This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wood Hummell Koenig Auringer Ritter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4472 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Obadiah Wood. He was listed in the census for 1820 in Fairfield Cty. I am trying to find out if he is the father of my David M. Wood b. 1800 in Ct. My David moved to Delaware Cty New York ca 1830. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Dear Listers, About 1800 or so, there was quite a large group of families who emigrated from Fairfield Co., CT. to the Walton, Delaware Co., NYS. area. Many were from Ridgefield and Fairfield town environs [ and were often inter-related,of course]. What I am asking is this: Are there on-line or written resources where details are given for this exodus and the involved families? I have several families in this group whose surnames I know--EVERETT,BENEDICT; EELLS , St.JOHNS are four. But,I am trying to add information on these and other families and to locate a Harriet M. [--------] EVERETT who was born in CT. but probably was a daughter of one family in this group, married about 1845 or 1846 to a George A. EVERETT in Delaware County, NYS. In 1846, they had a daughter, Eliza/ Elizabeth /Harriet EVERETT and in 1850, in Sidney,Del.Co.,NYS--a male child- later identified as Thomas Benjamin EVERETT. Help would be appreciated. Thanks, C.J.Sheldon [email protected] wrote: > Part 1.1Type: message/rfc822 > > Part 1.2Type: message/rfc822 > > Part 1.3Type: message/rfc822 > > Part 1.4Type: message/rfc822

Hello, I am a new subscriber. I would appreciate any help in having someone look up a street directory address in 1931 give or take a few years. This is the story as it was told to me. My husband was born on August 16, 1931 in Shelton Ct. His mother said that they were living at 200 Division St. Their names were Irene and Louis Tetreault but Louis rented the apartment in the name of Louis Parker because he said that the people in the area did not like French Canadians. That's what he told his wife so they registered as Parker. Louis was a weaver at one of the mills in town. They did not stay in Shelton more than a year after My Husband was Born. Roland J Tetreault is his name. We have the birth certificate but are looking for information from the street directory. would be grateful for any help. live in Springfield Ma. would be willing to look up in this area in gtatatude Judy _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

The Godfrey Library is again sponsoring the Family History Essay Contest this year. The 2004 Family History Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 4-12th. It is an opportunity for students to learn more about their own families and to permanently preserve their family histories. Entries will be judged by grade level, completeness, style and presentation. All entries must be postmarked by Friday, 15 Oct 2004. + Winning essays will be published by the Library + Each winner will receive a printed copy of the winning essays + Every student will receive a Certificate of Recognition Your essay can be limited to the biography of one person or can tell the story of an entire family. If you choose to write a biography of a relative, tell why you selected that person. Each essay should be the student's best work and represent his/her best effort in writing and historical research. Students are encouraged to contact relatives, visit libraries, cemeteries and repositories to gather their family information. Interview your parents, grandparents etc. and document their lives. They can give you the answers to questions about the family like: Where did my family come from? Why did they move to where we live now? What occupations did they have? What interesting stories are there about members of our family? In addition to your essay you should include a copy of at least one document used to verify your essay. This can include a copy of: Census Records. The page where the family appears in the census Vital Records. Copies of birth, marriage or death records Newspaper Articles: Copies of a newspaper article; obituary or other item Book: Copies of pages pertaining to the family Cemetery Records etc. Students are encouraged to include copies of photographs and supporting records to document their family histories. It is hoped that the students will learn more about family history and will become familiar with historical and genealogical research. The Library wants this to be a fun, learning experience that will become a treasured family record. If the Library staff can help you call us at: 860.346.4375 or e-mail us at: [email protected] and we will help you to document your family history. Please let us know if you'd like registration forms for youth in your family; school/church group etc. Tom Thomas Jay Kemp, Director Godfrey Memorial Library 134 Newfield Street Middletown, CT 06457-2534 Tel. 860.346.4375 FAX 860.347.9874 [email protected] www.Godfrey.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lacy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4471 Message Board Post: Am seeking help in determining birth town and birth parents of 2g grandfather Daniel Somers (or Summers) Lacy. NJ death certificate lists birthplace as CT and states he was 87 years 10 months at time of death, Aug. 23, 1903. Therefore, he was born Oct/Nov 1815. Have found five Lacy families in Fairfield Co on 1820 census with male children under 10 years old, i.e. born between 1810-1820. They are: Jesse in Weston, Fairfield Co., one; Darius, in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., one; Manson in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., one; Benjamin, in Fairfield, Fairfield Co., one; Michael in Fairfield, Fairfield Co., one. One other quirk…current family and two generations back uses “Somers” as middle name although death certificate spells it “Summers”. Is there a kind genealogical soul out there who can check local records to see if a Daniel Somers (or Summers) Lacy was born ca. 1815 to one of these families?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4470.1 Message Board Post: Contact the Danbury Public Library for a copy of the obit notice if one was published. The last time I used them it cost me $5.00 but it was well worth it. Email the reference librarian for the current charges. Danbury Library John O'Donnell, Reference Librarian 170 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810 203-797-4527 email: [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/551.1416.1.1 Message Board Post: My name is Emma Reiske Hess. My Dad was William Reiske, son of Hermann and Fredericka. They are all buried in Umpawaug Cementary in W. Redding. The stietzels were my Dads cousins. Andrew was a pall bearer at Dad's funeral. Would like to hear form anyone involved in my family....And I think the Millers were cousins too

