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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The original information that we had was that my grandmother, Elinor L.PAKNAS was orphaned and grew up with a crazy aunt. Upon doing some research, we found her as Lucy Elinor PAKNAS in an orphanage from 6-18. The next entries we have for her are work reports. That's absolutely all I can find. No marriage certificate, no birth records. 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: Stegemerten Paknas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Good morning. Maybe my experience with a similar situation might be helpful. While I was researching the family of Christian STEGEMERTEN in Washington, D.C., I discovered that he died in 1897. Shortly afterward, his widow, Ottilla STEGEMERTEN placed almost all of her children in a German Orphanage, located in the District of Columbia, while keeping the baby. About 1899-1900, she reclaimed her children. (She got re-married to husband #2 about that time.) I'm guesstimating that the reason she did that was because, at the time of her husband's death, she couldn't afford to support all of her children by herself. Could it be possible that a similar situation occurred with your grandmother's PAKNAS 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kcfilippi50 Surnames: paknas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572/mb.ashx Message Board Post: looking for information on my grandmother born Lucy Elinor Paknas, changed her name to Elinor L Paknas. trying to find out what happened to my great grandparents, why she was in this home. how so I track down any orphanage info? 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: ednabm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7571.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Annette Boudreau m 8 Nov 1941 Derry Rockinham, NH William O'Neil b 1915 a Steelworker was b i Providence, RI he is s/o James O'Neil b Scotland deceased and Isabel Henry b Seekonk, Ma age 64. Annette b 1915 age 28 a Millworker b Attleboro, Ma. d/o Mary Frigon age 51 b 1890 (it says b in Canada) and Stephen Boudreau living in Attleboro, Ma age 52 b 1889 in Canada. He was a jewelry maker. Paul Donald Boudreau, age 86 lived Mansfield Ave, Norton, Ma formely No. Attleboro, Ma d Monday, March 10, 2008 in Norton. He was married Jan 16, 1943 Attleboro to Virginia E.(Bruffill) Boudreau. He was born in Attleboro July 15, 1921 one of 9 children born to the late Stephen and Mary (Frigon) Boudreau. He was raied and educated in the city of Attleboro, he moved to Norton Sept 13, 2007. He enlisted in the Civilean Conservation Corps of Fort Devon at age 17 and served from July 13, 1937 til his honarable discharge on June 1938. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard on Sept 17, 1942 in Providence, RI and served honarably til his discharge in Brooklyn NY Nov 16, 1945. This continues for his working career. til it comes to his siblings Donna J. Sirois w/o Robert, s/o Richard D. 4 grand children 9 greatgrandchildren, a Brother Norman N. in Plainville, Ma. a sister Celia Hewes. He was predeceased by siblings Claire Murphy, Annette O'Neil, Juliette DeBlois, Irene Joyce, Henry and Raymond. I can fill in his lusterous work career if you would like it. Now to find Stephen and Mary's deaths. Dot 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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: yes, mary frigon was Steve's wife. I believe Mary was born in massachusetts, and steve moved to massachusetts with his parents early in his life. 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: ednabm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7571.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Contact me at rankin@tds.net I have some very good information on them in Massachusetts when their daughter Annette M. Boudreau got married. Where they were living etc. 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: ednabm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7571.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Contact me at rankin@tds.net I have some very good information on them in Massachusetts when their daughter Annette M. Boudreau got married. Where they were living etc. 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: ednabm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7571.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Annette M. Boudreau age 28 Millworker b in Swansee, Ma. 1913 d/o Stephen Boudreau age 52 living in Attleboro, Ma. and Mary Frigon (Yep has an i) age 51 both born in Canada. He born 1889 and she 1890 Married 8 Nov 1941 Derry, Rockingham, NH William O'Neil b 1915 Providence RI, a Steelworker age 1911. s/o James O'Neil b in Scotland deceased at age 63 Isabel Henry living Seekonk, Ma age 64yrs b Scotland Hope this helps a bit. Dot in NH rankin@tds.net I may be able to find more on them. 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: ednabm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7571.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I went into all of my Canadian pages and came up with 6 Stephen's all born from 1831 to 1874 Did they live in Canada??? Dot 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/7570.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No problem. Good Luck with the search! 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: mmbutts1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7571.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jean Boudreau, Philomene Boudreau I think they might be the parents. Go to www.familysearch.org. Put in his name and hit search. The 1901 Canadian Census is the first one to come up on list. Margaret 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: phillipfazzini Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7570.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thanks for info! 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 keep forgetting to tell researchers that "The Lowell Sun" has been publishing old photos of Lowell (or Greater Lowell) in the newspaper.    It's a series called "Remember When."     You can view them at    www.lowellsun.com/rememberwhen   And, you can submit an "historical photo" for them to consider publishing.   In this morning's paper, there is a picture of a "milk truck" and it's parked in front of a pick-up truck, probably taken in 1940.     It was submitted by a member of the KIERSTEAD family.   Betty           (near Lowell, MA)   (on Lists and Boards for 11 yrs.;  now an Admin for 10 Lists and 5 Boards)     P.S.    Just a reminder that you can find many, old "picture post cards" of places in MA or New England for sale on-line.    And, you don't have to purchase them.  Just save them to your computer, so you can look at them any time you want.

