This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/228.2 Message Board Post: That would indicate that they are direct decendants of Peregrine White, the first child born 1620 to William and Susanna White. He was the first Child born of the Pilgrims. Married to Sarah and Died on July 22nd 1704

Hi Everyone: I'm catching up on long-neglected reading and the Dennis Historical Society's August newsletter announced that Burt Derick has published a new book: Dennis Source Records, Volume 1: Church Records, Transcriptions of records of the Town of Dennis, Massachusetts. The cost is $50, plus $5 shipping. I haven't ordered a copy yet, but plan to as soon as the shock of paying our daughter's first college tuition bill wears off! DHS has a website, but I do not see the book listed there yet. There's contact info on the site though, if you'd like more information. http://www.dennishistsoc.org/index.html If anyone has read the book, please consider letting those of us on the list how you like it. Chris Chirokas Westford, MA P.S. I do not benefit financially from the sale of this book. Just thought some Dennis researchers might want to know about it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/415 Message Board Post: Sally Harris and ? Howland (possible Alnis) had Thomas Howland b 1837 Brewster; says on birth cert illlig. Thomas grew up in the home of Issac Berry and then married a Dorcus Ellis and they had a son Thomas Sanford Howland. On the 1860 Census Thomas lists himself and his son as Mulatto. the enumerator listed them as colored. Seeking infromation on Sally Harris and ? Howland. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/414 Message Board Post: Trying to connect the following to the family tree.Found on the Social Security Death Index and the Massachusetts Death Index - 1970-2001 Edna R.Nolf - b.10 Nov 1900 (possibly in New Jersey),d.24 Sep 1990 Falmouth,Massachusetts - last residence,Falmouth,Barnstable Co.,Mass. - SS# issued in New Jersey. If anyone has any information as to the name of her husband and his parents,please let me know.Any help greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Bill Nulph Houston,Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DILL, HORTON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0EB.2ACE/413 Message Board Post: Does anyone know if church records for Eastham and Wellfleet are available for the late 1700's and early 1800's? I didn't see any listings on the FHLC at www.familysearch.org. My specific problem is Elizabeth Horton Dill, who was a schoolteacher from Eastham when she settled in Dedham in 1822, joined the church there, married Alpheus Smith there in 1826, and they settled in Medfield and had children Lucretia and James Smith. Eliza Smith died in 1869 in Leominster MA, and her death record says she was born in Eastham in 1794 to Jabez and Mary (Horton) Dill. Another death record in Medfield says she was born in Eastham in 1794 to Thomas and Mary (Horton) Dill. This info from MA VRs, not the town records themselves. Obviously, I need to reconcile the conflict of evidence, realizing it is secondary evidence as far as birth year, location and parents names. Over many years, I have visited Eastham Library (once), searched the Eastham and Wellfleet town records, the Barnstable probate and land records, etc. There was a marriage of Thomas Dill and a Hannah Horton, and they had a Jabez (born 1789) and an Elizabeth (born 1791) and other children. There were no earlier Jabez Dill persons in any of the records. Anyway - if someone knows what churches were there in the 1790 to 1820 time frame, and if records are still extant, I would appreciate knowing about it. Thanks -- Randy Seaver in Chula Vista CA (rjseaver@cox.net)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0EB.2ACE/412 Message Board Post: I am wondering if someone might have access to a vital records listing for Barnstable? I am specifically trying to find out more about a Samuel Downs born on 9 Jun 1781 in "Barnstable, Massachusetts." I am hoping to find a bit more about this person's parents to determine if they might in fact have been of a family that was in Sandisfield a year or two later. Thanks in advance for any help in responding to this message board query. Rod Fleck

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hodges Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/411 Message Board Post: I am seeking any information on Frank G. Hodges who died July 1975 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., Mass. Was he married? Is there an obituary out there somewhere? I believe him to be the youngest son of William Brown Hodges, from Madison Co., Iowa. Any help would be appreciated.

