All of you looking for out of print publications check the Higginson Book Publishers in Salem. I found them on www.bookfinder.com when I tried to access the History of Sutton and the Cemetery Inscriptions of _________ Rye and East Chester New York. I bought the History of Sutton from a library in Maine and it is original but new the only use it has seen is checking it in in 1875. The paper is crisp I wouldn't try to photo copy it but It is complete. Anyway about Higginson they do reprints of originals and make it look new but use old methods. Daniel

Hi Roger, THANKS to Sue for transcribing this data! I may be a direct descendant of Humphrey ATHERTON and Mary WALES' daughter, Mary ATHERTON born 30 April 1630 in Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, m. 12 Feb. 1657 William BILLINGS, and she died ca 27 Feb. 1718 in CT. From which 1 of their children do you descend? Also, Bartholonew GREEN b. ca 1600, Deacon John GREENE b. ca 1632, Capt. Thomas GREENE Sr. b. 1600 and Jr. b. ca 1630, Capt. William GREENE b. ca 1635 are my direct descendats who emigrated from England to MA. Happy searching, Jan

Thanks you for the information on the ATHERTON family in Gills, MA. Roger In a message dated 12/7/2004 12:01:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: The Atherton family was included in chapter 14, entitled "Some Later Family Biographies

Hello Franklin county researchers, a couple of you have asked for "re-sends" of recent posts... all can be found at the link below, including the posts that were made to the Franklin Co., MA message board. Those with Windham Co., VT links to Franklin Co., MA may want to check out the archives for November and December 2004 also as we've had some Halifax, Guilford, references posted! MAFRANKL-L threaded archives (listed by subject) http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/mafrankl MAFRANKL-L searchable archives http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=MAFRANKL Happy hunting! Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grant, Hitchcock, Lyon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/879.1 Message Board Post: Holland, Josiah Gilbert History of Western Massachusetts. The Counties of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin & Berkshire Springfield, MA: Samuel Bowles & Company, 1855. Vol. I, 520 pp; Vol. II 619 pp, three parts. Call number 974.4, H71 Vol. II, Part III. BUCKLAND. pages 325 – 327 Names found in this transcription: Grant, Hitchcock, Lyon page 327 ....From Buckland has gone out one of the purest, highest and most important influences of the day. It was the birth place of Mary LYON, the founder of Mount Holyoke Fe- male Seminary. A notice of her will be found in connec- tion with the description of that institution in the second part of this work. [Vol. I, pp. 489-90-91.] That her active and devoted mind was the initial point of an influ- ence greater and better than that of any other woman who ever lived in Western Massachusetts, none will doubt who contemplate the mass of educated, cultivated and christian- ized mind that passes into society every year from the walls of the institution associated forever with her name and memory. Vol. I, pp. 489-90-91. EDUCATION. ...In the town of South Hadley, formerly a precinct of Hadley, is located the MOUNT HOLYOKE FEMALE SEMINARY. This institution possesses many remarkable traits of character, and should receive a more extended notice than our limits will allow. Fortunately, the public have a full and graphic account of its inception, establishment and leading features, in the memoir of Miss Mary LYON, its founder and first principal, prepared by Dr. Edward HITCHCOCK, late President of Amherst College. A brief sketch of its history and some of its leading characteristics only can be given here. No intelligible account of this insitution can be presented without associating the name of Mary LYON with the very walls of the building, from the corner stone to its completion, and with the minutest details of all operations, from the day it was opened to the hour of her death. Born upon a "little rock-bound farm" in the retired town of Buckland, Franklin County, deprived of a father's care at the age of five years, the fifth of seven children, all dependent upon a very slender patrimony and the efforts of a widowed mother, her early advantages were exceedingly limited. From her child- hood, she exhibited those peculiar elements of character which were so prominently developed in after life, and gave her success in every enterprise in which she embarked. She acquired her early education by extraordinary efforts on her part, and commenced her career as a teacher near page 490 Shelburne Falls, receiving a compensation of seventy-five cents a week and board. After an experience of several years as a teacher, in various towns in Franklin County, she became associated with Miss Z. GRANT in the Ipswich Seminary, Essex County, Mass. Here she had acquired maturity of mind and character, which led her to look for- ward to the accomplishment of some important result. The great theme of her contemplation and the object of her labors seemed to be, to devise a plan whereby female education might be elevated, and, at the same time, placed within the reach of those possessed of humble means. After surmounting obstacles that would have crushed any mind of ordinary capacity and energy, the result of her efforts was the establishment of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, at South Hadley. ....The funds for the erection of the building were obtained chiefly by donations, and its rooms were ready to receive eighty pupils in the autumn of 1837. The main building is ninety-four feet by fifty, five stories high, including the basement. A wing has been added to each end of the main building more recently, by which the capacity of the structure has been more than doubled. A very prominent feature of the institution is , that it is strictly a family school on a large scale, to which no day pupils are admitted, and in which no domestics are employed. The labor of the establishment is divided among the whole number, each young lady having her portion assigned her, for which she is made responsible for a given time. Frequent changes are made, that each individual shall have a suitable variety in her employment; and great care is taken that the strength of none shall be over-taxed. It will be perceived, at once, that perfect system and order are absolutely essen- tial to success, and these are carried through all the de- partments, both of labor and instruction. An error seems to prevail in many minds respecting the performance of la- bor here, viz: that it is one object of the seminary to teach pupils the science of domestic labor and management of household affairs, as a branch of instruction. All teaching in this department is incidental, each pupil performing that which she can do to the best advantage, the main object being to keep the expenses of the school at the lowest page 491 point practicable, and preserve or acquire habits of indus- try in the pupil. ....The course of instruction embraces three years and three classes - the Junior, the Middle and the Senior. No can- didate is received under sixteen years of age. The course embraces a wide range of studies, confined mostly to high- er English branches and mathematics, though Latin and French are among the studies prescribed, and can be ex- tensibely pursued; indeed, a through knowledge of Latin is deemed quite essential. Linear and perspective draw- ing and instrumental music receive attention. ....One grand object of this seminary was to furnish a sup- ply of well qualified female teachers. In this respect it has accomplished a great work, a large proportion of its graduates having entered this field of employment. The popularity of the school has been remarkably uniform, having never waned from the beginning, not even when many predicted its downfall, on the death of its founder and accomplished principal, Miss LYON, in 1849. At no time has its number been so great as during the past year, and never have so many been refused for want of room; -probably more than than seven hundred applicants were unable to obtain admission at the beginning of 1854. ~ ~ ~ ~ Transcribers note: the Mary Lyon house, pictured here, (you click on the links, and a separate window opens) is as Holland states, ""Born upon a "little rock-bound farm" in the retired town of Buckland,..."" in the 21st century it remains rock-bound and is remotely situated on a steep wooded road, with only a small sign at the base of the hill to indicate its location. Please refer also to the collection of letters written to Mary Lyon, they are in JPEG (picture) form and are from prospective students, colleagues of Miss Lyons, and parents of students attending the college. "Mary Lyon Collection - Correspondence & Writings 1818-1849 many Franklin Co. names here! " http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin&m=890

