Sir Family history tells us that Joseph Donovan was a Judge in Boston during the 1900s. He was a grandson of an Irish immigrant who arrive in Boston in 1860. I think he was the son of John Donovan, Charleston (1856 to about 1920), who was the son of Edward Donovan and Mary Powers, who lived in Saugus MA. The reason for the search is the bicentennial of Dr John O'Donovan, LLD, MRIA, who was an eminent Irish scholar in the early 1800s. As family members we are trying to organise a celebration of his birth, and are trying to contact various branches of the family. Any help in trying to track down Joseph, or his family would be greatfully received. Regards Deirdre Doolan (nee O'Donovan) Cork Ireland d_doolan@eircom.net

I received the Census records for 1910 and 1920 and want to thank the people who did the research for them. They are a big help in unraveling a puzzle. I appreciate your help. Still looking for other years (1880, 1890, 1900 and 1930) Robert Alfred and Mary D. O'Neil both born around 1858 in Canada. According to the Census record I got today, they migrated in 1879. Thanks again. Jayne

Hi seeking census lookup (1900/1910/1920/1930)for the the following family possibly in Boston area: James KYLE b. 5 October 1868 Glasgow Scotland immigrated abt 1892 Head Elizabeth Wallace KYLE b. 3 August 1870 Glasgow Scotland Wife William b. 1893 Maragret b. 22 Feb. 1895 glasgow Scotland James b. 1899 Elizabeth b. 1903 John W. b. 1905 Robert b. 1910 Thanks Audrie

Andrea, Took a chance that Bertie and Charlotte might be living in same area (Athol, Worcester, MA) as her mother in the 1900.. BINGO! Except for Charlotte's name, this appears to be them....image is clearly Bertie Kempton although indexed as: KEMPTER, BERTIL (1900 U.S. Census) MASSACHUSETTS , WORCESTER, ATHOL Age: 23, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: NH Series: T623 Roll: 690 Page: 84 Enumerated 5/6 June 1900 Rents at 383 Crescent Bertie Kempton, head, 12/1877, 22, M 1yr, NH NH NH Teamster "Sanis" C., wife, 4/1880, 20, M 1 yr, 1birth/1living, MA MA MA Harry D., son, 5/1900, 1/12, MA NH MA Mary, mother, 8/1836, 63 Wid, Married 45 yrs,13 births/ 7 living, NH MA NH Jenn In a message dated 4/27/2005 12:22:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JHL1188@aol.com writes: Andrea, Believe I found the Hazzard family(Geo, Mary, son Albert and Charlotte) in the 1880 and found Mother Mary in the 1900 with Albert, however Charlotte and Bertie are not with her... Jennifer In a message dated 4/27/2005 11:28:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, JHL1188@aol.com writes: Andrea, I've tried every one and place I can think of even thought they could lbe living with a Hazard family and not indexed properly. Would you know Charlotte's parents names? Found Bertie and Char in the 1910 and 20, but still nothing in the 1900... Found George A. in Cheshire, but they are not with him either.. Jenn ,In a message dated 4/27/2005 9:52:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FamHist63@aol.com writes: Hi Jennifer and listers. It is possible that Bertie had a brother Alvin , after their father . . Alvin (father) was born ca. 1828. wf Mary (Hale) b. ca 1838 . Bertie M. was born ca. 1877 Cheshire Co., NH . wf. . Charlotte (Hazard) b. April 1880 in Warren,MA . Their son Harry D. was b. ca. 1900 MA The only other male siblings (children of Alvin and Mary) that I know of are: John M. b. May 1868 NH and George A. b. Apr. 1862 . I thought that Bertie would be living with a Kempton family member due to the fact his name is not indexed . Unless his mother Mary was widowed and he was residing with her? Wish I had more to go on. Thank -you again for you efforts to help me . Have a great day, Andrea ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Andrea, Believe I found the Hazzard family(Geo, Mary, son Albert and Charlotte) in the 1880 and found Mother Mary in the 1900 with Albert, however Charlotte and Bertie are not with her... Jennifer In a message dated 4/27/2005 11:28:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, JHL1188@aol.com writes: Andrea, I've tried every one and place I can think of even thought they could lbe living with a Hazard family and not indexed properly. Would you know Charlotte's parents names? Found Bertie and Char in the 1910 and 20, but still nothing in the 1900... Found George A. in Cheshire, but they are not with him either.. Jenn ,In a message dated 4/27/2005 9:52:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FamHist63@aol.com writes: Hi Jennifer and listers. It is possible that Bertie had a brother Alvin , after their father . . Alvin (father) was born ca. 1828. wf Mary (Hale) b. ca 1838 . Bertie M. was born ca. 1877 Cheshire Co., NH . wf. . Charlotte (Hazard) b. April 1880 in Warren,MA . Their son Harry D. was b. ca. 1900 MA The only other male siblings (children of Alvin and Mary) that I know of are: John M. b. May 1868 NH and George A. b. Apr. 1862 . I thought that Bertie would be living with a Kempton family member due to the fact his name is not indexed . Unless his mother Mary was widowed and he was residing with her? Wish I had more to go on. Thank -you again for you efforts to help me . Have a great day, Andrea ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Andrea, I've tried every one and place I can think of even thought they could lbe living with a Hazard family and not indexed properly. Would you know Charlotte's parents names? Found Bertie and Char in the 1910 and 20, but still nothing in the 1900... Found George A. in Cheshire, but they are not with him either.. Jenn ,In a message dated 4/27/2005 9:52:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FamHist63@aol.com writes: Hi Jennifer and listers. It is possible that Bertie had a brother Alvin , after their father . . Alvin (father) was born ca. 1828. wf Mary (Hale) b. ca 1838 . Bertie M. was born ca. 1877 Cheshire Co., NH . wf. . Charlotte (Hazard) b. April 1880 in Warren,MA . Their son Harry D. was b. ca. 1900 MA The only other male siblings (children of Alvin and Mary) that I know of are: John M. b. May 1868 NH and George A. b. Apr. 1862 . I thought that Bertie would be living with a Kempton family member due to the fact his name is not indexed . Unless his mother Mary was widowed and he was residing with her? Wish I had more to go on. Thank -you again for you efforts to help me . Have a great day, Andrea ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Hi Jennifer and listers. It is possible that Bertie had a brother Alvin , after their father . . Alvin (father) was born ca. 1828. wf Mary (Hale) b. ca 1838 . Bertie M. was born ca. 1877 Cheshire Co., NH . wf. . Charlotte (Hazard) b. April 1880 in Warren,MA . Their son Harry D. was b. ca. 1900 MA The only other male siblings (children of Alvin and Mary) that I know of are: John M. b. May 1868 NH and George A. b. Apr. 1862 . I thought that Bertie would be living with a Kempton family member due to the fact his name is not indexed . Unless his mother Mary was widowed and he was residing with her? Wish I had more to go on. Thank -you again for you efforts to help me . Have a great day, Andrea