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/7570.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 28th Massachusetts infantry during the Civil War was the famed "irish brigade".Regimental History: 1861 When Massachusetts Gov. John A. Andrew first issued a call for volunteers in May 1861, the state quickly raised a number of regiments, including one composed almost entirely of men who were Irish by birth or heritage: the 9th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. As additional calls were made for more troops after the Union defeat at Bull Run in July, Gov. Andrew hoped to raise two more all-Irish regiments from the large ethnic population of the state. Officially authorized by the governor on September 24, the 28th and 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiments began recruiting in Boston and Framingham, respectively, on October 8. Irish-American leaders - including Patrick Donahoe, publisher of The Pilot, one of the most influential Irish Catholic newspapers in the country at the time - offered encouragement and assistance. New recruits were promised pay and rations upon enlistment, state subsidies for their families, Catholic chaplains to accompany their regiments in the field, and bounties of $100 when the campaign was over. These efforts were undoubtedly bolstered by the well-timed Boston appearance of Thomas Francis Meagher on September 23. One of the best-known immigrant Irish nationalists in America, Meagher attracted a capacity crowd to the Boston Music Hall, with a large overflow of people milling about in the street. He made good use of his well-known oratorical skills, conjuring Irish and American symbolism to whip those gathered into a patriotic frenzy. While his dedication to the cause was genuine, the ambitious Meagher was also, in a sense, hedging his bets. His primary aim was to raise an entire brigade of ethnic Irish regiments which he ultimately hoped to command in the field. But he apparently secured a promise from Gov. Andrew of a commission in one of the Massachusetts Irish regiments if his efforts to build an ethnic brigade fell short. In spite of these efforts, recruiting of additional Irish-Americans during fall 1861 failed to meet the anticipated numbers, at least in part because many Irishmen had already joined other regiments, such as the 15th and 19th Massachusetts. Both units were recruited over the previous summer and contained large numbers of Irish, although they were never designated specifically as Irish regiments. Faced with two half-strength ethnic units, state officials moved the Irish recruits who enlisted in Framingham to Cambridge and assigned them to the 28th, and filled up the ranks of the 29th with mostly Yankee volunteers from around the state. The 28th was recruited up to strength by late fall and officially mustered into federal service on December 13, 1861. Although a small number of the new soldiers were skilled artisans and clerks, the vast majority were common day laborers, sailors, or farmers. Most of them came from Boston and surrounding communities, but there were also significant numbers from interior mill towns such as Lawrence, Lynn, Milford, and Worcester. Gov. Andrew handed command of the 28th Massachusetts, which its men proudly called the "Faugh a Ballagh" (Irish for "Clear the Way") regiment, to William Monteith, a close friend of Donahoe who had many powerful political connections, especially in the large New York Irish community. Like many officers appointed in the early days of the war, however, Monteith was of uncertain military ability. According to his original plan, Gov. Andrew had promised to send one of the Bay State's two new Irish regiments to Meagher for his planned Irish Brigade. The other was to be sent to Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler, who flexed a lot of political muscle in the state. A prominent criminal lawyer and pro-war Democrat popular among the state's Irish, Butler used his position as brigadier general of state militia to lead the first Massachusetts regiments to the relief of defenseless Washington at the outbreak of hostilities. A grateful President Lincoln commissioned Butler as the first Major General of volunteers in the war and in August 1861 gave Butler overall command of land forces operating along the coast of the Carolinas. Butler was anxious to quickly assemble as many New England units as possible. Because the Irish 28th Massachusetts was mustered up to strength sooner, Gov. Andrew dispatched the regiment to serve under Butler in the Carolinas, and later sent the non-Irish 29th to join Meagher's Irish Brigade in camp around