I wasn't terribly clear in my reply, yesterday, about the information from "The History Of Gill, Franklin County 1793-1943", and I apoligize for that. When Ralph Stoughton was writing the book, he kept it in 2 separate parts, the history of the town and the genealogy of the families. The history of the town was published in 1950, but the genealogies were not included in the published book. There are only short biographies of some families included in the book. Mr. Stoughton did give a copy of the genealogies to the town. They have been microfilmed by the LDS and are available through the Family History Centers. That was where the Roberts information came from. I only made notes on the families that I am researching, so I am afraid that I do not have the Scott, Atherton or Wood families. "The History Of Gill, Franklin County 1793-1943," was republished in 1978 by the Town of Gill as a Bicentennial project. As far as I know, this edition is sold out. I was fortunate enough to obtain a copy through an on-line auction. The Atherton family was included in chapter 14, entitled "Some Later Family Biographies." "ATHERTON. The founder of this family was Humphrey Atherton, one of the early captains of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston. The Gill family descends through his son, the Reverend Hope Atherton who was graduated from Harvard College in 1665, and was settled as a minister in Hatfield. The Reverend Hope was chaplain of the expedition under Captain William Turner in the "Falls Fight," and the narrative of his experiences has been fully told in Sheldon's "History of Deerfield." Oliver and Jonathan, grandsons of Reverend Hope's son Joseph, were early settlers in Greenfield, and Jonathan's grandson Zora, settled in Gill soon after his marriage in 1833. Two of his sons, William B. and Ralph L., served in the Civil War, and both were wounded, the latter losing an arm." There were no biographies in the published book for the Scott or Wood families.

Is there anything in the History of Gill on the Families of Moses SCOTT, Samuel WOOD and the ATHERTONs? Thanks Roger In a message dated 12/6/2004 8:53:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: According to "The History of Gill, Massachusetts 1793-1943 by Ralph M. Stoughton, (pub in 1950), Augustus L. Roberts was the son of Alsetus and Elizabeth (Smith) Roberts. Only the name of Augustus L. is mentioned, no other information is given.

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/4EB.2ACE/44.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you, Sue. I have seen this source in the past, and did make note of the information about Leonard Frost. Thanks again, Joan