Jayne, This appears to be the same couple in the 1910...birth an marriage seem close.. ONEIL, ROBERT F (1910 U.S. Census) MASSACHUSETTS , SUFFOLK, 2-WD CHELSEA Age: 51, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: CANA Series: T624 Roll: 626 Page: 93 Rents at 44 Broadway Robert F. 51 M1 26 yrs CAN/eng CAN/Eng CAN/Eng Emig 1879 Laborer dock Margaret D. 50 M1 26 yrs 0births/0living CAN/French CAN CAN Emig 1879 Thomas Malvin boarder 40 VA VA VA Foreman Building Contractor Charles W. Hemkle boarder 37 MD GER GER Superintendant Building Contractor Jennifer In a message dated 4/26/2005 10:07:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Jaynemari@aol.com writes: Could someone lookup R. Alfred "Fred" and Mary O'Neil living in Chelsea in 1930. They were both born around 1859 in Canada and married "sometime" around 1886. I have no census records for them and any year after their 1886 marriage would be appreciated. Thank you. Jayne

Hello Jayne, Tried all Canadian born Fred, Alfred, ONeal, ONeil, ONeill, etc. and this is the closest I came... ONEIL, ROBERT F (1920 U.S. Census) MASSACHUSETTS , SUFFOLK, 3-WD CHELSEA Age: 63, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: CANA Series: T625 Roll: 743 Page: 74 Robert F. head 63 New Brunswick/CAN/Eng, IRE, New Brunswick/CAN/Eng :aborer Lithograph Emig Unk Na 1901 Mary wife 60 CAN/French CAN/French CAN/French Emig Unk Jennifer In a message dated 4/26/2005 10:07:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Jaynemari@aol.com writes: Could someone lookup R. Alfred "Fred" and Mary O'Neil living in Chelsea in 1930. They were both born around 1859 in Canada and married "sometime" around 1886. I have no census records for them and any year after their 1886 marriage would be appreciated. Thank you. Jayne

Could someone lookup R. Alfred "Fred" and Mary O'Neil living in Chelsea in 1930. They were both born around 1859 in Canada and married "sometime" around 1886. I have no census records for them and any year after their 1886 marriage would be appreciated. Thank you. Jayne

