This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: temery1961 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5690.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: How is it that you know the volume, issue, and page number, but you don't have the information? I can look up info in the Mass Vital Records and Ancestry.com. What is it that you want? 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: ck761 Surnames: Comstock, Sherman, Upton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5690/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for the following: Hannah M. Sherman from Volume 12, Issue 1, Page 23 Isaac Upton from Volume 24, Issue 3, Page 92 If someone could do this for me I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you 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: duanewwheeler Surnames: Wheeler, Carter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5677.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the information. I have some of it from Max earlier. I appreciate your posting it on the site. I am still looking for what happened to Josiah Wheeler who Married Polly Carter. Both from around Clarksburgh and married in Stamford, Vermont. This is my brick wall. They are my gr gr grandfather and mother. Appreciate any help or information that you might have. Duane W. Wheeler dw.wheeler1@verizon 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.

Hello, I am searching for information on Ede Morey, b. ca. 1768 Tyringham, Berkshire County, died 10 March 1848, Lee, Berkshire County. Ede is mentioned as next of kin in the estate settlement of Gideon Morey of Malta Saratoga County, NY who died there on August 2, 1845. Also mentioned as next of kin is my great-great grandfather, Hiram Hutchinson of Malta. I am trying to determine the connection between the Hutchinson and Morey families. I have no idea if any of my Hutchinsons are from Berkshire County. Thanks so much. Jean Hutchinson picc@infionline.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Wayne_Howland Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5586.2.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A little late, a year later, I found this about said (cemetery)burial ground. 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.

Hi Jean, Thanks for the information of the Pier family. Sounds like you have a bunch of it. Much has been written of your ancestors. I was not so fortunate to have such wonderful knowledge of ANY of my fore-bearers. I am trying to trace back the wife of Giles HALL (1776-1856)who was "said to be" Rachel Pier b.12 Mar 1778, Tinmouth, Rutland County, Vermont. >From the book, "The descendants of Timothy Carpenter of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., New York" by Charles Lorain Carpenter, 1976. In that book I find a passage on page 20 that states: "Genealogical data regarding the PIER family is recorded here so it may not be lost to posterity. It is copied verbatim from an article prepared by CALVIN A. PIER, son of an OLIVER PIER." It then goes on to give a brief history of the Piers back to Sergt Thomas and Margaret Pier. In the following paragraphs is gives the children of John Pier (b.1752) and Nancy Dewey as; Rachel, Thomas, and Trueman. The second marriage of John Pier was also given (Phebe Stevens) along with the six children from that marriage. I find that Otsego County, NY census - probably the area of Pierstown shows John & Thomas Pier in 1790. In 1800, there is Abner, Thomas, David, Silas, and Solomon. Perhaps/probably, Rachel Pier is embedded in one of those families and available for marriage to my Giles Hall in 1802. I have not found that marriage record yet, nor any evidence to support the theory that Rachel, w/o Giles was the daughter of John Pier b.1752. If you have any data that would assist in my desire to "prove" this relationship, I'd be most interested and appreciative in hearing it. Thanks again for your response. Jim --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Jean Snow <jcs2007@snowstarjean.com> wrote: > From: Jean Snow <jcs2007@snowstarjean.com> > Subject: [MABERKSH] Pier Family > To: maberksh@rootsweb.com > Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 9:23 AM > Hi, Jim and Brian, > > I'm a direct descendant of Abner Pier, the 4th son of > Thomas and > Rachel. I've been researching this family for years. I > have Joseph > Pierre's excellent book (Heritage Press) on the Pier > family, and have > had access to many other books and sources. > > I don't have time right now (will try to write more > this afternoon), > but you may have the above Thomas confused with his father, > Thomas, b > 16 Mar 1688/89 in England, d about 1778. Married (second) a > > Margaret_____with whom he had 10 children, the third one > the Thomas > who m. Rachel Tremaine, 12 Dec 1751 in Sheffield, Berks > county MA. > His will was recorded at Pittsfield, MA. > > Joe Pierre (his father or other ancestors changed the name) > did a > terrific job of research, and I used to be in contact with > him quite > a few years ago. He writes, of the first Thomas, that he > came to Lyme > CT from points unknown, the surmise being that he came > directly from > England. His children are recorded in Lyme, CT. > > Thomas Jr. had 2 marriages. The first produced 2 daughters, > then > Thomas m Margaret ____. I have lots more which I don't > have time to > relate now, but Thos Jr's will was filed in Pittsfield > MA Jan 6 1779. > > Then the 3rd Thomas, grandson of the original, the one who > m Rachel > Tremaine, was b Apr 6 1730 in Litchfield CT. According to > Sheffield > MA Vital Records, he m Rachel Dec 12 1751. Their children > (only the > boys recorded) were all b in either Sheffield or later, in > Gr. > Barrington. Taylor's History of Gr. Barrington has some > mention of > the Piers worth looking at. > > This Thomas and sons John, Levi, David, Solomon and Abner, > as well as > Thomas' brother Oliver served in the Berks regiments > during the > Revolution. Later, a whole "passel" of the sons > moved to Otsego County NY. > > Cheers! > > Jean Chapman Snow > > > > > These Gr Barrington settlers came from Westfield about > 1726. > > > ------------------------------- > 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

