------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 22:33:32 -0700 To: CTMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com From: Tom Kemp <tkemp@godfrey.org> Send reply to: tkemp@godfrey.org Subject: {not a subscriber} Godfrey Lib - New Obit Resource 16.5 Million obits The Godfrey Memorial Library (www.Godfrey.org) is testing a new obituary service with more than 16.5 million obituaries on file. This service will only be available INSIDE the library and NOT over the Internet. If you would like to try it, please visit the Library (134 Newfield St; Middletown, CT). Please call the Library for more information: 860.346.4375. The obituaries are from more than 1,300 newspapers from across the US, Canada, UK etc. Each obituary is the full-text of the information that appeared in the newspaper. For more information please contact: Tom Thomas Jay Kemp Director Godfrey Memorial Library 134 Newfield Street Middletown, CT 06457-2534 Phone: 860-346-4375 Cell: 860-218-5479 Fax: 860-347-9874 Email: TKemp@Godfrey.org Web site: http://www.Godfrey.org ------- End of forwarded message -------

Janece Streig has transcribed six more CARTER deeds from Killingworth, Middlesex Co., CT. These will be found in the Middlesex County section of the index page (or just click on the What's New and follow the link under today's date). http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jdevlin/ Jane Devlin list-mom DUNHAM - WILCOX - TROTT - KIRK over 2200 data files from CT, MA, RI, NJ, NY & MI

Pages 200 to 240 of Book 1 of the Saybrook Land Records are now on line thanks to Janece Streig. The files contain deeds, mortgages, marriage contracts, ear marks and much more. The files can be found at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jdevlin/ Jane Devlin Lake Orion, MI DUNHAM - WILCOX - TROTT - KIRK over 2200 data files from CT, MA, RI, NJ, NY & MI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bacon, Plum, Taylor, Hubbard, Yale Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xY.2ADI/199.206 Message Board Post: I have found some information on Nathaniel and Abigail (Taylor) Bacon in looking at the Barbour Collection for Middletown, CT. The Barbour Collection shows three chi;dren born to Nathaniel and Abigail. They are: 1. Abigail Ellen, b. Feb. 20, 1813; it appears that she married Feb. 27, 1832, Levi Yale of Meriden, CT. 2. William W., b. May 3, 1814; it appears that he married Nov. 20, 1834, Jane Plum. 3. Louisa, b. July 10, 1819. Nathaniel was the son of Joel and Lydia (Hubbard) Bacon. I didn't find any other children listed for Nathaniel and Abigail.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bacon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xY.2ADI/199.205 Message Board Post: I have a simeon bacon born in ct in 1778 am wondering if he could be a brother to your bacon

The Russell library in Middletown would cover Middlefield obits. I'm pretty sure they have a web site - try the reference librarian. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Kvickr@aol.com> To: <CTMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 8:56 PM Subject: [CTMID] need advice > Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can obtain an obit for someone who > died in Middlefield in 1988? > > Thanks, > > Kathy > > > ==== CTMIDDLE Mailing List ==== > Visit the Middlesex County GenWeb site > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctmiddle/midlsxco.htm > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can obtain an obit for someone who died in Middlefield in 1988? Thanks, Kathy

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/xY.2ADI/758.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the suggestyion. My first action was to check the APG website and notify them that she is using the credential but is not in their dtabase. I asked that they either investigate her business methods or instruct her to remove the credential from her website. I received a confirmation this afternoon tha the APG had read my e-mail. I've also filed a detailed complaint with the Connecticut BBB, which will be sent to the lcoal BBB for action. I doubt she's a member.

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/xY.2ADI/758.1 Message Board Post: Dear Mr. McCollum, I checked the APG website and DO NOT see Sandra Novak listed with them anymore: http://www.apgen.org/ However, she was at one time. You may want to contact them about arbitration procedures. Quote: "Who can file a complaint?" .... "If you believe an APG member has violated this code Contact the office of the Executive Director (ED) through email or postal mail to request an official Complaint .... Include copies of written agreements, records of payment, emails or other correspondence, and any other items that will help the Professional Review Committee (PRC) understand your complaint against the member." This was found at http://www.apgen.org/ethics/index.html You may want to check with the town of Southington to see if she is registered with them and ask them what recourse you may take.

