What is the best Ct Gen. Soc to join? It seems you need to belong to one in order to get into some town records (I object to this practice and think all the records should be open to the public, but don't feel like fighting city hall right now). Can anyone give me the name of a good one they belong to? Sue

Desperately seeking Samuel Samuel Leonard Brown Littlejohn, born July 20, 1885 in New Britain, CT Died August 28, 1968, Branford, CT m. Marian Crump Cowles Any tips? Thanks. Sue

I wonder if anyone would happen to be going to the CT State Library soon and wouldn't mind doing a look up for me? I'm looking for Lena Julia (Shaw) Hernandez who I believe passed away in CT in 1929/1930 in the Hartford/E. Hartford area. Also curious to know, if SS started in 1927 (I think), how long would a person have to live to be listed in the Index? I have a relative who passed away in 1934 who is not listed and had a SS #. Any thoughts on the subject? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Pat Z.

I've seen a lot of posts about the name HALL on this list of late, so I though I'd take this opportunity to ask about my great great grandmother. What I know is limited. According to great grand father's, Eugene F. Oviatt, birth Certificate, his mother was Eunice C. Hall, was 37 at the time of his birth (Oct 29, 1870, Watertown, Litchfield Co., CT). She was from Waterbury, and she married my great great grandfather, Dwight P. Oviatt on February 9, 1851, in Watertown, Litchfield Co., CT. Dwight was born in Watertown, the son of Joseph M. Oviatt and Amanda Northrop. Although, the marriage of Dwight P. Oviatt and Eunice C. Hall occured in Watertown, and the birth of their 7th child, Eugene F. Oviatt occured there, I suspect they may have moved elsewhere for at least part of the 19 years seperating the two events. The last letter I recieved from the records office in Watertown stated that they had no other information on Oviatts in their files. I would love to find out anything I can about the parents of Eunice, and especially her other children. My great grandfather, Eugene F. Oviatt, died 2 years after his son was born in 1893, and all contact with his side of the family was lost. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Robert G. Oviatt rgoviatt@nbnet.nb.ca http://www.smythe.nbcc.nb.ca/class99/oviatt/ Reasearching: NB=>CROUSE, MARR, BREWER, REDIKER, WOODARD, JONES NB=>MOORE, HERSEY, GRAY, JACKSON, MOREHOUSE NB=>POMEROY, GILMAN, MCADAM CT=>OVIATT, GREANEY, DALEY, LAMBERT Resources I have for lookup: "The Mourne Moores In New Brunswick, 1833-1983" by Donna Lee Moore Smith, 1983 "Crouse Family History: The Descendants of Philip and Sara Crouse" by Roguer Crouse, 1995

I want to thank each and everyone of you that responded to my request. You were most helpful. Best regards to you all. Rita Ormsby, CA.

Middletown Births are listed in the CT Nutmegger starting Vol.19:1:181 ending in June 1995. I will look up middletown births for anyone for the next week if there are not too many requests. Helen in Kelowna.

I'm new to this list so please bear with me. The surname of Merriam is new to me in my research. It appears that a Susan E. and Myra A Merriam lived in Branford CT in 1905. Susan worked in New Haven for an Attorney Newton. I have not found her in the census for 1900 or 1920. Is there records for 1900 and 1910 available from Branford, CT.? Thank You Elizabeth

Rita, >I need help. Does anyone have any info. at all on the following people? >I only have reference to them during 1770 - 1777. > GERSHOM HALL Wish you had more info on Gershom like possible DOB, who he married, etc... Looking at the published VRs of Mansfield: Dimock, Susan W., Births, Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths from the Records of the Town and Churches in Mansfield, Connecticut 1703-1850 (NEHGS Photoduplication, 1997; New York: The Baker & Taylor Co., 1898). The Town Records - Births - Hall section <there are several HALL pages> I see at least 2 Gershoms and all could have been living in the 1770s: p. 91: "Children of Isaac and Sarah Hall. Easter, b. February 26, 1700 A daughter (stillborn) b. May 28, 1702 Sarah, b. July 28, 1703 Gershom, b. July 13, 1705 Martha, b. April 3, 1707 Lydia, b. October 5, 1708 Hannah, b. December 1, 1710 Rebeckah, b. January 26, 1714-15 Sibell, b. October 27, 1716 Jerushea, b. January 28, 1717-18" pp. 92-93 "Children of James and Mehitable Hall. Mary, b. September 27, 1717 James, b. April 20, 1720 Mehitebel, b. February 18, 1722 Elizabeth, b. April 18, 1723 Jane, b. March 5, 1725 William, b. July 12, 1728 Thomas, b. June 14, 1730 Ephraim, b. September 21, 1732 Gershom, b. February 28, 1734-5 Josiah, b. March 27, 1738" p. 95 "Children of Gershom and Mary (Hanks) Hall. Rachael, b. May 29, 1768 Gershom, b. September 6, 1770 Alice, b. August 29, 1773 Joel, b. October 12, 1777 Amos, b. July 28, 1780" Town Records - Marriages - Hall section: p. 246 "Gershom Hall and Mary, daughter of Benjamin Hanks, m. May 7, 1767" "Gershom Hall, Jr., and Dorcas Richardson, of Willington, m. May 1, 1791" No deaths of a Gershom HALL listed. I have a direct line from Isaac and Sarah (REED) HALL - the first HALL family above - through their daughter Esther who married Thomas BARROWs. I have Isaac (c1675-1738) md. 24 Apr 1700 Mansfield Sarah REED. Sources: Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700 and Dimock's Mansfield. --- Susan SGTAYLOR1@att.net My Genealogy Website - sgt http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR1/ - --------------------------------------------- <links on the CT sites updated on 7/3/99> USGenWeb Mansfield, CT http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR1/mansfield.html USGenWeb New London, CT http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR1/newlondon.html USGenWeb Norwich, CT http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR1/norwich.html USGenWeb Windham, CT http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR1/windham.html --------- USGenWeb Plymouth, MA http://www.rootsweb.com/~macplymo/ -------- New England Genealogy Collections Outside of New England http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR1/NECollections.html WWW Genealogy Resource Links http://home.att.net/~SGTAYLOR1/webresources.html *********************************************************