Hi, Jim and Brian, I'm a direct descendant of Abner Pier, the 4th son of Thomas and Rachel. I've been researching this family for years. I have Joseph Pierre's excellent book (Heritage Press) on the Pier family, and have had access to many other books and sources. I don't have time right now (will try to write more this afternoon), but you may have the above Thomas confused with his father, Thomas, b 16 Mar 1688/89 in England, d about 1778. Married (second) a Margaret_____with whom he had 10 children, the third one the Thomas who m. Rachel Tremaine, 12 Dec 1751 in Sheffield, Berks county MA. His will was recorded at Pittsfield, MA. Joe Pierre (his father or other ancestors changed the name) did a terrific job of research, and I used to be in contact with him quite a few years ago. He writes, of the first Thomas, that he came to Lyme CT from points unknown, the surmise being that he came directly from England. His children are recorded in Lyme, CT. Thomas Jr. had 2 marriages. The first produced 2 daughters, then Thomas m Margaret ____. I have lots more which I don't have time to relate now, but Thos Jr's will was filed in Pittsfield MA Jan 6 1779. Then the 3rd Thomas, grandson of the original, the one who m Rachel Tremaine, was b Apr 6 1730 in Litchfield CT. According to Sheffield MA Vital Records, he m Rachel Dec 12 1751. Their children (only the boys recorded) were all b in either Sheffield or later, in Gr. Barrington. Taylor's History of Gr. Barrington has some mention of the Piers worth looking at. This Thomas and sons John, Levi, David, Solomon and Abner, as well as Thomas' brother Oliver served in the Berks regiments during the Revolution. Later, a whole "passel" of the sons moved to Otsego County NY. Cheers! Jean Chapman Snow These Gr Barrington settlers came from Westfield about 1726.

In a message dated 4/6/2009 3:05:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, maberksh-request@rootsweb.com writes: This "source" has been cited so many times by other researchers that it would seem that there must be some "validity" to Sheffield being located in Connecticut. Can anyone shed any light on this? thanks, Jim Sheffield is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts and is one of the oldest towns. They have an excellent historical society that is more than willing to assist in genealogy issues... **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LQQKER Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5677.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oops sorry, I did find a death record for Edna Smith Whitcomb she died February 27, 1868 in Sanford, MA of Liver complaint her parents are listed as a Henry & PRICILLA Smith. Hope this helps Theresa lqqker_3@yahoo.com 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: LQQKER Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5677.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I see the death of Ward Whitcommb as beung Nov. 6,1896 in the town of Whitman, MA and parents are listed as Isaiah & Dolly Unknown Whitcomb. 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: LQQKER Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5680.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I see the marriage of Winot Williamson & Martha Leonard as being July 12, 1781 in Washington, MA AND the marriage of Winot Williamson & Lydia Ingraham as being Dec 20, 1783 in Washington, MA 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.

Jim, It was quite likely that people who lived near the border claimed or were assigned to either or both provinces during the 1750-60. My ancestor, Eleazer Barrett, lived just south of Sheffield in Cornwall and Salisbury, Litchfield County, CT between 1741-1760. He served in the French and Indian War in 1757 in a Connecticut Regiment and 1759 in a Berkshire County Massachusetts Regiment. I believe he lived in Salisbury, Connecticut while he served in the Berkshire County Regiment. During 1760-61 he, and his brothers, Ebenezer and Bartholomew Barrett moved into the town Sheffield. Sheffield was never a part of Connecticut. My ancestors also relocated to the town of Great Barrington about 1761. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Jim Almquist <jim_almquist@yahoo.com> To: MABERKSH@rootsweb.com Subject: [MABERKSH] Sheffield - CT / MA problem Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:04:55 -0700 (PDT) I am tracing the PIER family.  A short narrative of the history of the Pier family, written many years ago states that the seven sons of Thomas PIER and Rachel TREMAINE "were all born in either Sheffield, Connecticut or, later, in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts where the family moved." I am a bit confused about the accuracy of this statement as to the location of Sheffield - whether it is/was in CT or has it always been in MA? The seven sons were born during the period 1752 - 1767. This "source" has been cited so many times by other researchers that it would seem that there must be some "validity" to Sheffield being located in Connecticut. Can anyone shed any light on this? thanks, Jim ------------------------------- 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 ____________________________________________________________ Purify your water with professional water treatment. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTK8PJYc5PqqQalpTyIXO7wLu2FLVx8j4XFs91QhfDidvhyRLiO20A/

