I am going to New Bedford probably next week (if not, then I am definitely going there during my 4 day mini-vacation next month) but called the Rural Cemetery this morning. To my wonderful surprise, the woman couldn't have been more helpful. I gave her names and she pulled out the cards and gave me the information over the phone. I'm going to list these names in case anyone is interested in any of them. I am descended from Epaphroditus Lavare and Rhoda Manchester of Westport. Lot 15, Section S (perpetual care, paid for by one of the William Vinals) Epaphroditus Lavare (just a stone as he was lost at sea) Mrs. Rhoda Manchester Lavare Clark (she later married a James Clark of Little Compton. She was originally buried in LC but was transferred to New Bedford sometime in the very early 1900s) Capt. William H. Vinal Lavina Lavare Vinal, William's wife and daughter to Epaphroditus and Rhoda Augusta Vinal, William and Lavina's daugter William L. Vinal, have no clue who this guy is. Lot 45, Section SW Cedar (not perpetual care and broken stones) Arnold Lavare, son of Epaphroditus and Rhoda, he was also transferred from LC to New Bedford at the same time as Rhoda. Kate Bosworth Lavare, Arnold's wife, probably transferred but not sure Sarah Bosworth Mary Bosworth Catherine Bosworth George W. Bosworth George W. Bosworth Sarah Alley Child Lavare (probably Thomas and if so, also transferred from LC) Lucinda Lavare (another child of Arnold?) George Bosworth If anyone has any information on these people, please feel free to pass it on to me. Thanks. Karen Flanders Eddy

I can't help you with your direct questions, but I can't resist commenting on a visit to New Bedord. The city library has an excellent room and staff dedicated to genealogy, BUT-- it does not open until 1:00PM, save on Saturday, when it opens at 9:00 AM. If you plan to drive to the Rural Cemetery, you will find it South of the heart of the city. Jim McCarthy, Somerville, MA