First Generation 1. Ozias ROBERTS was born on 16 Nov 1834 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 May 1835 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Ozias ROBERTS was born on 11 Aug 1802 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 14 Jun 1829 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 15 Sep 1871 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ozias ROBERTS and Philinda BRIGGS were married in 1829 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Philinda BRIGGS was born in 1809. She died on 30 Dec 1873 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ozias ROBERTS and Philinda BRIGGS had the following children: i. Mary Ann ROBERTS was born on 18 Feb 1830 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Charles ROBERTS was born on 15 Feb 1831 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Eunice ROBERTS was born on 7 Jan 1833 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Oct 1852 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 1 iv. Ozias ROBERTS. v. John ROBERTS was born on 1 Nov 1836 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 19 Sep 1910 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. George ROBERTS was born on 20 Apr 1839 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 17 May 1905 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Nancy Maria ROBERTS was born on 24 Oct 1841 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. viii. Climena Philinda ROBERTS was born on 21 Sep 1845 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Jan 1932 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut. Third Generation 4. Amaziah ROBERTS was born in 1752. He died on 2 Mar 1813 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 527 Northfield, 1769 - 81. Amaziah ROBERTS and Mary HOSLEY were married on 7 Jan 1799 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Name listed as Amaziah Robards in Vital Records. 5. Mary HOSLEY was born on 13 Aug 1757 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 24 May 1829 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Amaziah ROBERTS and Mary HOSLEY had the following children: i. Marcy (Polly) ROBERTS was born on 1 Mar 1799 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Mary ROBERTS was born on 1 Mar 1800 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 12 Mar 1874 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 2 iii. Ozias ROBERTS. 6. Samuel BRIGGS. Samuel BRIGGS and Philinda DAVIS were married. 7. Philinda DAVIS. Samuel BRIGGS and Philinda DAVIS had the following children: i. Samuel BRIGGS was born in 1806. He died on 13 Feb 1896 in Erving, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3 ii. Philinda BRIGGS. Fourth Generation 8. Amaziah ROBERTS. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 527 of Winchester, N. H. 9. Mary died on 13 Aug 1757 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Amaziah ROBERTS and Mary had the following children: 4 i. Amaziah ROBERTS. 10. Benjamin HOSLEY was born on 6 May 1721 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died on 28 Sep 1803 in Gill, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Benjamin HOSLEY and Lucy HERRICK were married on 17 Dec 1744 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 11. Lucy HERRICK was born on 28 Feb 1723. She died on 8 Feb 1808 in Gill, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Benjamin HOSLEY and Lucy HERRICK had the following children: i. Bethiah HOSLEY was born on 30 May 1745 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Oct 1825 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Benjamin HOSLEY was Baptized on 21 Jun 1747. He was born about 1747 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died before 1750 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. iii. Sampson HOSLEY was born on 26 Feb 1749 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died before 1755 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. iv. Benjamin HOSLEY was born on 30 Jul 1750 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 8 Jan 1802 in Gill, Hampshire, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 27 Oct 1816 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 14 Dec 1827 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Dropped dead in the woods about 1-1/2 miles from his home. v. Lucy HOSLEY was Baptized on 28 Mar 1752. She was born in 1752 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. vi. Sampson HOSLEY was born on 28 Aug 1753 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Feb 1844 in Edinburgh, , New York. vii. Lucy HOSLEY was born on 3 Jul 1755 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts. 5 viii. Mary HOSLEY. ix. Jonathan Jewett HOSLEY was born on 27 Mar 1759 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Apr 1836 in , Branch, Michigan. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 71. Jonathan Jewett Hosley served, 1777, as private in Capt. Timothy Child's company, Col. David Leonard's regiment; also in Capt. Agrippa Wells' company, Colonel Porter's regiment. x. Isaiah HOSLEY was born on 15 Mar 1761 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Aug 1804 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. xi. Thomas HOSLEY was born in 1763 in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Feb 1852 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire. History of the Town of Gill, Massachusetts. Volume III, Genealogies A- H, by Ralph M. Stoughton, 1960. Rev. Soldier. Located in Chesterfield, N.H. previous to 1805. Was listed in 1798 Mass. Direct Tax as living in Bernardston. Made guardian of his brother Isaiah's minor children. 14. Joseph DAVIS was born on 26 Jan 1761 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He died on 21 Apr 1832 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 61, p. 75. Joseph Davis was placed on the pension roll, 1832, of Franklin County, Mass., for service as musician, 1776 - 78, under different commands. He was at Ticonderoga and Spencer's expedition to Rhode Island. Joseph DAVIS and Azubah MORTON were married in Nov 1779 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont. 15. Azubah MORTON was born on 16 Apr 1761 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Aug 1846 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Joseph DAVIS and Azubah MORTON had the following children: i. Eunice DAVIS was born on 23 Jul 1797 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont. Marriage intention was recorded on 9 Nov 1816 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts She died on 9 Mar 1864 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Joseph DAVIS. iii. Benjamin DAVIS. iv. Betsy DAVIS was born in 1791. She died in Jun 1868 in Concord, , New York. 7 v. Philinda DAVIS.

