This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: noyes193 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5702.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While searching the Besancon family I came across this info which might interest you. My mother's sister Helen Squires married Donald Besancon father Eugene. marriage Oct.14, 1905 E.Chatham NY August Besancon 22 1st marriage living Becket Quarry worker b. Windsor parents Peter and Felice Lottie Surriner 18 1st marriage b. Chester housework parents William and Irene Fay Birth July 27, 1909 Becket Charles P. Besancon parents August and Lottie Birth Aug. 27 1906 Harold K Besancon same parents Apr.26, 1908 birth Irene M.Besancon same parents Nov. 12,1915 Bernice Eleanor same parents June 3,1913 Grace Charlotte same parents Mar.31, 1911 William A. Besancon same parents The info was the same on all except for the mothers some time it was Suriner and some times Charlotte All were b. Becket. I haven't get the connection to my Besancon family but I am sure there is one. Tina 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.

Joan S. Yes, would you mind sending me what you have on your BONNEY family? If you can do that, let me know and I'll send my address. I see you also have a WILLIAM BONNEY ancestor. The name WILLIAM is common in my line and creates some considerable confusion. Thank you. Ron White In a message dated 5/21/2009 7:42:27 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, jshea1@charter.net writes: Ron, my fathers grandfather moved from Hardwick Mass - William Bonney, to Williamstown Ma. My fathers father moved from Williamstown to Dalton where the family settled from then on. My fathers grandfather, sisters and brothers from Hardwick I have not traced yet. I do know that one aunt moved from Hardwick mass, married and died in Ware ma. I have seen the other spellings of the name Bonney, but our line seems to be just Bonney. There was no research on the name until i started it quite a few years ago. I do not continualy work on it, but do have my own pages. I would be happy to mail you what i have done to this point on my line. Check in Hardwick Mass for records of 1850 also, it is from there that I have to start working on the branch of other family members. Joan S ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:33 PM Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > Thank you very much for your response below. The BONNEY name is also > spelled BONNY, sometimes even BONY. I have seen an EDSON BONNEY listed > from > time to time, from Pittsfield. In fact, there seem to be a father and > son > EDSON that I've seen from there. I would very much appreciate anything > more > you can tell me about this name. > > Ron White > > > In a message dated 5/20/2009 7:29:47 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, > JShea1@charter.net writes: > > My maiden name is Bonney and i grew up near Pittsfield. The > Pittsfield > Library has excellent references as well as the Conte Archives in Lenox. > I have a Phoebe in my research - but different spelling than the one you > have. I would have to look through my information to see if the name > David Thompson is there. My ancestors were from Hardwick Mass and that > is > around 1850 or so. Joan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <RWhi3@aol.com> > To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM > Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > > >>I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My >> ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at > >> Church >> on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was > PHEBE >> (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the >> Hill >> Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between >> 1814 >> and 1842. >> >> I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), > particularly, >> her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her >> siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. >> >> Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or >> church burial records show more about PHEBE? >> >> Thank you. >> >> Ronald White, Denver, CO >> **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! 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Joan: yes, I have heard of Richard Bonney. Would you mind telling me if he has Phebe listed? Thank you. Ron White In a message dated 5/21/2009 6:07:01 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, jshea1@charter.net writes: I have information on the Bonney family from A Richard Bonney of Nedham Mass. I will look up the name Phebe and see if he has it listed. Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:38 PM Subject: [MABERKSH] Fwd: BONNEY Family research >I think I misposted the below item. > > Ron White > > > > ____________________________________ > From: RWhi3 > To: MABERKSH-L-request@rootsweb.com > Sent: 5/21/2009 3:36:35 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time > Subj: BONNEY Family research > > > First, let me thank, if I have not already done so, those who responded > to > my posting about PHEBE BONNEY(THOMPSON) of Lenox. > > Secondly, I do have a significant amount of material about the BONNEY > family which descends from the THOMAS BONNEY of Sandwich, England who > settled > in Massachusetts. I also have access to a number of others who have > researched this family. And there have been a number of books written > about the > family as well. I would be happy to do lookups. > > I have been stymied in locating a birth/Christening record for PHEBE > BONNEY. The Compendium of American Genealogy contains what I think is > reliable, > accurate information about her since virtually all of what it says about > her can be independently verified. However, The Compendium certainly has > a > number of detractors including the SAR, DAR, NEGHR, and others. Altho it > seems fairly clear that she was born at one of the Bridgewater, MA, there > is > no record of her birth or the births of siblings there, or elsewhere for > that matter. > > Again, my thanks. > > Ron White, Denver, CO > > > ____________________________________ > _Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com!_ > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;21507368 > 6;37034322;b) > > > **************Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.ne > t%2Fclk%3B215073686%3B37034322%3Bb) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2127 - Release Date: 05/21/09 17:51:00 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Kick start your favorite grad’s career with mobile email for under $50. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100122638x1221971194x1201441917/aol?redir==http://www.getpeek.com/aol)

Marilyn, yes I did try Find A Grave. It was of enormous help! Ron In a message dated 5/21/2009 7:32:06 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, afoley2@twcny.rr.com writes: Have you tried Find A Grave.com? ----- Original Message ----- From: "New Englander / Marilyn Arnold" <New.Englander@verizon.net> To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > Well, Ron, if I were near there (I'm some 600 miles away), I'd be happy to > search for their graves and take pictures. It is a beautiful church and a > beautiful cemetery. Who were your ancestors that were clerks in Lenox? > Mine were Joseph Tucker (early 1800s); Wm Tucker (abt 1830); his brother > George Joseph Tucker (same time frame). George's son also played that > role. > George Henry Tucker (?) > > Were the librarians able to help you with the two sets of records that I > know that they have??? > > Agreed -- CO is utterly beautiful!!!!! I had no problem in Aspen/Snowmass > (skiied all the time; ran 6 miles 4-6 times/week), but when moved to the > city, was coughing for hours a day and was quite ill. Had to move back to > Maine to my parents, for them to care for me, as I thought I was dying. > But, was well again w/in 3 weeks. I cried my eyes out all the way in the > car from Denver to the NE line. I so hated to move! > > There is an unpublished history of Lenox by George Tucker. It was to be > published and was in the final markup phase before he died. It is > available > from the library. (Or perhaps town hall) You may want to purchase a > copy. > I recall it was $15. Lots of good, historical information about the town. > > I miss CO. Intend to go to a "old geezers" event in Snowmass next month. > Not that I'm a day older than 29 and counting, mind you! We had quite a > time there in the early 80s. No fear, it's a wonder we all survived (well > not all did). A wild place and a wild time. > > Marilyn > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <RWhi3@aol.com> > To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:14 PM > Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > > >> Marilyn, thank you. I have contacted the library. I have two ancestors >> who were Clerks of Court in Massachusetts in the early colonial days. >> It >> is >> a thrill to see their handwriting. The polution problem, at least in >> Denver, has improved considerably over the years, thank goodness. The >> state is >> utterly beautiful. >> >> Thanks again. >> >> Ron White >> >> >> In a message dated 5/21/2009 2:55:34 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, >> New.Englander@verizon.net writes: >> >> Dear Ronald: >> >> The local library has cemetery and church records (not always >> complete/either records) for the Church on the Hill in Lenox (where my >> ancestors are buried. I'd start there. >> >> http://lenoxlib.org/ >> >> It's been so long that I've been there that I can't exactly tell you >> what >> are in the records. However, it is a LOVELY cemetery on top of this >> hill >> overlooking the valleys below. This library used to be the county >> courthouse and the first room in the front right was the office of the >> County Treasurer -- my ancestor! I had 3 generations of attys that >> worked >> in this building, so it means a lot to me. They have a lovely (but >> small >> collection) in a locked chest. The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield >> may >> have more information and greater access. >> >> The county records were recorded (some in my GG GF's handwriting), but >> in >> MF >> process they "cut off the parts on the binding of the book. booooo. >> >> Denver's great!!! I lived in Aspen/Snowmass for 8 years; then Boulder >> and >> >> Denver (before the air pollution nearly killed me). >> >> Good luck, Ronald. >> >> Marilyn Arnold >> now in Falls Church, VA >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <RWhi3@aol.com> >> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM >> Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) >> >> >>>I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My >>> ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried >>> at >>> Church >>> on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was >> PHEBE >>> (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the >>> Hill >>> Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between >> 1814 >>> and 1842. >>> >>> I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), >> particularly, >>> her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her >>> siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. >>> >>> Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery >>> or >>> church burial records show more about PHEBE? >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> Ronald White, Denver, CO >>> **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! 