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    1. Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. In a message dated 11/24/2000 10:17:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, WebMerlin@Megsinet.net writes: > Sort of a pig policeman, you might say. > > Yrs aye, > > Warren Wetmore > Hi Warren! At the risk of being blatantly politically incorrect..........<grin> isn't this statement redundant? (cough!) Sorry...couldn't help it! :o) Annie......in the snow country of upstate NY

    11/24/2000 05:39:49
    1. [CRV] ALGER, Rev. Frank G., Minister of Congregational Church, Hartford, VT
    2. Charles Anderson
    3. I am inquiring as to the whereabouts of a photograph of Rev. Frank George Alger who was minister of the Congregational Church in Hartford, Vermont from 1918-1920. Charlie Anderson fourthestate55@hotmail.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

    11/24/2000 05:25:49
    1. Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. Marge & Carl Hommel
    3. Another important position was the "Fence Viewer", who had to make sure the fences were in working order. Also the "Drum Beater, sometimes a young boy, who called people to the Meeting House on the Sabbath, for which attendance was mandatory. No excuses. Carl Hommel From: Warren Wetmore <WebMerlin@MegsINet.net> To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 12:05 AM Subject: Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef" > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "linda spear" <lspear@rochester.rr.com> > To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 3:25 PM > Subject: Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef" > > > > Folks, you have been wonderful. Thanks for the many responses to my query > > about our ancestor's election to office. Someone had to round up those > > loose hogs. > > > > Linda Spear > > That's a very good one-sentence summation. > > One of the important features of this is that hogs and cattle were pastured not on private property but on the commons that belonged to the village. > > "Hog pen"? What's that? Hogs typically were put out in the woods to forage for acorns and roots. But being intelligent animals they sometimes figured out that pickings were easier in private vegetable gardens and orchards. So the hog reeve got on their case. > > Sort of a pig policeman, you might say. > > Yrs aye, > > Warren Wetmore > > > > > > > ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > > http://www.quadrangle.org [CRV musuem and genealogy library] > > List owner: NewEnglander1620@mail.ccsinet.net > > > > ============================== > > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > > > > > ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl ...type in Ct-River Valley or other mailing list > http://www.acpl.lib.in.us [large genealogy library in Indiana] > > http://www.quadrangle.org (genealogical lib for Conn River area) > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library >

    11/24/2000 03:39:09
    1. Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. Warren Wetmore
    3. ----- Original Message ----- From: "linda spear" <lspear@rochester.rr.com> To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef" > Folks, you have been wonderful. Thanks for the many responses to my query > about our ancestor's election to office. Someone had to round up those > loose hogs. > > Linda Spear That's a very good one-sentence summation. One of the important features of this is that hogs and cattle were pastured not on private property but on the commons that belonged to the village. "Hog pen"? What's that? Hogs typically were put out in the woods to forage for acorns and roots. But being intelligent animals they sometimes figured out that pickings were easier in private vegetable gardens and orchards. So the hog reeve got on their case. Sort of a pig policeman, you might say. Yrs aye, Warren Wetmore > > ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > http://www.quadrangle.org [CRV musuem and genealogy library] > List owner: NewEnglander1620@mail.ccsinet.net > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 >

