This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjh1225 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6966.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I now have a copy of the death certificate. It reads: Elizabeth Marshall Priest age 57 b London, England She is listed as the widow of James Priest. It shows she died in North Adams, Berkshire Co MA but she resided in Red Mill, Clarksburg Co MA. I am hoping that someone will be able to locate an obituary for her and/or her husband. Thanks, Bettye Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello, I'd like to mention that I was able to get to the meeting of the Chelmsford Genealogy Club on Tuesday night, and I was able to meet Dick Eastman. (I had e-mailed with him when he used to live in Billerica.) He gave a very good talk about how you can use Google to help you with your research. I use Google every day, many times a day, so I was familiar with the site. But, he discussed the "Advanced Features" on the site and I was not familiar with them. One very helpful hint is that you can limit your "search" to only words in a URL, or only words in the text, etc. If you go to the "first page," and click on "Advanced Search," you will go to this page: http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en If you scroll down to where you find: + Date, Usage Rights, etc., you will find many of the things Dick talked about. Use the "menu" for each item. It will show you how to type in your Google "search box" - for example - InURL: Wilkins Family. Dick said that everything he was talking about can be found on-line. And, probably everything can be found in the archives of his web site: www.eogn.com At the end of his talk he said there was a new book which is now out in book stores: "Google for Your Family Tree." He recommends it. http://www.googleyourfamilytree.com/ It is a regularly priced book, and it is fairly new, so it might not be in your local library, yet. By the way, a volunteer was "taping" the event. So, the "talk" might be showing up on the "local cable TV" in Chelmsford. http://www.chelmsfordtv.org/ This page on that site reminds me of something I've been meaning to mention: The History Show US veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and other conflicts tell their stories as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans' History Project. Producer: Dean Contover, CTM http://www.chelmsfordtv.org/ctmprograms.php I don't know how long it takes to get shows on TV. This "TV listings" page reminds me of a local show which I use to watch in the past: "The Writers." It offers interviews with "local authors." I haven't watched it in a long time, and I'll have to start watching it again. Maybe 4-5 years ago I saw a local author being interviewed about his family-history book on his PATIENCE family. I borrowed the book from the library, and it was a thick book - full of information. His family was originally based in the Connecticut River Valley (MA). Have a pleasant weekend ! Get your gardens going ! I've read that "community gardens" are coming back in style. And, don't forget to stop at a "farm stand" while you are driving around this month. (And take a picnic cooler in the car with you - to store your fruits and veggies in.) :o) Betty (near Lowell, MA) P.S. There are shows about the "Big Band era" on public television this week, and I've been reminded of a lot of songs from the early 1900's - which included: Just give me a June night The moonlight and you and: http://www.redhotjazz.com/bigbandessay.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjh1225 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6966/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for the death data or an obituary for Elizabeth Barton Priest ? who died 5 February 1941. My guess is that she died in Berkshire Co Massachusetts. She had married on 15 July, 1914 to John Barton in North Adams, Berkshire Co MA. She may have married John Barton with the surname of LaPaugh Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bettye Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Deac. Robert Long B. abt. 1627 D 27 Dec 1690, MA (Newbury, MA?) Alice STEVENS b. abt 1627 D. 17 Jan 1691, MA Daughter Mary LONG b 24 Feb 1646/47 m. Jonathan GRIFFIN Please help me fill in. Thank you very much. Helen C. **************Limited Time Offers: Save big on popular laptops at Dell (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221354145x1201369495/aol?redir=http:%2F %2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215221161%3B37268813%3By)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jjcaffrey Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6963.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: a couple of more records: Apr 24, 1900, Female Massereau born in Salem; parents Francis and Emeline Poirier, both born Canada. Mar 11, 1910 Francis J Mascereau born in Salem. Parents Frank and Emily Poirier. Father an engineer born in Canda, Mother born Prince Edw Is. His birth is also recorded as Francois J Marcereau; father frank; mother Emiliene Poirier. I presume this to be Jerome on the 1910 census. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jjcaffrey Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6963.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I assume you're talking to me... Most of the information came from sources at ancestry... the census info; the city directory info; the obits; SS and MA death index. The marriage record info came from the MA Vital Records at NEHGS (New England Historical Genealogical Society), which is a subscription based organization. Meanwhile, sort through what you info have, and feel free to post with more questions if needed. Lots of folks help out here. John Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: spiritwind505 Surnames: Massero/Masseroux Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6963.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: How did you come by all this info? It was a great help in starting to find my husbands family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