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Marilyn, just a quick note about those ancestors who were Town Clerks. One was Ralph Houghton, Clerk of Lancaster, MA from 1656-1686 and the other was Shadrack Wilbore, Clerk of Taunton, MA for 35 years. More to follow, and thanks again. Ron In a message dated 5/21/2009 6:38:48 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, New.Englander@verizon.net writes: Well, Ron, if I were near there (I'm some 600 miles away), I'd be happy to search for their graves and take pictures. It is a beautiful church and a beautiful cemetery. Who were your ancestors that were clerks in Lenox? Mine were Joseph Tucker (early 1800s); Wm Tucker (abt 1830); his brother George Joseph Tucker (same time frame). George's son also played that role. George Henry Tucker (?) Were the librarians able to help you with the two sets of records that I know that they have??? Agreed -- CO is utterly beautiful!!!!! I had no problem in Aspen/Snowmass (skiied all the time; ran 6 miles 4-6 times/week), but when moved to the city, was coughing for hours a day and was quite ill. Had to move back to Maine to my parents, for them to care for me, as I thought I was dying. But, was well again w/in 3 weeks. I cried my eyes out all the way in the car from Denver to the NE line. I so hated to move! There is an unpublished history of Lenox by George Tucker. It was to be published and was in the final markup phase before he died. It is available from the library. (Or perhaps town hall) You may want to purchase a copy. I recall it was $15. Lots of good, historical information about the town. I miss CO. Intend to go to a "old geezers" event in Snowmass next month. Not that I'm a day older than 29 and counting, mind you! We had quite a time there in the early 80s. No fear, it's a wonder we all survived (well not all did). A wild place and a wild time. Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > Marilyn, thank you. I have contacted the library. I have two ancestors > who were Clerks of Court in Massachusetts in the early colonial days. It > is > a thrill to see their handwriting. The polution problem, at least in > Denver, has improved considerably over the years, thank goodness. The > state is > utterly beautiful. > > Thanks again. > > Ron White > > > In a message dated 5/21/2009 2:55:34 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, > New.Englander@verizon.net writes: > > Dear Ronald: > > The local library has cemetery and church records (not always > complete/either records) for the Church on the Hill in Lenox (where my > ancestors are buried. I'd start there. > > http://lenoxlib.org/ > > It's been so long that I've been there that I can't exactly tell you what > are in the records. However, it is a LOVELY cemetery on top of this hill > overlooking the valleys below. This library used to be the county > courthouse and the first room in the front right was the office of the > County Treasurer -- my ancestor! I had 3 generations of attys that > worked > in this building, so it means a lot to me. They have a lovely (but small > collection) in a locked chest. The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield may > have more information and greater access. > > The county records were recorded (some in my GG GF's handwriting), but in > MF > process they "cut off the parts on the binding of the book. booooo. > > Denver's great!!! I lived in Aspen/Snowmass for 8 years; then Boulder > and > > Denver (before the air pollution nearly killed me). > > Good luck, Ronald. > > Marilyn Arnold > now in Falls Church, VA > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <RWhi3@aol.com> > To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM > Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > > >>I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My >> ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at >> Church >> on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was > PHEBE >> (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the >> Hill >> Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between > 1814 >> and 1842. >> >> I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), > particularly, >> her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her >> siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. >> >> Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or >> church burial records show more about PHEBE? >> >> Thank you. >> >> Ronald White, Denver, CO >> **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! 