This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Downing, Downey, O'Sullivan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4458 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any Downing family members from Stamford, CT. who may be able to give me some information on my great-grandfather Maurice J. Downing. According to the Stamford directory listing from 1892 to 1897 he was a fire engine driver. He had two addresses at that time, Fagan St and 8 Railroad Ave. He was married to Mary Agnes Downing (nee Downey). She was the daughter of Timothy & Bridget Downey (nee O'Sullivan) from Ireland. She was born in Connecticut about 1850. According to the 1860 CT census she was 10 years old in 1860. She had several brothers and sisters. According to the 1907 Stamford directory, she was a widow and lived on Hill Street. Maurice & Mary Agnes had at least two sons that I know of, my grandfather, John J. Downing, who was a bus driver in Stamford for many years and Charles Downing. The only information I have on Maurice is what I have listed above. If you can help me, please answer at my email address and on this message board. Thanks, Judy Downing

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/4439.2 Message Board Post: St. Augustine's Church is very much alive and recently under went a major renovation. Back around 1874 there was a fire that destroyed all the prior records, but it should have records from that point to today or the Diocese of Bridgeport should have them.

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/3633.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Since we last corresponded I have found N>B>Beardslee in Oklahoma with two sons Orsamus who died in Hennesey OK in 1970 and Edward Dale who had Son and two daughters, one of whom I spoke to on phone 2 weeks ago and other who lives close to sister in Ga. Edward had son Edward who had son Gordon still alive in Tx who I have e-mailed. Got lots of pix of gravesites and pic of Gordon who would be gg grandson of original Orsamus like me. Sorry for ramble but will up-date you soon. Richard

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/2623.1.2 Message Board Post: Hadju is my surname . Do you think that we are related in some way? My grandfather came from hungary sometime in the early1900's I think. He lived in Ilinios most of his life as far as we know. My father was raised in orphanage and we are trying to get information. His name was Stephen Hadju thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis Davies Ferriss Ferris Terrill Turrill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4457 Message Board Post: Who are Polly Davis’ parents? Polly Davis (b. 30 Jul 1784, d. 28 Dec 1858) married Gerardus Ferriss (b. 17 Mar 1779, d. 29 Jul 1867) in January 1804. (from Orcutt’s History of New Milford) Traditional and obvious sources (probate, land records, published genealogies etc.) have not provided the answer. The “naming convention” approach has produced a possible clue. Gerardus Ferriss and Polly Davis had 7 children: Charles, Caroline, Charlania, George, Paulina, Albert, and Charlotte. The two names Paulina and Charlan(i)a are fairly rare. In the Church records for the Washington Church at New Preston, Jared Terrill baptized several children including two girls named Paulina (b. 20 Jan 1800) and Charlana (b. 18 May 1797). Also, there is a Polly Terrill who was born 4 Aug 1784, only five days from when Polly (Davis) Ferriss was born. Polly Terrill had a brother Curtis(s) Terrill who had real estate transaction(s) with a Stephen Davis “of New Fairfield.” Could the “Polly Davis” who married Gerardus Ferriss been Polly Terrill Davis, perhaps a widow, albeit a very young widow? Any information is greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alaby,Hall, Johnson, Hendrix Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4456 Message Board Post: I am looking for info on Albert Alaby from Bridgeport CT. here is all I have so far Albert Alaby Residence Bridgeport CT; Enlisted on 8/17/1861 as a Private. On 10/1/1861 he mustered into "I" Co. CT 9th Infantry He died of disease on 8/16/1862 at New Orleans, LA Other Information: Buried: Chalmette National Cemetery, Chalmette, LA Gravesite: 70-5688

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mills, Nickerson & Beck Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4455 Message Board Post: Looking for info on Charles W. Mills b. 26mar1834in Danbury m. Sarah M. Nickerson Beck in 1866 d. danville, il in 1908.They had a son Jesse Mills b 1870 in Illinois He had a brother: David B. Mills b. in 1842 m. Emma S Beck. I think his father is Jesse Mills b. 1807 m Harriet ?. I suspect they had a sister named Mary A. and a sister named Maria. I know they were both in the Civil War. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DOWNEY/DOWNING, D’AVIGNON,HOGAN,LAFERRIERE, LEEDBERG,MANNING Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4449.1 Message Board Post: Marita, I searched on Ancestry.com and was not able to find Johan Gustaf Berger in the Bridgeport Connecticut Newspaper. I even searched Rootsweb and did not find him for the newspaper. When you searched Rootsweb, how did you enter the name? I will be glad to search again, if you can provide me with more information. I did find a Johan Berger in the 1880 Federal Census for Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, but he was 29 years old and born in Cumberland. His parents where born in Germany. This Johan is married to Katie (26), with two daughters Lissie (4) and Maria (2). Diane Leedberg Laferriere

