History of BERNARDSTON by Josiah Gilbert Holland, 1855 http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northa m.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin&m=877 may need to copy & paste URL 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. pages 317 - 325 Names found in this transcription: Atherton, Allexander, Alvard, Arms, Ashley, Allen, Baker, Bedortha, Burk, Bennett, Barber, Bradshaw, Burnap, Bushrod, Boltwood, Burnham, Bardwell, Ball, Belden, Beldin, Beers, Ballou, Bridge, Bromley, Brooks, Bugbee, Butler, Beckwith, Clapp, Chapin, Crow, Crowfoot, Clark, Cook, Chapin, Chamberlain, Connable, Cuniball, Chase, Church, Colby, Clesson, Cushman, Dickeson, Dirham, Dwight, Day, Edwards, Fuller, Field, Foot, Flanders, Fowler, Gleason, Grover, Griffin, Gould, Green, Harrison, Hitchcock, Hoit, Hawks, Hebbard, Hitchcock, Harwood, Dond, Hindal, Hunt, Hodge, Janes, Ingram, Jellet, Jones, King, Keet, Kellogg, Kendall, Lee, Lyman, Leeds, Leonard, Merry, Morgan; Miller, Mun, Mattoon, Mitchell, Newberry, Nims, Noble, Norton, Newcomb. Orcutt, Pumroy, Pomeroy, Price, Preston, Pratt, Pressey, Perkins, Partridge, Read, Root, Rogers, Samborn, Sikes, Sutliff, Stebbins, Smead, Smith, Stephenson, Stamford, Strafford, Sheldon, Scott, Slate, Thomas, Tailer, Tyley,Turner, Temple, Webb, Wait, Weller, Winchell, Warriner, Wells, Worthington, Weston, Wright, Ward,

History of LEYDEN (estab.1784 from Bernardston) by Josiah Holland, 1855 http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northa m.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin&m=876 (may have to copy & paste URL) 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. page 389 LEYDEN. Surnames mentioned: Holland, Gilbert, Smead, Bartlett, Guild, Wells, Packer, Shattuck, Adams, Eason, Green, Hebard, Bromley, Fairbanks, Ware, Barnes, Ruth, Latham. Winslow, Tate, Hawks, Gordon, Todd, Marcy, Clarke, Buffington, Mowry, Mitchell, De Wolf, Hale, Smith, Dorrel, Packard, Foster

The PDF file which is over 600 pages seems to be to large to pass through most of the servers for readers on the list. I've tried over night to forward it to approximately 7 requests and not one has gone through. At the request of Dean Merrill, I have also forward a copy of the gedcom file to Rootsweb.Com and it should be available to view within 24 hours. If you are a direct descendant of Godfrey Nims and would like an ancestor report which will much smaller, let me know and I'll forward one. I will be off line starting Thursday for about 10 days. If I have not forwarded your request by then, I'll follow-up with you upon my return. Regards, Paul

I've developed an acrobat file which is very large. I'm sure it can pass through many of the servers utilized by many of the readers. It's a little over 600 pages with notes sources and index. I will make the PDF available for those that might have an interest in the descendants of Godfrey Nims. It includes the research I've merged into the database over the years on many of the female lines in addition to the direct descendants of male lines. I've also forwarded it to the LDS site, however, their running a little slow in processing submissions so the complete file may not be available on line for 6 - 8 months. While the focus of the research remains Franklin County, Mass. this lines include many of the families that resided in surrounding counties, Vermont, New York and westward. Contact me if you'd like a copy of the PDF. Regards, Paul W. Allred 54. F:\LDS Family Search\godfrey nims.ged 26-SEP-2004 22:26 Received Description: Descendants of Godfrey Nims with focus on those families that resided in Franklin County, Mass. 7,233 individuals & 2,512 families URL: None Submission ID: 1005694-0926104222658

I recently found a photograph of the family of Harvey G Townsend, wife Ada M Townsend, and two sons, James & Andrew. There is no date, but from the clothing, it appears the photo was taken early in the 20th century. James appears to be around 6 years old, and the baby Andrew about 6 months old. The photo was made by Sheldon Studio of Northampton, Mass. It was found in the belongings of Arlene Cranson (1902-1996), who grew up in Conway, and graduated from Smith School in Northampton around 1920. I'm wondering what the connection was between the Townsend & Cranson families. Perhaps Arlene & Ada were classmates or neighbors? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Syl in Florida