In a message dated 7/21/2004 4:27:00 AM US Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Dear Tom, If this counts as an order, please send me one of the CDs. I will be sending a $3.00 money order today. If it doesn't count, I will just have to hope that my letter containing the money order gets there before the CDs run out. Thanks, Sharon Mariscal 3202 E. Greenlee Rd. #64 Tucson, AZ 85716

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4262.1 Message Board Post: Hi Joyce I have not heard from you for some time. Please email back if you have received this message Thanks Chris

I've "rescued" a group of photographs all appearing to belong to the STILLMAN-EAMES and STILLMAN-PRESTON Families of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The first is a snapshot photo probably taken in the early 1900's of Mary Emily S. PRESTON identified as "Mother", Carrie Belle EAMES identified as "Auntie", Sid EAMES identified as "Uncle", and Clara S. PRESTON. The second photograph is one of Sidney EAMES which was taken at the Betts Studio in Bridgeport, CT. It was probably taken in the 1880's with Sidney appearing to be in his 20's at the time. The third is a photograph of Sidney EAMES and Carrie Belle STILLMAN EAMES which appears to have been taken in the 1900's with the couple appearing to be in their 60's or 70's at the time. The final two photographs are portraits of Sidney EAMES and Carrie Bell EAMES which were both taken at the Cochran Studio in Bridgeport, CT. The photographs were probably taken in the early 1900's with both subjects appearing to be in their 50's at the time. Based on limited research I believe that these are photographs of sisters Carrie Bell STILLMAN b. 17 Sept 1856 and Mary Emily STILLMAN b. 7 Oct 1863 both born at Bridgeport, CT to parents John J. STILLMAN and Caroline Sawyer CHILD. In 1880 John & Carrie STILLMAN were recorded living in Bridgeport with two younger daughters, Clara age 19, and Mary age 16. John STILLMAN was listed as age 61, born in CT, a Shirt Cutter whose parents were both born in CT. Carrie (Caroline) STILLMAN was listed as age 49, born in NY to parents both born in SC, though Carrie STILLMAN EAMES notes during that same census that her Mother was born in NH. Carrie Bell STILLMAN married Sidney EAMES (b. 1852 in Bridgeport, CT) on 26 May 1875 in Bridgeport, CT. The couple was recorded in the 1880 census living in Bridgeport, CT with a son Harry H. EAMES age 4. Sidney EAMES was said to have been born in NH to parents born in MA and NH respectively. I'm hoping to locate someone from the family so that these wonderful old photographs can be returned to family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

The Godfrey Memorial Library has 200 extra copies of the Family History Library Catalog on CD-ROM to give away to anyone who would like a copy. To request a copy of this CD-ROM please send your name and contact information (address, phone & e-mail) to: Thomas Jay Kemp, Director Godfrey Memorial Library 134 Newfield Street Middletown, CT 06457-2534 Donations of $3.00 to cover the shipping would be appreciated but are not required. Tom Thomas Jay Kemp Director Godfrey Memorial Library 134 Newfield Street Middletown, CT 06457-2534 Tel. 860.346.4375 FAX 860.347.9874 [email protected] www.Godfrey.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fayerweather, Rhyne Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/137.2211.1 Message Board Post: hi, I am researching my Husband's line. His Great grandmother was Eva Fayerweatther Stewart Rhyne. George Fayerweather is her father but he is married to Alida Mae Ramsey. But an earlier cenus shows him as a widower with a two year old son . Could Anna Breakly be his first wife. I have George's Parents as Stephen and Olive from Fairfield CT. Is this the same family line. Eva was born in Bethel. Let me know