NEHGS, infoweb.newsbank.com and the American Antiquarian Society are collaborating to present sets of 18th and 19th century newspaper images online. I found the story of Capt. Freeman to be interesting. If anyone has access to Cape Cod papers of the era, I'd appreciate seeing the home-town version of events. It would also be interesting to know whether Freeman commanded vessels in later years. Apparently manslaughter wasn't a complete disgrace, since he continued to live in his home town and father 2 families. ================================================================================ Captain William Doane Freeman Birth: 27 Aug 1794 - Wellfleet, Massachusetts Death: 13 Nov 1850 - Wellfleet, Massachusetts Burial: in Duck Creek Cemetery, Wellfleet MA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parents Father: Captain Benjamin Freeman (1762-1833) Mother: Mercy Atwood (1770- ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spouses and Children 1. *Joanna Cole Hatch (19 Oct 1798 - 2 Oct 1834) Marriage: 11 Nov 1820 - Wellfleet, Massachusetts Children: 1. William D Freeman (1828- ) 2. Allen Freeman (1831-1883) 3. Warren Wesley Freeman (1833-1835) 2. Lois Higgins Lewis (22 Nov 1806 - 5 Oct 1884) Marriage: c 1835, but not seen in Wellfleet records Children: 1. Warren Wesley Freeman (1836-1840) 2. Hosea Ballou Freeman (1837-1865) 3. Samuel Dow Freeman (1839-1896) 4. Benjamin Freeman (1841-1857) 5. Joanna Cole Freeman (1844- ) 6. Susan J Freeman (1845- ) 7. Wesley J Freeman (1846-1925) 8. Sarah Wheeler Freeman (1848-1877) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Hampshire Gazette, 13 Nov 1827. vol LXXII(52):1. reprinted from Boston papers Trial of Capt. Freeman.— In the published evidence given in the trial of Capt. W. D. Freeman, for the murder of David Whitehead, mariner, the testimony of Thomas Richardson, mariner, of Southborough, Ms. set forth that he shipped with others on board the brig Floyd at Charleston S. C. on the 6th of April, for Antwerp. The ship's comapny consisted of nine. Whitehead, who was about 22 years of age, shipped as cook, but not giving satisfaction he exchanged places with one of the crew. Whitehead never went into the cabin without being beat either by the captain or by the mate under his orders. On the 25th, ten days after sailing he was set on the foretopsail yard to let a reef out, and having by accident left a point untied the sail was split. When the captain saw the hole, and found out how it came, he called Whitehead aft and beat and kicked him in such a manner that the skin all over his head was broken, and his arms were all black and blue. On the next day he was lashed 24 hours to the ring bolt, and 24 to the rail, with his hands tied behind him. In the latter situation the captain daubed his mouth with tar, and asked him where he had been stealing molasses. The weather being very cold the captain asked him if he wanted a dram. He said he did, when the captain said I will give you a dram that will fix you, and he gave him a double dose of tartar emetic with some kind of spirit, which made him vomit.—The captain frequently swore that he should not be satisfied until he saw his end. Before being tied he was sent up to scrape the main topgallantmast, and not doing it to the captain's satisfaction, he tried to shake him from the rigging, the wind at the time blowing fresh. While he was tied, (two days) he had but half a biscuit to eat, which was broken up, and he took it up in his mouth like a beast and ate it. The captain made him take off one of two pairs of trowsers, and then pump the ship, the water dashing over him as well as the sea breaking over. On the morning of the 28th, he untied him and set him to scrub the deck ; soon after the mainsail was ordered to be handed ; five men went on the yard ; the Capt. asked the mate why he did not send up that damned soldier* aloft to help hand the mainsail ; the mate replied that he was not able, and witness said, 'Capt. Freeman, if that man goes up he never comes on deck again alive;' the captain ordered him up, and as he climbed slowly struck him with a rope ; he reached the yard, went on the lee arm ; witness then asked him to "hand the leach if you can," and reaching forward to take hold of it, Whitehead fell overboard. Witness tried to throw him a rope, but could not. Upon his cross-examination, Richardson stated that Fearson and Whitehead had attempted to get ashore while in Charleston harbor by a raft made of spars lashed together, but were picked up and brought on board again ; that the captain treated all the men with ill language. The testimony of John Fearson, of Baltimore, corroborated that of Richardson, and he further stated that Whitehead was made to walk the deck two nights without sleep for not having dinner ready at 12 o'clock on the day of sailing. Geo. Barber, an Englishman, stated that he heard murder cried once in the cabin and on looking down saw the captain whipping Whitehead over the face with a rope, and a drawn sword in one hand, with which he pricked Whitehead once and drew blood. Capt. Freeman, through his Counsel denied the charge of general ill treatment, that he had a sword on board at all and everything of importance alleged by the witnesses. No objection was made to Whitehead's going aloft on the day of his death by any of the men, nor did he hear any from the mate. The deceased at the time he fell, was on the yard and not on the foot rope, as some of the witnesses had said, and which was the proper place. The testimony of Wm. Barrett, the mate, who was the first witness called by the defendant, rather unexpectedly tended to corroborate the evidence of the seamen. He stated that he told the captain that the man was not fit to go aloft on the day of his death. When he fell overboard, the captain said "Poor fellow, he's gone, who would have thought it." The man made no objection to going aloft, and he did not see the captain strike him. The last he saw him he was on the foot rope. Whitehead was a peacable, quiet man, willing and steady, though he had free access to the liquor ; he obeyed the captain as far as was in his power. The prisoners counsel on Wednesday attempted to impeach the evidence of the mate, but Judge Story did not allow it to be set aside. A number of persons were produced to testify to the good character of the prisoner ; and four captains (Messrs. Rich, Curtis, Margree and Adams) testified that without the free use of his hands and great physical strength, Whitehead could never have reached the place from whence he fell ; and in regard to his being sent aloft to scrape the mast, it was a light punishment ; and that unless he had held on with great strength he might easily have been shaken off. Wm. Sturgis, Esq. stated that he should have thought it more difficult to reach the place from whence Whitehead fell than to keep himself up when there. He thought the captain might easily have shaken him from the shroud if he had pleased, on the occasion of scraping the mast, and that the captain was in as much danger as the man. The Jury did not deem the prisoner guilty of the crime of murder, as set forth in the indictment, but rendered verdict of Manslaughter. It is stated that Capt. Freeman belongs to Wellfleet, C. C. and has risen from the birth of a common sailor to the command of a vessel. — Boston pap. *Soldier among seamen signifies a lazy idle fellow. [On Tuesday, 30th ult. the Court sentenced Capt. Freeman to pay a fine of $100, and to suffer 2 years and 6 months imprisonment.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other news reports of the events, Justice Story's charge to the jury, and more genealogical information are at http://capecodhistory.us/Wellfleet-records/Freeman-murder-1827.html -- Sincerely, David Kew