Sorry, should have looked Bertie up in the 1910 and 20 before I wrote. I see he's 33 in the 1910, 43 in the 1920. Will continue to look for them in the 1900.. Alvin would be a brother? Jennifer In a message dated 4/26/2005 9:23:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FamHist63@aol.com writes: Hi All, Could someone please do a look -up for Alvin KEMPTON .b. ca 1877 NH , wf would be Mary . Not sure if son Bertie M. Kempton was residing them with his wf Charlotte . They had a son Harry D. KEMPTON b. ca. 1900 in MA . I could not find Bertie anywhere in indexes but did find Alvin(s) Hoping to locate Bertie . Census Index: 1900 Kempton, Alvin A. State : MA County : Norfolk Location : Weymouth Roll Number : 672 Page : 174 Kempton, Alvin E. State : MA County : Middlesex Location : Somerville Roll Number : 666 Page : 155 Help greatly appreciated, Thank -you Andrea ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Andrea, Here are the details of the Alvin Kempton's in the HQ index ..same as you found... KEMPTON ALVIN A 28 M W NH MA NORFOLK WEYMOUTH 1900 boarder with a Frank Richards and family, says Married 2 yrs, but no wife with him. He is a Teacher in Chemistry, born 9/1872, NH NH NH. KEMPTON ALVIN E 28 M W MA MA MIDDLESEX 6-WD SOMERVILLE 1900 Rents home on Ibbtison Street Alvin E.head 27M 5 yrs MA NH MA Insurance Annie wife 27 M 5 yrs 2/2 NH NH NH Gladys E. dau 4 MA MA NH Esterlyn M. dau 1 MA MA NH Closest so far to Bertie was a Bertha Kempton marked as Male, however was a housework servant, and clearly "Bertha" on the image... Can you clarify? If Alvin was born 1877 he would be 23 in 1900. Was Bertie Alvin's son? Not sure how Bertie could be a father in 1900. Could also be it's too early in the am and I haven't had enough coffee to understand :) Jennifer In a message dated 4/26/2005 9:23:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FamHist63@aol.com writes: Hi All, Could someone please do a look -up for Alvin KEMPTON .b. ca 1877 NH , wf would be Mary . Not sure if son Bertie M. Kempton was residing them with his wf Charlotte . They had a son Harry D. KEMPTON b. ca. 1900 in MA . I could not find Bertie anywhere in indexes but did find Alvin(s) Hoping to locate Bertie . Census Index: 1900 Kempton, Alvin A. State : MA County : Norfolk Location : Weymouth Roll Number : 672 Page : 174 Kempton, Alvin E. State : MA County : Middlesex Location : Somerville Roll Number : 666 Page : 155 Help greatly appreciated, Thank -you Andrea ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Hi All, Could someone please do a look -up for Alvin KEMPTON .b. ca 1877 NH , wf would be Mary . Not sure if son Bertie M. Kempton was residing them with his wf Charlotte . They had a son Harry D. KEMPTON b. ca. 1900 in MA . I could not find Bertie anywhere in indexes but did find Alvin(s) Hoping to locate Bertie . Census Index: 1900 Kempton, Alvin A. State : MA County : Norfolk Location : Weymouth Roll Number : 672 Page : 174 Kempton, Alvin E. State : MA County : Middlesex Location : Somerville Roll Number : 666 Page : 155 Help greatly appreciated, Thank -you Andrea

