters. Capt. Baldwin of Brookfield. Capt. Henry Knox (afterward General) These were the principal works erected and occupied by the Americans at Boston. When Mr. Finch wrote in 1822, many of these were well preserved, and he expressed a patriotic desire that they should remain so. But they are gone, and art has covered up the relics that were left. But it is not yet too late to carry out a portion of his recommendation, by which to preserve the identity of some of the localities. "The laurel, planted on the spot where Warren fell, would be an emblem of unfading honor; the white birch and pine might adorn Prospect Hill; at Roxbury, the cedar and the oak might yet retain their eminence; and upon the heights of Dorchester we would plant the laurel, and the finest trees which adorn the forest, because there was achieved a glorious victory, without the sacrifice of life!" footnote: Roxbury Fort - To the right of the ramparts was the house of Mr. Benjamin Perkins, on Highland Street and extending to the left is the side of the fort toward Boston, which exhibits traces of the embrasures for the cannons. It was a foggy day when Lossing visited the fort in the company of Frederic Kidder, Esq., of Boston, to whose courtesy and antiquar- ian taste the author was indebted for the knowledge of the existence of this well-preserved fortification. The bald rocks on which the fort stands (1850) are huge boulders of pudding stone, and upon three sides of these form natural revetments, which would be difficult for an enemy to scale. The embankments are from eight to fifteen feet in height and within, the terre-plein, on which the soldiers and cannons were placed, is quite perfect. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth

Friend in Dungarvan Co Waterford is looking for information of a relative who was supposed to be Bishop of Boston - Fr. Foley. She says he left Ireland in 45 or 46 and didn't mention his age. Anybody have access to history of Archdiocese of Boston that could see if there was a Bishop or auxillary bishop by that name. And give me the full name and perhaps I can find him in a census. Thanks in advance I leave for Ireland 5/8 and will be spending a lot of time in Dungarvan and also attending the McNamara Clan Reunion in Ennis, Clare. I can hardly wait Joan MacIntyre Oakland CA

Has anyone on this list looked at the 1930 census yet? What are your opinions on it? I don't believe it is indexed, is that true? Is there further information on naturalization or immigration status listed in 1930 census? -- --- Ginny Chung <gchung@mindspring.com> http://www.mindspring.com/~gchung/tree.htm - Main page http://www.mindspring.com/~gchung/CemeteryMain.html - Mass Cemetery Transcriptions http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gchung/brochterbeck/Main.htm - Brochterbeck Germany ==============================================

Hi! I need help in locating which district and Ward a street would be in ? The street names is King Street Boston, MA! Also there will be others I will need is there any thing on the net that will tell me these things? Thank you Michelle

Is there someone that can help me locate my grandfather and his cousin on the 1910 census. I know the address 8 E. Stevens Ct Cambridge Mass. Ive got the E.D. descriptions for Cambridge in 1910 but my library does not have a Boston area map for 1910 so the descriptions are not doing me any good if I can't find the street on a map. This would have been the cousins address. I got this information from the ships manifest and it looks like the cousins name is Moische or Morris Aronson. It is real hard to read. Any help would be appreciated. Janet Brown Jacksonville, Fla jgbrown@attbi.com

Maureen If you don't mind could you look for any PEERS births for me please. They are the children of Dixie and Mary Josephine (Sullivan) PEERS. There are 8 children born between July 1837 and 1850. I got those details from the 1850 Boston Census. Hope this is not too much of an ask. Regards Joy Light in Melbourne Australia

Terri, In case there is a connection---there was Joseph H. PIERCE in 1814 who was on the Board of War that reported to the town selectmen. He was also an auctioneer during the same year. Rob. Jackson ----- Original Message ----- From: <Tlshel@aol.com> To: <BOSTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 12:02 PM Subject: [BOSTON] Boston Birth lookup > Maureen - Thank you so much for your kind offer of a lookup in the Boston > births book. I am looking for: > > Charles H. Peirce/Pierce, born 17 Dec. 1826. > > Thanks again, > Terri > > > > > ==== BOSTON Mailing List ==== > Visiting Boston? > http://www.bostonusa.com/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

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Steve, The Norway Steel & Iron Foundry is listed in the year 1887 at 70 Kilby St., Room 23. The other location for them was at 363 Dorchester Ave. I could not find them listed in the 1875 Bos Business Directory. Rob. Jackson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve & Anne Lanning" <aslann@attbi.com> To: <BOSTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 8:50 AM Subject: [BOSTON] Norway Iron Works, South Boston 1860-1900??? > Does anyone have any history on this South Boston foundry? Built maybe around > 1865 and dismantled before 1900. This company made the steel cladding for the > Navy's first metal ships. Thanks, > > Steve > > > ==== BOSTON Mailing List ==== > Boston Historical Society: > http://www.bostonhistory.org > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Does anyone have any history on this South Boston foundry? Built maybe around 1865 and dismantled before 1900. This company made the steel cladding for the Navy's first metal ships. Thanks, Steve