This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRUNKER - WADE - WHITELY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4421 Message Board Post: Looking for more info on Samuel Brunker and son Fredrick Brunker . They were in the 1860 census in Danbury. Samuel was married to Elizabeth ? and they had 9 children, I believe all born in europe. I know Fredrick married an Arabella E Wade in Danbury 1867. A wade and a Whitely are the parents of Arabella. Samuel owned a brewery in town. Please email me direct at: [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/4420.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Area code for Fairfield is 203

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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/4420.1 Message Board Post: I would suggest that you write or call the Fairfield Public Library. Most libraries have newspapers on microfilm and are willing to search for a death notice for a fee. They have a website: www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org in which you ask for the cost of a search. Hope this will help. Fairfield Public Library 1080 Old Post Road Fairfield, CT 06824 Reference Desk: 256-3160 (sorry area code not given on site)

Samuel Brown was born in 1786 and Married Abigail Young she was born in 1793. They are both Buried at the North Congregational Church. I am in hope that someone out there is connect to these tow people. I am trying to locate their parents -- But its like a needle in a hay Stack. Geraldine

Searching for parents and children of Abraham Higgins who m. in 1739 to Mary Allen, dau. of Gideon and Phoebe Allen of Fairfield and Compo. Any Higgins experts out there?? Thanks, Marc Archer of Flint, MI

Searching for parents and children for Nehemiah Nichols (see below). Nehemiah was named with Sarah during the disposition of Sarah's parent's estate. No known marriage date or other info is known. Nehemiah was from Norwalk. Thanks, Marc Archer from Flint, MI Descendants of Nehemiah Nichols 1 Nehemiah Nichols b: in From Norwalk .. +Sarah Allen b: August 03, 1732 in Westport, Fairfield Co., CT Father: Ebenezer Allen, Sr. Mother: Deborah Bennett

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/4420 Message Board Post: Looking for an obit for Jeanette Conway, d. 5 Nov 1999 in Fairfield, CT. Where can I find obit? If someone could find that for me, would be greatly appreciated. Marcelle

The next meeting for WCGS is this coming Saturday at the Aldersgate Memorial United Methodist Church. The talk will be "Real World DNA Testing" by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak . Meeting starts at 10 a.m. but come earlier to network with your fellow members. The meeting will be held at: Program: "Real World DNA Testing" by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak When: Saturday, May 8 @ 10 a.m. Where: Aldersgate Memorial United Methodist Church, 600 Broadway (route 9), Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA - plenty of free parking Thanks, For information about Westchester County Genealogical Society ("Westchester Connection" or Surname List), visit WCGS home page -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywcgs/ MARK THESE DATES FOR WCGS Future Meetings: June 12, 2004 - Family History Web Page Design with Susan Rogers.

Brooklyn Eagle September 24, 1901. Mrs. Franklin Matthews Mrs. Franklin Matthews, wife of Franklin Matthews, the writer and Magazine contributor and especially known for his politico-social articles, died at her home, 33 Van Buren Street, Saturday, of Cancer, after an illness of four years, attending to her household and social duties up to within a few weeks of her death. Mrs. Matthews was born in New Haven, Conn, forty years ago. and her early life was spent in that city and in Milford, Conn., where her early education was Acquired her qualities of mind were largely derived from her father, the late Dr. Chauncey Orrin Crosby, Of New Haven, who though a dentist by profession was also a famous inventor. He invented the first machine to make fish hooks, needles and to sew the soles of shoes to the uppers: the first porcelain made teeth and the cigarette machine, now in use by all cigarett makers. Mrs. Matthew was a cousin to Clara Louise Kellogg, now Mrs. Strakosch, and was her companion through many of her musical tours of this and other countries. She was also cousin in law to Supreme court Justice Francis M. Scott. Mrs. Matthews entered the New York City Training School of Nurses at the Charity Hospital on Blackwell's Island, graduating therefrom in 1882. For several years thereafter she practiced her profession in this city, most of the time as Assistant to Dr. Thomas Of Manhattan, and others equally famous. She married Franklin Matthews, Then well known as a writer, in 1886, She did not give up her work as a nurse, but continued it as a charity. During the Spanish war she was active among the board of coworkers of St. John's Hospital of this borough and was especially helpful among the colored solders, cheering them by words as well as deeds. She was a member of the Alumni association of the City Training School and had been its trustee for many years. She was also active in the work of the Froebel Society of this borough. Thoroughly educated in her profession she had added the qualities which make a successful nurse. She was a magnetic nature, and always bright in conversation and manner. Her bright wit was unapproachable and she was the light of every circle in which she was thrown. Her illness though long sustained was borne with a cheerfulness that buoyed up all about her. she leaves her husband, a son, Crosby, a daughter Myra, a brother J. Park Crosby, who is connected to the Dime Savings Bank of this borough, and three sisters. The funeral services will be held at her late home tonight at 8 O'clock, the Rev. Dr. Norris, rector of St. Matthew's P. E. Church, officiating. Mrs. Theodore Van Yorx of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church will sing.