Hi Steve, My ancestor that I am looking for is Thomas Gibbs, born ca 1790 in Mass. I have him later ca 1815 in Grafton County, NH, then to NY and then back to Caledonia and Orleans County, Vt where he lived until he died between 1870-1880. He has been a brick wall for me for over 25 years. My gram got me started on genealogy and worked with me until the week before she died at 104. She had told of stories of Captain Thomas that her dad had told her. Thomas was her great grandfather and apparently he worked on boats on the river. When he lived in NY, where his daughter Delia was born, it was a short distance from the Great Lakes. Any help with Captain Tom would be appreciated. Carol Sherman Houghton Searching: Sherman, Briggs, Gibbs, Hall, Smith in New England Houghton, Moore, Palmer, Franklin in West Va., Virginia, Penn. & New York __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Hi, Carol, Yes. I'd very much appreciate the info on the Terrence at Haverhill. Many TIA, Claudia > [Original Message] > From: Carol H <choughton215@yahoo.com> > To: <MA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 4/24/05 1:57:28 PM > Subject: [MA-CENSUS-LOOKUP] Re: Sweeney/1920/Worcester > > I did not find the above in Worcester county. On a search of Mass., I found two Terrence Sweeney's listed. One in Haverhill, born about 1876 in Mass and the other in Revere, born about 1879 in Ireland. Let me know if you want the info on either one of these. > > > > > Carol Sherman Houghton > > Searching: Sherman, Briggs, Gibbs, Hall, Smith in New England > > Houghton, Moore, Palmer, Franklin in West Va., Virginia, Penn. & New York > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Hi, Jennifer, Many, many thanks!!! I think this is the same man as the Terrence, Jr., who was born in MA of Irish parents, listed as age 6 in the 1880 Clinton, MA, Worcester Co., census. Excellent work! This is a great help. Claudia > [Original Message] > From: <JHL1188@aol.com> > To: <MA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 4/24/05 3:16:04 PM > Subject: Re: [MA-CENSUS-LOOKUP] Sweeney-1920 MA Census > > Hello Claudia, > > Found this...although index has him as TArence, image is Terence.. > > SWEENEY, TARENCE (1920 U.S. Census) > MASSACHUSETTS , WORCESTER, 6-WD WORCESTER > Age: 45, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: MA > Series: T625 Roll: 750 Page: 260 > > Rents at 5 Louise Street > > Terence head 45 MA IRE IRE Janitor, schoolhouse > Mary wife 46, Emig 1893 Na. 1895, IRE IRE IRE > Thomas J. son 23 all children MA MA IRE Shipper, envelopes > Clarence L. son 19 Fireman, Machine shop > Stephen son 16 Weavers helper, rugs carpets > Terence son 14 > Catherine dau 10 > Henry son 6 > > Jennifer > > > > > In a message dated 4/24/2005 2:41:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > claudiacridland@earthlink.net writes: > Hello, > > Looking for Terrence Sweeney in the 1920 census for Worcester, Worcester Co., > Massachusetts. I believe he was in Ward 6. Would appreciate the complete > entry on him, including place of birth, parents' place of birth, and who was > living with him, etc. > > Many thanks in advance! > > Claudia Cridland > > > William Cridland > claudiacridland@earthlink.net > EarthLink Revolves Around You. > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Hello Claudia, Found this...although index has him as TArence, image is Terence.. SWEENEY, TARENCE (1920 U.S. Census) MASSACHUSETTS , WORCESTER, 6-WD WORCESTER Age: 45, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: MA Series: T625 Roll: 750 Page: 260 Rents at 5 Louise Street Terence head 45 MA IRE IRE Janitor, schoolhouse Mary wife 46, Emig 1893 Na. 1895, IRE IRE IRE Thomas J. son 23 all children MA MA IRE Shipper, envelopes Clarence L. son 19 Fireman, Machine shop Stephen son 16 Weavers helper, rugs carpets Terence son 14 Catherine dau 10 Henry son 6 Jennifer In a message dated 4/24/2005 2:41:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, claudiacridland@earthlink.net writes: Hello, Looking for Terrence Sweeney in the 1920 census for Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. I believe he was in Ward 6. Would appreciate the complete entry on him, including place of birth, parents' place of birth, and who was living with him, etc. Many thanks in advance! Claudia Cridland William Cridland claudiacridland@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

Hi Carol , What Gibbs are you looking for My Gibbs came from West Peabody Mass and most of Mass Steve sschrempf@msn.com<mailto:sschrempf@msn.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol H<mailto:choughton215@yahoo.com> To: MA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:MA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 9:57 AM Subject: [MA-CENSUS-LOOKUP] Re: Sweeney/1920/Worcester I did not find the above in Worcester county. On a search of Mass., I found two Terrence Sweeney's listed. One in Haverhill, born about 1876 in Mass and the other in Revere, born about 1879 in Ireland. Let me know if you want the info on either one of these. Carol Sherman Houghton Searching: Sherman, Briggs, Gibbs, Hall, Smith in New England Houghton, Moore, Palmer, Franklin in West Va., Virginia, Penn. & New York --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx>

I did not find the above in Worcester county. On a search of Mass., I found two Terrence Sweeney's listed. One in Haverhill, born about 1876 in Mass and the other in Revere, born about 1879 in Ireland. Let me know if you want the info on either one of these. Carol Sherman Houghton Searching: Sherman, Briggs, Gibbs, Hall, Smith in New England Houghton, Moore, Palmer, Franklin in West Va., Virginia, Penn. & New York --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

Hello, Looking for Terrence Sweeney in the 1920 census for Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. I believe he was in Ward 6. Would appreciate the complete entry on him, including place of birth, parents' place of birth, and who was living with him, etc. Many thanks in advance! Claudia Cridland William Cridland claudiacridland@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.