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Have you tried Find A Grave.com? ----- Original Message ----- From: "New Englander / Marilyn Arnold" <New.Englander@verizon.net> To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > Well, Ron, if I were near there (I'm some 600 miles away), I'd be happy to > search for their graves and take pictures. It is a beautiful church and a > beautiful cemetery. Who were your ancestors that were clerks in Lenox? > Mine were Joseph Tucker (early 1800s); Wm Tucker (abt 1830); his brother > George Joseph Tucker (same time frame). George's son also played that > role. > George Henry Tucker (?) > > Were the librarians able to help you with the two sets of records that I > know that they have??? > > Agreed -- CO is utterly beautiful!!!!! I had no problem in Aspen/Snowmass > (skiied all the time; ran 6 miles 4-6 times/week), but when moved to the > city, was coughing for hours a day and was quite ill. Had to move back to > Maine to my parents, for them to care for me, as I thought I was dying. > But, was well again w/in 3 weeks. I cried my eyes out all the way in the > car from Denver to the NE line. I so hated to move! > > There is an unpublished history of Lenox by George Tucker. It was to be > published and was in the final markup phase before he died. It is > available > from the library. (Or perhaps town hall) You may want to purchase a > copy. > I recall it was $15. Lots of good, historical information about the town. > > I miss CO. Intend to go to a "old geezers" event in Snowmass next month. > Not that I'm a day older than 29 and counting, mind you! We had quite a > time there in the early 80s. No fear, it's a wonder we all survived (well > not all did). A wild place and a wild time. > > Marilyn > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <RWhi3@aol.com> > To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:14 PM > Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > > >> Marilyn, thank you. I have contacted the library. I have two ancestors >> who were Clerks of Court in Massachusetts in the early colonial days. >> It >> is >> a thrill to see their handwriting. The polution problem, at least in >> Denver, has improved considerably over the years, thank goodness. The >> state is >> utterly beautiful. >> >> Thanks again. >> >> Ron White >> >> >> In a message dated 5/21/2009 2:55:34 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, >> New.Englander@verizon.net writes: >> >> Dear Ronald: >> >> The local library has cemetery and church records (not always >> complete/either records) for the Church on the Hill in Lenox (where my >> ancestors are buried. I'd start there. >> >> http://lenoxlib.org/ >> >> It's been so long that I've been there that I can't exactly tell you >> what >> are in the records. However, it is a LOVELY cemetery on top of this >> hill >> overlooking the valleys below. This library used to be the county >> courthouse and the first room in the front right was the office of the >> County Treasurer -- my ancestor! I had 3 generations of attys that >> worked >> in this building, so it means a lot to me. They have a lovely (but >> small >> collection) in a locked chest. The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield >> may >> have more information and greater access. >> >> The county records were recorded (some in my GG GF's handwriting), but >> in >> MF >> process they "cut off the parts on the binding of the book. booooo. >> >> Denver's great!!! I lived in Aspen/Snowmass for 8 years; then Boulder >> and >> >> Denver (before the air pollution nearly killed me). >> >> Good luck, Ronald. >> >> Marilyn Arnold >> now in Falls Church, VA >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <RWhi3@aol.com> >> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM >> Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) >> >> >>>I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My >>> ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried >>> at >>> Church >>> on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was >> PHEBE >>> (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the >>> Hill >>> Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between >> 1814 >>> and 1842. >>> >>> I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), >> particularly, >>> her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her >>> siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. >>> >>> Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery >>> or >>> church burial records show more about PHEBE? >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> Ronald White, Denver, CO >>> **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: noyes193 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5702.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WW11 draft registration Harold Monro Suriner 56 b.Feb.24,1886 Middlefield, Ma. 14 clevland St. Springfield,Ma. contact person Alice Suriner same address employer- US government Westover Field, Chicopee Falls Ma. description 6 ft. 184 lbs.light comp. blue eyes gray hair April 26, 1942 Albert Wayne Suriner 51 b.Aug. 28, 1890 Becket contact Mrs. Ruby Suriner Chester Ma. employed B and A. Railroad Middlefield description 5ft, 9 in. 180 lbs. ruddy comp. blue eyes gray hair Small scar left side of face scar on r. leg above knee April 25, 1942 Clayton Eugene Suriner 52 b.Middlefield 6 Pomama St.Springfield Ma. contact Nora Suriner (wife) same address employer Cheney wire works 417 Liberty St. spfld. description ruddy comp.brown eyes gray hair mole on center of left cheek April 26,1942 Ralph Dwight Suriner 49 b. July 4, 1892 Chester 28 Revell St. Northampton Ma. contact Mary Suriner ssme address Employer Suriner McBeen 56 Main St. Northampton description 5 ft. 8 inches 190 ruddy comp.brown eyes gray hair April 26, 1942 I have some from WW 1 if you would like them too. Tina 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.

