This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rev_Lin_McGee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6551.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Dot is my cousin. She is having severe memory problems, but we have other relatives there. The Minery family, Crittendon family, Crandall family -- there are others. It is nice to 'meet' someone from my family -- I hope we can help one another. The Dearings inter-married with many families in Otis/E. Otis because grandma had so many children. Have you been to the cemeteries in Otis or E. Otis? I am about a half our or so from Otis, but can take some pictures for you when the weather getting better. The E. Otis cemetery is hard to get to, as it is now located on an old dirt road and access is bad. When we buried Clark King Dearing last year (my uncle - I did the funeral in Westfield), we had to park on the road in from of the little church and walk in. 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: bigd685 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6551.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes I have been to Otis many times. The only Aunt lelt of the Cowell's is Dorthy Cowell Carrington. 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: bigd685 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6551.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Esther Dearing was married to Robert Cowell their daughter Eva Married Harold Chapin my in-laws 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: Rev_Lin_McGee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6551.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My aunts and uncles are Dearings from Otis/E. Otis. I was the pastor of the Otis church for many years. The Cowells are my cousins (through my step-grandfather). There are people we can still talk with that are related to our family members who have passed. I did several of the funerals for our family while pastoring there. Have you been to the Otis or the East Otis cemetery? Which state are you in? I am in CT. 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: Rev_Lin_McGee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6551.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am unsure who that is, but maybe we can help one another. My mother was Norma Agnes Perry (she passed away on March 3 this year). Her mother was Melvina Elizabeth Dearing. My grandmother (mother's mother) was married to Napoleon Perry and had my mother, my uncle Bill, and my aunt Marion. Grandma later married Mr. Dearing and had aunt Barbara, aunt Betty, aunt Alice, aunt Emma, aunt June, aunt Flo, uncle Frank, uncle Joe, and uncle Clark. She was married to Clark King Dearning, had a son Clark King Dearing, and her son also had a child named Clark King Dearing. I have just started researching my mom's (and my dad's) families. I would be researching (for my mom's side) her father, Napoleon Perry, and her mother Melvina Dearing. I believe you are researching Clark Dearing's (my step-grandfather's) side. That may be where I don't have your wife's grandmother listed -- or, I can be missing something. I hope we can help each other. I do want to research my step-grandf! ather's side too, as that is the family I grew up with. THANK YOU! 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: bigd685 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6551.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes I am stil working on the family I noticed you do not list my wife's grandmother Mary Esther Dearing Birth: 18 Apr 1886 in East Otis, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Death0 9 Jul 1950 in East Otis, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Father: Clark K. Dearing Mother: Fannie L. Clark Don kruszyna bigd685@verizon.net 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: Rev_Lin_McGee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6551.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, Are you still working on this family tree? Lucy Ruslow Houghton was my great-grandmother. Her daughter, Melvina Houghton Dearing was my mother's mother, my grandmother. Thank you, Lin 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.