Hello Listers I have had some quite fantastic assistance with the marriage of my Great Granduncle Thomas SMALLWOOD (a Bridgeport Police Officer for 30 years), he married a German girl called Emma FREYLER on the 12th June 1902. They were married by a C. Brunner Pastor of the German Reform Church, Bridgeport. I have a copy of the marriage license/certificate, courtesy of Judy Cronan in Hamden, who gave me such wonderful help. I would be grateful for any help regarding information about the Church. Robert Jeffery (in sunny Staffordshire, England) "Carpe diem" http://fp.bravehearts.plus.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.722 / Virus Database: 478 - Release Date: 18/07/2004

I have the following time lines for these people. All of these events are documented in materials available from the LDS Family History Library. If you are interested in the sources send me an email ([email protected]) and I will send you my GEDCOM file for this family. William and Ann had a son named Isaac Roberts who also had a son named Isaac Roberts. Isaac Sr. died early in Danbury (or Ridgfield). Isaac Jr. along with his brother William, lived with William their grandfather. I was hoping to find information on the children of Isaac Jr. (probably born in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecitcut in the early 1800's) but was unable to find any information. If you have any information on the family of Isaac Jr. I would very much appreciate hearing from you. Also I apologize if the formatting of these timelines comes across looking atrocious. 1. Timeline for William Roberts of Danbury, Fairfield, Connecitcut 23 Mar 1762 William marries Ann Sherwood, widow and relict of Andrew Sherwood, in Danbury 11 Apr 1763 The estate of Andrew Sherwood is distributed, giving 1/3 part as dower to Ann Robberds, now wife of William Roberds of Danbury 12 May 1763 Isaac is born in Danbury 13 Feb 1765 Sibel is born in Danbury 31 Dec 1766 Noah is born in Danbury 17 Mar 1770 Sarah is born in Danbury 1770 some researchers say Ann dies this year 7 Apr 1773 David Sherwood of Oblong, Dutchess, NY sells 12.5 acres in Ridgefield to William 1777 William is taken prisoner during the British raid on Danbury. Rev. War. 7 Sep 1777 Sarah dies in Danbury 8 Apr 1780 William purchases 69 rods of land at Kingstreet from James and Rachel Brown Rachel brown is the daughter of Andrew Sherwood and Ann Sherwood Roberts ABT 1781 Isaac marries Rachel Raymond of New Canaan 24 May 1781 William purchases 1.5 acres at Kingstreet from David Perry of Southeast, Dutchess, NY 29 Mar 1782 William sells 4 acres in Ridgbury Parish, Ridgfield to Elnathan Knapp 7 Jul 1784 Isaac dies in Ridgefield 12 Nov 1784 William is appointed administrator on Isaac's estate 12 Nov 1784 William is appointed guardian to Isaac's son William abt 2 yrs old. 12 Nov 1784 Rachel Roberts is appointed guardian to her son Isaac, abt 5 months old 5 Feb 1789 Sibel marries Abijah Barnum, both of Danbury 11 Mar 1779 13 acres at Kingstreet relaid out to William during reconstruction of the Danbury land records following the British burning of the Court house in the Rev. War. 26 Mar 1779 Property relaid out to heirs of Andrew Sherwood (the British burned the previous land records). This property bordered on property owned by William Roberts and Rachel Sherwood 1790 US Federal