For years I have been trying to get information on the family of my Lemuel (6) Pelton. He md. Mary Weeks in Huntington, Hampshire, in 1792; he died in 1805. According to the Pelton book, Mary then married to a Mr. Simmons and they lived in Lanesboro. I would assume this marriage took place shortly after the death of Lemuel Pelton, as widow Mary was left with at least 6 small children. I have to assume again that Mr. Simmons died somewhere around 1820 as in 1822 a daughter of the Peltons married, in Monroe County, NY. No Mr. Simmons has been found there. If anyone has any information on these families, would appreciate hearing from you. BTW - no use suggesting going to a FHL - none where I [currently] live. Olive Hoffman

I am looking for information on my grandfather's family (Newell Edgar Wilner). He was born in 1884 in Dalton, MA, married Hazel Irene Furey in 1913 in Pittsfield, MA. They had twin sons who died at birth, and two daughters. His parents were Charles Wilner (b. 1853 in Dalton) and Alice Edgerton (b. in Holyoke, MA). I am interested in finding out more about Newell Edgar Wilner's brothers and/or sisters. Also, would like to know if Charles Wilner is the son of Thomas S. Wilner. I have not been able to confirm this. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Liz

I am looking for info on the ROUSEs of Lanesboro in the mid 1700s. I am specifically looking for an Oliver ROUSE who was born around 1765 in Lanesborough/Lanesboro. Looking for any help with any ROUSE of Lanesboro Oliver ROUSE moved to Vermont, as did the Azariah Rood family. In 1786, Oliver ROUSE married Desire ROOD, daughter of Azariah Rood. I have a lot of the descendents, but no info on Oliver ROUSE or his ancestors. I have the ancestors of Desire ROOD back to Thomas Rood in 1675. Any help would be appreciated. Ted White

I am looking for Berkshire County Declaration of Intention from 1860-1872. My grandfather, Alexander S. Browne received his petition in 1872 in Phildelphia, PA. He grew up in Great Barrington and went to Pennsylvania in 1870. Thanks Betty Browne Hughes Tucson, Arizona BROWNE, SMITH - DUBLIN, IRELAND>NY>MA>VENANGO CO., PA WHITING, CURTIS, SMITH - CANAAN, NY>GREAT BARRINGTON, MA ARENS, REKE/RERKE, GROTMANN - WESTFALEN, GERMANY>WESTPHALIA, MI SLOAN, DICK, HAMILTON, COCKBURN - DALMELLINGTON, SCOTLAND>WASHINGTON CO., PA BACHMAN, KRONMEIER - GRAFENBERG, GERMANY>CLARION CO., PA

Hi List, I have a OLD news paper for the above mentioned town. I am going to list some of the names I have found. If there is interest in any please let me know. Lakeville.- Allen Goodard and sister Ruth of Salisbury (Brother saves sister and self from Drowning) New Ashford MA- Edwin Welden ( Captured Five Coons in Hollow Stump) NEWS OF WINSTED AND NEARBY TOWNS-*** these are little town blurbs*** Harry WHITE Earl HOLCOMB B.E. MOORE Edward HILL Oscar PERKINS Annie RYAN Thomas HOGAN - Edward O'CONNELL B.F. KIDDER Allen DICKERMAN Frank NOLAN Claude HERMAN John E. STIMPSON H.R. WOODWARD Mrs. Elmer MORGAN George GIRARD Edward E. HOLMES Margaret CONSADINE-Margaret E. SCOLLAY- Mary A. MALONEY -Hannah L. DAY- Margaret MAXWELL- Catherine G. WHEELER- Cassie A. ROBINSON- Elizabeth R. COLLIGAN- Alma GREGORY- Mary PFAEFFLIN- Mary HANNAFIN- Anna MCGILL Mr. and Mrs. P. C. CARROLL *****MILL RIVER******* Miss Margaret MURRAY Mrs. G.V. STRYKER C.B. BREWER J.W. VAUGHAN Harry N. KNIGHT Willliam KEYES Richard DAVIS Arnold DAVIS George and Mary LOVE Ethel SHELDON Mrs. A.W. LEFFINGWELL Edward KNIGHT R.D. STANARD Mrs. E.M. KARNER Miss Lottie Elizabeth KEYES + George Gaberiel ROOD Regards, Arlene Kalstrom Florida GIUGLARD- Italy, MA JUGLER- Italy, MA, CT MORTIMER- Otley, Bradford England SIDES- Ireland, Bradford England LUMB- ? England, Danbury Connecticut HOWLAND- ?, Danbury Connecticut CURRAN- CT, MA SPORK- NJ, CT FREW-CT, MA

I had no trouble getting a copy of my brother's obit from the Pittsfield Eagle shortly after his death. Just flipped to the page and printed it out. Try the archives for your sister's name.

