Lou: Please check William Burrows, age 46 Middlesex 1-WD Lowell 1870 for wife and children listed. Thank you. Margaret

Could you please look up Mary Jane SMITH, age abt. 21. She married a man named HARDEN abt. 1930 and may have been living in Braintree or Randolph. Thanks. Don

Margaret, There are only a few 1890 census as they burned. We could all use them now. Best wishes, Gladys

Gail: Found them in the 1850 Census: Thompson, William B. State: Massachusetts Year: 1850 County: Bristol Roll: M432_309 Township: New Bedford Page: 376 Image: 330 Wm B Thompson, 30, m, Calker, $400 (value of personal RE), Mass Phebe B ", 32, f, Mass Alexander L ", 4, m, Mass Cynthia Weeks, 69, f, Mass Are you looking for more census info? Let me know... Lucy Whoever said "Seek and ye shall find" was not a genealogist.

Hello I am searching for an Evan D Jones and his wife Elizabeth. In the 1930 Census Index there are 2 Evan D Jones listed. One living in Middlesex County and one living in Suffolk County. Would someone be able to look up these families for me. Thank you very much Joanne

1920 Census for Barre, Worcester County, Mass. Enumeration District 9, page 13 B. Living at 54 Little Italy, South Barre, dwelling number 275, family number 289 Line 99: Valentino Valento, head of household, rents his home, male, white, age 25, married, immigrated in 1911, status: PA, able to read and write, born in Italy, speaks Italian, both parents born in Italy, able to speak English, occupation: (looks like:) bard fixer (?) in a Woolen Mill Line 100: Francesca Valento, wife of head of household, female, white, age 35, married, immigrated in 1900, Alien Status,able to read and write, born in Italy, speaks Italian, both parents born in Italy, able to speak English, occupation: finisher in a woolen mill. Page 14 A Dwelling Number 276, Family Number 290--look like the same family even though dwelling number and family number are different: Line 1: Carolina Valento, daughter, female, white, age 16, single, immigrated in 1906, alien status, did not attend school this year, able to read and write, born in Italy, speaks Italian, both parents born in Italy, able to speak English, occupation: Spinner in a worsted mill. Line 2: Vinceregina (?spelling) Valento, daughter, female, white, age 10, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in Italy. Line 3: Soreto Valento, son, male, white, age 7, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in Italy. Line 4: Angelina Valento, daughter, female, white, age 5, single, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in Italy. Line 5: Franesco Valento, son, male, white, age 2 9/12, single, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in Italy. Line 6: Angelina Ricci, mother-in-law, female, white, age 74, widow, immigrated in 1906, alien status, unable to read and write, born in Italy, speaks Italian, both parents born in Italy, cannot speak English. (Source: Ancestry.com census images, roll T625-744)

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Name:   Valentino Valento Age: 25 years  Estimated birth year:1894 Birthplace:   Italy Race:   White Home in 1920:   Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts Roll:   T625_744 Page:   13B ED:   9 Image:   1010 54 Little Italy South Barre Valentino, Valento, head, rents, m, w, 25, M, 1911, Pa, Italy, Italy, Italy, ??, woolen mill ", Francesca, wife, f, w, 35, M, 1906, Al, Italy, Italy, Italy, ???, woolen mill ", Carolina, dau, f, w, 16, S, Italy, worsted mill ", Vincenzina, dau, f,w, 10, S, Mass. ", Loreto(sp), son, m, w, 9, S, Mass. ", Angelina, dau, f, w, 5, S, Mass. ", Francesco, son, m, w, 2 9/12, S, Mass. Ricci, Angelina, mother-in -law, f, w, 74, wd., 1906, Al, Italy Lucy Whoever said "Seek and ye shall find" was not a genealogist.