Census. William Roberts, Danbury, 2 males over 16, 1 under 16, 2 females 20 Oct 1790 Noah marries Charlotty Gilbert both of Danbury 13 Nov 1790 James and Rachel Brown sell to William all the land Rachel received from the distribution of her father, Andrew Sherwood and he sister, Sarah Sherwood's estates 1793 William appears on the Danbury tax list 1800 William Roberts is in Danbury for the 2nd US Federal Census Bef 1805 Sibel dies as William's probate indicates that she is already deceased 1805 William dies, probate activity for his estate and the estate of Andrew Sherwood 23 Mar 1805 Williams grandson, William Roberts receives letters of administration 27 Mar 1805 Ann Sherwood Roberts dower property is distributed to Andrew Sherwood's heirs 22 May 1805 Williams estate is inventoried 19 Feb 1806 Isaac Jr. sells to William (younger) 7 acres at Kingstreet. This land was received from the estate of his grandfather, William Roberts, the elder. 19 Feb 1806 Noah Roberts of Carmitten, Onondaga, NY sells 8 acres at Kingstreet to his nephew William Roberts, the younger. This was land he received from his fathers estate. 9 Oct 1809 The appraisers of William, the elders estate, discover 69 rods of Meadow land that William had owned and add it to the inventory of his estate. 1. Time line for Ann ABT 1745 Ann marries Andrew Sherwood. This is an estimate of the year prior to the birth of Daniel Sherwood, her first child. 13 Jul 1746 Daniel Sherwood is born in Westport 1748 Ann Sherwood is born in Westport 22 Jul 1750 Esther Sherwood is born in Westport 5 Apr 1752 Sarah Sherwood is born in Westport 1754 Hannah Sherwood is born in Westport 1756 Andrew Sherwood is born in Westport 1758 Rachel Sherwood is born in ? 12 Oct 1761 Andrew, Ann's husband, dies in Danbury 19 Oct 1761 Ann is appointed administratrix on the estate of her husband, Andrew Sherwood 19 Oct 1761 Ann is appointed guardian of Esther, Sarah, Hannah, Andrew and Rachel 23 Mar 1762 William marries Ann Sherwood, widow and relict of Andrew Sherwood, in Danbury 11 Apr 1763 The estate of Andrew Sherwood is distributed, giving 1/3 part as dower to Ann Robberds, now wife of William Roberds of Danbury, and late widow and relict to Andrew Sherwood. 12 May 1763 Isaac Roberts is born in Danbury 13 Feb 1765 Sibel Roberts is born in Danbury 31 Dec 1766 Noah Roberts is born in Danbury 3 Mar 1768 Daniel Sherwood marries Charity Whitehead 17 Mar 1770 Sarah Roberts is born in Danbury Bef 25 Sep 1770 Sarah Sherwood dies in Danbury 25 Sep 1770 Sarah Sherwood's estate is inventoried in Danbury, Benjamin Sperry Administrator 1770 some researchers say Ann Sherwood Roberts dies this year 7 Sep 1777 Sarah Roberts dies in Danbury Bef 8 Apr 1780 Rachel Sherwood marries James Brown 5 Feb 1789 Sibel Roberts marries Abijah Barnum, both of Danbury 20 Oct 1790 Noah Roberts marries Charlotty Gilbert both of Danbury 2 Feb 1791 Andrew Sherwood, son of Andrew and Ann marries Sally Joyce in Danbury 12 Jun 1796 Ann Sherwood, daughter of Ann Sherwood Roberts?, dies in Danbury 17 Apr 1797 Esther Sherwood marries Barnard Keeler Bef 1805 Sibel Roberts dies as William's probate indicates that she is already deceased 1805 William Roberts dies, probate activity for his estate and the estate of Andrew Sherwood 27 Mar 1805 Ann Sherwood Roberts dower property is distributed to Andrew Sherwood's heirs

