In a message dated 6/13/2005 11:00:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, CTNEWLON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: You may like to order a CT tourism's Guide: _http://www.tourism.state.ct.= us/_=20 (http://www.tourism.state.ct.us/)=20 It has a simplified map attached to the back cover. The last one I order= ed=20 also came with a large Connecticut map. There is also a tourism center f= or the=20 Greater Mystic area. Visit the local tourism web site: Mysticmore.com, from there you get links to all sorts of things and can order a vacation kit from the site. L. Bradley, Groton

I recently came back from a visit with my parents in Ledyard and while I was there I purchased a copy of the Historic Cemetery Inscriptions book for Ledyard. I'll be happy to do lookups for anyone interested. It has very good directions on how to find the cemeteries and I believe it includes all known cemeteries within the town. I also learned that they are working on updating this book which includes dates from 1711 thru 1996. If you're interested in a copy for yourself the Ledyard Library has them available. Christine Dawson Emond

Chrissie, Have you tried the website, _http://www.findagrave.com/_ (http://www.findagrave.com/) ? You can get directions to most of the known cemeteries in most states. It is a website where you can post gravesites, add bios, photos, etc. Posting information is free, accessing information is free. They make their money from ads posted on the site. It is searchable by cemetery, state and names. I found them through a listing on Rootsweb.com. I am in no way associated with the website other than adding names, but I found that it was an easy way to contribute to others research with out incurring the expense or time necessary to maintain a website. I entered over 2,000 names of people interned at the Starr Burying Ground also known as Starr Cemetery, Groton, CT. Paula Lewis Picken

Dear Chrissie, You may like to order a CT tourism's Guide: _http://www.tourism.state.ct.us/_ (http://www.tourism.state.ct.us/) It has a simplified map attached to the back cover. The last one I ordered also came with a large Connecticut map. There is also a tourism center for the Greater Mystic area. Deborah (Pelletier) Tajmajer Connecticut Ancestor Connections Discovering the Past to Connect with the Future! -----In a message dated 6/12/2005 4:08:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Mom2AJ@aol.com writes: Any idea where this location might be? Providence Hwy, 1½ mi fr Groton Ferry CT 51 Chrissie

Any idea where this location might be? Providence Hwy, 1½ mi fr Groton Ferry CT 51 Chrissie

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Helen E. COYLE which was taken at the Durgan Studio in Norwich, Connecticut. The photograph was probably taken sometime in the 1880's with Helen looking to be about 3-4 years old at the time. In addition to her name someone has written "Daughter of George COYLE and Alice M. THOMPSON COYLE" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I did find Alice M. THOMPSON living with her Uncle Martin B. THOMPSON and Aunt Angeline A. THOMPSON in East Lyme, CT during the 1880 census. Alice was age 20 at the time, born in CT to CT born parents. Her Uncle Martin was age 44, born in CT, a Machinist whose parents were also born in CT. Aunt Angeline was age 42, born in CT with parents also born in CT. I'm hoping to locate someone from Helen's family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Hey Gang, Sorry I was busy the last few days. I was not able to get to the Stonington Historical Society, and turns out that the company Lattiziri Developement has pulled thier application for re-zoning on the Perkins Family Farm. So, no meeting no voting. Hip Hip Horay! Just thought that you migh want to know..... Thanks for the help! Tom

In a message dated 5/15/2005 7:02:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, CTNEWLON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: I am curious to see what the home looked like when Alfred BITTERS first built it for himself and his family. Also, I have heard that this area, I'm not sure if "this area" means Northwood Road or the entire suburb of Quaker Hill, was formerly called Greystone / Graystone Estates and I would give anything to get some history on that. I can't help you specifically, but around the turn of the century, there were postcards made of many homes - if you check the local historical society OR a constant vigil on ebay, you may find this house and/or homes of that estates area - meg smeal

Hi, I'm new to this list and am looking for information on William C. Way (1813-1875) and Frances (Fannie) S. Lester (c.1816-?) who married in Lyme, CT, on Jan 21, 1838. They had 5 children: Frances, Martha, Silas, Sarah and Abby. Thanks. Marg

Hello fellow Listees, I am writing to find out if anyone has, or knows of anyone who has, photographs, or access to photographs, of the house we now live in, which is the former home of Alfred & Grace (KENT) BITTERS, located at 10 Northwood Road, Quaker Hill, Waterford, New London, CT. I am curious to see what the home looked like when Alfred BITTERS first built it for himself and his family. Also, I have heard that this area, I'm not sure if "this area" means Northwood Road or the entire suburb of Quaker Hill, was formerly called Greystone / Graystone Estates and I would give anything to get some history on that. I am not related to the BITTERS or the KENT families (that I know of), so I most likely can not help anyone with their research on said families, but I am interested in the history of the area, the families, the house, etc. Here's hoping someone can help, Tracey

I will take another stab at identifying my Mary Perkins. Mary Perkins b. abt 1726 Montville She might have lived in Groton. Then again, she might not. married 20 Jun 1745 Lebanon, New London Joseph Chapman b. 10 Dec 1722 New London, New London d. 26 May 1799 New London Co resided North Parish of New London Joseph Chapman is supposed to have been a brother of Jonathan Chapman, born in Nov., 1726, and who settled in Leffingwell Society near the Montville line children: Alpheus, Joseph, Zebulon, Dyer, Gideon That's all I know, folks! All courtesy of Baker's A History of Montville, Bailey's CT Marriages, a LDS file and the Barbour collection. Can you tell who she is???? Thanks, Ann Marr

