This file contains information merged from one of the readers on the list. Seeking information which will extend the family lines presented. Sources available upon request. FIRST GENERATION 1. Clarissa HALE was born in 1805. She Baptized on 21 Jun 1818 in St. James (Episcopal) Church, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 21 Mar 1819 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Cemeteries of Greenfield, Mass., by Office Administration Program, Typing Projects Students, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA 01301, Transcribed by Edith Clark Nyman, 1979 - 1981. p. 56. Row: 18; Stone: 18; Slate headstone. Clarissa Dau. of Calvin & Hannah Hale, Died, 21 Mar 1819, ae 14. She was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. SECOND GENERATION 2. Calvin HALE was born on 15 Mar 1775. He died on 15 Mar 1832 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Cemeteries of Greenfield, Mass., by Office Administration Program, Typing Projects Students, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA 01301, Transcribed by Edith Clark Nyman, 1979 - 1981. p. 56. Row: 18; Stone: 21; Slate head stone. Mr. Calvin Hale, Died, 15 March 1832, ae. 57. He was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 256. of Greenfield, Mass. He was married to Hannah BARTLETT on 21 Dec 1801 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Hannah BARTLETT was born on 13 Aug 1778 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Sep 1824 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Cemeteries of Greenfield, Mass., by Office Administration Program, Typing Projects Students, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA 01301, Transcribed by Edith Clark Nyman, 1979 - 1981. p. 56. Row: 18; Stone: 20; Slate head stone. Mrs. Hannah Wife of Mr. Calvin, Died, 5 Sept. 1824, ae 46. She was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Calvin HALE and Hannah BARTLETT had the following children: i. Sally HALE was born about 1804. She died on 2 Dec 1807 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Cemeteries of Greenfield, Mass., by Office Administration Program, Typing Projects Students, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA 01301, Transcribed by Edith Clark Nyman, 1979 - 1981. p. 56. Row: 18; Stone: 17; Slate headstone. Sally, Dau. of Mr. Calvin & Mrs. Hannah Hale, Died, 2 Dec. 1807, ae 3. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 261. Suddenly, worms or putrid fever. She was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 1 ii. Clarissa HALE. iii. William HALE Baptized on 21 Jun 1818 in St. James (Episcopal) Church, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Horace HALE was born about 1815 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He Baptized on 21 Jun 1818 in St. James (Episcopal) Church, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 15 May 1822 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Lucinda HALE was born about 1818 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She Baptized on 21 Jun 1818 in St. James (Episcopal) Church, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Sally HALE Baptized on 21 Jun 1818 in St. James (Episcopal) Church, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Clarissa HALE Baptized on 15 May 1822 in St. James (Episcopal) Church, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was born in Nov 1822 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 29 May 1823 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Cemeteries of Greenfield, Mass., by Office Administration Program, Typing Projects Students, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA 01301, Transcribed by Edith Clark Nyman, 1979 - 1981. p. 56. Row: 18; Stone: 19; Slate head stone. Clarissa 2d Dau. of Calvin & Hannah Hale, Died 21 Mar 1819, ag 6 mon. She was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. THIRD GENERATION 4. Ezekiel HALE was born on 16 Apr 1736 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. He died on 3 Dec 1818 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was married to Sarah STOW on 25 Dec 1760 in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts. 5. Sarah STOW was born on 14 Dec 1739 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. She died in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ezekiel HALE and Sarah STOW had the following children: 2 i. Calvin HALE. 6. Dr. Phinehas BARTLETT was born on 15 Feb 1745 in Portland, Middlesex, Connecticut. He died on 29 Oct 1799 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 255. He came to Ashfield in 1756 form Connecticut, it was an almost unbroken wilderness. There were only fifteen families in the township. Conway was not discovered. He bought a farm to help support his family. He had quite a wonderful personality, which brought him the esteem of the community. History of The Town Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. From Its Settlement in 1742 to 1910 by Frederick G. Howes, also a Historical Sketch of the Town, written by Rev. Dr. Thomas Sheppard in 1834 Published by the Town Published 1910. p. 98. Dr. Bartlet's father owned a slave by the name of Peter Guinea or Peter Wells who was born in Guinea Africa and taken by a slave trader from there when about seven years old. He was held as a slave in Connecticut; he married "Sue". At that time, slaves were uncertain property. In a short time they ran away and followed Dr. Bartlet to Ashfield. History of The Town Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. From Its Settlement in 1742 to 1910 by Frederick G. Howes, also a Historical Sketch of the Town, written by Rev. Dr. Thomas Sheppard in 1834 Published by the Town Published 1910. p. 142 A large number of physicians have practiced in the town, of these the first was Dr. Phineas Bartlet, who is mentioned in the town records as early as 1766 and who remained in practice until the time of his death in 1799. After visiting a patient he fell from his horse and died in a fit. In 1793 he built the house now occupied by Professor Norton's family. He was largely identified with public affairs, represented the town in General Court, was town clerk a great many years and filled other positions of responsibility. His sudden death was greatly lamented He was married to Mehitable ANNABLE on 14 Sep 1768 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 7. Mehitable ANNABLE was born on 9 Sep 1750. She died on 31 Oct 1780 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 134. of Ashfield, Mass. Dr. Phinehas BARTLETT and Mehitable ANNABLE had the following children: i. Mehitable BARTLETT was born on 14 Nov 1769 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Moses BARTLETT was born on 22 Apr 1772 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 134. of Sempronius, N.Y. iii. Hannah BARTLETT was born on 27 Apr 1774 in Ashfield, Fran klin, Massachusetts. She died on 7 Nov 1775 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Ashfield Plain Cemetery, Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3 iv. Hannah BARTLETT. FOURTH GENERATION 8. John HALE was born about 1711. He was married to Thankful JONES. 9. Thankful JONES. John HALE and Thankful JONES had the following children: 4 i. Ezekiel HALE. 10. Eliakim STOW was born on 3 Mar 1706 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. He died on 19 Aug 1789 in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts. He was married to Lediah (Lydia) MILLER on 13 Dec 1732 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. 11. Lediah (Lydia) MILLER was born in 1712 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. She died on 27 May 1761 in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts. Eliakim STOW and Lediah (Lydia) MILLER had the following children: 5 i. Sarah STOW. 12. Moses BARTLETT. Moses BARTLETT had the following children: 6 i. Dr. Phinehas BARTLETT.