This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: valerie1890 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7527.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eileen Clarke - died 1915, Cambridge, Mass. I doubt that my grandparents would have sold it. 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: Twilcox54 Surnames: Smith Tapley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7524.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert, After going through about a hundred Lydia Smiths in the US Census I found in the 1850 census the Albert and Lydia A. Smith you were talking about. They lived in Charlestown, Middlesex co. MA. The list was Albert Smith 38, Lydia A. Smith 32, Frank A. Smith 3, and Lydia Tapley 72. All were born in MA. Lydia Tapley could be a mother- in-law. So no John C. Smith. But I'll keep looking. Thanks for your help. Terry 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: ubeestar Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7518.1.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you flomag, Alexander and the clown, all i know from the biography on my 3rd great grandpa. Robert, his father was born in Litchfield, Mass. From there he moved to Canada, on the paper it says St. Anne de nois. Where he married his wife Victoria Burrnell. They had 5 kids 3 of whom died before yr old. My 3rd great grandpa William henry was i think 9 yrs old when they moved to N.Y. where he workedfor a railroad company. From N. Y. The family moved to Chicago, IL. From there my 3rd greaat grandpa, William moved to Worth, IL and started farming. This is all i know about the family. I do not know if my 3rd great grandpa had sibilings or not as of yet. but will try and call the historical socitiy . Thank you all for the help. Pam. But if you come across anything please let me know. thank you again. 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: skvesta Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6724.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I tried contacting the Medfield State Hospital for my ancestor's records and here was their reply... Dear Ms._______ Please know that your email inquiry regarding records of the Department of Mental Health [DMH] has been referred to me for reply. It is not unusual for family members to inquire about the medical history of relatives they believe were within the DMH hospital system. Given the content of your letter, it is particularly understandable in your case, and I am sensitive to this. Unfortunately, due to privacy law constraints imposed upon DMH by federal and state laws and regulations, including but not limited to so-called HIPAA laws, DMH can only release Protected Health Information [PHI] regarding its clients under very limited circumstances. DMH cannot even confirm whether an individual ever received DMH services unless those circumstances are satisfied. For a deceased client or patient, DMH may only release records pursuant to a valid Court Order or upon written authorization from the client's Executor or Administrator of the client's estate. This is true even for very old records. Also, even if there was a Court Order or Probate Court authorization available, it is possible that any records from 1991 and prior (if they even existed in the first place) may have been lawfully destroyed. State regulations permit the destruction of impatient records older than twenty (20) years old. Accordingly, we are unable to provide the information you requested. Although you may seek court authority, by Court Order or Probate appointment, to request those records, it is possible that such records did not exist or were lawfully destroyed. DMH is not permitted to advise you in advance of a Court Order or Probate appointment whether any records can be located. Although as a family member this may not be the news you wanted to hear; I hope you understand that privacy laws serve to allow all of our clients and patients to freely communicate with their mental health clinicians without fear that their sensitive records might be viewed at any time, even after their death, and even by concerned family members. I am sorry I cannot be more responsive, other than to offer my assistance in the event you obtain a Court Order or Probate appointment. I am available should you have any further questions or concerns as well. Bill Bailey _________________________________ William Bailey Director of Privacy & Compliance Department of Mental Health 25 Staniford Street Boston , MA 02114 (617) 626-8163 _________________________________ 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: theclown16 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7518.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a Litchfield in Herkimer County, NY. Any locations in NY connected to the 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: AlexandersMA Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7518.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Flomag-Thank you so much for finding Litchfield, MA. I know exactly where Dunstable is. Unfortunately, I'm not able to locate the Henry family in Dunstable, Litchfield, Tyngsborough, Pepperell or other surrounding towns today, or under the former names of Dunstable that you mentioned. To the original poster: I would suggest that you contact the historical society to see if you can find any information on how to locate information on the Henry family, and Litchfield, MA. With the information Flomag provided, I believe calling the Tyngsborough-Dunstable Historical Society would be best: http://www.dunstable-ma.gov/Pages/DunstableMA_WebDocs/localdocs/7 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: CBlaisdell8854 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7527.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What sometimes happens is that there is an extra plot in a family's plot and if it cannot be used it is sold. What was your aunt's name? Carol 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: flomag Surnames: Henry Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7518.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There was a Litchfield, Ma. in the 1700-1800's, this town is now called Dunstable. It's located in Mioddlesex County, Ma. Dunstable at one time was also called Noticock and Nottingham along with Litchfield. This info from the book "Historical Data Relating to Cities, and Towns in Ma. by Wm. Galvin, Sect'y Comm. of Ma. in 1997. 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: Robert_Ankenbauer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7524.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Terry, I live and work in the Boston area, so I am familiar with all of the cities, towns etc. I will tell you that I found a marriage for an Albert Smith to a Lydia Ann Tapley, both of Charlestown, MA in May 1842. Try looking for a Lydia Smith in the census to see if that might be a possibility. The name Lydia is reasonably different that you might be able to find her a little easier. And then of course, it may not have anything to do with your Albert Smith at all. Charlestown and Cambridge share a border, so it is worth looking into anyway. I looked through birth records and it appears they had a son who was named Albert as well, but it looks like he may have died in 1845 at 5 months old. They then have listed a birth in 1848 of an Albert T Smith to Lydia and Albert Smith. I don't see a John C. Smith connected to them. The closest John C Smith I see is born in 1846 in Roxbury MA to a Peter and Maryann Smith. SO, I guess where I'm going with this is that the name John Smith is pretty common. Work your way back to the last census where you definetly find him and let's see where that gets 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: valerie1890 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7527/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elliott Moore was born 1893 in the West Indies. Married Louise Allsopp. Their son Garfield Moore died of influenza in 1918 at Cambridge, Massachusetts.Garfield is buried with my aunt (D 1915). We are no relation so I am curious how this came about. Tank you for your help. 