Godfrey Library is pleased to announce: Italian Genealogy Research - Mar 23rd Free 9am -- 11:30am Middletown, CT Barbara Prymas, Director of the Family History Center at the Godfrey Memorial Library will be giving a comprehensive seminar on Italian Genealogical Research on Tuesday, March 23rd in Middletown from 9am to 11:30am. It is designed for beginning and advanced genealogists and librarians. The seminar will be held at the Middletown Service Center Library (786 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457). The seminar will focus on 1. Preparing a research project 2. Identifying Italian genealogical print resources in the Godfrey Library 3. Using tools at the Family History Library 4. Researching on the Internet. Tips for finding Italians in US census records and identifying their original home towns in Italy will be discussed. Participants will gain a good working knowledge of Italian civil/vital registration. Each participant will have his own computer terminal to follow along with the instructor in using the online examples. There is no charge for the seminar. Space is limited. Please call 860.346.4375 to sign-up for this seminar. For more information please contact: Thomas Jay Kemp 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: Silliman, Macnie, McNie Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4371 Message Board Post: I am looking for the marriage or death record for May (Silliman) Macnie, wife of John Macnie (b. Jan 1836, Scotland), mother of John Silliman Macnie (b. 1874, Newburgh-on-the-Hudson, NY). Married in or after 1867 (the date her husband emigrated to the US from Scotland). May died between 1874 and 1880. Not sure if she was married or died in Fairfield County, but thought I'd try to find out. Add'l identifying information: May was born in Connecticut (no idea when); her mother's name was Deborah. Deborah was a widow by 1880; she was living in Easton, Fairfield, Connecticut, with May's son and widowed husband at that time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tappan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4223.1 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Carrie Tappan who was married to a Jaman Smith b 30 June 1867 d 8 Dec 1953 Orange Co. Ca

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAKATTA, TKACZ, KOTCH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4366.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Ron In order to maximize the results of your post, it's really important to list not only the name, but the place/locality in your *query. It's also *very helpful to post the town/locality in the header of your query, as well. Since town records are held at the town level in CT, knowing even a vague idea of the town, greatly helps folks help you. :-D If you are familiar with the town, you may want to go to the Fairfield Co. CT pages at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctfairfi, then click on the "Town Index" link and then scroll down to the towns. Wherever possible, we have listed newspapers and other resources which may help you with your search. Since the obituary would have been within the last few years, checking with the newspaper in the town in which Sophia lived/died (and perhaps some local neighboring newspapers, too), might help you. Some newspapers even have recent obituaries online. Good luck, Maureen Mead A USGenWeb Project Volunteer and CC http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctfairfi

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/770.1378.1 Message Board Post: I found quite a few Knapps in the Frost Family Genealogy. It might be helpful. Good Luck!

Training day probably refers to militia training, which is often referred to as the train band. Every town had one and all able bodied men had to take part. Abby

Doe anyone know the meaning of the Training Day I have put in bold type???? And the discription of Wolf Pits and Wild Cats. Where I amight obtain a copy of his probated will from Fairfield, Connecticut. thanks Lucie Vaccaro-Bailey The fully authenticated records of the Baileys date back to Benoni, who was born cicra 1697. He resided a mile or two from the little village of Bethel, situated on the borders of Danbury. His farm was close to, if it did not join, that of the members of the Benedict family. In his will, probated at Fairfield, Connecticut, at the time of his death, which took place in May, 1792, he bequeathed his lands to his children, using the primitive names given the sections by the early settlers. One tract was called Wolf Pits, and we know that another section was named Wild Cats. He lived to the ripe age of 96, and died on "Training Day." He was buried in the old Bethel burial-ground at the back of the church, and the inscription on his tombstone was still visible a few years ago.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: zygmont, zigmunt, zygmunt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4370 Message Board Post: I'm seeking information on the Zygmont family. My grandfather, Frank Zygmont, immigrated to the US approx 1908, married a Mary Chmielowiec approx 1910 and lived in Greenwich until his death in 1963. In reseaching the family have found that the surname has also been spelled as zygmunt. Any information on this request would be greatly appreciated. Jay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hull, Ziegler, Tilson, Shaw Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/396.1 Message Board Post: My father is Andrew Harold Hull Sr. His father is Ezra Harold Hull. His father is Ezra Alonzo Hull. His father is Dr. Bennett Burton Hull, and mother is Hopestill Tilson. Please contact me at [email protected] Thank you. Alice Hull