Hi, Could someone please lookup a Valentino Valento family in the 1920 census for me in Worcester county? He should be about 25 and born in Italy. Thanks for any help that you can provide! Darren King

Hello. I am searching for a Evan D. Jones and his wife Elizabeth. In the 1930 Census Index there were 2 Evan D Jones listed. One living in Middlesex County and one living in Suffolk County. Would someone be able to look up these families for me Thank you very much Joanne

1930 Census for Middlesex County, Mass., Cambridge City, Ward 6, Sheet 16 A. Living at 434 Franklin Street, Dwelling Number: 196 Family Number 304 Line 43: Evan D. Jones, head of household, Rents his home, value $22, male, white, age 52, married, age 19 when first married, able to read and write, born in England, both parents born in England,immigrated in 1924, Pa, speaks English, occupation: Janitor in a *** Factory, (unable to make out the kind of factory), actually working, not a veteran. Line 44: Elizabeth Jones, wife of head of household, female, white, age 48, married, age (looks like) 24 when first married, able to read and write, born in "Canada English" both parents born in "Canada English", immigrated in 1924, Alien Status, speaks English, no occupation. Line 45: Dorothy Jones, daughter, female, white, age 18, single, able to read and write, born in "Canada English", father born in England, mother born in "Canada English", immigrated in 1924, Alien Status, speaks English, occupation: Clerk in a **** factory, actually working. (Unable to make out the kind of factory) Line 46: Pearl Jones, daughter, female, white age 14, single, able to read and write, born in "Canada English", father born in England, mother born in "Canada English", immigrated in 1924, Alien Status, no occupation. Line 47: John Owen Jones, son, male, white, age 8, single, attended school, able to read, born in "Canada English", father born in England, mother born in "Canada English", immigrated in 1914, Alie Status, no occupation. This family is living with the families of Jeremiah L. Myrtle, and Anthony McNeli*.

The Evan D. Jones in Middlesex is the one with wife Elizabeth. Here is the info: 434 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA. Jones, Evan D., head, rent, $22, m, w, 52, M, 29, Eng, Eng, Eng, 1924, Pa, Janitor, Factory ", Elizabeth, wife, f,w, 48, M, 24, Canada, Can, Can, 1924, Al ", Dorothy, dau, f, w, 18, S, Can, Can, Can, 1924, Al, clerk, hosiery factory " Pearl, dau, f, w, 14, S, Can, Can, Can, 1924, Al ", John Owen, son, m, w, 8, S, Can, Can, Can Lucy Whoever said "Seek and ye shall find" was not a genealogist.

Margaret, You didn't mention a possible county or William's birthplace. Here are all the William / Wm. BURROWS listed in the 1870 indes. Do any of these look like a possibility? BURROWS WILLIAM 33 M W ENGL MA BRISTOL 3-WD FALL RVR 1870 BURROWS WILLIAM 67 M W ENGL MA ESSEX IPSWICH TWP 1870 BURROWS WILLIAM 33 M W MA MA FRANKLIN NORTHFIELD 1870 BURROWS WILLIAM 46 M W ENGL MA MIDDLESEX 1-WD LOWELL 1870 BURROWS WILLIAM 26 M W ENGL MA MIDDLESEX 3-WD LOWELL 1870 BURROWS WILLIAM 28 M W MA MA MIDDLESEX SOMERVILLE 1870 BURROWS WILLIAM F 66 M W NH MA MIDDLESEX BILLERICA 1870 BURROWS WILLIAM H 29 M W MA MA PLYMOUTH SCITUATE 1870 BURROWS WM 50 M W MA MA SUFFOLK 2-WD BOSTON 1870 BURROWS WM H 26 M W MA MA BRISTOL 5-WD FALL RVR 1870 Lou ----------------original message---------------------- In a message dated 10/08/03 2:52:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Could you find a William Burrows listed with wife and family? He would probably be in his 40's. Searching for his children's names. Thank you. Margaret >>

Would you please check to find a Pierre Lewis Filion, Winchendon,Ma. listed, interested in children's names. Thank you. Margaret