First Generation 1. John MORLEY was born on 3 Aug 1783 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Jun 1799 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. Drown at Falls with Osie Rice. Second Generation 2. John MORLEY was born in 1753 in , , Connecticut. He died on 11 May 1827 in Bristolville, Trumbull, Ohio. John MORLEY and Miriam BROOKS were married on 2 Apr 1779 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Miriam BROOKS was born on 9 Feb 1761 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1789 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. John MORLEY and Miriam BROOKS had the following children: i. Betty MORLEY was born on 8 Nov 1779 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in Apr 1792 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Matilda MORLEY was born on 2 Nov 1781 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 1 iii. John MORLEY. iv. Miriam MORLEY was born on 29 Jul 1785 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Eri MORLEY was born on 20 Jun 1787 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Roxany MORLEY was born on 4 Jul 1788 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Jul 1816 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. Third Generation 6. Joseph BROOKS was born on 3 Feb 1714 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Trader; lived in Deerfield and Hadley. The Ralph Sprague Genenalogy, Compiled and Published by E. G. Sprague, Ph.B., M.D., Printed by The Capital City Press, Montpelier, Vermont, 1913. p. 75. of Deerfield, Mass. Joseph BROOKS and Miriam WRIGHT were married on 22 Dec 1748 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. 7. Miriam WRIGHT was born in Mar 1731. She died on 14 Mar 1816 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Ralph Sprague Genenalogy, Compiled and Published by E. G. Sprague, Ph.B., M.D., Printed by The Capital City Press, Montpelier, Vermont, 1913. p. 75. of Greenfield, Mass., 1768. Joseph BROOKS and Miriam WRIGHT had the following children: i. Tirza BROOKS was born on 10 Feb 1754 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Uri BROOKS was born on 8 Jul 1759 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3 iii. Miriam BROOKS. Fourth Generation 12. Joseph BROOKS was born on 10 Oct 1667 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. He died in 1743 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Gill, Massachusetts. Genealogies A - Z by Ralph M. Stoughton, 1960. Removed from Wapping to Northfield, 1732, of Gill 1736 when Propriators made first land allotments. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Clothier; was in the Meadow fight and in Father Rasle's war; lived in Wapping; removed to Northfield after 1732. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 413 of Deerfield, 1692; in the Meadows fight, 1704; of Northfield 1737. Joseph BROOKS and Lydia WARNER were married on 8 Dec 1698 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 13. Lydia WARNER was born on 7 Sep 1679. She died on 21 Dec 1711. Joseph BROOKS and Lydia WARNER had the following children: i. Silence BROOKS was born on 7 Sep 1701 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ii. Mary BROOKS was born on 14 Feb 1704 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 10 Jun 1775 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Died unmarried. iii. Lydia BROOKS was born on 25 Nov 1706/7 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 25 Sep 1793 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Abigail BROOKS was born on 15 Oct 1708 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. v. Hannah BROOKS was born on 15 Jul 1710 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Dec 1780 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 534 "Died sudenly" vi. Daniel BROOKS was born on 25 Mar 1722 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Dec 1813 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Sol from Deerfield in both French wars. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 414 Soldier, 1740 - 1756. 6 vii. Joseph BROOKS. viii. Sarah BROOKS was born on 4 Mar 1715/16 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ix. Benjamin BROOKS was born on 26 Feb 1717/18 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 15 Jun 1786 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Cemetery, Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. Inscriptions Upon the Tombstones, p. 577. In memory of, Benjamin Brooks, who died June 15 A.D. 1786, in the 69 year of his age Sweet is dleep to tried nature Sweet to labor is repose Sweet is life to every creature Sweet th balm that hope bestows History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Settled in Northfield; sol. in the old and the last French wars. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 413 Soldier, 1747 - 1756. x. Ruth BROOKS was born on 20 Jan 1720 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 10 Apr 1721 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

Dear Sudown: Thanks for sending me the reference to the Holland History of Gill. I'll check it out, despite not having any Greens in the list of surnames. Allan E. Green

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morley, Brooks Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/85.1 Message Board Post: Hello Janis, Although there is no reference to your - "John MORLEY b. 1753 CT, d. 1827 OH, married Mariam BROOKS 2 Apr 1779, Greenfield, MA." Maybe a clue for your "Mariam BROOKS b. 1761 in Deerfield, MA and d. in Franklin Co. MA abt 1789." being a first settler family member. With them being married in 1779, her dying c1789, & the town being incorporated in 1793, it seems likely she may be related to one of the early settlers of Gill. The early church in Gill was apparently formed in 1796, one of it's pastor's later on was- ................................."and Rev. Edward F. BROOKS was installed in his place, June 25, 1851. Mr. BROOKS was a native of Halifax, Vt., a graduate of Washington College, Pa., and is still the pastor." found at the following link - hope this helps! History of GILL by Josiah Holland, 1855 http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin&m=893 or, the shorter link - http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/893 GILL. - Names found in this transcription: Andrews, Arms, Baker, Ballard, Bannister, Barnes, Bascom, Bates, Bennett, Bontecou, Bosworth, Brooks, Burrows, Canning, Childs, Church, Clapp, Clarke, Combs, Cushman, Deane, Edson, Field, Frost, Gains, Gill, Gordon, Hawks, Hayward, Heath, Hitchcock, Hosley, Howland, Hulin, Husted, Jackson, Janes, Jordan, Kimball, Latham, Marcy, Marsh, Miller, Moulton, Munn, Munsell, Newton, Niles, Nixon, Ricketts, Roberts, Root, Sage, Sandford, Severance, Sizer, Smith, Sprague, Stevens, Stoddard, Stoughton, Swift, Tate, Thornton, Todd, Ward, Warner, Webster, Whiting, Wilcutt, Wilson, Wing, Winslow, Wrisley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Briggs, Roberts, Hosley, Horsely Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/488.2 Message Board Post: Hello A Roberts, Your Philinda BRIGGS, wife of Ozias ROBERTS is not mentioned, specifically, in the excerpt below, however, there is a difference in the spelling of Hosley, as the author Holland spells it, and Horsely, as you do- (son of Amaziah ROBERTS and Mary HORSELY of Gill, Franklin, Mass.), "Among the names of the first settlers were the following: ......, HOSLEY, ...and ROBERTS. The fact that many of these early settlers were soldiers of the Revolution, shows that no settlement of any consequence took place until nearly a century after the Falls fight. " found at the following link - hope you find some new information! History of GILL by Josiah Holland, 1855 http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin&m=893 or, the shorter link - http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/893 GILL. - Names found in this transcription: Andrews, Arms, Baker, Ballard, Bannister, Barnes, Bascom, Bates, Bennett, Bontecou, Bosworth, Brooks, Burrows, Canning, Childs, Church, Clapp, Clarke, Combs, Cushman, Deane, Edson, Field, Frost, Gains, Gill, Gordon, Hawks, Hayward, Heath, Hitchcock, Hosley, Howland, Hulin, Husted, Jackson, Janes, Jordan, Kimball, Latham, Marcy, Marsh, Miller, Moulton, Munn, Munsell, Newton, Niles, Nixon, Ricketts, Roberts, Root, Sage, Sandford, Severance, Sizer, Smith, Sprague, Stevens, Stoddard, Stoughton, Swift, Tate, Thornton, Todd, Ward, Warner, Webster, Whiting, Wilcutt, Wilson, Wing, Winslow, Wrisley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Douglas, Beebee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/372.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jonathan, you may be interested in the town history of Gill, it doesn't have any DOUGLAS or BEEBE listed but- maybe you'll find a clue as to why Abigail was in Gill when she died in 1833. History of GILL by Josiah Holland, 1855 http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin&m=893 or, the shorter link - http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/893 GILL. - Names found in this transcription: Andrews, Arms, Baker, Ballard, Bannister, Barnes, Bascom, Bates, Bennett, Bontecou, Bosworth, Brooks, Burrows, Canning, Childs, Church, Clapp, Clarke, Combs, Cushman, Deane, Edson, Field, Frost, Gains, Gill, Gordon, Hawks, Hayward, Heath, Hitchcock, Hosley, Howland, Hulin, Husted, Jackson, Janes, Jordan, Kimball, Latham, Marcy, Marsh, Miller, Moulton, Munn, Munsell, Newton, Niles, Nixon, Ricketts, Roberts, Root, Sage, Sandford, Severance, Sizer, Smith, Sprague, Stevens, Stoddard, Stoughton, Swift, Tate, Thornton, Todd, Ward, Warner, Webster, Whiting, Wilcutt, Wilson, Wing, Winslow, Wrisley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ladd, Hindes, Carson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/894 Message Board Post: I am asking for anyone help trying to find information on FRED C. LADD and his wife EMMA C. HINDES who lived in Orange, Franklin Co. Massachusetts. In 1930 Fred is 65 years old and Emma is 63 years old. I presumed they died in Orange, Massachusetts and are buried there. They had a daughter Kathryn Ladd who married a _______ Carson which ended in divorced and had the following children: Ruth L. Carson, Wilma L. Carson, Ann M. Carson and Walter G. Carson Anyone who could help me please contact me. Thank you, Michael A. Hunter 102 Wayne Hunter Road Waddington, New York 13694-3139 315-322-4319 [email protected]