At 06:33 PM 6/3/2009, Faye Rees wrote: >maybe they married in Cambridge before the >Healeys relocated... They did not. I have a couple of ways to search the published vital records, and I have not been able to find a record for this marriage. Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants; Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Thank you Dale I appreciate your looking - maybe they married in Cambridge before the Healeys relocated... And thank you so much for all of the information.. I had a feeling Elizabeth may have come from Hampshire England, rather than NH, since her parents seeming were from England to the cape area. I appreciate as always all the info you supply us! faye -----Original Message----- From: genmassachusetts-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:genmassachusetts-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dale H. Cook Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 4:27 PM To: GenMassachusetts Subject: Re: [GENMASSACHUSETTS] Paul Healey and Elizabeth Smith - Lookup Please At 03:29 PM 6/3/2009, Faye wrote: >In 1696 Paul Healey, born April 3, 1664 in Cambridge Mass That is not his date of birth - it is the date that he was baptized in the First Church [Cambridge VR 1:344]. >married Elizabeth Smith, supposedly of New Hampshire, in Rehoboth, >Bristol, Mass. I find no record of this marriage at Rehoboth or in PCR. There were children born to "Paull Holley" in Rehoboth beginning 17-Jan-1695/96 [Rehoboth VR 637], but nothing in the town's vital records names his wife. However, the records of Newman Congregational Church (which at that time was in Rehoboth) show those same children of "Paul Healey" as having been baptized there, beginning with the seven eldest along with "Elizabeth, wife of Paul" on 22-Jan-1703/04 [Arnold's RI VR 9:507]. I see no contemporary record that would establish Elizabeth's maiden name. Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants; Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GENMASSACHUSETTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

At 03:29 PM 6/3/2009, Faye wrote: >In 1696 Paul Healey, born April 3, 1664 in Cambridge Mass That is not his date of birth - it is the date that he was baptized in the First Church [Cambridge VR 1:344]. >married Elizabeth Smith, supposedly of New Hampshire, in Rehoboth, >Bristol, Mass. I find no record of this marriage at Rehoboth or in PCR. There were children born to "Paull Holley" in Rehoboth beginning 17-Jan-1695/96 [Rehoboth VR 637], but nothing in the town's vital records names his wife. However, the records of Newman Congregational Church (which at that time was in Rehoboth) show those same children of "Paul Healey" as having been baptized there, beginning with the seven eldest along with "Elizabeth, wife of Paul" on 22-Jan-1703/04 [Arnold's RI VR 9:507]. I see no contemporary record that would establish Elizabeth's maiden name. Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants; Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

In 1696 Paul Healey, born April 3, 1664 in Cambridge Mass, married Elizabeth Smith, supposedly of New Hampshire, in Rehoboth, Bristol, Mass. Would someone be able to look these folks up and see what might be written about Elizabeth? If she was born in New Hampshire, where, and if not, where.. and who her parents might be? The Ancestry hints have them being from England and then living near the cape - seems New Hampshire a bit out of the way.. thanks in advance faye

Hi Richard, I was just looking for Court information in regard to my KIDDER ancestors and found this page: http://www.courts.state.me.us/faq/probate.shtml This is the "home page" for it. I also found this: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/faq.htm Betty (near Lowell, MA) ----- Original Message ----- From: "richardbonset" <rbrobbins@intergate.com> To: "genmass" <genmassachusetts@rootsweb.com> Cc: "richardbonset" <rbrobbins@intergate.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 1:04 PM Subject: [GENMASSACHUSETTS] Maine Probate Lookup > Need lookup of possible Will of Nathaniel House, Jr, of Chesterville, > Franklin County, Maine. He died 11 Nov 1847 in Chesterville and is buried > there. He was survived by his second wife and their three children there, > as > well as grown children and grandchildren by his first wife in Leeds, > Androscoggin County, Maine. Any help? richardbonset > > >

This may be the arrival of the father. Listed as an engineer of Irish descent. No one travelling with him. Will look for the mother. Currently unable to access the message board for reply. New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 about John H Boss Name: John H Boss Arrival Date: 30 Apr 1891 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854 Age: 37 Gender: Male Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland Destination: New York Place of Origin: Irish Free State Ship Name: Teutonic Search Ship Database: View the Teutonic in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database Port of Arrival: New York Line: 4 Microfilm Serial: M237 Microfilm Roll: M237_566 List Number: 569 Port Arrival State: New York Port Arrival Country: United States Source Citation: Year: 1891; Arrival: New York , United States; Microfilm serial: M237; Microfilm roll: M237_566; Line: 4; List number:

