Hi Virginia: There is a catholic cemetary in Stratford Connecticut where my ancestors are buried. They also lived in Bridgeport. I believe the cemetary is called St Michaels. They are somewhat helpful when you call but a lot of their records were destroyed in a fire. I would first check the Hale Cemetary records. It is available throught the Latter Day Saints microfilm. You could also check with the Bridgeport Public library. They are online and very responsive to reference questions. They may look up your ancestor and mail you the copies and then request a fee for copies. Hope this helps Margie Smallfield

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13396 Surname: Clark, Gormley or Gorman ------------------------- Thomas J. Clark married a Maria Gormley or Marian Gorman at St. Mary Church about 1869. Can anyone tell me how to access the records of St, Mary's? She died 1895 in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT. Want to find cemetery where they are buried. Are there any published list on the web? Any suggestions really appreciated. gintoney@aol.com

Hello, All: I'm new to this list and just starting to look at the REYNOLDS. Mary Jane REYNOLDS was, I think born in Wilton or Georgetown. She married Charles TANNER of Norwalk, but, he may have already moved to Wilton at time of marriage. They had two children- Charles Ernest TANNER, (married Hattie BISHOP.) and a daughter, Ida ,who married either Benjamin PORTER or Christopher ADAMS (not sure which). Would appreciate any help re: Mary Jane. I think she is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Norwalk, but, when I went there a few years ago, they said she was not there. Either they had a lot of the names mixed up or a number of the family was buried different than when they were living, as several people who were supposedly buried there , were not! Would appreciate any help with Mary Jane or the REYNOLDS family. Fran<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p>

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13395 Surname: ------------------------- Shell Island, a.k.a. Tower Island or Little Calf Island, lies about 1/4 mile off Byram Shore. The island's stone tower was built in 1925 in memory of August Otto Eimer II by his father. Gus Eimer died of pneumonia on April 25, 1925 at the age of forty while on a trip for the family firm.

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13394 Surname: Croffut-Benedict- Arnold ------------------------- Seeking info on subject couple. Benedict was b. about 1806 in Fairfield Co. and married Harriet March 30, 1831. The had at least one son, William Augustus B. January 29, 1835. William became a newspaper writer and author.

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13392 Surname: Devine ------------------------- I would suggest that if you have access to a Family History Center that you check the Barbour Collection. The LDS has the Barbour Collection on microfilm. It is both by town and by surname. If you don't know the town you coulld check the collection that is by surname. The Barbour Collection is a collection of the Connecticut Vital Records to about 1850.

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13391 Surname: ------------------------- There are no county records in CT, just town/city records. By 1800 there were 14 towns established in Fairfield Co. To find an 'offical' record you will need to narrow your time range from just the 1700s or send out 14 letters of inquiry to each town established before 1800. The Connecticut State Library might be of help. They have town record holdings. Keith Smith

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13390 Surname: ------------------------- You might contact the Newtown Town Clerk at: Newtown Town Clerk Edomond Town Hall 45 Main Street Newtown, CT 06470 (203) 270-4200 Cynthia C. Simon, Town Clerk Birth records: 1820-Present Marriage Records: 1700's-Present Death Records: 1700's-Present Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm; Closed Holidays. Please note: Non-certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates aren't available. Keith Smith

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13389 Surname: ------------------------- There is a P Jaundrill in the 1999 Bridgeport phone directory, at 471 Hooker Rd, Bridgeport, CT. There are two other 'large' cities in Fairfield Co., Norwalk and Stamford. Jaundrill does not appear in the 1996 Norwalk phone directory. Does this help? Keith Smith

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13388 Surname: ------------------------- Oops. I goofed. I thought we had a board for each town, but we don't. Sorry about that. Keith

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13387 Surname: ------------------------- You might post your message at the 'bridgeport' board. County records are not kept in the state of CT, only town/city records. You could also contact the Connecticut State Library that has town holdings or your local FHL. Most CT records are available though a local FHL. Keith Smith

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13386 Surname: Sturdevant, Benedict, Barnum ------------------------- I have in my family history that some of my Sturdevant's married Benedict's and Barnum's, and probably the other names you mentioned, too. I would like to share information with you. Please contact me.

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13385 Surname: ------------------------- You will have to be more specific on a geographic location that just Fairfield Co. There are no county records for Fairfield Co. All records are kept at the town/city level in the State of CT. There are about 25 towns established by 1819 in Fairfield Co. You might contact the Connecticut State Library which has town holdings or your local FHL. Keith Smith

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13384 Surname: ------------------------- Your best bet would be to contact the Connecticut State Library or your local FHL. There are no 'county records' in CT. All records are kept at the town level. There are about 88 towns in CT, 23 in Fairfield Co alone. The counties in CT exist in name only. There is no longer any county government entity. Only a few town/cities were established after 1831 in Fairfield Co. Now there is a state park in Westport, CT named Sherwood Island State Park, possibly named after a relative? You might contact the State Parks Dept at http://dep.state.ct.us/rec/parks.htm

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13383 Surname: ------------------------- Greens Farm Rd, Greens Farm Bork and the Greens Farm train station are all now in the town of Westport. The general area of Greens Farm is between Exit 19 and Exit 18 of I-95 in CT. Westport was established in 1735 from Fairfield, Weston and Norwalk. All records in the state of CT are town based. There is no county government. The physical cemetery you are asking for is now in the town of Westport. See the following website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctfairfi/pages/westport/westport_index.htm for information on the Westport Historical Society. They should be able to help you.

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13382 Surname: Benedict, Hoyt, Davis, Dibble ------------------------- James Benedict, father James, mother, Sarah Gregory, had several siblings, one of whom was Thomas Benedict. Thomas married Abigail Hoyt. They had 10 little Benedicts, one of which was Hannah (Anna) from whom I take my descent. The picture of MANY Benedicts all in Fairfield County and, in and around Bethel/Danbury is a correct one. There were also a plethora of Taylors, Barnums, Starrs, Dibbles, Along with several Davises -- all in the time frame 1720-1800. I have the impression that these families intermarried more than once. If you want to share more, email me.

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13381 Surname: PORTER ------------------------- Can anyone describe the approximate physical boundaries OR street name(s) OR elevation change implied in this reference which would make it locatable on a "current map" of the Danbury area? Or is this a "mental map" image OR vicinity which has indefinite (undefined) boundaries and known only to the local populace in an informal, undocumented manner? Said another way, where exactly, in today's geography, did this incident happen? Could you stand at the specific spot of this Revolutionary War event? Where is that site?

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13376 Surname: ------------------------- There is a reference to how this area in Danbury got its name. It was during the Rev. War & the burning of Danbury. It is located at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~streeter/PORTER.TXT Link: Barbara's CT & PA Connections URL: <http://pages.cthome.net/naugvalley>

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13375 Surname: Jaundrell, Jaundrill, Jandrell, Jondrill ------------------------- Hi I'm looking for far flung family. I believe there is a Loiuse Jaundrill here somewhere in Fairfield or there was in 1971. Love to hear from you.

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13374 Surname: Youngs, Hunt ------------------------- Seek anc of GGGGM Hannah Hunt Youngs wife of Abraham Youngs. She was from Rye, NY and when married mvd to Stamford, CT where she died,17 Mar 1773.