I have information on the Bonney family from A Richard Bonney of Nedham Mass. I will look up the name Phebe and see if he has it listed. Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:38 PM Subject: [MABERKSH] Fwd: BONNEY Family research >I think I misposted the below item. > > Ron White > > > > ____________________________________ > From: RWhi3 > To: MABERKSH-L-request@rootsweb.com > Sent: 5/21/2009 3:36:35 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time > Subj: BONNEY Family research > > > First, let me thank, if I have not already done so, those who responded > to > my posting about PHEBE BONNEY(THOMPSON) of Lenox. > > Secondly, I do have a significant amount of material about the BONNEY > family which descends from the THOMAS BONNEY of Sandwich, England who > settled > in Massachusetts. I also have access to a number of others who have > researched this family. And there have been a number of books written > about the > family as well. I would be happy to do lookups. > > I have been stymied in locating a birth/Christening record for PHEBE > BONNEY. The Compendium of American Genealogy contains what I think is > reliable, > accurate information about her since virtually all of what it says about > her can be independently verified. However, The Compendium certainly has > a > number of detractors including the SAR, DAR, NEGHR, and others. Altho it > seems fairly clear that she was born at one of the Bridgewater, MA, there > is > no record of her birth or the births of siblings there, or elsewhere for > that matter. > > Again, my thanks. > > Ron White, Denver, CO > > > ____________________________________ > _Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com!_ > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;21507368 > 6;37034322;b) > > > **************Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.ne > t%2Fclk%3B215073686%3B37034322%3Bb) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2127 - Release Date: 05/21/09 17:51:00

I think I misposted the below item. Ron White ____________________________________ From: RWhi3 To: MABERKSH-L-request@rootsweb.com Sent: 5/21/2009 3:36:35 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time Subj: BONNEY Family research First, let me thank, if I have not already done so, those who responded to my posting about PHEBE BONNEY(THOMPSON) of Lenox. Secondly, I do have a significant amount of material about the BONNEY family which descends from the THOMAS BONNEY of Sandwich, England who settled in Massachusetts. I also have access to a number of others who have researched this family. And there have been a number of books written about the family as well. I would be happy to do lookups. I have been stymied in locating a birth/Christening record for PHEBE BONNEY. The Compendium of American Genealogy contains what I think is reliable, accurate information about her since virtually all of what it says about her can be independently verified. However, The Compendium certainly has a number of detractors including the SAR, DAR, NEGHR, and others. Altho it seems fairly clear that she was born at one of the Bridgewater, MA, there is no record of her birth or the births of siblings there, or elsewhere for that matter. Again, my thanks. Ron White, Denver, CO ____________________________________ _Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com!_ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;21507368 6;37034322;b) **************Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.ne t%2Fclk%3B215073686%3B37034322%3Bb)

Well, Ron, if I were near there (I'm some 600 miles away), I'd be happy to search for their graves and take pictures. It is a beautiful church and a beautiful cemetery. Who were your ancestors that were clerks in Lenox? Mine were Joseph Tucker (early 1800s); Wm Tucker (abt 1830); his brother George Joseph Tucker (same time frame). George's son also played that role. George Henry Tucker (?) Were the librarians able to help you with the two sets of records that I know that they have??? Agreed -- CO is utterly beautiful!!!!! I had no problem in Aspen/Snowmass (skiied all the time; ran 6 miles 4-6 times/week), but when moved to the city, was coughing for hours a day and was quite ill. Had to move back to Maine to my parents, for them to care for me, as I thought I was dying. But, was well again w/in 3 weeks. I cried my eyes out all the way in the car from Denver to the NE line. I so hated to move! There is an unpublished history of Lenox by George Tucker. It was to be published and was in the final markup phase before he died. It is available from the library. (Or perhaps town hall) You may want to purchase a copy. I recall it was $15. Lots of good, historical information about the town. I miss CO. Intend to go to a "old geezers" event in Snowmass next month. Not that I'm a day older than 29 and counting, mind you! We had quite a time there in the early 80s. No fear, it's a wonder we all survived (well not all did). A wild place and a wild time. Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > Marilyn, thank you. I have contacted the library. I have two ancestors > who were Clerks of Court in Massachusetts in the early colonial days. It > is > a thrill to see their handwriting. The polution problem, at least in > Denver, has improved considerably over the years, thank goodness. The > state is > utterly beautiful. > > Thanks again. > > Ron White > > > In a message dated 5/21/2009 2:55:34 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, > New.Englander@verizon.net writes: > > Dear Ronald: > > The local library has cemetery and church records (not always > complete/either records) for the Church on the Hill in Lenox (where my > ancestors are buried. I'd start there. > > http://lenoxlib.org/ > > It's been so long that I've been there that I can't exactly tell you what > are in the records. However, it is a LOVELY cemetery on top of this hill > overlooking the valleys below. This library used to be the county > courthouse and the first room in the front right was the office of the > County Treasurer -- my ancestor! I had 3 generations of attys that > worked > in this building, so it means a lot to me. They have a lovely (but small > collection) in a locked chest. The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield may > have more information and greater access. > > The county records were recorded (some in my GG GF's handwriting), but in > MF > process they "cut off the parts on the binding of the book. booooo. > > Denver's great!!! I lived in Aspen/Snowmass for 8 years; then Boulder > and > > Denver (before the air pollution nearly killed me). > > Good luck, Ronald. > > Marilyn Arnold > now in Falls Church, VA > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <RWhi3@aol.com> > To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM > Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > > >>I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My >> ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at >> Church >> on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was > PHEBE >> (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the >> Hill >> Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between > 1814 >> and 1842. >> >> I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), > particularly, >> her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her >> siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. >> >> Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or >> church burial records show more about PHEBE? >> >> Thank you. >> >> Ronald White, Denver, CO >> **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! 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Marilyn, thank you. I have contacted the library. I have two ancestors who were Clerks of Court in Massachusetts in the early colonial days. It is a thrill to see their handwriting. The polution problem, at least in Denver, has improved considerably over the years, thank goodness. The state is utterly beautiful. Thanks again. Ron White In a message dated 5/21/2009 2:55:34 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, New.Englander@verizon.net writes: Dear Ronald: The local library has cemetery and church records (not always complete/either records) for the Church on the Hill in Lenox (where my ancestors are buried. I'd start there. http://lenoxlib.org/ It's been so long that I've been there that I can't exactly tell you what are in the records. However, it is a LOVELY cemetery on top of this hill overlooking the valleys below. This library used to be the county courthouse and the first room in the front right was the office of the County Treasurer -- my ancestor! I had 3 generations of attys that worked in this building, so it means a lot to me. They have a lovely (but small collection) in a locked chest. The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield may have more information and greater access. The county records were recorded (some in my GG GF's handwriting), but in MF process they "cut off the parts on the binding of the book. booooo. Denver's great!!! I lived in Aspen/Snowmass for 8 years; then Boulder and Denver (before the air pollution nearly killed me). Good luck, Ronald. Marilyn Arnold now in Falls Church, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) >I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My > ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at > Church > on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was PHEBE > (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the Hill > Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between 1814 > and 1842. > > I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), particularly, > her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her > siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. > > Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or > church burial records show more about PHEBE? > > Thank you. > > Ronald White, Denver, CO > **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell ’s > full line of laptops. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 > 3%3Bf) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Huge savings on HDTVs from Dell.com! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221836042x1201399880/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.ne t%2Fclk%3B215073686%3B37034322%3Bb)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: noyes193 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5705.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This what I found in NEHGS vitals Williamsstown 1807 George Reed and Joanna Wilbur of Adams int.Feb.25, Tina 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: kyaskoski Surnames: Reed----Read Bennett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5705/mb.ashx Message Board Post: john Read--Reed was born in Williamstown Ma. in 1807. I know nothing of his parents, except his Father's name was George,and he was born in Williamstown Ma. John Married a Mercy Bennett from Pownal Vt. and they had three Son's John W. Marcus, and Lyman Reed. I have information on the above, but need the names and birthplace of George's Parents 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.