Susan wrote: >>I am attempting to reconstruct the life of an ancestor who moved as a  school-aged child from Canada to Roxbury (or West Roxbury) in about  1861-62. Unfortunately, he and family left Massachusetts for Kansas  before the 1870 census<< Here they are in the 1880 census......I think I also found Margarett in the 1870 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS with her parents, but no luck with Marcus in 1870 yet. Hope this helps, Dianne * * * * * * M.L. Bangs, head, age 27, teamster, b. Canada, parents b. Canada Margrett, wife, age 26, housekeeper, b. PA, parents b. Scotland John N., son, age 5, b. KS, father b. Canada, mother b. Scotland Louisa, daug., age 3, b. KS, "  " Jessie F., daug., age 1, b. KS, "  " Dunn, Christina, age 62, mother-in-law, b. Scotland, parents b. Scotland. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Winfield, Cowley, Kansas; Roll:  T9_378; Family History Film: 1254378; Page: 676.3000; Enumeration District:  188 * * * * * ************** An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585042x1201462767/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&amp;hmpgID=62&amp; bcd=JuneExcfooterNO62)

I am attempting to reconstruct the life of an ancestor who moved as a school-aged child from Canada to Roxbury (or West Roxbury) in about 1861-62. Unfortunately, he and family left Massachusetts for Kansas before the 1870 census. His father JOHN E BANGS, physician, is listed in the 1866 Roxbury City Directory (92 Davis), but I have found no way to check for the whereabouts of the child, MARCUS LAFAYETTE BANGS (b. 1853). I would sincerely appreciate any suggestions for resources that I might consult. Susan Skomal susan@arl.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobboss55 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6965.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, that is him. His wife, my grandmother, was born in Glens Falls, New York. Her name was either Francis Beatrice or Beatrice Francis Carter. I have a lot of information on him from his immigration, 1898, until his death in 1953. Thank you Bob Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Need lookup of possible Will of Nathaniel House, Jr, of Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine. He died 11 Nov 1847 in Chesterville and is buried there. He was survived by his second wife and their three children there, as well as grown children and grandchildren by his first wife in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine. Any help? richardbonset

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: theclown16 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6965.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: is this your John? Naturalized citizen wife Frencis Beatrice Boss living in Seattle, WA. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 about John Boss Name: John Boss City: Seattle County: King State: Washington Birth Date: 14 Dec 1877 Race: White Roll: 1991888 DraftBoard: 2 Age: Occupation: Nearest Relative: Height/Build: Color of Eyes/Hair: Source Citation: Registration Location: King County, Washington; Roll: 1991888; Draft Board: 2. Source Information: Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Joanne, The only child of an adoption on my family-tree that I research was my grandmother, and that was in 1892 in Boston. So, I don't know about adoptions after 1900. But, perhaps there is a place on the web site where there is "contact information." But just a reminder that the "Catholic Church" in MA has been having "financial troubles," and might not offer much help with genealogy questions. http://www.ccab.org/ The Lowell office of this organization was closed for a year or two - because of financial problems, but I think it reopened recently. (I hope I'm remembering the news stories correctly.) Betty (near Lowell, MA) FYI: I knew a young woman in Greater Boston who "got pregnant" and this was the 1960's. Her parents "insisted" that she fly out to CA to live with an aunt and uncle for a year. Her baby was born and immediately put up for adoption. The lady came back to MA and it became a "family secret." I had known this lady during the 1950's and up to early 60's, and didn't see her again until the late 1980's. She confided in me - this story. I asked her whether she wanted to try to find her son. She said, "No !" This lady had "mental health issues," so I couldn't try to change her mind. And then she died unexpectedly 2 years ago. All this time I have wished that I could provide information to that "child put up for adoption ~1965 in CA," but it would be impossible for me - as an outsider to the situation. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Calhoun Joanne" <joannecalhoun@yahoo.com> To: <Genmassachusetts@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 4:24 PM Subject: [GENMASSACHUSETTS] Adoptions through Catholic Charities > > Has anyone had any experience trying to find information on an adoption > through Catholic Charities in abt. 1955 in Boston? A friend who now lives > in CA is interested in finding his birth parents and all he knows is that > the adoption was through Catholic Charities and his adopted parents are > deceased. > > Thanks for any suggestions. > Joanne > > > > >

Hello, One of the things that Sue mentioned this morning is that some early records only have a child of a couple written down as "a son" or "a daughter." I found this last year when trying to find the correct parents of my ancestor, Simeon CROSBY. He had married Lydia Harrington FROST in Cambridge. Other researchers had his parents as a couple from Billerica but who had moved to the Worcester area and had their son, Simon, there. I didn't think this was correct, so last year I took 2 weeks trying to find better information. Because the patriarch was Simon CROSBY, and one of his sons was a Simon CROSBY (Billerica), there were many sons born in the 1600's/1700's, named Simon. So, I tried eliminating them and couldn't find the one which fit the man marrying in Cambridge. With a researcher's help, I discovered that Jessaniah CROSBY in Billerica had a son born in the correct timeframe. But, the record only had him having "a son." Betty (near Lowell, MA) (I posted this story last year, so you can check the archives for more details.) Remember to check the archives of all the Lists and Boards for your surnames and place-names. And, please remember to check the on-line auctions for for your surnames and place-names.