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: AlexandersMA Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7518.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry. I can't seem to find any information on your family. I cannot find there being a "Lintchfield" in MA either. Maybe it existed at one time, I don't know. "Litchfield" sounds like it would be a town name before "Lintchfield." There's a Litchfield, MN. Is this information your reading handwritten? If so, could you take a second look at the handwriting to see if it might be read as another place name and/or state? Sorry I can't help you with this. Someone else around the boards might have better luck. Good luck with your 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: Twilcox54 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7524.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Robert, I don't know Alberts wifes name. I got Alberts name as the father of John C. (b. 1848) from the Machias town clerk. I'd like to add that John C.,1848, had possibly more siblings than just two brothers. I've gone over the whole US Census for MA for the years 1850,1860 and some 1870 and haven't had much luck. However, I do think I spotted a two year old boy listed as John C. Smith in the 1850 US Census in Cambridge MA, which is right by Boston. As I remember it doesn't always come up on my computer and the fathers name was not Albert.I'll try to bring it up again. Thanks, Terry 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: ubeestar Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7518.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Alexander, I have a bio on my 3rd greatgrandpa William Henry and itstates that His father Robert henry was born in lintchfield Mass in 1804. On his tombstone it only has the year he was born and died. But on the paper it has him and my 4th great grandma moving to Canada.Then had 5 kids 3 of which past away. FromCanada, they moved to Troy,N.Y. where Robert found a job with the Troy & Schenectady Railroad comp. Then in 1845 him and the family moved to Chicago, IL. Then from there they moved to Worth,IL. So other than that, that'sall i have on Robert. He is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Worth,IL. 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: AlexandersMA Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7526.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is fantastic! I'll see if I can find something for you! Should I find something, I'll post back here. 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: FrancesCronin25 Surnames: Long/Mintern/Minturn Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7526.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since my last reply I have uncovered the following information ref Mary Mintern (wife of David Long) Her following siblings (same parents have baptisms) 1 Ship Record Britannic Arrive NY 1898 BRIDGET MINTERN b. 1878 going to sister MARY & Brother Michael, Flushing NY 2 Kate Mentern b.cork irl 1883 ship Teutonic arr 23may 1901 Going to sister 149 Dreggs Ave, greenpoint NY 3 Nellie Minturn b.Cork 1874. Ship Celtic Arr 24 April 1903 NY. Going to sister Mrs Long @ 63 Diamond St, Brooklyn NY No 1 is interesting as the year 1898 I dont think David Long & Mary would have married this year as he emigrated in 1898. Strangely both David & Mary were baptised in the same church in Ireland so it seems they may have known each others families prior to emigration. No marriage record in ireland for them. Did see some birth records 1. James Long 23 Jan 1900 NY James Long 31/12/1901 NY. Thomas Long 3rd March 1902 NY. Unfortunately this is all the record gives on Ancestry - do you have any source to check further. David & Marys 2 sons James called after davids father & Thomas after Marys father. It is possible that Mary Mintern (diff variations of name spelling) minturn, in Flushing in 1898 would not have been married I think at this stage. Would there be any directory for this time? Much thanks & regards Frances 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: Robert_Ankenbauer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7524.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi; Couple of quick questions: What is Albert's wife's name? How do you know that John's father's name is Albert? I looked through birth records for Boston for 1848 and I don't see a birth for a John with a father named Albert. Unfortunately in 1848 much of Boston was still separated into several smaller towns that folks also referred to as Boston. For example, Charlestown MA has been a part of Boston since 1878. So in 1848 it was still it's own town. I will do some more poking, but anything you can add in regards to those two questions would be helpful. Robert 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: Twilcox54 Surnames: Smith Button Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7524.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: By the way, John C. Smith (b. 1848) was born in Boston MA. 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: Twilcox54 Surnames: Smith Button Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7524.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John C. Smith was born in MA on July 27 1848.Family lore says John had two brothers. His father Albert and his mother were both born in MA according to the 1880 US Census.Thats about all I know about Johns parents. John came to Machias, Cattaraugus co. NY in 1873. For awhile he was a stone mason, then later a newspaper editor. Before that he was a railroad forman overseer of the masonery on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad.He's listed as a stone mason in the 1880 US Census. In 1894 he was still living in Machias and he married Ida Button of that place. He died of Typhoid fever in Nov. of 1895. His son John Carlyle Smith was born in June of 1896.Hope this helps. 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: LSLangille Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7524.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there! It might help your cause a bit if you could list the decades or specific years, and hopefully even birthdates! One wouldn't even know where to begin to help you - especially with such a common surname as SMITH. Any info at all would help us help you, such as wives names, children, professions, 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: FrancesCronin25 Surnames: long mintern Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7526.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have since found in the Brooklyn New York City Directory for 1904. David Long, 63, Diamond Street, Brooklyn NY a SILVERSMITH which I think is him - on arrival in 1898 occ listed as jeweller and when he returned to Ireland he was in jewellery business. Again much thanks for your efforts. Is it unusual I cannot find the births of his 2 sons? Regards 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.