    11/24/2000 02:05:01
    1. [CRV] Brimfield Rev War soldiers: H-N.....part 4
    2. Cynthia
    3. This is part 4 of the soldiers on the Rev.War list with "corresponding numbers" [which are in part 1]: {**indicates my lines] Harris,John: 1 Corp, 17 Sergt, 18 sergt Haynes,Daniel: 2,47 Haynes,jonas: 2 Haynes,Samuel: ? Hitchcock,Aaron: 26 sergt, 31 sergt Hitchcock,Abijah: 28,31 Hitchcock,Abner: 4 "" ,Eldad: 1,4 ** "" ,Heli: 3,4,6,28,31 "" ,Elijah: 1 "" ,Ezra: 14,23,25 "" ,Jacob: 1 "" ,Joseph: 1 corp., 3 sergt. ** "" ,Levi: 1 "" ,Luther: 6,28,29,31 "" ,Medad: 1,3,11 ** "" , Winchester: 23,25 Hoar,Leonard: 23,25 ** Hubbard,John B.: 23,25 Hubbard,Jonathan: 2 Hooker,Henry: 5 Howard,Jeremiah: 3 sergt Janes,David: 2,17,29,23,25 Janes,Elijah: 30 "" , Eliphalet: 2 "" ,Isaac: 17 "" ,Israel: 2 "" ,Jonathan: 2,3,11,15 "" ,Peleg C.: 18,19,21,23,25 "" ,Solomon: 2,3corp.,10,12 sergt "" ,William: 8 Lane,Asaph: 16,20,23 Lewis,Samuel: 15,25 Lilly,Benjamin: 24 "" ,Joseph: 1,3,6,28,31 "" , Reubin: 1,3 "" ,Samuel: 22 Livermore,Daniel: 1,18 corp. Lumbard,Absalom: 18,26,17 sergent "" , Aaron: 1,3,11,18 "" ,david: 26 "" ,Jeremiah: 1 "" ,Stephen: 16,23,25 "" ,Thomas: 1 sergent, 3,9,11,12 sergt Mighell,Nathaniel: 30 Mason,Oliver: 2 May,Ezra: 16 McClure,Thomas: 2,4sergt,10 Mighell,Abner: 2 Miller,Nathaniel: 2,3 Miller,Amok: 30 Moffatt,Daniel: 1,3 "" ,Jacob: 14 "" ,Joel: 6,14,18,24,25 "" ,Judah: 17,18,20,26 "" ,Lewis: 22,24,30 "" ,William: 24,29 Morgan,Aaron: 1,10 sergt.,13 sergt "" , Benjamin: 2,17,22 "" ,David: 1 sergent "" ,Enoch: 23,28,31 "" ,Jacob: 14,23 "" ,Jonthan: 1,22 "" ,Joseph: 2 sergent "" ,Pelatiah: 23 "" ,William: 23 Nelson,Benjamin: 2,24 Nelson, Samuel: 24,30 Newell,John: 5 Nichols,Abner: 5 Nichols,John: 14,24,25 "" ,Zadock: 2,11 -------------------------- Book: History of Brimfield 1701-1878 by Rev.Hyde,1878 -- Cynthia -- ...Look ups please use: Lookupsne@hotmail.com Listowner: Ma-Bay-Colony-L@rootsweb.com MaNorfol-L@rootsweb.com Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com Cthartfo-L@rootsweb.com --

    11/24/2000 01:14:24
    1. [CRV] ROCKWELL, HUNGERFORD
    2. Marilyn O'Leary
    3. Rev. James Hungerford, Jr. m. Ruth Rockwell 14 Nov 1799, Barkhamsted, CT. James was son of James and Sarah (Stevens) Hungerford. I'd like to learn who parents of this senior James was. Ruth Rockwell's sister Sarah m. Elijah Hungerford, son of Jonathan and Martha (Wells) Hungerford. Dorothy Rockwell, sister to Sarah and Ruth, m. Wm. Rathburn Thomas Hungerford, brother to Elijah, m. Rachel Rockwell. Was this another sister to Sarah and Ruth? In the Hungerford genforum, it states that these sisters would be dau. of John and Dorothy Rockwell. Is this correct? Is this Dorothy Wetmore Rockwell? Marilyn in MI

    11/24/2000 12:50:43
    1. Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. linda spear
    3. Folks, you have been wonderful. Thanks for the many responses to my query about our ancestor's election to office. Someone had to round up those loose hogs. Linda Spear

    11/24/2000 11:25:03
    1. Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. linda spear
    3. Carl: Many thanks for a quick response. Hard for us to imagine what life was like for these hardy folks. Linda

    11/24/2000 11:13:38
    1. Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. Marge & Carl Hommel
    3. I have an ancestor who had the same job. It is one who makes sure that the hogs running free had nose rings and were marked to indicate ownership. Carl Hommel ----- Original Message ----- From: linda spear <lspear@rochester.rr.com> To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 3:53 PM Subject: [CRV] what is a "hog reef" > My husband has an ancestor who was elected "hog reef" in Surry NH in 1772. What was that "high office"? > > Thanks for any clues. > > Linda Spear > > > ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl ...type in Ct-River Valley or other mailing list > http://www.acpl.lib.in.us [large genealogy library in Indiana] > > http://www.quadrangle.org (genealogical lib for Conn River area) > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

    11/24/2000 09:14:28
    1. [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. linda spear
    3. My husband has an ancestor who was elected "hog reef" in Surry NH in 1772. What was that "high office"? Thanks for any clues. Linda Spear