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/4447.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the extensive history!!! Will give your suggestions a try! Thank you, Coleen Clark County Washington

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Downs/Downes, Brush Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4454 Message Board Post: Re. probate records: on Nov. 10, 1832, Seth Downs / Downes made choice of Benjamin Brush Jr. to be his guardian. Page 456; probate records. I need to know why and am trying to prove relationship of Seth to Benjamin who I believe to have been Seths grandfather. Does anyone know how to find the actual probate record which I hope would give more details. Over the past 13 yrs. I have exhausted every resource possible to prove my theory that Seth Brush Downs was the son of Silas Smith Downs of North Castle and Lucy Ann Brush ( daughter of Benjamin Jr, ). I have already been to Hartford library looking for this. When Silas Smith Downes died at a young age, his widow, Lucy Ann, took her children and moved back to CT. and ejoined her original church: Stanwich and had her children baptised. I found only mentioned, two of them but believe that Seth was her first and did not join that church. Any help would be unbelievably appeciated. Seth was my ggggrandfat! her. Marianne

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/4453 Message Board Post: My great grandmother Anna Veronica Baker was a licensed midwife in Danbury. I would like to get a copy of her license to see if where she was born is listed. The period of time is 1920s to 1939 when she died. She went to school at Bellevue Hospital in New York. I tried at the state level in Albany with no luck. So I am hoping that maybe someone can give me some direction in Connecticut. Would I contact at the state level or the Public Health Department in Danbury? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hello Listers I am new to this group, but thought I would try to muster some help with the marriage of my Great GrandUncle Thomas SMALLWOOD (a Bridgeport Police Officer for 30 years), he married a German girl called EMMA. At least according to the Fairfield 1920 census, both of her parents were of German origin. Thomas was born in England 23rd February 1881, he arrived in NY 1890 with his father William SMALLWOOD, Thomas died in July 1963, his social security number was 049-20-8444. Would it be possible to find out when he was married to Emma, and subsequently what her previous surname was. Her parents details would be a bonus. Robert Jeffery "Carpe diem" http://fp.bravehearts.plus.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.707 / Virus Database: 463 - Release Date: 15/06/2004

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/2232.2405.3 Message Board Post: Hello. Regarding your message of a John Mallett. My grandmother had a brother called John William Mallett born 1878 Topsham Devon.Is there a connection.

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/4440.1.3 Message Board Post: Brian I have the location of the grave sites if you are still willing to go to the cemetery. Also is there any thing that I can do in return for this favor. I am currently in Denver and will be in Michigan in July if these states are of any help to you. The grave location is Section C grave site 115 under the name of John Slattery. Also there are Smiths buried in the same area. Can I have the information on them? His is John's mother. Thank you for your help.

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/4440.1.2 Message Board Post: Brian I have the location of the grave sites if you are still willing to go to the cemetery. Also is there any thing that I can do in return for this favor. I am currently in Denver and will be in Michigan in July if these states are of any help to you. The grave location is Section C grave site 115 under the name of John Slattery. Also there are Smiths buried in the same area. Can I have the information on them? His is John's mother. Thank you for your help.

Hi Sherry & Listers: The world famous �General Tom Thumb� was born, 4 January 1838, as Charles Sherwood Stratton, son of Sherwood Edwards Stratton and Cynthia Thompson, of Bridgeport, CT. He was a descendant of several Fairfield families: Sanford, Hull, Sherwood, Sturges, Hanford, Edwards, Stilson, Barlow, Dorman, Johnson, and Stratton. Let me know if you have any questions about your lineage connection to him. Regards, Bob Hull ===== Robert E. Hull "Saratoga Bob" For genealogy help check my website: http://hometown.aol.com/saratogab/myhomepage/heritage.html

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/3296.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Yes, he is the same person. His name was Charles Sherwood Stratton.

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/3296.2.1 Message Board Post: Only distantly. Mercy is descended from Jonathan Morse, son of the immigrant (1635) Anthony. I am from son Joseph. My connection is that she was a member of the same DAR chapter here in NY as I am now and we have some of her possessions in our chapter house. I wrote an article for The Morse Society newsletter.

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/4452.2 Message Board Post: I looked through the set of books I have "Families of Old Fairfield." There is a large section on Nichols but none of the names you are looking for appear. Also there is nothing on the family that enters into the 1800's most are in the 1700's Frank McKane

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/3296.1.2 Message Board Post: i was told by my grandma that i am related to a tom thumb that worked for a circus.is this the same tom thumb??