you wrote: >>Seeking further information about George & Walter Pursell/Purcell and their families. George was born 1891 Pa,poss. a son of Michael & Mary Etta Breiner Pursell. In 1930,he lived @ 647 Longbrook Ave,Stratford,with wife Matilda and sons George & James.George Sr.died in 1971,poss. in Danbury. Walter was born 1902 Pa,poss. a son of Michael & Mary Etta Breiner Pursell.In 1930,he lived @ 133 Hollister(?) Ave,Stratford,with wife Anna and son Walter Jr. Walter Sr. died 1998,poss. in Stratford.<< I found them in 1910 and 1900......no luck in 1920 though..... Hope this helps, Dianne * * * * * * * In 1910..... PA  BUCKS  BRIDGETON TWP  1910  Series: T624  Roll: 1319   Page: 70  ED 6 Upper Black Eddy Village Pursell, Michael, head, age 42, married 1, 20 years, b. PA, parents b. PA, section hand - railroad. ",Mary E., wife, age 38, married 1, 20 years, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. VA ",George, son, age 18, b. PA, parents b. PA, section hand - railroad ",Florence, daug., age 17, " " ",Jasper, son, age 13, " " , boating - canal ",Harry, son, age 9, " " ",Walter, son, age 7, " " ",Michael, son, age 6, " " ",Joseph, son, age 3, " " ",Lillie M., daug., age 1 10/12, " " in 1900...... PA  BUCKS  DOYLESTOWN TWP  1900  Series: T623  Roll: 1384   Page: 239   ED 15 looks more like Durham Twp. Indexed as Pursel page very hard to read, but Pursel,Michael, head, b.Sept. 1867, age 33, married 9 years, b. PA, parents b. PA, [can't read the occupation] ",Mary, wife, b. Apr.,1873, age 27, married 9 years, [looks like 5 children/3 living] b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. VA ", George, son, b. Nov. 1891, age 8, b. PA, parents b. PA ",Florence, daug., b. Jan. 1894, age 6, " " ",Jasper, son, b. Nov. 1896, age 3, " "

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pursell/Pursell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4369 Message Board Post: Seeking further information about George & Walter Pursell/Purcell and their families. George was born 1891 Pa,poss. a son of Michael & Mary Etta Breiner Pursell. In 1930,he lived @ 647 Longbrook Ave,Stratford,with wife Matilda and sons George & James.George Sr.died in 1971,poss. in Danbury. Walter was born 1902 Pa,poss. a son of Michael & Mary Etta Breiner Pursell.In 1930,he lived @ 133 Hollister(?) Ave,Stratford,with wife Anna and son Walter Jr. Walter Sr. died 1998,poss. in Stratford. Any additional help would be appreciated. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Knapp, Bartlett, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/770.1378 Message Board Post: I am researching the Knapp family and I have come across an Enoch Knapp born 1812 in Maine. Did your Enoch have children? It is a possibility our Enoch's are father and son.

My grandfather, Charles Gray, and most of his family were hatters in Norwalk. You didn't have to be in Danbury to be in that profession. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 8:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CTFAIRFI] CTFAIRFI-D Digest V04 #64 On The Digest I have noticed some inquiries about Boughton St., Danbury I am trying to find a connection to my grandmother ANNIE McCLOSKEY / McCLUSKEY, b. 1851 New Castle, England, d. 1910 Norwalk, CT. My Grandfather, CHARLES VALENTINE b. Brooklyn, NY 1856 d. 1918 Norwalk, CT 1918 and was a hatter in Norwalk. I thought (possibly) he may have met her in nearby Danbury, or he may have worked in the hat industry in Danbury. BELOW: I found these McCLOSKEY'S in Danbury. Does anyone know anything about one or more? I could not find any McCLOSKEY'S / McCLUSKEY'S in Norwalk. Norm Valentine Mrs. Annie McCloskey 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1885, 1886 Dennis McCloskey b 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1885, 1886 Patrick J. McCloskey 2 Wildman's lane Danbury CT 1885, 1886 Thomas McCloskey b 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1885, 1886 John McCloskey 1 Barnum's court Danbury CT 1886, 1887 Michael McCloskey boards Chestnut Danbury CT 1886, 1887 Mrs. Nancy McCloskey 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1886, 1887