    11/24/2000 08:53:00
    1. Re: [CRV] what is a "hog reef"
    2. Warren Wetmore
    3. ----- Original Message ----- From: "linda spear" <lspear@rochester.rr.com> To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 12:53 PM Subject: [CRV] what is a "hog reef" > My husband has an ancestor who was elected "hog reef" in Surry NH in 1772. What was that "high office"? > > Thanks for any clues. > > Linda Spear It's "hog reeve," aka "hog howard." Responsible for seeing that free-ranging hogs don't destroy crops, are properly earmarked, have nose rings, etc. (Nose rings were used to control 600-lb. hogs -- clip on a leash or stick with a hook and lead them back home. They had to follow, or the ring would hurt.) Yrs aye, Warren Wetmore > > ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl ...type in Ct-River Valley or other mailing list > http://www.acpl.lib.in.us [large genealogy library in Indiana] > > http://www.quadrangle.org (genealogical lib for Conn River area) > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

    11/24/2000 08:11:42
    1. [CRV] Re Finney and Hatch
    2. Sheila Bates
    3. Hello Charlie, Thank you so much for your information. I feel sure now that Bethuel is the father of my Lucinda Finney. The trick now is to find where she was christened and when. Happy Thanksgiving Sheila

    11/23/2000 01:22:40
    1. Re: [CRV] Finney and Hatch
    2. Charles Anderson
    3. Hi Sheila - I have access to a couple of books on the Finney family. Several named Lucinda, but all born before 1790. I've seen your messages on various lists, and the only clue that I could find is one Bethuel, born circa 1760, and that he went from CT to North Adams, MA. That is all. BUT, in looking at the map, North Adams, MA is CLOSE to Stamford, VT.,where Bethuel could have married someone and had a daughter named Lucinda. I have never heard of a Finney marrying a Hatch, because if I had, I would have asked Harriet Chase if we were related by way of a Hatchwhen I asked her if we were related viaa Frank Chase. If you find your Lucinda's parents, then we trace her back to (1) John Finney. Charlie -------- Sheila wrote: Hi, It was suggested by Harriet Chase that I get in touch with you. I have a Lucinda Finney married to James Hatch cc 1820. <snip> I do know for a fact that the above mentioned marriage took place and they had eight children, Louisa, Charlotte, Jane, Harriet,James, Charles Dewey, Henry and Mary. The children were born in Readsboro and Marlboro Vt. and North Adams, Ma. between 1821 and 1836. Harriet was married to John Wakeman of Ballston Spa, and was the only member of James and Lucinda's family to stay in the East when all moved to Rockton, Illinois cc 1848. We believe Lucinda was born in Stamford, Vt. I am trying to find out when for sure and where Lucinda and James married. Also who Lucinda's parents were. <snip> Best wishes Sheila -------- Harriet wrote: Sheila If you have a clue that your Finney might be connected to the Norwich, Vermont, Finneys suggest you post to VT Windsor County, as there is a Charles Anderson with Norwich Finneys. Also post to the Hatch list. The name of course catches my eye but I don't think I tie in with yours. Harriet Chase hatchase@uswest.net _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

    11/22/2000 06:49:18
    1. [CRV] Family Archive CD's
    2. George Hood HAZ
    3. Hi Lists, I had great results with a recent request so here goes another. Does anyone have access to Family Archive CD's 311,118 or 315?? Am looking for information on Jonathan Hood, Vermont, Mass or even Canada. Also page 623 1850 Vermont Census Index. Thanks in advance. George E. Hood, Sr.

    11/22/2000 02:37:01
    1. [CRV] Brimfield soldiers of Rev.War: C-G...part 3
    2. Cynthia
    3. Book: History of Brimfield,Mass 1701-1878,Rev.C.Hyde,1878 ----- This continues the names and corresponding numbers.... Cady,Stoddard: 1,3,9,11,12-Corp. Carpenter,Abial: 2,22 Carpenter,John: 2,sergt.,3 Carpenter,William: 3,28,31 Corlis,Timothy: 5 Chapman,Lemuel: 23 Charles,Aaron: 2 "" ,Jonathan: 1,11,13,26 "" ,Nathaniel: 20 "" , Nehemiah: 21,23,25 "" ,Solomon: 1 "" ,John: 26 Chickering,Nathaniel: 1,3 Clark,Benoni: 10 Clark,Peter: 31 Collins,Lewis: 14,23 "" ,Nathaniel: 2, 7 sergt, 11 "" ,Stephen: 5 "" ,Thaddeus: 26,20 Cooley,Azariah: 2,28,31 Collis,John: 12 Danielson,Altamont: 22,26 "" ,Calvin: 2,3,18 "" , Daniel: 23 "" ,John: 5 "" ,Lothario: 24 "" ,Luther: 5,11,27 Davis,Samuel: 30 Davis,William: 1,3 Draper,Isaac: 2,6 Draper,Samuel: 18,23,25 Dunham,Joseph: 12 Ellingwood,Hananiah: 1,3 Fairbanks,Rufus: 11,13,14,26 Fairbanks,Ebenezer: 14 Fay,Elijah: 1 Fay,Levi: 1 Ferry,Judah: 2,4 Fisk,Jonathan: 15 Fuller,Luther: 24 Graves,Jesse M: 3 Gardner,John: 10 sergt, 20,23 ------------------------ Cynthia -- ...Look ups please use: Lookupsne@hotmail.com Listowner: Ma-Bay-Colony-L@rootsweb.com MaNorfol-L@rootsweb.com Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com Cthartfo-L@rootsweb.com --