If anyone can look up any information concerning Andrew Dempsey, Mary Shaughnessey , Bridget Scanlon, James Scanlon and his wife Margaret (there is some dispute whether Margaret Lawless was Bridget Scanlon's mother or stepmother),please let me know. Thank you in advance Debbie Here's the information I already have: Descendants of Andrew Dempsey Generation No. 1 1. ANDREW1 DEMPSEY was born in Ireland . He married MARY SHAUGHNESSEY. Notes for ANDREW DEMPSEY: More About MARY SHAUGHNESSEY: Occupation: worked in paper mill Residence: Ireland; Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA Ethnicity/Relig.: Irish/Catholic Comment 1: could not read or write Comment 2: 1870 census names her "Mary Dimpsey", age: 45 Cause of Death: enteritis Child of ANDREW DEMPSEY and MARY SHAUGHNESSEY is: 2. i. EDWARD JAMES2 DEMPSEY, b. July 1861, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA; d. April 11, 1931, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA. Generation No. 2 2. EDWARD JAMES2 DEMPSEY (ANDREW1) was born July 1861 in Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA1, and died April 11, 1931 in Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA2. He married BRIDGET SCANLON/SCANLAN January 13, 1886 in Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA3, daughter of JAMES SCANLAN and BRIDGET BURNS. Notes for EDWARD JAMES DEMPSEY: "Edward Dempsey of Ferncliff Avenue, 70 years of age, died at his home Saturday afternoon following a week's illness. Mr. Dempsey was born in this town in 1861 and always made his home here. He married Miss Bridget Scanlon of Lee. He is survived by his widow, a son Edward of Lee; two daughters, Mrs. August Reisser and Mrs. James Shortell, both of Pittsfield; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery." (From The Berkshire Eagle dated 1931) Possibly he was born in 1861. Census records of Lee, Ma. in 1870 list him as Eddie Dimpsey, age 10. Various records have indicated his birth year between 1859-1861. 1900 Census, enumeration district 39, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma. indicates he was born in July, 1861 and was a "helper-engineer -- papermaker". He could read and write. According to "Child's Directory" 1884-85, Town of Lee, p. 144, he was listed as"Demsey Edward, Laborer". Along with him are "Demsey Nancy, (Lenox Furnace) widow" and "Demsey Thomas laborer". It is unknown if Nancy Demsey or Thomas Demsey are related to Edward. >From "Massachusetts Historical Commission": Town: Lee. Address: 22-24 Ferncliff St. Historic Name: (none listed). Original: Double house. Present: Double house. Ownership:: Private individual/ Original owner: William Heaphy. Description: 1896. Source: "Valley Gleaner" 1/1/1896. Style: Queen Anne. Exterior wall fabric: Asphalt shingle. Major alterations (with dates): Clapboard covered with asphalt. Approximate acreage: 1. Setting:: South side of Ferncliff Street. Architectural Significance: A 2 1/2 story Queen Anne style house with double front entry. Multiple gables in roof. The front one with a large fan light. Small fans over each entry. Octagonal turrett at southwest corner. Oval staircase windows. Lee marble foundation. Historical Significance: This house is the third of five houses built by William A. Heaphy on Ferncliff Street between 1892 and 1906. This one was built in 1896 at a cost of about $3,000. Over the years the house has had many occupants, mostly working class families. In the 1920s it was the home of Michael and Margaret Blake (Lee Marble Works) and Edward and Bridget Dempsey (Valley Mill). In the 1930s it was occupied by William and Minnie Pleu (Eagle Mill) and by Joseph and Edith Moody (Morgan House Grill). For many years, starting around 1940, it was the home of George and Mary O'Brien. George worked for the Smith Paper Company. During the years that the O'Briens were there, the other half of the house was occupied by James and Nancy Bush (shipping clerk at the Columbia Mill), and by Frank Abele (Fountain Mill)." >From "Lee Directory 1895" Dempsey, Edward Laborer East Center Street Mrs. " Frank Mary A. Maggie E. Teressa >From "Annual Report, Town of Lee, 1898": Named on page 15 under the Water Witch Engine Company is Edward Dempsey. It also states, "These lists show the names of firemen who were entitled to abatement of poll tax. The tax of some have not been remitted, and if not called for, the amounts will be duly credited to the town." More About EDWARD JAMES DEMPSEY: Event 1: 1931, Buried St. Mary's Cemetery Lee, Ma. Occupation: laborer at Smith Paper Company Lee,Ma. Residence: Lee, Ma. Ethnicity/Relig.: Irish Catholic Comment 1: was founding father of the Lee volunteer Comment 2: fire dept. (then called the Lee Water Comment 3: Witch Co.) Comment 4: married on a Tuesday Cause of Death: pulmonary embolism Notes for BRIDGET SCANLON/SCANLAN: "Former Lee Woman Dies in Pittsfield -- Lee - Mrs Bridget Dempsey, 82, widow of Edward Dempsey, died last night at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lucy Shortell, 363 Columbus Ave., Pittsfield, after a long illness. Mr. Dempsey, a papermaker, died in 1931. Since that time, Mrs. Dempsey made her home in Pittsfield. She was a communicant of St. Mark's Church. Mrs. Dempsey was born in Lee, Jan. 27 1865, daughter of James and Margaret Lawless Scanlan. She was educated in the Lee public schools. Survivors beside her daughter, Mrs. Shortell are another daughter, Mrs. August Reisser of Pittsfield; a son, Edward of Lee; a sister Mrs. Albert Bishop of Pittsfield; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body rests at the home of her son Edward, on East Center Street, Lee. The funeral will be Friday morning at 9:30 from the home, followed at 10 with a high mass of requiem at St. Mary's Church in this town. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The M. J. Kelly Funeral Home is in charge." (from The Berkshire Eagle Dec. 1947) "The funeral of Mrs.Bridget Dempsey was held at 10 yesterday morning at St. Mary"s Church with a high mass of requiem. Rev. Henry Murphy of the Little Flower of Jesus Chapel, Pittsfield, celebrated the mass. Rev. Joseph Russell of St. Mary's read prayers at the grave in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bearers were Marcell Finnegan, James Thompson, William Pleau, Thomas McGinity, James Curley and John McTigue, all of Lee." (from The Berkshire Eagle, date unknown) More About BRIDGET SCANLON/SCANLAN: Occupation: mill operator, laundress, housewife Residence: Lee, Ma.; Pittsfield, Ma. Ethnicity/Relig.: Irish Catholic Comment 1: also lived at 363 Columbus Ave., Comment 2: Pittsfield Comment 3: 1910 Census indicates she was born in 1867 Comment 4: She could read and write Cause of Death: cerebral hemmorhage Medical Information: Stroke Children of EDWARD DEMPSEY and BRIDGET SCANLON/SCANLAN are: i. EDWARD JAMES3 DEMPSEY II, b. March 24, 1899, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma. USA4; d. October 2, 1963, Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA5; m. MARY ELIZABETH NALTY, September 15, 1924, Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA6. Notes for EDWARD JAMES DEMPSEY II: Vol. Adm. Statement 01 Nov. 1963 #70771 Berkshire County Probate Edward J. Dempsey was on the Lee Board of Registrars from 1950-1955 and was chairman of the Lee Board of Registrars from 1956-1959. His possible Social Security Number was 029-03-7778, or 024-10-7473. Edward J. Dempsey - Lee - Edward J. Dempsey, 64, of 311 East Center Street, a member of the local board of registrars for many years, died this morning at Pittsfield General Hospital, after a short illness. A native of Lee, the son of Edward and Bridget Scanlon Dempsey, he spent his entire life here. Mr. Dempsey had been employed at the GE maintenance department, Pittsfield, for the past 14 years, and previously was long employed by the former Smith Paper Co. here. He leaves his wife, the former Mary Nalty; a son John Dempsey of Hattsville (sic), Md.; two daughters, Mrs. William Johnson of Lee and Mrs. Richard Smith of Old Saybrook, Conn; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Reisser and Mrs. Lucy Shortell, both of Pittsfield; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Thursday at 8:30 at the Kelly Funeral Home with a Requiem High Mass at St. Mary's Church at 9. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. (The Berkshire Eagle 01 Oct 1963) More About EDWARD JAMES DEMPSEY II: Occupation: painter for The General Electric Company Personality/Intrst: had much interest in local politics Residence: Lee, Ma. Ethnicity/Relig.: Irish/Catholic Comment 1: had very white hair in old age. Also was Comment 2: paper hanger for GE. Was born on Robert Comment 3: St., Lee, Ma. Comment 4: married on a Monday Cause of Death: phlebitis (post-op) Medical Information: Addictions Notes for MARY ELIZABETH NALTY: Nalty-Dempsey Wedding - The marriage of Miss Mary E. Nalty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Nalty, and Edward Dempsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dempsey, of Lee, took place this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Peter's church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Martin Murphy, who also celebrated the nuptial Mass. The bride was gowned in blue crepe de chine with black velvet hat and carried bride's roses. Her sister, Mrs. Harold J. Walsh of Torrington, Conn., was matron of honor. She wore grey georgette, a black velvet hat and carried pink roses. James Thompson of Lee, was the best man. Following the ceremony the bridal party and the immediate families of the bride and groom enjoyed a wedding breakfast at Wayside Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey left for a wedding trip and on their return will live in Lee. (from The Berkshire Eagle undated) Mrs. Mary E. Dempsey, 87, of 311 East Center St. died Saturday at the Edgecombe Nursing Home in Lenox. Born in Great Barrington Dec. 26, 1901, the daughter of Patrick J. and Mary Bills Nalty, she attended schools in Great Barrington and was a graduate of the former Berkshire Business College. In the 1950s, Mrs. Dempsey was employed by several local insurance companies. Her husband, Edward J. Dempsey, died Oct. 1, 1963. She was a resident of Lee for 64 years and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. She leaves a son, John N. Dempsey of Laurel, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of Lee, and Mrs. Sheila Smith of West Hartford, Conn; a sister, Mrs. Florence Walsh of Torrington, Conn; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be tomorrow at 9:15 from the Kelly Funeral Home with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Memorial donations may be made to either St. Mary's Church or the Association of the Blind in care of the funeral home. (information from Berkshire Eagle obituary 01 Jan 1989) Her Social Security Number was 023-20-0709. More About MARY ELIZABETH NALTY: Event 1: born on a Thursday - married on a Monday Occupation: housewife Residence: Great Barrington, Ma.; Lee, Ma. Ethnicity/Relig.: Irish-French Catholic Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease Medical Information: Heart disease, Alzheimer's ii. EVELYN DEMPSEY, b. January 26, 1904, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA; d. August 1, 1913, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA. iii. FRANCIS DEMPSEY, b. February 1, 1886, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA7; d. September 30, 1900, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA. iv. LUCY ETTA DEMPSEY, b. December 12, 1895, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA; m. JAMES SHORTELL, June 11, 1928, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA. v. MARGARET ELLEN DEMPSEY, b. April 19, 1891, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA8; m. AUGUST EDWARD REISSAR, June 20, 1922, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA. vi. MARY AGNES DEMPSEY, b. 1889, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA; d. June 4, 1916, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA. vii. THERESSA DEMPSEY, b. February 2, 1892, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA; d. January 9, 1901, Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma., USA. Endnotes 1. 1900 Census Lee, Berkshire Co., Ma. 2. Lee, Ma VR 1931 Vol 4 pg 47 #14 3. Lee, Ma MR 1886 Vol 6M pg 102 #3 4. Lee, Ma. VR 1899 Vol 3 pg 21 #25 5. Pittsfield, Ma 1963 book 25 pg 102 #589 6. Great Barrington, Ma. MR 1924 7. Births 1855-1892 Lee Rec.Vol 2 p. 103 8. Births 1855-1892 Lee Rec. Vol 2 p. 122