Thank you - kinda just as I was "sorta thinkin". The erroneous reference to Sheffield, Connecticut has just been repeated so many times that it has taken on a life of its own. One person went so far as to refer to Sheffield, CT with the p.s. that it is Now Sheffield, MA. I have found another person stating "According to Sheffield, CT, Vital Statistics he was married December 12,1751, to Rachel, Tremaine,....." I have found on the Berkshire County Gen-Web site, a transcription of those marriage records, but correctly identified as Sheffield, Massachusetts. Thanks again - Jim --- On Sun, 4/5/09, brianbarrett1@juno.com <brianbarrett1@juno.com> wrote: > From: brianbarrett1@juno.com <brianbarrett1@juno.com> > Subject: Re: [MABERKSH] Sheffield - CT / MA problem > To: maberksh@rootsweb.com > Date: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 9:45 AM > Jim, > It was quite likely that people who lived near the border > claimed or were assigned to either or both provinces during > the 1750-60. My ancestor, Eleazer Barrett, lived just south > of Sheffield in Cornwall and Salisbury, Litchfield County, > CT between 1741-1760. He served in the French and Indian > War in 1757 in a Connecticut Regiment and 1759 in a > Berkshire County Massachusetts Regiment. I believe he lived > in Salisbury, Connecticut while he served in the Berkshire > County Regiment. During 1760-61 he, and his brothers, > Ebenezer and Bartholomew Barrett moved into the town > Sheffield. Sheffield was never a part of Connecticut. > My ancestors also relocated to the town of Great Barrington > about 1761. > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Jim Almquist <jim_almquist@yahoo.com> > To: MABERKSH@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MABERKSH] Sheffield - CT / MA problem > Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:04:55 -0700 (PDT) > > > I am tracing the PIER family.  > A short narrative of the history of the Pier family, > written many years ago states that the seven sons of Thomas > PIER and Rachel TREMAINE "were all born in either > Sheffield, Connecticut or, later, in Great Barrington, > Berkshire County, Massachusetts where the family > moved." > I am a bit confused about the accuracy of this statement as > to the location of Sheffield - whether it is/was in CT or > has it always been in MA? > The seven sons were born during the period 1752 - 1767. > This "source" has been cited so many times by > other researchers that it would seem that there must be some > "validity" to Sheffield being located in > Connecticut. > Can anyone shed any light on this? > thanks, Jim > > >

I am tracing the PIER family.  A short narrative of the history of the Pier family, written many years ago states that the seven sons of Thomas PIER and Rachel TREMAINE "were all born in either Sheffield, Connecticut or, later, in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts where the family moved." I am a bit confused about the accuracy of this statement as to the location of Sheffield - whether it is/was in CT or has it always been in MA? The seven sons were born during the period 1752 - 1767. This "source" has been cited so many times by other researchers that it would seem that there must be some "validity" to Sheffield being located in Connecticut. Can anyone shed any light on this? thanks, Jim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MAMiddleGenWeb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5688.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't keep track, so I can't tell you which town it was, but I found one town that the cost was simply a self-addressed stamped envelope. I should have written it down. Of course, this was for a plain copy of a pre-1850 record. John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Project Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org 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: CWeissbrod Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5688.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That has been my experience as well. I have paid $5 or $10, depending on the town, and have been told that there are no free copies. 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: StephenBates40 Surnames: Bates Griffing Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5689/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for info on Martin Bates and his descendants. Martin was born in Hanover NJ in 1747, he moved to salisbury CT in 1777 and moved to Richmond between 1790 and 1795. In 1795 and had all six of his children baptized at the congregational church, Robert, Martin, Abigail, Parnel, Harriet, and Sarah. The Jasper Griffing paper lists Elizabeth Griffing as his wife but I believe this is incorrect as she is too old to be his wife and is likely his mother, as his father Daniel married an Elizabeth who would have been her age. Looking for info about when Martin died, who his wife was, and about his six children. I know that Martin became US senator of Delaware but do not know if he had children. Robert became an attorney in Middlebury VT, do not know anyting about Martin's four daughters. Martin's sister, Parnel married Timothy Griffing in Richmond Ma in 1794. My e-mail is Stephendbates@aol.com 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.

Easy to use. Thank you! On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 5:39 AM, W. David Samuelsen <dsam52@sampubco.com> wrote: > More than 300 photos of gravemarkers this week released for Berkshire > County alone, courtesy of one former resident who now lives in California. > > http://www.magravestones.org > > sister projects also have new photos released > http://www.newyorkgravestones.org > http://www.utahgravestones.org > http://www.oregongravestones.org > > W. David Samuelsen > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

More than 300 photos of gravemarkers this week released for Berkshire County alone, courtesy of one former resident who now lives in California. http://www.magravestones.org sister projects also have new photos released http://www.newyorkgravestones.org http://www.utahgravestones.org http://www.oregongravestones.org W. David Samuelsen

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/5688.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have had many cetificates from several cities/towns in Ma. and never been offered free. I have asked for non certified I was told it would be cheaper but was told that was not an option.I tried to get a birth certificate for my grandson and was told because my name was not on it I needed a note from him. He was 25 at the time. If a person is deceased I guess it is all right. 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.