    11/22/2000 01:06:30
    1. [CRV] Soldiers of Brimfield: SHAYS REBELLION-1787.and WAR OF 1812....part 2
    2. Cynthia
    3. BOOK: History of Brimfield 1701-1878 by Rev.C.Hyde,1878 ----- page 349-350 Payroll of Capt Joseph Hoar's Col. in Gideon Burt's regiment who marched to Springfield in support of the government,January 17,1787,in service 24 days. Mass Archives,book 191,page 277 ---- Joseph Hoar,Capt James Chapin Jonathan Brown,lieut William Chandler Joseph Hitchcock Benjamin Danielson Ab'm Chapin,lieut David Dunham Josiah Stebbins,clerk Cutting Earle Benjamin Stebbins,sergt Willard Grovesnor Zadock nichols,sergt John Holmes Daniel Danielson,sergt Edward Holmes Amos Miller,sergt Jabez Hills Massena Hitchcock,fifer Zadock Hitchcock Judah Stebbins,drummer Noah Hitchcock George Miller,drummer Ezra Hitchcock Arunah Charles,corp. John McKinstry Jonathan Ellinwood,corp Eber Kellogg Calvin Holmes,corp Gideon Lombard Zepheniah Rood,corp. Joseph Morgan Joseph Allen William Morgan Consider Bement Daniel Morgan Daniel Brewer Jesse Parker Israel Bond James Smith,jr James Bennett Pliny Lichus Nicanor Brown Barzilla Sherman Thomas Charles Gardner Wiman Lewis Collins Moses Wood Phineas Crouch Thomas Stone Bezleel Chapin Richard Bishop Ashbel Chapin Moses Grovesnor --------------- List of Soldiers drafted from Brimfield 11 Sept 1814. From the inspection and muster roll of Capt Isaac Fuller's Co. of Infantry in Lieut Col.Footes regiment, Brig.Gen. Bliss' brigade. Detached corps under Major Gen Whiton,with arms, aaccountrements and arm of men,commissed officers and privates. Abner Brown,lieut Edward Lewis Julius Ward,sergt John G.Moore Erastus Lumbard Joshua Nichols Zadock Nichols,corp. Daniel Nichols Saunders Allen Lewis Robinson Lemuel Allen Timothy Swycher Shubel Butterworth Martin Smith William Blodgett Abial Stebbins Martin Durkee Erasmus Stebbins Chester Elllingwood Calvin Burnett Oliver Felton Daniel Frost,sgt.major Timothy Gardner Loring Collins Jonathan Haynes Aaron English Eaton Hitchcock George Harvey John Dunbar --Marshall S.Durkee of Brimfield enlisted in 1808 for 5 years,served under Gen.Harrison,was in the battle of Tippacanoe and Brownstown, also in the army surrendered by Gen Hull at Detroit; confined in prision ship at Quebec for several months,discharged at Boston,1813. ----------- End of Shay's Rebellion and War 1812 Cynthia -- ...Look ups please use: Lookupsne@hotmail.com Listowner: Ma-Bay-Colony-L@rootsweb.com MaNorfol-L@rootsweb.com Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com Cthartfo-L@rootsweb.com --