Dear Tom - By e-mail, contact Debbie Sprague at the North Adams Historical Society, a very helpful young lady who will do a lookuip for you if she has the resources. I checked my files of obits from that area but did not find him. The e-mail address is: <dsprague146@yahoo.com> Better wishes and good hunting Charlie Thomas Oneill wrote: > Does anyone know how to get copies of old obituaries from newspapers published in Adams/North Adams in 1881? I expect the libraries have them, but have not found anyone who will do a lookup. Suggestions? Looking for the obit for Thomas J. Randall, who died in Adams December 14, 1881. > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!

Does anyone know how to get copies of old obituaries from newspapers published in Adams/North Adams in 1881? I expect the libraries have them, but have not found anyone who will do a lookup. Suggestions? Looking for the obit for Thomas J. Randall, who died in Adams December 14, 1881.

What a great group of people!! Within minutes I had my half-sister's obituary ----Gladys Calderwood. THANK YOU all so much! Margaret in NV

Hi Everyone, I have been off the list since Rootsweb had it's problems last month. I am soooo happy to be back! Now I need to ask a favor of anyone living in or around Pittsfield. My eldest half-sister passed away in Pittsfield on Jan. 28, 2001. I have tried to request the obit from the Berkshire Eagle site but I keep getting and error message (it says put in my address, which I did--- humph!) and therefore I am hoping SKS will be able to get it for me. Her name was Gladys Calderwood. Thank you for your time! Margaret in NV

HI JOANN - I don't have access to the CD you mention but I do have the book "Vital Records of Hinsdale to 1850. I will look up what you need in the book if you will tell me what you seek. The book may help. Charlie "Joann H. Nichols" wrote: > I have the above CD for Western Massachusetts which includes Berkshire > County. I am unable to access any records on there for the town of > Hinsdale. Does anyone else have it, and if so, would you check to see > if you can get into Hinsdale? Maybe it's my computer, or maybe it's the > CD . . . > > Thanks, Joann Nichols > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2

Looking for info on family of Phineas Hayward. He was born by 1775 in Windsor. Married Mehitable Green on 16 Apr 1797 in Windsor. They had several of their children in Windsor: Joseph, Josiah, Otis, Mehitable. Looking for info on parents of Phineas as well as his birth/death info. Thank you!

I have the above CD for Western Massachusetts which includes Berkshire County. I am unable to access any records on there for the town of Hinsdale. Does anyone else have it, and if so, would you check to see if you can get into Hinsdale? Maybe it's my computer, or maybe it's the CD . . . Thanks, Joann Nichols

There are a number of Randalls listed in Adams directories I have in my possession for 1908, 1909, 1922, 1932 and 1941. if this would be of any help to you. And by any chance is Thomas O'Neill also known as Joe, of Bennington, Vermont, brother in law of Harry Logan? Charlie Thomas Oneill wrote: > I am looking for information on birth/deaths/marriages for Randalls in Adams, MA from 1881 through 1900. Does anyone have access to vital records information for that time frame? If so, I can go into more detail on those "missing" information in my records. Thanks! > > Lynn Randall O'Neill > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2

I am looking for information on birth/deaths/marriages for Randalls in Adams, MA from 1881 through 1900. Does anyone have access to vital records information for that time frame? If so, I can go into more detail on those "missing" information in my records. Thanks! Lynn Randall O'Neill

Wilbur Langdon Brewer was born in Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois to Gilbert and Amelia [unknown] Brewer. According to the 1870 census, the father, Gilbert, was 34 years of age and born in Massachusetts as were his parents. I think he was born in Berkshire County, MA because there were a number of Brewer families from there who traveled and settled in Illinois and even in Whiteside County. Also, the Langdon name has long been associated with the Brewer family leading me to believe his mother may have been a Langdon since Wilbur was the oldest son. My great grandfather [Daniel Porter Brewer] was born in Berkshire County in 1809 the son of Daniel and Electa Langdon Brewer and was one of 7 boys. I do not know if they all reached adulthood. Is it possible that Wilbur was the son of one of the brothers? Anyway, Wilbur married Eunice Farrington and eventually they moved to Jerome, Idaho where he passed away April 25th, 1941. Eunice passed away January 21st, 1942 there, also. I have been unable to determine where Gilbert and Amelia Brewer died. I feel fairly certain they are not in Whiteside County. I guess it is not really important to locate the burial sites of Gilbert and Amelia for my own use. I have this page of obituaries about Wilbur and his wife and would just like to know if they are related to my Brewers. Thanks for any help or ideas. Arlene in Illinois