47. Capt. John MORRISON (John-3, Martha MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 7 May 1767 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Aug 1807 in Hartford, Washington, New York. Capt. John MORRISON and Mary KELLOGG were married in Colchester, New London, Connecticut. Mary KELLOGG (daughter of Silas KELLOGG and Sarah COOK) was born on 26 Aug 1769 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut. She died on 11 May 1849. Capt. John MORRISON and Mary KELLOGG had the following children: +175 i. Benjamin MORRISON (born on 28 Feb 1783). 49. Martha MORRISON (John-3, Martha MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 18 Oct 1759 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Martha MORRISON and Dr. Phineas FREEMAN were married in 1780. Marriage intention was recorded on 23 Mar 1780 of Marlboro, Mass. 50. Solomon MORRISON (John-3, Martha MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 18 May 1762 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Solomon MORRISON and Mary (Molly) WILSON were married on 26 Oct 1784. No known children Mary (Molly) WILSON (daughter of Lt. Robert WILSON and Agnes THOMPSON) was born about 1763 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. of Shelburne, Mass. Solomon MORRISON and Mary (Molly) WILSON had the following children: +176 i. Phineas MORRISON. 54. Anna BOLTON. Anna BOLTON and Charles CUSHMAN Jr. were married. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 17 of Benningon, Vt. 56. Mary WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 28 Nov 1755 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Apr 1808 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary WORKMAN and John KATELEY II were married. John KATELEY II (son of John KATELEY and Margaret STEWART) was born in 1753 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 25 Mar 1808 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 23 Feb 1820 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary WORKMAN and John KATELEY II had the following children: +177 i. John KATELEY III (born on 9 Jan 1787). 57. Lois WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 31 Jan 1756 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Lois WORKMAN and Benoni CUTHBERT were married in 1779. Benoni CUTHBERT was born in 1749. Marriage intention was recorded on 14 Oct 1779 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 8 Dec 1822 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Christian Hill, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Lois WORKMAN and Benoni CUTHBERT had the following children: +178 i. Fanny CUTHBERT (born on 11 Sep 1775). 58. Jean (Jane ) WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 20 Feb 1758 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Apr 1813 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jean (Jane ) WORKMAN and Matthew CLARK were married in 1779 in , Franklin, Massachusetts. Matthew CLARK (son of Matthew CLARK and Jane (Jenette) BOTHWELL) was born on 30 Sep 1744 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 23 Mar 1779 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 18 Apr 1813 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Died just as his wife Jean was being carried to her grave. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 43 Name of 1st wife unknown. Married 2nd Jane Workman .A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 19 Removed from Colrain to Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Jean (Jane ) WORKMAN and Matthew CLARK had the following children: +179 i. Finwell(Fanny) CLARK (born on 20 Apr 1779). 180 ii. Philander CLARK was born on 22 Mar 1782 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 23 Dec 1826. +181 iii. Jean CLARK (born on 26 Mar 1785). +182 iv. Lyndamira CLARK (born on 14 May 1788). 59. Ann WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 12 Mar 1762 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Oct 1841 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Ann WORKMAN and Thomas SHEARER were married in 1780 in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts. Thomas SHEARER (son of James SHEARER) was born in 1749 in Palmer, Hampden, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Nov 1819 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Thomas came to Colrain about 1780, having purchased, the preceding year, 52 acres in Bernardston Gore next to John Workman's farm and near the first (East) road into Colrain, later known as the Van Neiss Road. Ann WORKMAN and Thomas SHEARER had the following children: +183 i. James SHEARER (born on 6 Aug 1781). 184 ii. Phebe SHEARER was born on 21 Aug 1783 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Nov 1791 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 185 iii. Jean SHEARER was born on 31 May 1786 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 22 Mar 1878. 186 iv. Betty (Betsey) SHEARER was born on 16 Oct 1788 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Nov 1819. +187 v. Thomas SHEARER (born on 11 Jul 1791). +188 vi. Philena SHEARER (born about 1795). +189 vii. Clark D. SHEARER (born on 14 Sep 1799). +190 viii. Philander SHEARER (born on 28 Feb 1802). +191 ix. Wallace L. SHEARER (born on 17 Jul 1806). 