    11/22/2000 12:43:30
    1. [CRV] LIFE OF PHILANDER CHASE #21
    2. Harriet Chase
    3. by Laura Chase Smith, Dutton Press, 1903 Chapter XV Life at Worthington Of the mind and character and Christian sentiments of the wife and mother spoken by Mr. Chase in the preceding letter, one may judge from a letter written in 1817 to a dear friend, Mr. Mary Tudor, whom she had left in her happy home in Hartford, Connecticut: "My Dear Mrs. Tudor: It is not because I have forgotten my good friends in Hartford, or my promise to you in particular, that have delayed so long in fulfilling it. Indeed so rapid I have delayed and unexpected, and so evidently directed by Divine wisdom, are the late scenes of my life, that I have had no time but to wonder and be grateful. On the 13th of May, just before sunset, I imprinted the last kiss on the check of my son George, who had lingered behind the carriage unwilling to take his final leave of his mother and little brother; to say with what emotion I drew down the curtain would be impossible. 'Father of Mercies!' said I in my heart as I took my last view of the place where I had once hoped to spend my days. 'Into Thy hands I commend myself and the events of my future life. Whatever it be Thy will to inflict, give me grace to endure, and whatever of prosperity Thou hast in store for me, give me grace to be thankful. Preserve, O God, the life and health of my dear husband and for the rest "Thy will be done"' The Sunday after I left Hartford, I spent in Utica, where several friends called upon me. At Canandaigua Miss Clark, Miss Chapin and Miss Holley. There is a beautiful church here, built since these young ladies returned from Mrs. Royce's school, and they have in their clergyman a very amiable and promising man --- Mr. Onderdonk of New York. On the tenth day after I left Hartford I reached Batavia without accident, and in much better health and spirits than when I set out upon my journey. At this place I left the stage coach and hired a wagon to take me to my sister's in Clarence. On the evening of the 25th we arrived in safety at the habitation of my sister, and were welcomed with much cordiality to the woods and the comforts of an infant settlement. The next day, without allowing myself time to rest, I set about arranging things for a summer residence in the woods. A fortnight passed away and I was content and happy, anxious only to hear from my husband, of whom I had no intelligence. On the 9th of June, a person who had been at Buffalo on business, brought me a letter from Mr. Chase, which said ' I am on my way to Cincinnati; in good health. Send the goods to Sandusky and come yourself in a packet to Cleveland where I will (God willing) meet you by the middle of next month, with wagons, horses, conductors, etc., to your heart's content.' Dated at Columbus, May 12th, 1817. I found I had no time to lose and immediately set about preparing myself for the journey. At the same time, it set in to rain and it was not until the 15th of the month at 4 P. M. that I was able to go on board for Cleveland. The wind was fair and the hope of soon meeting my husband put me in good spirits. 'I think you have been at sea,' said a passenger, 'and must be acquainted with the danger of overloading the vessel. Pray, do you not think we are in danger if we should have a blow?' We had beside other lading, nine hundred barrels of salt on board. For a moment Hope let go her anchor! I was safely landed at Cleveland on the 17th of June about 10 A. M. and with other passengers went to the only decent public house in the place. As soon as I arrived and the host appeared, I asked him if there was a clergyman here by the name of Chase. 'No' 'Has there been any one of that name?' 'No. A Mr. Searle has been here, but no Mr. Chase.' I then directed my brother to go to the post-office for letters. He returned in a moment with no letter. Not more than ten minutes passed, when a gentleman inquired for Mrs. Chase, and when he was shown into the room said that he had just heard of my arrival and thought it would be gratifying to me to learn something of my husband! 'I heard him preach yesterday, ' said he, 'and he will be here in a few hours.' In a few hours, indeed only three, I found myself in my dear husband's arms. He is browner and older, but in good health and spirits. May the goodness of God to me this day ever warm and animate my spirit! We were in Cleveland two days, and then Mr. Chase left us to visit some of the newly formed parishes on the Reserve and to return a horse loaned him to visit throughout the State. I and my family proceeded in a covered wagon to Canton, where we waited four days for Mr. Chase; he having joined us, we again set forward, passing through Kendal to Worster, distant thirty-five miles from Canton, over the worst roads that can be imagined. From Worster to Frederick, forty miles, the roads were good, and the country delightful. Indeed when I passed over this part of the country I forgave those writers who,in describing this new world appear rather to be speaking of a world of imagination than one of reality. This country is varied with hill and upland, and one may fancy the prairies to be cultivated meadows adorned with beautiful and fragrant wild flowers, and skirted with a mingling of wild plum and crab-apple. The uplands are gently ascending and thinly scattered with beautiful forest trees. Here one may imagine some gentleman of taste and fortune has fixed his residence, and in adorning the lands about his home has so artfully disposed his vines and trees as to be taken for Nature's rival. Were it not for the certainty that this beautiful and picturesque country is inhabited by persons not famous for neatness, taste or civilization, one could imagine some castle or villa amid the scenery so delightful. >From Frederick to this place, the soil is rich but the country is new, yet everywhere affording abundance where man is not sparing of his labor. On the first day of July we arrived at this place. I cannot tell you with what emotion I beheld this spot, which is probably to be my home for life. At any rate, if I should ever be called upon to seek a new home again, I shall be spared the pain of breaking attachments and separating from friends as much to be valued of their mental attainments as for their Christian lives. But may God avert the necessity of another removal. With my husband and children around me and living in the mist of people whom the ordinances of religion have a beneficial influence, and where the sphere of my husband's influence is greatly enlarged, I am content till the Great Shepherd shall call me to the fold of everlasting rest. Oh! if there is anything that wholly weans us from the world, it is having no place in it that one can call home, living like our ancient exemplars, 'strangers and pilgrims' even in a land of promise. Worthington, the place of our present residence, is pleasantly situated on the left bank of the Whetstone, one of the branches of the Scioto River. It is but thirteen years since the first family moved to this wilderness. The settlers are for the most part from New England, sober and industrious people. There is a large brick academy with several handsome brick houses; a large cotton factory and a church are to be built next year. Mr. Chase is appointed principal of the Academy, an office at present merely nominal. This is the field designed for Philander, if it shall please God to preserve his life and health and to keep him 'unspotted from the world.' (She must be referring to her son,Philander) To you, who can so readily enter into my feelings, I can say, that if any evil should come to this dear boy, it would require the utmost exertion of my Christian faith with unfeigned sincerity and resignation to say 'Thy will be done'; knowing my own heart, I pray our Father in Heaven that He will spare me the trial I should be so little able to bear. I endured the journey hither much better than could have been imagined, but my little Dudley has not been so well and requires much care." Here this letter was laid aside and nothing was added to it until October 20th, a period of several months, during which the brave heart of this gentle and lovely woman had evidently been fighting with homesickness in the strange and ungenial conditions of life in a new country, where competent nurses and ordinary household service could not be obtained, ill herself, and gradually sinking with that illusive disease, consumption, and her little son seriously ill, she evidently rallied all her failing strength to do her utmost to live for the sake of those she loved. This touching letter is resumed October 20, 1817: "You see, my dear Mrs. Tudor, by the different dates of my letter that I have been long neglectful of my acknowledged obligation. This is owning to my baby's illness and that we are unable to procure any help. With a sick child who requires by day and night my constant care, it was not surprising that this state of things should bring on my old trouble, hemorrhage of the lungs. This brought on so great weakness at times, that I could scarcely arise from my bed, but as the weather became cooler and the little boy is better, I think I am somewhat improved. The weather is fine and I have been able of late to ride every moring, which has contributed much to my health and to that of my little son. May I be duly thankful for all my blessings. I have just learned by a letter from Philander of the alarming sickness which prevails at Cambridge. May the good God protect my boy! I know not how it is, now why it is, but my heart has been full of anxiety ever since I have been in this place. My imagination is not apt to get better of my judgment, but in this case I own myself to be a very child. I hope all Mr. Chase's friends will forgive him for seeming want of attention to them. He has scarcely an unoccupied moment, the care of his parishes and of the infant church in this new world, and the necessity of providing a shelter for his family during the coming winter, completely fill his time. Tell dear Mrs. Adams that I have the satisfaction of informing her that I am not likely to become joint inhabitant with the pigs and fowls of a log cabin, and though we have not everything we could wish for, we have enough to be thankful for. Among those I knew in Hartford I know of none whom I am likely to forget. My illness and that of my family must apologize for my delay in writing; even now, I write with my boy at my elbow, talking or crying, while on the other hand is the daily provision for my family. Remember me most affectionately to Mr. Tudor, and may God have you both in His Holy Keeping. Ever your Friend, Mary Chase Letter from Mary Chase to her son George, giving impressions of the early days at Worthington: "Worthington, Ohio, Nov. 11th, 1817 My Dear Son By Mr. Russell I write you for the first time since my arrival in this new world. Not that I have ceased to think of you very often and to pray to God for you, with fervor of a fond parent separated from her darling children. O, when I meet you again, may I find you such as my heart will fondly acknowledge and my mind justly commend! Your father having written to both of you, when we first came here, and given a description both of our journey and situation in this place, our hopes and prospects to come, it remains to me only to pick up the scarps of information which may perhaps be links in the chain of information communicated to you by your father. It was a rather singular circumstance in the events of my life that the first intelligence I should receive of you after my arrival in this country, should have been by the way of the President of the United States. <<< James Monroe>>>. Yet so is the fact; he said he saw you and left you in good health with your uncle in Vermont. Your father has quite recovered his health since his coming to this country, and he enters into the business of farming with the enthusiasm which is so peculiar to himself. He has been setting out apple trees, and six hundred is to complete his orchard of the present. Peach and apple trees there are now growing and producing fruit; a nursery and a variety of other fruit trees will complete the projects of the present year. Little Dud is full of mischief as he can be, and altogether a most lovely and interesting boy. His hair is rather long with accrue at the ends, soft and glossy, his eyes bright with intelligence, rosy cheeks, a double chin, and is altogether one of the best formed children I have ever seen, insomuch that a lady told me she would take him for a model if she were going to draw a Cupid; and as to his mind, thanks to a merciful Creator, it is by no means below mediocrity. He has, what I dare say will please you, an evident partially for martial music, and will dance and march with all the fervor imaginable. Without being able to yet speak plainly he will point out a number of the letters, and seems to delight to be able to do so. He is preserving in his disposition, but will relinquish his most favorable pursuit out of affection to his friends. Blessed be God of all His mercies to me, in making me the parent of children with so many and rich endowments. May neither I nor they forget that the life and talents He Has given were for the improvement and for eternity, and when we go thither, may none of us be wanting. My health has not been good since I have been in this country, but it seems better now than it has been. A blessing seems to be attending everything relative to our coming to this country. Our journey and meeting were next to a miracle, and everything we have put our hands to do seems to have had the Divine blessing added. May I ever be duly sensible of and thankful for all the mercies of God toward me and mine; and what I say more --- be a good boy and remember that you are as a son to your uncle and aunt; never forfeit their love for you by any downright disrespect or disobedience. Friendship is easily kept, but lost when not is not easily regained, and you are now arrived to manhood, and what was excused and forgiven in the child will long be remembered in the man. I do not feel quite well or I believe I should not have written you quite so dull al letter and one so little interesting, but my spirits are not always good, and when I think of the distance between me and my children, I am quite in the blues; but now I can do nothing for them but commit them with my blessing into the hands of a merciful God. May He have them now and ever in His Holy keeping." "Mary Chase" End Chapter XV Harriet M. Chase hatchase@uswest.net