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ELLIS, DARBY, DERBY, WOODWARD, MULHOLLAND, MULLHOLAND, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/409.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the information you found. I was born and raised in Mass however never seemed to acguired our peculiar dialect. even living as close to Boston as I do I have actually been mistaken as having a New York accent! I was doing my ellis research into the wee hours of morning and must have overlooked something simple along the way but that is why we ask for help :) a second pair of eyes and someone with more experience teach us the ways. I have tried finding things on the LDS site but only seem to get hits for the census records I already have. I will have to figure out what I am doing wrong there in order to get more information. As for the Vital records is there a database I am missing? I have not come across one here at ancestry when doing my searches. I did get a chance to visit the Mass archives a few weeks back and was able to learn how to research there. It was a short visit so I did not get to look up the things I wanted. However I'm now planning a longer visit and will be prepared to find the answers to what i need. I thank you again for your generosity with your time and lookups. It is greatly aprreciated. Sincerely~Danielle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/409.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: That's what I get for rushing. Obviously the Nancy I mentioned died after 1770--she died after 1860 is what I should have said.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/409.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I checked the image of the 1880 census page with Charles Darby and it appears to agree with the LDS transcription. I am guessing you did not grow up in MA, because apparently you did not check the spelling Derby. The Massachusetts mouth is a peculiar organ, and one must make allowances for the way we Massachusetts people speak. A Charles Derby of the appropriate age appears in the 1860 and 1870 census in Provincetown. He is listed as a teamster in 1860 when he is with wife Elizabeth and retired mariner in the 1870 census when he is head of a household which includes the family of Gilbert and Mary E. Spencer. No relationship is given--they may simply be boarders or of course could be relatives. I don't have an index for 1850 and don't have time just now to go through page by page, but perhaps someone with an index could find him in 1850. A Charles Derby of Provincetown is listed in the death records for 1883 346:15. If Provincetown doesn't have this, and they should, it is at the MA Archives and if you can wait a while they will send a certificate for $3. Images of the books are on film--I'm not sure if the LDS films go this far and I'm running out of time to look, but you can check the online Family History Library catalog for MA VR. I did check some of the VR for Barnstable Co. and didn't find Charles. There was one born in Salem in Essex Co. (and apparently to a Danvers family) in 1798, but he married a Nancy, if I am reading things correctly, and they were all over--lived in TN for a while--and Nancy died after 1770 when the P'town Charles was living with Elizabeth. My searching has been very superficial, and I expect the information you are looking for is waiting for you somewhere.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ELLIS, CLARK, DARBY, WOODWARD, NICHOLS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/409.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you very much. It seems you were able to access information the town clerks office didn't have! I will look into the Clark information.The Joseph Clark (d.1908) is the father. He was born in 1815. I found this information on the Provincetown historical Cemetery list. I also recieved a confirmation on the headstone transcription from the clerks office there. tIf you have time Would you be so kind as to look up a Charles Darby for me? I have him listed as living in Provincetown 1880 age 82 grandfather. Head of household was Sylvester Ellis wife Sarah. I did search for him on other census records with no luck. Thank you again for your help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gallagher, Midgley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0EB.2ACE/410 Message Board Post: I am looking for an obituary for an obituary of Gladys P. (nee Midgley) Gallagher. She died 28 January 1998. Her husband Roy G Gallagher died January 1980 in Medford, Massachusetts. Any information that can be provided would be much appreciated. Regards, Wayne M. Sladen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/409.1 Message Board Post: The NEHGS database MA VR to 1910 has indexed the death record for Judith, Provincetown, 1890 ( vol 409, page 20) and lists her maiden name as Harvender. There are not many Harvenders to choose from. In 1850 the census shows Joseph and Judith in Provincetown living next to John H. Harvender, 62, and wife Deborah, 52. In 1860 Deborah is a widow. The same database lists Joseph Clark Ellis in Provincetown. This may be the son as it is a death record in 1908, but it is possible that the surname Clark could figure in the family somehow.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ELLIS, DARBY, WOODWARD, ELICE,DARBIE, MULHOLLAND, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/409 Message Board Post: I am researching my Great Grandmother Ellis' Line. I have traced the Ellis line to Provincetown/Brewster/Harwich. I am Looking for the parents and or Siblings of Joseph C Ellis b.1815 I have three differnt towns for his birth (provincetown, Harwich, Brewster) but all three clerks office say they don;t have a record :( He married Judith (surname unknown) she was b.1821 d.1890. They are buried in Provincetown. Their children were Charles P. Joseph c. Sylvester, George W. Benjamin W. and William. five of the children seemed to have settled in Provincetown. Benjamin Married Elizabeth Mulholland of Woburn and settled in Everett. They had Joseph B. 1885 Florence J 1889 Frances J 1891 (my ggrandmother) Benjamin 1903. Sylvester married a woman named Sarah. on the 1880 cesus they had a "grandfather" age 82 named Charles Darby living with them. I do not know who Darby is related to. If anyone has information on these families please contact me. Thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0EB.2ACE/408 Message Board Post: I'm looking for my ancestors with these last names. They were originally from Truro. Thanks