Hi, I am new to the list and am searching for more information on my Revolutionary War era ancestor, Amasa Stevens (Stephens) born April 27, 1750 in Killingworth, CT. He died at the tender age of 30 on May 21, 1780 Johnstown, Tryon Co., (now Fulton County) New York. He was scalped and killed by British Sir John Johnson and Mohawk Chief Josef Brant's raid from Canada on the Mohawk Valley. Amasa's wife, Margaret (Putman) lost her husband, father and brother all on the same day. Upon investigating, I find that the LDS has his lineage going all the way back to approximate the year 100 A.D. as it links in with the Spencer Family and Henry the IV.. Hard to believe, but I am wondering if anyone can confirm the following lineage. His parents: Marcy (Mercy) Wellman October 06, 1726 - 1751, and Stiles Stevens born June 26, 1723, both in Killingworth, CT. Grandparents: Gideon Wellman and Concurrence Hull, both of Killingworth Great Grandparents were: William Jr. Wellman and Elizabeth Joy, New London and Killingworth Great Great Grandparents William Wellman and Elizabeth Spencer, of Hartford Gr Gr Gr Grandparents Thomas Spencer and Elizabeth Bearding, of Stotford, Bedfordshire, England, and Hartford Gerard Spencer Alice Whitebread, born 1571 continues to royal line, both of Bedfordshire, England Thanks for any assistance. You can also find Amasa's tragic story in the Frontiersmen of New York. Karen

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Rita - the book Rolls of CT Men in the French and Indian War 1755 - 1762 lists a Joseph Farnum as being a member of the 3rd Regiment of CT troops commanded by Ebenezer Fitch, esq. int he campaign of 1758 (page 64). In 1760 he is listed as a 1st Lieut. in the 11th Co. of the 4th Regiment under Capt. Palmer. He is listed as being from Cantebury. He enlisted March 24 and was discharged Nove. 8. (page 219 -220). There is also a statement on page 358 attributed to Colonial Records which states that Lieut. Farnum was from Canterbury. There is a Gashom Hall (not Gorsham though) listed in the campaign of 1761. He was in the 2nd Reg., 6th Co. Hope that helps! Sue

In a message dated 09/30/1999 2:43:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Jeaneology@webtv.net writes: << Subj: [GenConnecticut-L] HALL-FARNAM-HAGGET Date: 09/30/1999 2:43:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: Jeaneology@webtv.net (~Rita ~) To: GenConnecticut-L@rootsweb.com Hello List, Does anyone have anything at all on the following? The only time frame that I have is 1770 through 1777. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you, Rita GERSHOM HALL LIEUT. JOSEPH FARNAM MOSES HAGGET JR. >> I have a listing for Gershom HALL of Yarmouth and Harwich, MA who married Bethia BANGS before 1669. Bethia was the daughter of Edward BANGS and Rebecca HOBART. I have after the death of Bethia, he married 2nd, Martha BRAMHALL. I list Gershom HALL as b. March 5, 1648 and d. 1732. I know this may not fit in your time frame, but there is the possibility of your Greshom HALL being a close decendant of the one above. I have nothing on ARNAM or HAGGERT. Dave from Long Island

Hello List, Does anyone have anything at all on the following? The only time frame that I have is 1770 through 1777. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you, Rita GERSHOM HALL LIEUT. JOSEPH FARNAM MOSES HAGGET JR.