First Generation 1. Abel HOLTON was born on 4 Feb 1781 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 1 Apr 1802 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts Removed to Pennfield, Calhoun Co., Mich. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 464. Residing in Gill, Mass. 1820. Abel HOLTON and Philena BALLARD were married in 1802 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Philena BALLARD (daughter of Jeremiah BALLARD and Phebe CARRIER) was born on 24 Sep 1781 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died after 1823. Abel HOLTON and Philena BALLARD had the following children: +2 i. Ezra Lemuel HOLTON (born on 16 Oct 1803). +3 ii. Abel Shattuck HOLTON (born on 14 Dec 1805). 4 iii. Charles B. HOLTON was born on 24 Apr 1807 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died about 1811. Died young +5 iv. Lorenzo Carrier HOLTON (born on 1 Jan 1816). +6 v. Laura Ann HOLTON (born on 5 Sep 1820). +7 vi. Nancy HOLTON (born on 19 Aug 1823). Second Generation 2. Ezra Lemuel HOLTON (Abel-1) was born on 16 Oct 1803 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ezra Lemuel HOLTON and Elvira FISHER were married. Elvira FISHER (daughter of Josiah FISHER and Molly HOLTON) was born on 19 Sep 1806 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Abel Shattuck HOLTON (Abel-1) was born on 14 Dec 1805 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 31 Dec 1826 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts Abel Shattuck HOLTON and Serena (Cyrene) PARK were married in 1827 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Serena (Cyrene) PARK (daughter of Simeon PARK and Serena ALDRICH) was born on 26 Jan 1809 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Lorenzo Carrier HOLTON (Abel-1) was born on 1 Jan 1816 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 8 May 1841 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts Lorenzo Carrier HOLTON and Diana ALDRICH were married on 30 May 1841 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Diana ALDRICH (daughter of Joel ALDRICH and Almeda HALE) was born on 22 Jan 1819 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Sep 1873. 6. Laura Ann HOLTON (Abel-1) was born on 5 Sep 1820 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Laura Ann HOLTON and Henry SACKETT were married. 7. Nancy HOLTON (Abel-1) was born on 19 Aug 1823 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Nancy HOLTON and Joseph JANES were married on 8 Sep 1845 in Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont.

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/4EB.2ACE/195.271.1.2 Message Board Post: I have information on Philena Ballard and Abel Holton. Were you seeking information, and, if so, what would you like to know. Joan Hunter