Brooklyn Eagle December 29 1902 Warren P. Bell Warren P. Bell died suddenly at his home, 479 Prospect Avenue, Saturday morning, after a short illness. Mr. Bell was born in Darien, Conn., September 1, 1846. He has been a resident of this city much of the time for forty years. for many years he was in the hardware business. His health became impaired, he went to Charleston, W. Va., where he remained some time. Regaining his health he returned to New York. Much of the time since he has been engaged as researcher, part of the time in the Hall of Records, Manhattan, and later with the New York Guarantee and title Company. Mr. Bell has always been interested in Christian work and was at one time president of the Lafayette Avenue Temperance Society. connected with the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian church. During a few years residence in Passaic, N.J. he was a deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of that place. For some years he has been a member of the board of managers of the Sunday Observance Association of Kings County, and has made it his special duty to watch the daily papers for any matter concerning Sabbath that might need the attention of the Association. His genial and loving disposition endeared him to all of his relatives and friends. Who will greatly mourn his loss. His wife, one daughter, his mother and one sister survive him. The funeral service will be held at his late home tonight at 8 O'clock. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ December 18, 1902 Alfred Haynes Porter Alfred Haynes Porter, president of the Brooklyn City Mission and Prominent in philanthropy in this borough, died at his home 457 Clinton Avenue, yesterday. Mr. porter was born in Hartford, Conn., Seventy-four years ago, his parents being Haynes Lord Porter and Lucinda Bunce, descended from the oldest families of Connecticut. In early manhood he with his wife, Nee Camelia Atwood, moved to the heights section of Brooklyn and united with the Church of the Pilgrims, and was a member when the Rev. Dr. Storrs was called to pastorate. He subsequently moved to 81 Hanson Place, where he had lived for twenty-three years, when he moved to the house where he died. He was a deacon in the Church of the Pilgrims, but, United with Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church when he moved to the Twentieth Ward, and was a strong personal friend to Rev. Drs. Cuyler and Gregg. He organized the firm Hoag, Porter & Co., wholesale coffee merchants, of Wall Street, Manhattan. He retired from the firm some years ago, devoting his leisure to organize charities. He with Alfred T. White, succeeded some years ago in driving the "outdoor relief" system from the Department of Charities, thus driving out a fraudulent department, used for the aid of political heelers. He took up work of the Brooklyn City Mission and has succeeded in making it self-supporting, by the means of its wood yards and lodging houses, except as to the pay of the city missionaries. This he considered the crowing work of his life. His son Alfred Haynes Porter, Jr., is president of the Royal Baking Powder Company, and his daughters are Mrs. B. G. Templeton, Mrs. Raymond Hoogland and the Misses Mary A. and Grace, all of Brooklyn. six Grandchildren also survive him. Funeral services will be held at his home tomorrow afternoon at 4 O'clock. The Rev. T. S. Childs of Washington, D. C. a brother in law of the deceased. officiating. The burial will be in Hartford, Conn. ____________________________________________________________________________ December 18, 1902 Edwin W. Belcher Edwin W. Belcher, who died of heart trouble at Omonoque, Conn, where he had lived for the past two years, since his illness was a former Brooklyn man, having lived at 174 Putnam Avenue for thirty years. He had long been in importing business in New York, bur retired about seven years ago. The funeral service were held in Omonoque, Conn, today.

For all you genies who don't subscribe to Litchfield Ct mail list I am passing on an URL that was posted there with old newspaper items. In the URL just change to "ct" to whatever state you want by using the two letter abbreviation for it. Dot http://theoldentimes.com/old_news_ct.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: r Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/51.1749.1.1 Message Board Post: I have an (unconfirmed) birthdate for Elizabeth Kellogg as 1703 which would be before Joesph's marriage to Sarah Plum. Can anyone confirm the correct dates?

Brooklyn Eagle September 27, 1901 Mrs. Mary Nodine Mrs. Mary Nodine, widow of Frederick Jackson Nodine, died at her home 292 livingston St. Friday after years of suffering Patiently. Her death was a result of complication of disease induced rheumatism. Mrs. Nodine was born in Norwalk, Conn., March 12, 1839 and had lived in Brooklyn for 50 years. 48 years ago she married F. J. Nodine who at the time started the livery stable on Pirriepont St., which is still conducted by his decentness. He has been dead for 7 years. Her daughter, who is Mrs. J. H. folk, wife of nephew the late Police Superintendent Folk, and her son, Robert H. Nodine, survive her. the funeral service will be held at her late home, today at 4pm. the interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. ____________________________________________________________________________ Daniel Wilson Mr. Daniel T. Wilson, president of the Hanover Club, has met with a very sad bereavement is the death of his eldest son, Daniel, who died yesterday afternoon, at the summer house of his parents at Lake Waramaug, Conn., The young man was 19 of age and the pride of his father and mother and the favorite of a host of friends. He was a student at Polytechnic and a member of several social organizations in the Eastern district. He had always attended the Sunday school at All souls Church of which his father is Superintendent. Young Wilson had been Ill for several months past and while it had been feared for some time that he could not recover, yet, everything that possibly could be done was done to prolong and if possible save his life. He had a sweet disposition. was a young man of higher character and good principals. The funeral services will be held on Saturday evening at the residence of his parents, 164 Rodney St. Geraldine Ryerson K