Could you find a William Burrows listed with wife and family? He would probably be in his 40's. Searching for his children's names. Thank you. Margaret

Gladys, Here's the numbers for the family of Eli LARKIN: Larkin, Eli View Image Online State: Massachusetts Year: 1810 County: Hampshire Roll: M252_19 Township: West Springfield Page: 319 Image: 331 00010 / 2001000 1 free white male age 26-44 2 females under 10 1 female 26-44 Lou ---------------------original message------------------ In a message dated 10/06/03 6:01:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Thank you, I never heard from anyone at all. I had never been able to find him that year. I was trying to pin down a time and place his wife died. I knew that she had died before 1813 according to the wills of her mother and father. She was alive in her fathers and deceased in hers. The Revolutionary Pension records gave him living in several places, also in Vermont and New York. He must have lived in NY last as he was in the 1830's then in Bristol Co. living with his daut. I appreciate that so much and hope the Eli is him. Thanks, Gladys >>

Hi, Could someone please lookup a Valentino Valenti and family in the 1920 census for me? Using the free index at ancestry.com, I've found a Valentino Valento in Worcester county that could be him. Valentino would be about 57, wife Julia about 54, both born in Italy. Thanks for any help that can be provided in finding this family in 1920! Darren King

The only information I have is ... William B Thompson [b] 1815 New Bedford [son of James Thompson and Peace Chase], married Phebe Bassett Weeks [d/o Lot Weeks and Cynthia Bassett] married 30/05/1843, in New Bedford. Alexander L Thompson [b] 1846 in New Bedford. Do not know if their were any other children. Gail

Thank you, I never heard from anyone at all. I had never been able to find him that year. I was trying to pin down a time and place his wife died. I knew that she had died before 1813 according to the wills of her mother and father. She was alive in her fathers and deceased in hers. The Revolutionary Pension records gave him living in several places, also in Vermont and New York. He must have lived in NY last as he was in the 1830's then in Bristol Co. living with his daut. I appreciate that so much and hope the Eli is him. Thanks, Gladys