Mary Perkins was my 9th great grandmother. She was married to Captain Thomas Bradbury . In 1692 in Salem Massachusetts, she was condemned in the Witchcraft Trials, but was never executed. Her father John Perkins emigrated in 1631 to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, on the ship Lyon. Two of his sons Joseph & Jebez Perkins moved to Norwich, New London, Ct. Maybe some of their descendants, may have owned the farm. Have you left a message on the Perkins List? Sully

In a message dated 5/10/2005 1:00:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CTNEWLON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: I don't know for sure, but this may be my family prior to or circa 1720's. My Mary Perkins married Joseph Chapman of Montville. I haven't been able to trace her ancestry yet. Ann Marr As per the Joshua Hempstead diary of New London, written daily from 1711-1758 and indexed with thousands of names, I have the following Perkins info: Mary Perkins - (your lady? maiden name?) 1753, Feb - "I also maried [he was a justice of the peace] Benja Comstock & te widow Mary Perkins...." Other Perkins mentioned are: "perkins" J, Jabez, Luke - capt Pirkins "from Barbados" mentioned in 1712 - father? good luck! meg smeal

Here is QUAKER information for New London/Windham County, Connecticut. I hope that the URL below will be helpful to those of you on CTNEWLON mailing list. <http://www.quakermeetings.com/viewRecord_display?anID=TST841L> Violet Moore Guy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hill" <tomhill@nuvox.net> To: "'Violet O. Guy'" <vmguy@gmpexpress.net>; <QUAKER-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:59 AM Subject: RE: [Q-R] Rogers of New London, CT [Windham Cty., CT] > Violet Guy did in fact bring to my attention the Friends in Windham > County, Connecticut, which I associate with the Plainfield Preparative > Meeting under Greenwich MM in Rhode Island. See the Greenwich (FUM) > entry at > > <http://www.quakermeetings.com/viewRecord_display?anID=TST841L> > > This meeting was much weakened by the Wilburite-Gurneyite separation of > 1845, but the Plainfield PM vital records should be with Greenwich MM. > > However, I have not updated Monthly Meetings in North America with such > detail since Violet Guy's communications, so I may hold more such > information stuck away in a research file. > > Tom > > Thomas C. Hill > 425 Walnut Street, Suite 1800 > Cincinnati, OH 45202 U.S.A. > e-mail: tomhill@nuvox.com > www.quakermeetings.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: Violet O. Guy [mailto:vmguy@gmpexpress.net] > Sent: Saturday, 07 May 2005 2:59 PM > To: QUAKER-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Q-R] Rogers of New London, CT > > Susan Ryley Hoyle > > I have ancestors in both New London County & the neighboring Windham > County, CT. As I recall, there was a Quaker School found around > Killingly, Windham Co., CT; and my material is packed away; but I did > contact Tom Hill about it as he was preparing his book, probably under > Providence, RI -- Are you there Tom? Since you, Susan Ryley Hoyle, are > new to the list, should be told that I am not Quaker, just have tons of > Quaker Ancestors. > > > Violet Moore Guy > vmguy@gmpexpress.net > 05/07/2005 >

I don't know for sure, but this may be my family prior to or circa 1720's. My Mary Perkins married Joseph Chapman of Montville. I haven't been able to trace her ancestry yet. Ann Marr

Thank you for some suggestions, the property was owned by another company and in 1998 the town turned down their request for re-zoning. Lattiziri Developement bought the property and they are the ones now trying to get it rezoned for commercial use. Another company just finished a three or four story housing project for elder people, and this is right across the street of the property. I am going to the historical society to see what I can find with the maps they have to see who did own it and when, then I will see what they have on the local people. Thanks again for any and all ideas! Tom

Hi List, Looking for any information on the Perkins family that lived at 189 Jerry Brown Road (could be Drive, Lane)living in Stonington, CT anytime. I have checked the census and can not find anyone at that address. There are plenty for the Stonington, North Stonington area. Maybe it could be a different name in the early times? Reason is, a company from WI wants to demolish the house and put up a 4 story motel, indoor waterpark and a retirement home on the property. This will kill the areas great looks and bring traffic to a very rural area. There will be a town meeting on May 19 to voice our opions, objections. I was thinking that maybe it can be resored as this area was setteled in the 1600's. I will be in touch with the historical society, they have not voiced their thoughs on the matter. It would be a shame to loose over 200 acres. Anyother ideas appreciated..... Tom

Need help please with finding the parents of Joseph LATHROP/ LOTHROP who married Elizabeth DIXWELL 22 April 1739, New London, CT. Elizabeth, daughter of John DIXWELL, Jr., born 12 April 1716, Boston, MA. Joseph and Elizabeth were married in New London. Thank you Marge Perry

Marge: 1850 Ct. New London Co., town Bozrah Sept 2 1850 Head Elisha a. 45 Farmer Wife Charlotte a. 35 S John a. 15 D. Harriet P a. 13 D. Janet R. a. 12 D. Abby Ann a 10 S. Elisha a. 8 S. Elijah a. 8 D. Hannah a 6 S. Henry a. 5 D. Mary a. 3 S Lebens a. 3/12 Bob S.

Good morning, Does anyone have access to the 1850 census for Griswold, CT.? Am searching for Elisha LATHROP and family. Elisha appears in the 1840 census in Griswold ,CT. Hope to find the names of his wife and children. Thank you Marge Perry