On The Digest I have noticed some inquiries about Boughton St., Danbury I am trying to find a connection to my grandmother ANNIE McCLOSKEY / McCLUSKEY, b. 1851 New Castle, England, d. 1910 Norwalk, CT. My Grandfather, CHARLES VALENTINE b. Brooklyn, NY 1856 d. 1918 Norwalk, CT 1918 and was a hatter in Norwalk. I thought (possibly) he may have met her in nearby Danbury, or he may have worked in the hat industry in Danbury. BELOW: I found these McCLOSKEY'S in Danbury. Does anyone know anything about one or more? I could not find any McCLOSKEY'S / McCLUSKEY'S in Norwalk. Norm Valentine Mrs. Annie McCloskey 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1885, 1886 Dennis McCloskey b 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1885, 1886 Patrick J. McCloskey 2 Wildman's lane Danbury CT 1885, 1886 Thomas McCloskey b 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1885, 1886 John McCloskey 1 Barnum's court Danbury CT 1886, 1887 Michael McCloskey boards Chestnut Danbury CT 1886, 1887 Mrs. Nancy McCloskey 14 Boughton Danbury CT 1886, 1887

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marcel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/208.2.1 Message Board Post: I have a good amount of information on Charles and his family. Will be willing to share. Will e-mail you directly. So happy to make a conection with a relative!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4355.1 Message Board Post: Yes and no. I stood in Put's hill overlooking Rt1 (King's Highway). That is in what used to be called the Horseneck. That was on the border on NY and I think Rye had claim to that land before Greenwich bought the land from the Horsacky? Indians. There are some records that survived the wars. I would start here http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctfairfi/pages/ctfairfi_welcome.html The Greenwich Hist Soc would have the records but they are always very busy. I think SP Mead published a book with the records. There was a Merrit family with early land holdings in the Horseneck if I remember correctly. Actually, the records become less sparce after 1800 and better still after 1812.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/mbexec/msg/rw/TZ.2ADE/4269.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't mind helping. I have gotten my fairshare of free-bees from the Knapps and would be more than happy to return the favor. I have learned a great deal about CT Knapps. I will need more information than what you have provided to even start guessing. Locations are important. There were probably 500 or more Knapp descendents of the Nic Knapp line alone by the R-War. Believe it or not Israel was a popular name at that time. Do you think yours were from CT? Yes, that gap is huge. It is more than the average life expentancy at that time. However, John Mesnard and Mary Knapp had two children when they were in their 40s. It was very strange the had children before and after the R-War but none during. I suppose it was the stress. The Mesnards lived in the area that was fairly lawless and raided by the British and robbed by others.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TAYLOR, KETCHUM, BENEDICT, WALLER, HOWE, NORTON, SACKET(T) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4368 Message Board Post: My line is ... Need help on Vital info THOMAS TAYLOR and REBECCA KETCHUM NATHAN TAYLOR and HANNAH BENEDICT RHODA Benedict TAYLOR and PHINEHAS WALLER Would LOVE to have proof and sources Thanks, Jill

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TZ.2ADE/4367 Message Board Post: Does anyone have information on the Holland family that lived in Huntington township during the early 1900's? Head of household was William, wife was Harriett. Both immigrated in 1869. In 1910, they had living with them: Robert (29, born in NY), James (26, NY), Sarah (22, NY) and John (15, NY).

Need more info with "Source and proof" for these families.. All help is Greatly appreciated TAYLOR, KETCHUM, BENEDICT, WALLER, HOWE, NORTON, SACKET(T) This is my descent: THOMAS TAYLOR and REBECCA KETCHUM NATHAN TAYLOR and HANNAH BENEDICT RHODA Benedict TAYLOR and PHINEHAS WALLER (This line vitals incomplete) ESTHER Taylor WALLER and JOHN Norton HOWE (Have FULL line) IRA Waller HOWE (Have Full line) and ELIZABETH SACKET(T) MISSING all info on her.. possible of Joseph that went to Weybridge VT .. Any help would be a miracle! Jill in SoCAL