First Generation 1. Ezra Lemuel HOLTON was born on 16 Oct 1803 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Abel HOLTON was born on 4 Feb 1781 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 1 Apr 1802 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts Removed to Pennfield, Calhoun Co., Mich. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 464. Residing in Gill, Mass. 1820. Abel HOLTON and Philena BALLARD were married in 1802 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Philena BALLARD was born on 24 Sep 1781 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died after 1823. Abel HOLTON and Philena BALLARD had the following children: 1 i. Ezra Lemuel HOLTON. ii. Abel Shattuck HOLTON was born on 14 Dec 1805 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 31 Dec 1826 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts iii. Charles B. HOLTON was born on 24 Apr 1807 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died about 1811. Died young iv. Lorenzo Carrier HOLTON was born on 1 Jan 1816 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 8 May 1841 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts v. Laura Ann HOLTON was born on 5 Sep 1820 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Nancy HOLTON was born on 19 Aug 1823 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Third Generation 4. Lemuel HOLTON was born on 17 Jun 1749 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 30 May 1776 He died on 1 Oct 1786 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 462. "a very worthy and valuable man." Lemuel HOLTON and Lydia SHATTUCK were married in 1776 in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts. 5. Lydia SHATTUCK was born on 1 May 1760 in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 21 Mar 1844 in , , New York. Lemuel HOLTON and Lydia SHATTUCK had the following children: i. Luther HOLTON was born on 4 Dec 1777 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 24 Sep 1835 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Lucy HOLTON was born on 8 May 1779 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1873. 2 iii. Abel HOLTON. iv. Lemuel HOLTON was born on 9 Feb 1783 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Dec 1817 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 462. of Sherborne, N.Y. 1806-9; of Northfield, 1815; died d.s.p in Gill, Mass. 1817. v. Ezra HOLTON was born on 26 Mar 1785 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 12 Aug 1824 in Lansdowne Township, Ontario, Canada. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 462. of Brandon, Vt. 1806 vi. Calvin HOLTON was born on 29 Apr 1787 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 462. of Barre, Vt. 1808; of Randolph, Vt. 1819. Genealogical Records (Births, Marriages, Deaths) 1739 - 1900 - The Town of Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Compiled by Marilyn Allred. Private Printing, Feb. 2000. p. 143. of Northfield, Mass. 6. Jeremiah BALLARD was born on 3 Jun 1754 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Aug 1819 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jeremiah BALLARD and Phebe CARRIER were married on 6 Mar 1777 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 7. Phebe CARRIER was born on 9 Feb 1756. She died on 3 Aug 1839 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jeremiah BALLARD and Phebe CARRIER had the following children: i. Infant BALLARD was born on 6 Jan 1779 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Jan 1779 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3 ii. Philena BALLARD. iii. Amaziah BALLARD was born on 13 Mar 1784 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 2 Jun 1835 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Abigail BALLARD was born on 30 Dec 1786 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Tartus BALLARD was born on 22 Jun 1791 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Oct 1811 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 6 Oct 1811 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 24 May 1821 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Nancy BALLARD was born on 21 Jul 1793 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1809. vii. Laura BALLARD was born on 11 Apr 1799 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. viii. Amaziah BALLARD was born on 14 Jun 1780 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 14 Mar 1782. ix. Clarissa BALLARD was born on 24 Aug 1801 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1865. x. Renssalaer BALLARD was born on 27 Mar 1789 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 7 Mar 1812 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 28 Nov 1815 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. xi. Zelotes BALLARD was born on 7 Jun 1796 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 10 Jun 1818 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fourth Generation 8. William HOLTON was born on 6 Mar 1709 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1798 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. William HOLTON and Bethiah HALL were married on 25 May 1736 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut. 9. Bethiah HALL was born on 9 Sep 1713 in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut. She died on 10 Apr 1773 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. William HOLTON and Bethiah HALL had the following children: i. Dorothy HOLTON was born on 4 Mar 1737 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 27 Apr 1760. ii. Mercy HOLTON was born on 30 Oct 1738 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Dec 1793 in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont. of Northfield. iii. Violet HOLTON was born on 4 Dec 1740 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Aug 1761. iv. Azubah HOLTON was born on 17 Aug 1742 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 12 Apr 1819 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 461. Died unmarried. v. Abigail HOLTON was born on 24 Jul 1744 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died about 1796 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 185. of Northfield, Mass. vi. Bethiah HOLTON was born on 14 Jun 1748 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 11 May 1785 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 4 vii. Lemuel HOLTON. viii. William HOLTON was born on 17 Dec 1750 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 25 Jan 1827 in West Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 461. Settled in Bratt., Vt. ix. Nathan HOLTON was born on 6 May 1753 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 462. Rev. Sol.; settled Gill, Mass., 1795; removed to Bratt., Vt. after 1800. 10. Thomas SHATTUCK was born on 3 Mar 1724 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Jan 1803 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. of Petersham Thomas SHATTUCK and Elizabeth PARMENTER were married on 4 Jan 1748 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 11. Elizabeth PARMENTER was born on 26 Apr 1732 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died on 7 Oct 1798 in Harvard, Worcester, Massachusetts. Thomas SHATTUCK and Elizabeth PARMENTER had the following children: i. Ezra SHATTUCK was born on 5 Aug 1751 in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Aug 1816 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Beaver Meadow Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. 1736 - 1900. by Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Greenfield, Mass, Press of E. A. Hall & Co., 1902, p. 485 Settled in Beaver Meadow, afterwards Leyden, as a miller and farmer. He it was who built the Shattuck Mills, now known as Keet's Mills. He was a surveyor of highways in 1779. 10 children. 5 ii. Lydia SHATTUCK. iii. Abel SHATTUCK Sr. was born about 1765. He died on 1 Jul 1816 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 12. David BALLARD was born on 1 Apr 1723 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut. He died on 15 Nov 1811 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. David BALLARD and Mary RUSSELL were married on 13 Oct 1743 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. 13. Mary RUSSELL was born on 18 Aug 1725 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. David BALLARD and Mary RUSSELL had the following children: i. Jerusha BALLARD died on 14 Jul 1833 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was born in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Hannah BALLARD was born on 6 Aug 1744 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Abner BALLARD was born on 13 Jun 1749 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Jun 1829 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6 iv. Jeremiah BALLARD. v. Moses BALLARD was born on 11 Apr 1756 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 2 Feb 1795 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died in Bristolville, Trumbull, Ohio. vi. Mary BALLARD died on 31 Mar 1829 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was born in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Martha BALLARD was born in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. viii. Sgt. Philip BALLARD was born on 21 Mar 1747 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 25 Aug 1835 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution - DAR ID Number 163394 Served as sergeant in Capt. Thomas Grove's company, Colonel William's regiment, which marched on the Lexington Alarm. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 516 of Gill, Mass.