Looking for anyone researching English Rudds in Connecticut. I have a Edward Rudd(Thomas Edward) b. c. 1817 in England, came to Connecticut and then migrated to N.Y and finally to N.J. His wife was Alice(Charity A.) whom he married in New York. His two boys were born in N.Y--Edward and James H. I know there are many documented Rudds in New England, but from what I have read, nothing on my Edward(Thomas Edward). Would really appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction. Many thanks. Bev

Hello everyone, I have been trying to email Kathy Batten from Fla and keep getting it returned. Kathy, please contact me. I have some info for you. Marg LaMadeleine exbanker1216@juno.com

In a message dated 9/28/99 2:52:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fschott@ix.netcom.com writes: << scendants 1650-54, 48100 Desert Grove Drive #12, Indio, CA 92201-6758, along with PROOF of your descendancy from one of the 23 original settlers listed below. There is no deviation from this (I say this not wishing to be snooty, >> ' therefore I ask is there anyone out there who follows the lines of Sarah Hall [1622-1664] and Thomas Whitmore [1615-1681] out to BENJAMIN?? I could use some help. susan moore

Can people attend the reunions in Middletown CT without proving their descendancy if they have traced it but not kept original certified copies? -Joy (from John Hall Sr. and John Hall Jr.)

I just received a notice in the mail which reminded me of something I should make you all aware of. The City of Middletown will be celebrating its 350th anniversary on October 30, 2000. A few years ago there was a society formed, called The Society of Middletown First Settlers Descendants [1650 -1654]. It will be holding a meeting during this anniversary celebration and hopes to be sponsoring 23 family reunions. You may obtain information and be eligible for charter membership ONLY IF: you send $10 to The Society of Middletown First Settlers Descendants 1650-54, 48100 Desert Grove Drive #12, Indio, CA 92201-6758, along with PROOF of your descendancy from one of the 23 original settlers listed below. There is no deviation from this (I say this not wishing to be snooty, just trying to save you and Mr. Cornwell some time.) Also PLEASE send a stamped self-addressed envelope (Mr. Cornwell's postal costs have been large.) The 23 original settlers are listed as: Thomas Allen Nathaniel Bacon William Blomfield William Cornwell John Hall John Hall, Jr. Richard Hall Samuel Hall Giles Hamlin Daniel Harris William Harris George Hubbard John Kirby John Martin Thomas Miller John Savage William Smith Samuel Stocking Samuel Stow Mathias Treat Robert Webster Thomas Whitmore Nathaniel White Nancy Schott - There hasn't been a reunion of these families since October 1900. How many of you were there?!

I also descend from Capt. Henry Gilbert who married Elizabeth Belding (the dates are correct) and also through Mercy Gilbert and Samuel Barnes. But I show that Mercy was the fifth child, not the fourth. 1. Henry Gilbert b. 6 Jan 1683 2. John Gilbert b. October 1685 3. Elizabeth b. 2 March 1687/8 4. Samuel b. 7 Aug 1689 5. Mercy b. 1691 Is there a more specific date for the birth of Mercy? Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: Alison Gene Franks <afranks1@juno.com> To: <CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: September 28, 1999 6:51 AM Subject: Re: [CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L] CHAPIN/GILBERT > Hi Nancy: > Capt Henry Gilbert m1) 31 Jan 1682-3 Springfield, MA Elizabeth Belding b. > 1663 and d. 27 Apr 1735 in Brookfield, MA. > This is from the Chapin Genealogy by Gilbert Warren Chapin 2 vol 1923-4, > vol 1 pg 19. I haven't dug out my Brookfield, MA VR's to verify these > dates, etc. There were 9 children. After Elizabeth died, Henry m2) Mrs. > Mary (or Martha) Wheat 24 Dec 1735 Brookfield, MA. Your Mercy was 4th > child. > > Mercy m1) 1710 Samuel Barnes and had daughter Lucy. Samuel b. 1686 d. 07 > Oct 1733. Mercy m2) 27 May 1741 Thomas Gilbert as his 2d wife. He was > the son of Thomas and Abilene (Marshfield) Gilbert, and grandson of > Catherine Chapin. > > Mercy m3) 18 Nov 1755 Josiah Converse > > Lucy Barnes m. 06 Jun 1754 Capt. Daniel Gilbert a desc. of Humphrey > Gilbert Family of Ipswich, MA. They had a dau Mercy who m1) 13 May 1779 > Sgt. Charles Bruce of Framingham and Brookfield, MA. 3 children by him, > then she m2) 13 Jul 1785 Nathan Moore and had 8 more children by him. > > Some of Lucy's children continue on in the Chapin Genealogy. > Regards, > Alison Franks > Archivist, Rawson Family Association > http://www.rawsonfamily.org/ > afranks1@juno.com > > ___________________________________________________________________ > Get the Internet just the way you want it. > Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! > Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. > > > ==== CT-RIVER-VALLEY Mailing List ==== > This list is for settlers and migrations along the Connecticut River borders. > No flaming on this list ! Do not send file attachments to the list. > Need more information?: http://www.rootsweb.com and check out what is available > List owner: Cynthia Cyndylou3@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Support free genealogy on the Internet! Join RootsWeb.com today! >

Would anyone have any information on BYINGTON from Bristol, CT?????? Thank you, Jim