Washington, D.C. Neither unit was pleased by this turn of events. The men of the 28th were particularly dismayed, having previously been told that they would be the "4th Regiment" of the Irish Brigade. Apparently, there was even talk in the camps around Boston that Meagher's troops would form the basis for a future army that would fight for the independence of Ireland after the American Civil War was over. The 28th fought at the following Battles: Secessionville,SC, 2nd Manassas, Chantilly, South mountain, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg,Bristow station, Mine Run, the wilderness,Spotslvania,Cold harbor,and Petersburg. As for the 40th Mass,I'm Not too keen on the history of this regiment, but it should be available here: http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-regiments-detail.htm?regiment_id=UMA0040RI Hope I helped! Josh 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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for the Parents of Stephen Boudreau. he was born about 1890 in Canada and married Mary Frigon. if anyone can help that'd be great. 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: phillipfazzini Surnames: Webber Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7565.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: you can place a memorial on Find A Grave http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=91024&CScn=Glenwood&CScntry=4&CSst=21& Note must register to place memorial 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.

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Hello,   I haven't posted about my husband's family-tree for a while.    But, this week we were able to drive to Cambridge City Hall and look at a death record.    His great-grandmother died there in 1949, and, from the record, I was able to confirm that her father's name was Laurindo de ROSA,  born Azores.    Unfortunately, for the mother it said Unknown.     The great-grandmother was born Filomena Augusta ROSA  (sometimes ROSE), born 1870's in the Azores.    Probably in Sao Miguel she married Francisco MOURA probably ~1890.    I don't know anything else about Frank MOURA as he did not come to MA with his family.   One guess is that he died at sea ~1900 as a whaler,  or another guess that the couple .separated.  ~1900.   In MA, Filomena was known as Mrs. Phoebe MOURA.    I can guess about her mother's name, as both Phoebe and her 3 daughters had the middle-name, Augusta.    So, possibly her mother was Filomena AUGUSTA, who married in the Azores to Laurindo de ROSA.     Frank and Phoebe MOURA had 2 sons, Manuel MOURA, b1891, and Francisco MOURA, b1893.    They seem to have married and had at least one child before migurating to MA.    Later, Manny MOURA moved his family to Brooklyn, NY,  and Frank MOURA moved his family to Oakland, CA.    (The family remembers visiting with Manny's family, but have no memory of visiting Frank's family.    But, with postings to the CA Lists, I found out that later in life the couple moved back to the Azores.    I'm curious if both Manny and Frank visited Cambridge, MA, in 1949 at the time of their mother's death.   The 3 daughters were Elsie Augusta MOURA who married 1912 to Antonio PACHECO,  Rosa Augusta MOURA who married Charles PERRY (prob. PEREIRA), and Carolina Augusta MOURA who married Frank MEDEIROS.    We have met descendants at Wakes, etc.     But a MEDEIROS family member has had great trouble finding people researching his father's large family.*   Thank you for your time.   Betty           (near Lowell, MA)   (on Lists and Boards for 11 yrs.;  now an Admin for 10 Lists and 5 Boards)   (just found out that the ROSA Board is looking for a new Admin)     * I've posted about the large MEDEIROS family before, but I can't find my notes, and I have not yet found my old postings.    I'll check the archives of this List.    I think Frank and .Carrie. MEDEIROS married in 1922 in Cambridge.

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/7569.1.1.2.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you again for your posts. i haven't looked specifically at the atual documents themselves for most censuses...just what i can find textually transcribed on ancestry and familysearch. Sometimes i can get a look at the actual dociument to see if that script L is listed. As for the boarding school problem, Since neither you nor I have found any proof of a native american boarding school, I will have to put that aside. The possibility exists that francois might well have still been part Indian, but identified as French or white, as you said. 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.