    11/21/2000 02:10:59
    1. [CRV] part 1-Soldiers of Shay's Rebellion-1787......from Brimfield
    2. Cynthia
    3. This is a listing of soldiers that served during the SHAY'S REBELLION of 1787......remember, even though the soldiers are listed under Brimfield[Mass]...part of Monson today was once part of Brimfield.... some of these men and their families migrated to Windham Co.VT. ----- SOURCE: History of Brimfield,Mass 1701-1878 by Rv.Hyde,1878 ---- page: 348 John Sherman,Capt William Coye Samuel Bates,lieut Luther Danielson Alexander Sessions,lieut Lothario Danielson Aaron Morgan,clerk Nathaniel Danielson Calvin Danielson,sergt Nathan Durkee Elijah Morgan,sergt Joseph Fairbanks David Blodgett,sergt Levi Gates John Charles,sergt Jacob Hoar Eli Bates,drummer Benjamin Haynes David Browning,corp. Pownal Hitchcock Willis Moffatt,corp. John Lathwood Ebenezer Frizzell,corp. Jonathan Morgan Henry Abbot Jacob Morgan Josiah Arms Gad Mighell William Blashfield Joseph Moffatt,jr Abel Burt Cyrus Janes L_____Bement Calvin Moffatt Ephriam Bond John Murray Simeon Bates Joseph Olds Moses Bates Thomas Sherman Solomon Charles John Sherman Jonathan Charles Daniel Shaw Simeon Charles Seth Totman Nathaniel Charles Peter Webber Thomas Cooley Zebediah Abbot Nehemiah Charles Enoch Morgan ------------ Cynthia -- ...Look ups please use: Lookupsne@hotmail.com Listowner: Ma-Bay-Colony-L@rootsweb.com MaNorfol-L@rootsweb.com Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com Cthartfo-L@rootsweb.com --