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/xY.2ADI/758 Message Board Post: Just over a year ago I contracted with Sandra Novak, who does business as Family History Preserved, operating out of 91 Quail Hollow Drive in Southington, CT 06489. Among other credentials on her web site (www.familyhistorypreserved.com) she listed membership in the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). After paying $200.00 for a specific research task which was to have taken 3 months, I have waited 13 months for the contracted material. I have made regular e-mail queries about the status and each time received a response indicating some reason for the delay. The reasons ranged from waiting for copies from various jurisdictions to sending my final report to the wrong person and waiting for it to be returned. When I insisted on receiving an interim report based on the soft copy she must have kept of the final report, I was given excuses for about three days, then received an e-mail with family group sheets for three individuals. The information was something I could have found in 15 minutes on the internet. My last communication from Ms. Novak was September 19 2004 when she informed me that she had not yet received my package from the client who received it in error, but would follow up as soon as she took care of a family matter. When I didn't hear from her, I sent a query on October 25 2004 to which I received no response. On November 21 I again sent an e-mail laying out the terms of our contract and informing Ms. Novak that I would pursue legal action if I did not receive a response within one week. I've received no response. This is one person's experience.

The Saybrook Land Records - Book 1, Pages 181-200, are now on line, thanks to Janece Streig. Some of the surnames included in this set of pages are PARKER, CLARK, WILLARD, WATROUS, FITZGERALD, WESTOL, ELDRED, CHALKER, PRATT, KIRKLAND, DIBBLE, POST, BEBEE, CHAPMAN, BROOKER, BUCKINGHAM, CARTER, LARABY, BUSHNELL, COGGSWELL, BULL, INGHAM, JORDAN, SANFORD, SHIPMAN, & many others.. This file will be found at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jdevlin/ Jane Devlin Lake Orion, MI DUNHAM - WILCOX - TROTT - KIRK over 2200 data files from CT, MA, RI, NJ, NY & MI

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/xY.2ADI/757.1 Message Board Post: Correcting typo error. Death date is October 15, 1972.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Murray, Bernard, Wisner, Osborne Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xY.2ADI/757 Message Board Post: Trying to find descendents of Murray Taylor, b. December 2, 1895 NYC, d. October 15, 1892 Middlesex Co., CT. Son of Howard A. Taylor and Gertrude B. Murray, of New York City. Trying to verify if photos taken at Paul Tralles Studio, sometime between 1890-1900, are of Murray's parents Howard Taylor and Gertrude Murray. Photos can be seen at this URL: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bldr/georgetown2.html

26 Nov 2004 - added Saybrook, Middlesex Co., CT, Land Records, Book 1, Pages 141-160 & Pages 161-180 [courtesy of Janece Streig] These files will be found at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jdevlin/ Jane Devlin Lake Orion, MI DUNHAM - WILCOX - TROTT - KIRK over 2200 data files from CT, MA, RI, NJ, NY & MI

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/xY.2ADI/756 Message Board Post: Looking for anyone who knows anything about Fred Herman. He was born in NY in 1886 and died in Middlefield in 1973. Kathy

I'll second it too, or does that make it third it. Thank you for all of for work. Susie Floyd

I'll second that. Great going, List Mom! Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: <Streig3@aol.com> To: <CTMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 10:16 AM Subject: [CTMID] Another milestone for my site | Jane, | | CONGRATULATIONS!!! You certainly have a site to be proud of! You have bits | and pieces and sometimes chunks of good research information. I personally | like the variety of items that you share from different sources. Yes, and | that is another important item for any genealogist--sources. You list out | exactly where the information was extracted, so individuals can go and "prove" the | data you list. | | I am proud to be a contributing member of this group that helps others! | | Janece | | | | ==== CTMIDDLE Mailing List ==== | Visit the Middlesex County GenWeb site | http://www.rootsweb.com/~ctmiddle/midlsxco.htm | | ============================== | Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the | areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. | Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx |

Jane, CONGRATULATIONS!!! You certainly have a site to be proud of! You have bits and pieces and sometimes chunks of good research information. I personally like the variety of items that you share from different sources. Yes, and that is another important item for any genealogist--sources. You list out exactly where the information was extracted, so individuals can go and "prove" the data you list. I am proud to be a contributing member of this group that helps others! Janece

Hello, Sorry about the personal message. I thought that I was forwarding rather than replying. To all of you on this list also, a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving Sue

Hi Don, The attached message was on the Connecticut board today. I wondered if you have the same information in our line. In particular, do you have these people as part of Clarissa Cone's line going: Clarissa James Wells Cone James Cone & Deborah Smith Joseph Cone & Susannah James Wells & Rebecca Seldon I haven't really researched this with primary sources or even secondary sources. I assume that you have. The Cone book most likely has this. There also was a second posting for Brainerd. Again, I am assuming that you are one this board. Hope that you and Lyn have a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving. Love, Sue