First Generation 1. Jesse Edson COMBS was born on 24 Apr 1804 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. of Alabama, Genesee Co., N.Y. Second Generation 2. Seth COMBS was born on 12 Feb 1772 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 25 Sep 1800 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 14 Dec 1813 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Died by drowning in the Conn. River Seth COMBS and Abigail EWERS were married in 1800 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Abigail EWERS was born on 13 Nov 1779. She died on 27 Sep 1815 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Seth COMBS and Abigail EWERS had the following children: i. Laura (Lorena) COMBS was born on 27 Sep 1801 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 182. of Gill, Mass., 1818 1 ii. Jesse Edson COMBS. iii. Thomas Edwards COMBS was born on 29 Jun 1806 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. of St. Armon, Essex co., N.Y. iv. Abigail COMBS was born on 27 Nov 1808 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 Feb 1833 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Seth Ewers COMBS was born on 23 Sep 1811 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. of Cornwell, Upper Canada, 1857. vi. Adna Emery COMBS was born on 15 Sep 1813 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 11 Aug 1818 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Third Generation 4. Joshua COMBS was born on 25 Apr 1742 in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died in Thurman, Warren, New York. Joshua COMBS and Elizabeth JEPPERSON were married on 28 May 1761 in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts. 5. Elizabeth JEPPERSON was born on 10 Dec 1741 in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts. Joshua COMBS and Elizabeth JEPPERSON had the following children: i. Caleb COMBS was born in 1762. He died on 15 May 1778. Died in Revolutionary Army ii. Joshua COMBS Jr. was born in 1764. iii. Hannah COMBS died on 29 Feb 1792 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Rhoda COMBS. 2 v. Seth COMBS. vi. Marriage intention was recorded on 30 Apr 1796 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts vii. Betsy COMBS. 6. Henry EWERS was born in 1748. He died on 10 Jul 1836 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Gill, Massachusetts. Volume III, Genealogies A- H, by Ralph M. Stoughton, 1960. On awakening in the morning, his wife found him dead by her side. Henry EWERS and Rachel EDWARDS were married on 27 Mar 1777 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. 7. Rachel EDWARDS was born in 1755. She died on 20 Dec 1810 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Henry EWERS and Rachel EDWARDS had the following children: i. Serviah EWERS was born on 28 Jan 1785 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Mar 1812 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. James EWERS was born on 13 Nov 1777 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3 iii. Abigail EWERS. iv. Henry EWERS was born on 3 May 1782 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 24 Apr 1815 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Zeri EWERS was born on 28 Nov 1787 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 29 Jan 1813 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Cephas EWERS was born on 30 May 1792 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 30 May 1813. vii. Electa EWERS was born on 25 Apr 1798 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 20 Feb 1818. viii. Rachel EWERS was born in Jul 1800 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Aug 1803 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fourth Generation 8. Reuben COMBS. Reuben COMBS and Mary were married. 9. Mary. Reuben COMBS and Mary had the following children: 4 i. Joshua COMBS. 10. William JEPPERSON was born in 1716. He died on 29 Apr 1802 in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts. William JEPPERSON and Elizabeth THAYER were married on 1 Aug 1740 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts. 11. Elizabeth THAYER. William JEPPERSON and Elizabeth THAYER had the following children: 5 i. Elizabeth JEPPERSON. ii. William JEPPERSON. iii. Rachel JEPPERSON. iv. Mary JEPPERSON. v. Aaron JEPPERSON. vi. Hannah JEPPERSON. vii. Mercy JEPPERSON. viii. Sarah JEPPERSON. 12. James EWERS was born in 1720/21. He died in 1803/4 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Gill, Massachusetts. Volume III, Genealogies A- H, by Ralph M. Stoughton, 1960. In 1749, James Ewers, worsted comber of Deerfield, bought land in the "Bardwell grant" on the Connecticut River in what now is the town of Montague. Bk. 6; p. 677, Springfield. James EWERS and Sarah SMEAD were married about 1747. 13. Sarah SMEAD was born on 22 Jan 1709/10 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. James EWERS and Sarah SMEAD had the following children: 6 i. Henry EWERS. ii. John EWERS was born in 1750. iii. Mary EWERS was born in 1752 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in 1834 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts.