For those interested in this family I have the following information: It is well known (recorded in the Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut vital records and hence in the Barbour Collection) that on 23 Mar 1762 William Roberts married Ann Sherwood. What is less well known is that this Ann Sherwood was the widow of Andrew Sherwood. The following sources (all from the LDS Family History Library) make this clear: . 1. Connecticut Probate Court (Danbury District) , Danbury District Probate records, 1744-1916 , FHL US/CAN Film 4024, v.2, pg 173, 11 Apr 1763. This is the distribution of the estate of Andrew Sherwood of Danbury. 1. "...giving to Ann Robberds now wife of William Roberds of Danbury aforesaid and late widow and Relict to the said Andrew Sherwood deceased the one third part of said estate as her Dower During Life." 2."..and to Daniel Sherwood Eldest son of the said deceased a Double part or share of the said estate." 3. "and to Ann Sherwood, Esther Sherwood, Sarah Sherwood, Hannah Sherwood, Andrew Sherwood and Rachel Sherwood they being the children and all the children of the deceased to each of them a single part or share in said estate.". 2. Connecticut Probate Court (Danbury District) , Danbury District Probate records, 1744-1916 , FHL US/CAN Film 4027, v.9, pgs 17-19, 27 Mar 1805. "Whereas by the death of Ann Roberts late widow and relict of Andrew Sherwood late of Danbury deceased, that part of the real estate of the said Andrew which was set off to the said Ann as Dower now remains to be distributed according to law as the said Andrew died Intestate this Court doth there upon nominate and appoint Hoah Hoyt, Justus Barnum and David Boughton all of said Danbury to make Distribution accordingly, that is to say to the children of the said Andrew, or the Representatives of any of them who are dead, equal shares , except to Daniel the oldest son, two shares. The same persons are also appointed to distribute according to law that part of the real estate of said Andrew which was distributed to his daughter Sarah, who died in her minority and unmarried.." Completed this 27th day of March 1805. The estate was distributed to the children of Andrew Sherwood and Ann Sherwood Roberts which were listed as follows: Rachel Brown, youngest daughter. Daniel Sherwood or his legal representatives. Ann, eldest daughter of said deceased, or her legal representatives. Ester Keeler, second daughter of the deceased. Hannah, third daughter of said deceased, or her legal representatives Andrew, youngest son of the deceased.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4469 Message Board Post: I am looking for ROONEY's in Bridgeport. My grandfather Frank Rooney married Brigid McHugh and their oldest child - my grandfather John T - was born in 1865 or 66. The also had another son Thomas and several daughters - Mary, Catherine, Margaret and Jennie. I am trying to track down any info available. Any help would be very appreciated! Thanks. Kate

I have a general question about probate records. How were people selected to take the inventory for probate? Is there any significance to the names that were chosen? Could they be assumed to be friends or relatives? Does anyone know more about that? Thanks, Holly (Surnames in Fairfield County: Holly, Guernsey/Garnsey, Mead, Seekins, Finch, Lockwood. Missing link: parents of William Henry Holly, b. 1812-13, Stamford or Greenwich, d. 24 Jan. 1892 in Port Chester, NY)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4468 Message Board Post: Looking for any info on the santora family. My grandfather is Michael Rocco Santora. I believe he had an large family, and many of his brothers and sisters were in the area at one time. I also believe his dad's name was Luigi, but I'm not positive. Any assistance is appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OSBORN, TOWNER, ROLAND, HECKERMAN, MACHAM, BRISTOL, BRIGHTMAN, GRAFT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/3925.3.1 Message Board Post: Dear Brian, I saw your posting at the Fairfield Co. CT site about Osborn information. I am interested in this line. The oldest direct ancestor on whom I have somewhat solid information, is Joseph Osborn (whom his grandson called Richard, I don't know why), born 20 Feb 1755 in New Fairfield CT, married Eunice Towner, also of New Fairfield. Joseph enlisted in the army from New Fairfield, fought in the war and was injured in the leg, then after the war moved to Lanesborough, MA, then VT, then Canada, then VT, then to Batavia NY about 1812-1814, and died there in 1841 at 86 years of age, according to his tombstone in the Batavia Cemetery, Genessee Co., NY. There are several other versions running around out there, but the above seems most likely to me. Donald Jacobus has him born in 1737 and married to Rebecca Towner, but this doesn't seem right, based on the tombstone date, the presence of a grave for "Eunice" next to his, and the names of his children, which closely parallel those of the siblings of Eunice Towner (from a Towner genealogy book). Does any of your information pertain to this Joseph b. 1755? I am not sure yet who his parents were, because there were so many Joseph Osborns in this vicinity at this time. I haven't found a good birth record with the right date, but I hope one exists, somewhere. I have a pretty good handle on some of his descendents, if you're interested. I guess I should also post this on the message board, for all who are interested. Best wishes, Laurie Osborn in MA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5535/TZ.2ADE/483.2 Message Board Post: Seymore Mead Pepper is my gg Grandfather. I have all the generations after Seymore. We are the Iowa Pepper's Cathy Pepper