[from BPL eNews] Boston Neighborhood Series Through May, the Local & Family History lecture series has a special focus on Boston neighborhoods. Upcoming lectures include: Being a Genealogy Detective for Harbor Islands Stories Wednesday, March 27 The West End: From Early Immigration to Urban Excess Wednesday, April 10 Tracing the West End Families: Yesterday and Today Wednesday, April 24 Lectures take place at 6 p.m. in the Commonwealth Salon at the Central Library in Copley Square. more info at http://www.bpl.org/news/local_family_history_series.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patmccoy2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'll look and see if I can pull up the image. 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: kcfilippi50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: yes.. if you search all search Lucy Paknas the 1920's census pops up with the image available I am thinking with the following post that it was the Children's home on Moore Street. 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: Onealc18 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/1623.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am too looking for Bonnie's son called Joseph Howard at birth. His birthday is 5/20/74 and born in Greenfield MA. he may be adopted when he was young. Any help will be appreicated. 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: kaystanton132 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does the following help? TIMELINE OF LOWELL ORPHANAGES [ Home Page ] [ Special Collections ] [ Franco American ] 1851 Massachusetts Legislature passed the first Adoption of Children Act, directing judges to ensure that adoption decrees were "fit and proper." 1868 Massachusetts Board of State Charities began paying for children to board in private family homes. This was the beginning of placing-out, a movement to care for children in families rather than institutions. 1869 Massachusetts Board of State Charities appointed an agent to visit children in their homes. 1873-1820 Ayer Home for Young Women and Children: Pawtucket Street. 1874 National Conference of Charities and Corrections established. 1876 Ayer (Frederick) Mansion, Pawtucket Street built. 1880-1920 Edson (Theodore) Orphanage: Anne and Kirk Streets staffed by St. Anne's Episcopal Church. 1885-1912 Lowell Day Nursery: Kirk Street [now Hall Street]. 1898 National Conference of Charities and Corrections began looking for alternatives to traditional orphanages, including cottage homes and foster care. 1900-1915 Catholic Orphanages: 51 new institutions opened. 1900-1920 Saint Peter's Orphanage: Stevens Street staffed by Sisters of Charity, Nazareth. 1900 Saint Mary's Orphanage: Crosby Street. 1907-2006 Florence Crittenton Rescue League [now Hall Street]. 1908-1968 Ayer (Frederick) Mansion, Pawtucket Street purchased by the OMI for an orphanage. The mission was to provide appropriate care and primary instruction for children from Franco American families that had lost a spouse. 1909 Franco American Orphanage: Pawtucket Street staffed by the Sisters of Charity, Quebec. 1909: White House Conference on Dependent Children recommended children should not be removed from their homes, unless. . . 1910 Children's Home: Moore Street. 1912 Faith Home for Children: Westford Street. 1912 Franco American Orphanage: expanded adding a four story brick wing. 1923 Catholics Orphanages: 558 existing institutions with 81,000 children. 1930s The Great Depression and WWII prolonged the traditional orphanages delay the shift to foster care. 1933 All US Orphanages: 140,000 children 1933 All US Foster Care: 102,000 children. 1940s-1850s Post WWII welfare reform resulted in a major shift from traditional orphanages to foster care. 1960's Decline in women entering religious orders had a dramatic impact on Catholic social welfare institutions including traditional orphanages. 1963 Franco American School: Day student program added to the Boarding student program. 1978 Franco American School: Boarding student program discontinued. Extended day care before and after school expanded. 1980s-1990s Franco American School: enrollment gradually increased and double classes in grades K-8 became the norm. 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: patmccoy2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there any way we can see an image of this 1920 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: joshnixon98 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7571.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Celia hewes (boudreau) was my great- grandmother. Stephen Boudreau and Mary frigon were her parents. I just can't seem to find his parents, and if I do, there were multiple stephens born in 1889- 1890 in canada. 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: kcfilippi50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The first time she was listed was 1920, the second was 1930. that was it. I can not find an orphanage names The Children's Home in Lowell, Mass. I looked in the roster for the franco American orphanage, she is not listed this seems like a very small place. 3 adult women, and 15 children. It does make my heart feel a bit better, hoping that it was a bit more loving ad personal than the other options available, but i'd like to know more. 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: patmccoy2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Okay. 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: kcfilippi50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for your assistance. The first census listing for her was when she was 6 in The Children's Home in Lowell, Mass. She was there until she was at least 16. We believe her fathers name was Ted. She married Eric Rheinhold Anderson on 21 October 1944 in Lowell, Mass. We do know that she made monetary donations to a baptist church in Lowell until her death in 1995. Thank you for your assistance. 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: canesfan10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Never mind, think I found her listed in the 1920 census with a bunch of others - just wish it stated what orphanage.....I will try and do some digging on my end. I have some Lowell Directories I can look in, from 1903, 1929 and 1937, unfortunately I am at work and will check when I get home. 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: canesfan10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: When you state that you found her as Lucy Elinor Paknas in an orphanage, do you know which orphanage? I'm assuming this is Lowell Massachusetts? I live in Lowell... 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: patmccoy2 Surnames: PAKNAS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Any death certificates available? I'm also wondering if we can find the family in the Census record before she ended up in the orphanage. 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.