    11/21/2000 12:37:31
    1. [CRV] Rev.War soldiers: "services rendered" ..page 343-part2
    2. Cynthia
    3. Remember I told you to keep the "corresponding numbers" in part 1....well, here are the names and "corresponding numbers. ---- SOURCE: History of Brimfield,Mass: 1701-1878,Rev.Hyde,1878 -- Danielson,Nathaniel: 1-major in COl.Brewsters Regiment Danielson,Timothy: 1-colonel, in 1776 was brid.genl. Hoar,Joseph: 1-ensign; 11-lieut; and capt in 1782 Lilly,Reuben: 1,3,6 sergt., 28 lieut, 31 lieut Mighill,Aaron: 1-lieut Miller,Nathaniel: 1,3,28sergt, 31 ensign Morgan,Abner: brigade major,1778 Sherman,James: 2-captain, 6captain Sherman,Phineas: 2-lieut Thompson,Jonathan: 1-capt,3-capt,6-capt., in 1777 was lieut-colonel in Mass.Line at West Point Atchinson,John: 26 Abbott,Henry: 9,3,28,29 Abbott, Zedbediah: 1, 17-sergt Ames,Nathan-22 Alexander,Peter: 4,28,23,31 Andrew,Samuel: 2 Burnett,James: 23 Baker,Joseph: 11,14,18 Ballard,Sherebiah: 5 Bartlett,John: 24 Bement, George: 31 Bement,Jesse: 1,3,28,31 Blanchard,George: 3 Blashfield,James: 23,25 Blashfield,John: 2,5 Blashfield,Ozem: 1,3,14 Blashfield,William: 1 Bliss,Henry: 17,23,25 Bliss,John: 1 Bliss,Blodgett Theodore: 28,31 Bond,Edward; 1,3 Bond,Emphriam: 2 Bond,Luke: 24 Bond,Samuel: 1 Belknap,Daniel: 26 Bliss,Thomas: 10-sergent Blodgett, Admatha: 28,31 Blodgett,Jonas: 8 Blodgett,Benjamin: 20 Blodgett,Emphriam: 22,23 Blodgett,Rufus: 14 Bishop,Hooper: 26 Bishop,Solomon: 31 Bishop,Abner: 26 Brigham,Jonathan: 3-sergent in Capt Ferguson's CO. Brooks,Silas: 28,31 Brown,Bartholomew: 2 Brown,Jonathan: 1-sergent Bryant,John: 3 Burr, Noadiah: 26 Burt,Abel: 2,9,12 -------------------- Cynthia -- ...Look ups please use: Lookupsne@hotmail.com Listowner: Ma-Bay-Colony-L@rootsweb.com MaNorfol-L@rootsweb.com Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com Cthartfo-L@rootsweb.com --