First Generation 1. Augustus L. ROBERTS was born in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Alsetus ROBERTS was born on 5 Sep 1794 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 14 Aug 1852 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Alsetus ROBERTS and Elizabeth ROBINSON were married on 14 Aug 1822 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Elizabeth ROBINSON was born in 1797 in Athens, Windham, Vermont. She died on 7 Dec 1887 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont. Alsetus ROBERTS and Elizabeth ROBINSON had the following children: i. Sarah Chapin ROBERTS was born on 4 Aug 1823 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Russell Lysander ROBERTS was born on 13 Nov 1824 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Mar 1900 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iii. Holland Foster ROBERTS was born on 22 Feb 1827 in Ervins Grant, Franklin, Massachuesetts. He died on 29 Oct 1833 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Horatio Nelson ROBERTS was born on 21 Oct 1829 in Ervins Grant, Franklin, Massachuesetts. v. Holland Foster ROBERTS was born on 15 Sep 1834 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Apr 1904 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Moses Smith ROBERTS was born on 1 Oct 1836 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Sep 1838 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Mary Jane ROBERTS was born in 1840 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Oct 1869 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 1 viii. Augustus L. ROBERTS. Third Generation 4. Ebenezer ROBERTS was born in 1754. He died on 17 Feb 1832 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ebenezer ROBERTS and Submit BROOKS were married on 31 Dec 1778 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Submit BROOKS was born on 9 Dec 1756 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Jul 1824 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ebenezer ROBERTS and Submit BROOKS had the following children: i. Sebra ROBERTS was born on 28 Feb 1780 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Jan 1844 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Asthma ii. Ebenezer ROBERTS was born on 29 Oct 1782 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 15 Jan 1805 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts iii. Clarissa ROBERTS was born on 13 Jul 1787 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Horatio ROBERTS was born on 25 Jul 1789 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 9 Nov 1816 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 21 Apr 1864 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Alanson ROBERTS was born on 28 Aug 1791 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 17 Nov 1815 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 14 Feb 1817 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 7 Jun 1841 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 493 of Gill, Mass. 2 vi. Alsetus ROBERTS. vii. Miranda ROBERTS was born on 23 Feb 1799 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6. Moses ROBINSON. Moses ROBINSON and Hannah SMITH were married. 7. Hannah SMITH. Moses ROBINSON and Hannah SMITH had the following children: i. Sarah ROBINSON was born on 8 Mar 1785 in Athens, Windham, Vermont. She died in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Mary (Polly) ROBINSON was born on 6 Apr 1789 in Athens, Windham, Vermont. She died on 21 Mar 1850 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Lyman ROBINSON was born on 21 Apr 1791 in Thompson, Windham, Connecticut. iv. Moses ROBINSON was born on 6 Mar 1793 in Thompson, Windham, Connecticut. v. Smith ROBINSON was born on 31 Mar 1795 in Thompson, Windham, Connecticut. 3 vi. Elizabeth ROBINSON. vii. Esther ROBINSON was born on 26 May 1799 in Palmer, Hampden, Massachusetts. viii. Ebenezer ROBINSON was born on 13 Dec 1801 in Palmer, Hampden, Massachusetts. ix. Hannah ROBINSON was born on 3 Feb 1806 in Wendell, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fourth Generation 10. Daniel BROOKS was born on 25 Mar 1722 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Dec 1813 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Sol from Deerfield in both French wars. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 414 Soldier, 1740 - 1756. Daniel BROOKS and Mary WRIGHT were married on 19 Sep 1754 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 11. Mary WRIGHT was born in 1727. She died on 19 Nov 1806 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Daniel BROOKS and Mary WRIGHT had the following children: i. Euselia BROOKS was born on 4 Sep 1755 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 23 Dec 1756 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5 ii. Submit BROOKS. iii. Daniel BROOKS was born on 22 Mar 1759 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 92 Settled in Greenfield, Mass. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 501 & 414. of Greenfield, Mass. Removed to Gill, Mass. Fifth Generation 20. Joseph BROOKS was born on 10 Oct 1667 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. He died in 1743 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Gill, Massachusetts. Genealogies A - Z by Ralph M. Stoughton, 1960. Removed from Wapping to Northfield, 1732, of Gill 1736 when Propriators made first land allotments. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Clothier; was in the Meadow fight and in Father Rasle's war; lived in Wapping; removed to Northfield after 1732. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 413 of Deerfield, 1692; in the Meadows fight, 1704; of Northfield 1737. Joseph BROOKS and Lydia WARNER were married on 8 Dec 1698 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 21. Lydia WARNER was born on 7 Sep 1679. She died on 21 Dec 1711. Joseph BROOKS and Lydia WARNER had the following children: i. Silence BROOKS was born on 7 Sep 1701 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ii. Mary BROOKS was born on 14 Feb 1704 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 10 Jun 1775 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Died unmarried. iii. Lydia BROOKS was born on 25 Nov 1706/7 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 25 Sep 1793 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Abigail BROOKS was born on 15 Oct 1708 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. v. Hannah BROOKS was born on 15 Jul 1710 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Dec 1780 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 534 "Died sudenly" 10 vi. Daniel BROOKS. vii. Joseph BROOKS was born on 3 Feb 1714 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Trader; lived in Deerfield and Hadley. The Ralph Sprague Genenalogy, Compiled and Published by E. G. Sprague, Ph.B., M.D., Printed by The Capital City Press, Montpelier, Vermont, 1913. p. 75. of Deerfield, Mass. viii. Sarah BROOKS was born on 4 Mar 1715/16 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ix. Benjamin BROOKS was born on 26 Feb 1717/18 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 15 Jun 1786 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Cemetery, Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. Inscriptions Upon the Tombstones, p. 577. In memory of, Benjamin Brooks, who died June 15 A.D. 1786, in the 69 year of his age Sweet is dleep to tried nature Sweet to labor is repose Sweet is life to every creature Sweet th balm that hope bestows History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 91 Settled in Northfield; sol. in the old and the last French wars. History of the Town of Northfield, Massachusetts, by J. H. Temple and George Sheldon, published by Joel Munsell, 82 State St., Albany, N.Y., 1875. p. 413 Soldier, 1747 - 1756. x. Ruth BROOKS was born on 20 Jan 1720 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 10 Apr 1721 in Wapping, Hampshire, Massachusetts.