I have an old photo that needs identification help too. I believe the photo was taken in Magnolia, but they are Cape Cod women and the ones that are identified are from Truro. It is posted at our family website. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Sandra http://www.fishlakia.com/ruth/group1.htm

I'm sorry, it should have taken you directly to the album without having to sign in......I have been working on this album all day and trying to make sure it does not ask for sign in info......... Is there any place I can load the pic's in order to share, without having to sign in???

I just wanted to share some old photo's (my grandmother's) with all of you, they are mostly from the Barnstable, MA area and consist of Dixon/Cahoon/Nickerson family lines......... also pic's of other Barnstable residents.......... http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=fkz14vx.xjxj7ml&x=1&y=xegpts Please if you know anyone in the photo's send me an email........ Enjoy, Ruth

Yes, Ruth I can put the pics on the Barnstable web site. Is it okay with you? www.rootsweb.com/~mabarnst I've put some of my Grandma's stereopticon images up at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mabarnst/stereopticon/stereopticon.htm Regards, Ray Sears -----Original Message----- From: thebluedane@comcast.net [mailto:thebluedane@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 7:02 PM To: MABARNST-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MaBarnstable] Pic's I'm sorry, it should have taken you directly to the album without having to sign in......I have been working on this album all day and trying to make sure it does not ask for sign in info......... Is there any place I can load the pic's in order to share, without having to sign in??? ==== MABARNST Mailing List ==== Need to contact the List Administrator? Post your question to the list if it is of general interest to all, or send a private e-mail to: mabarnst-admin@rootsweb.com