Brooklyn Eagle October 28, 1901 Alfred Raymond. Alfred Raymond, son of Dr. Rossleer W. and Sarah Dwight Raymond, died at 1:30 this morning at the residence of his parents, 123 Henry St, after a prolonged attack of Typhoid fever. Mr. Raymond was born at Lakewood, Conn., Aug. 31, 1865 and was therefore in his 37 th year. His early education was secured in this borough at Polytechnic Institute and continued at Hill School, at Pottsville, Pa., Thence he entered Yale College, where he graduated with high standing in 1888. Following his graduation he entered the School of Mines of Columbia College, where he remained 3 years in close study of Engineering and Architecture, after 2 additional years in a Architecture office, applying the theory principals of his profession, he went abroad, traveled through Europe, with respect especially to visiting the greatest successes at the famous Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. this period embracing about 2 years. Returning, he persuaded his profession for several years. Upon the death of an employee whose place was exceedingly difficult to fill, Mr. Raymond was appointed assistant to his father in the work of editing the publication of the institute and mining engineers. For this work his knowledge of Foreign Languages and of Science and Art made him especially fit and his loss will deeply regretted by members of the institute. Mr. Raymond possessed unsureal versatility and was brilliant in many directions. He was a musician and poet of no small ability and his production of songs and Libredos evidence very high talent. His excellent dramatic talent was constant demand at amateur performances, which frequently, he was both autho r and actor. In his long collection with Plymouth Church he was prominent in its activities especially with the younger members. He held many offices and was at time of death president of the young mens club, and also of the Plymouth League of the Church organizations. Plymouth Church has suffered many grevious losses in the past years but none will be more deeply felt or more seriously lamented, especially by the younger and middle-aged members of the church, then Alfred Raymond. The funeral services will be held in the lecture room of the Plymouth Church tomorrow evening at 8 O'clock. The Rev. Hillis officiating. Home service and interment the following day.

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/4419 Message Board Post: Seeking parents of Harvey Bostwick @1793. In different census records he states he was born in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Says he was married in Vermont to Annis Meeker. In 1850 he is in Essex Co., NY and in 1852 he is in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY. He spends the remainder of his life there. He was a tailor by trade. His children are named: Judson, Charles Harvey and Martha. Appreciate any help. Thanks - Mary Ann

Wow, isn't the on-line Brooklyn eagle a real TREASURE? I would give several body parts and my first born to find an obit like that! Thank you for sharing this with us!

Brooklyn Eagle December 20, 1901 Mrs. Elizabeth F. M. Lacey. Elizabeth Flower March, widow of the late Eleazer Lacey, died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Otto Heinze, 60 Pirriepont St. The death of Mrs. Lacey was due to diease incident to old age. Mrs. Lacey was born in Colchester, Conn., April 4, 1812 and was a direct decedent of John Marsh, who came from England in 1635 and settled in Hartford. In 1834 she married Eleazer Lacey of Middletown, Conn., himself descendant from an old New England family. He was a banker. The couple came to Brooklyn in 1859, living on the heights and joining Grace Protestant Episcopal Church. Mr. Lacey died in 1868, since which time his widow lived with her daughter Mrs. Heinze. She was among the oldest members of the Grace Church, both inpoint of years and commiunicy. There survive 4 daughters, Mrs. Cornelia Roediger of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Silas Force of Manhattan., Mrs. Otto Heinze and Miss Helen Lacey of Montana, there are also 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Service at Grace Church, the Rev. Frederick Burgess Bishop officiating. ____________________________________________________________________________ Brooklyn Eagle December 7, 1901 James Hanford. James Hanford an old resident of Brooklyn died at his home 293 Park Place, early this morning, of Angina Pectoris. He was born in Norwalk, Conn, 78 years ago, and has lived in Brooklyn over 50 years. He was a member of the Society of Old Brooklynites. Dr. John Reid of the Memorial Presbyterian Church which he attended will conduct the Funeral Services at his late residence Monday Afternoon at 2 O'clock. A widow and daughter survive. Geraldine Ryerson K hope this helps someone. If I come across more I will post 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/rw/TZ.2ADE/4416.2 Message Board Post: Capt John Osborn died 15 July 1709.Married Sarah Bennett,dau of James,b.abt 1653,d . early in 1726. John son of Richard. Info from Families of Old Fairfield Vol 1 page 456.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: REED, DOTY, DIBBLE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/51.1750 Message Board Post: I am seeking info re Daniel and Elizabeth's son Abraham born 1723. I believe he married Hannah BELL and their sons were Kitchel, Abraham and Joel.