    11/21/2000 12:21:56
    1. Re: [CRV] Savage book is online in html format!
    2. Warren Wetmore
    3. You're welcome, Maureen. And ditto to all those who have sent their thanks. Yrs aye, Warren Wetmore ----- Original Message ----- From: Maureen <abc@empire.net> To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2000 7:56 AM Subject: Re: [CRV] Savage book is online in html format! > Dear Warren and Debbie, > This URL is a work of art. So very much informative. Thank you everyone > who had to do with its making. > Regards, > Maureen > -----Original Message----- > From: Warren Wetmore <WebMerlin@MegsINet.net> > To: CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Saturday, November 18, 2000 3:43 PM > Subject: Re: [CRV] Savage book is online in html format! > > > >You're welcome, Cuz. But Debbie was the driving force behind it. > > > >Cheers, > > > >Warren > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: <Adhemar4@aol.com> > >To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> > >Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2000 2:54 PM > >Subject: Re: [CRV] Savage book is online in html format! > > > > > >> Special thanks to you Warren Wetmore, > >> cuz > >> DIXIE SIMMONS > >> > >> > >> ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > >> http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >> Conn.River Valley Genealogical research library: > >http://www.quadrangle.org > >> > >> http://www.nehgs.org [New Eng.His Gen Society] > >> Listowner: NewEnglander1621@msn.com > >> > >> ============================== > >> Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > >> http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > >> Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > >> > > > > > > > >==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > >http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >http://www.quadrangle.org [CRV musuem and genealogy library] > >List owner: NewEnglander1620@mail.ccsinet.net > > > >============================== > >Search over 600 million names at Ancestry.com! > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > > > > > > > ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > The Connecticut River Valley List covers the history and genealogy of the Connecticut River Valley. > http://searches.rootweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl put Ct-River-Valley in the box > http://www.quadrangle.org (genealogy library for Conn River area) > Listowner: NewEnglander1620@mail.ccsinet.net > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

    11/21/2000 06:32:36