Ron, my fathers grandfather moved from Hardwick Mass - William Bonney, to Williamstown Ma. My fathers father moved from Williamstown to Dalton where the family settled from then on. My fathers grandfather, sisters and brothers from Hardwick I have not traced yet. I do know that one aunt moved from Hardwick mass, married and died in Ware ma. I have seen the other spellings of the name Bonney, but our line seems to be just Bonney. There was no research on the name until i started it quite a few years ago. I do not continualy work on it, but do have my own pages. I would be happy to mail you what i have done to this point on my line. Check in Hardwick Mass for records of 1850 also, it is from there that I have to start working on the branch of other family members. Joan S ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <maberksh@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:33 PM Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > Thank you very much for your response below. The BONNEY name is also > spelled BONNY, sometimes even BONY. I have seen an EDSON BONNEY listed > from > time to time, from Pittsfield. In fact, there seem to be a father and > son > EDSON that I've seen from there. I would very much appreciate anything > more > you can tell me about this name. > > Ron White > > > In a message dated 5/20/2009 7:29:47 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, > JShea1@charter.net writes: > > My maiden name is Bonney and i grew up near Pittsfield. The > Pittsfield > Library has excellent references as well as the Conte Archives in Lenox. > I have a Phoebe in my research - but different spelling than the one you > have. I would have to look through my information to see if the name > David Thompson is there. My ancestors were from Hardwick Mass and that > is > around 1850 or so. Joan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <RWhi3@aol.com> > To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM > Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) > > >>I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My >> ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at > >> Church >> on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was > PHEBE >> (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the >> Hill >> Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between >> 1814 >> and 1842. >> >> I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), > particularly, >> her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her >> siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. >> >> Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or >> church burial records show more about PHEBE? >> >> Thank you. >> >> Ronald White, Denver, CO >> **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop >> Dell > ’s >> full line of laptops. >> > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 >> 3%3Bf) >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2123 - Release Date: > 05/19/09 > 17:59:00 > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject > and the body of the message > > **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell’s > full line of laptops. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 > 3%3Bf) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2125 - Release Date: 05/20/09 18:03:00

Just so you know, the cemetery/grave markings were taken perhaps 50 years ago??? and transcribed to the best of their abilities. Time has been hard on some of the older stones. Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) >I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My > ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at > Church > on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was PHEBE > (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the Hill > Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between 1814 > and 1842. > > I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), particularly, > her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her > siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. > > Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or > church burial records show more about PHEBE? > > Thank you. > > Ronald White, Denver, CO > **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell’s > full line of laptops. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 > 3%3Bf) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00

Dear Ronald: The local library has cemetery and church records (not always complete/either records) for the Church on the Hill in Lenox (where my ancestors are buried. I'd start there. http://lenoxlib.org/ It's been so long that I've been there that I can't exactly tell you what are in the records. However, it is a LOVELY cemetery on top of this hill overlooking the valleys below. This library used to be the county courthouse and the first room in the front right was the office of the County Treasurer -- my ancestor! I had 3 generations of attys that worked in this building, so it means a lot to me. They have a lovely (but small collection) in a locked chest. The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield may have more information and greater access. The county records were recorded (some in my GG GF's handwriting), but in MF process they "cut off the parts on the binding of the book. booooo. Denver's great!!! I lived in Aspen/Snowmass for 8 years; then Boulder and Denver (before the air pollution nearly killed me). Good luck, Ronald. Marilyn Arnold now in Falls Church, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) >I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My > ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at > Church > on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was PHEBE > (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the Hill > Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between 1814 > and 1842. > > I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), particularly, > her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her > siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. > > Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or > church burial records show more about PHEBE? > > Thank you. > > Ronald White, Denver, CO > **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell’s > full line of laptops. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 > 3%3Bf) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00

Thank you very much for your response below. The BONNEY name is also spelled BONNY, sometimes even BONY. I have seen an EDSON BONNEY listed from time to time, from Pittsfield. In fact, there seem to be a father and son EDSON that I've seen from there. I would very much appreciate anything more you can tell me about this name. Ron White In a message dated 5/20/2009 7:29:47 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, JShea1@charter.net writes: My maiden name is Bonney and i grew up near Pittsfield. The Pittsfield Library has excellent references as well as the Conte Archives in Lenox. I have a Phoebe in my research - but different spelling than the one you have. I would have to look through my information to see if the name David Thompson is there. My ancestors were from Hardwick Mass and that is around 1850 or so. Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) >I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My > ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at > Church > on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was PHEBE > (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the Hill > Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between 1814 > and 1842. > > I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), particularly, > her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her > siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. > > Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or > church burial records show more about PHEBE? > > Thank you. > > Ronald White, Denver, CO > **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell ’s > full line of laptops. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 > 3%3Bf) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2123 - Release Date: 05/19/09 17:59:00 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell’s full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 3%3Bf)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: noyes193 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5702.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have found that no children does not alway's mean there were no children. I found this info on NEHGS for Becket Oct. 31, 1890 Fred Suriner Chester 24 laborer b.Becket 1st marriage parents George and Sarah Bertha A. Smith 17 Becket at home B.Becket 1st marriage parents Timothy and Ruth Charles Young Cclergyman June 5, 1858 birth George L. Suriner parents George W. and Jane father b. Salisbury, Ct.mother Sharon Ct. Feb.20, 1885 birth Sarah Ann Surnier parents Josiah and Mary T. farmer father b. Otis Ma. mother Stamford, Ct.. Serrener ___________ s.of George (laborer of O) b.Feb.23, 1849 in Otis March 14, 1909 Chester birth Ralph william Suriner Chester father blank mother Francis Suriner b.Chester I hope this helps I could not find William b.1865 Tina 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.

My maiden name is Bonney and i grew up near Pittsfield. The Pittsfield Library has excellent references as well as the Conte Archives in Lenox. I have a Phoebe in my research - but different spelling than the one you have. I would have to look through my information to see if the name David Thompson is there. My ancestors were from Hardwick Mass and that is around 1850 or so. Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWhi3@aol.com> To: <MABERKSH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:42 PM Subject: [MABERKSH] DAVID THOMPSON, PHEBE (BONNEY) >I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My > ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at > Church > on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was PHEBE > (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the Hill > Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between 1814 > and 1842. > > I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), particularly, > her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her > siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. > > Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or > church burial records show more about PHEBE? > > Thank you. > > Ronald White, Denver, CO > **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell’s > full line of laptops. > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 > 3%3Bf) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MABERKSH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2123 - Release Date: 05/19/09 17:59:00

I am a new member to the List and wonder if someone can help me. My ancestor was DAVID THOMPSON, born 1766, died Oct. 15, 1855 and buried at Church on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Plot B. His wife was PHEBE (BONNEY) born 1768, died Mar. 24, 1842, also buried at Church on the Hill Cemetery. They were married at Easton, MA and came to Lenox between 1814 and 1842. I am trying to locate more information about PHEBE (BONNEY), particularly, her exact date and place of birth, names of her parents, names of her siblings. It is believe her parents lived at Bridgewater, MA. Can anyone tell me how I might get this information? Would cemetery or church burial records show more about PHEBE? Thank you. Ronald White, Denver, CO **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dell’s full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 3%3Bf)