62. Martha WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 17 Nov 1768 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 178. of Colrain, Mass. Martha WORKMAN and Rufus GRAVES were married on 26 Sep 1810. Rufus GRAVES (son of Dea. Ebenezer GRAVES and Prudence HASTINGS) was born on 27 Jun 1770 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 9 Aug 1810 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 15 Nov 1841. 63. Daniel Stewart WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 5 Dec 1770 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Nov 1853 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in East Colrain Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Daniel Stewart WORKMAN and Dorothy PERRY were married. Dorothy PERRY was born about 1770. She died on 11 Jul 1845 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in East Colrain Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Daniel Stewart WORKMAN and Dorothy PERRY had the following children: 192 i. William WORKMAN was born on 21 Jan 1798 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 193 ii. Mary WORKMAN was born on 11 Jul 1799 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 194 iii. Loran WORKMAN was born on 13 Jan 1801 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 195 iv. Diana WORKMAN. 196 v. Dorinda WORKMAN. +197 vi. Phebe WORKMAN. +198 vii. Sidney S. WORKMAN. 64. Elizabeth (Betsey) WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 8 Feb 1775 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Aug 1845 in Duxbury, Washington, Vermont. Elizabeth (Betsey) WORKMAN and Joseph (Jonas) CLARK were married in , Franklin, Massachusetts. Location: Colrain or Leyden Joseph (Jonas) CLARK (son of William CLARK and Mary PATTERSON) was born on 7 Feb 1769 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Jan 1836 in Duxbury, Washington, Vermont. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 43 No children, adopted Amos Crosby. Early Vital Records of Colrain, Mass. - listed in The New England Historical & Genealogical Register. Volume 73 - 1919 (pgs 246 - 260; Edward Adams to Rominer Smith), p 249 - Given name listed as Jonas. 65. Dorothy WORKMAN (John-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 18 Sep 1778 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Mar 1816. Dorothy WORKMAN and Samuel TOTMAN were married on 29 Dec 1801 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Samuel TOTMAN (son of Joshua TOTMAN and Elizabeth WARD) was born on 9 Jun 1777 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 29 Feb 1856 in , Cortland, New York. Dorothy WORKMAN and Samuel TOTMAN had the following children: 199 i. Lyndamira TOTMAN was born on 13 Nov 1802. 200 ii. Mary Ann TOTMAN was born on 9 Dec 1804. +201 iii. Daniel Workman TOTMAN (born on 14 Apr 1807). 202 iv. Phebe Eliza TOTMAN was born on 6 Aug 1809. +203 v. Edsel Samuel TOTMAN (born on 8 Sep 1811). 66. William HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 5 Oct 1761 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 11 May 1845 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont. William HENRY and Ann BROWNSON were married. Ann BROWNSON was born on 31 Oct 1769. She died on 1 Apr 1845. 67. Mary HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 5 Aug 1763 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Jul 1792 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont. Mary HENRY and William BRECKINRIDGE were married. William BRECKINRIDGE (son of James BRECKINRIDGE and Mary) was born in 1763. He died in 1792. 68. John HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 11 Oct 1767 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. John HENRY and MILLER were married. John HENRY and Mary WAIT were married. 69. James HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 27 May 1770. He died on 25 Jun 1844 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont. James HENRY and Celia HARMON were married. Celia HARMON was born on 28 Sep 1779. She died on 14 Sep 1865. 70. Anne HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 7 Jun 1772. Anne HENRY and William RUSSELL were married. 71. David HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 6 Feb 1775. He died on 28 Jan 1856 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont. David HENRY and Isabella HOWE were married. Isabella HOWE was born in 1786. She died in 1857. 72. Sarah HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 1 Apr 1777. Sarah HENRY and George GAY were married. of Shaftesbury, Vt. 73. Martha HENRY (William-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 21 Jul 1780. Martha HENRY and Aaron MC KEE were married. of Arlington, Vt. 79. Mirlam HENRY (Joseph-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 4 Jun 1787. She died on 14 Jul 1811. Mirlam HENRY and Dr. Samuel WELLS were married. 89. Jesse (twin) HENRY (Andrew-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 9 Jul 1793 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Jun 1879 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. Jesse (twin) HENRY and Clarissa DAVENPORT were married. Clarissa DAVENPORT was born on 7 Jun 1800. She died on 18 Apr 1865 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. 92. Fanny HENRY (Andrew-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 8 Aug 1800 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 27 Jul 1827 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fanny HENRY and Thomas CLARK were married on 1 Apr 1824 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. Thomas CLARK was the son of Thomas CLARK and Polly MAKEPEACE. Cemetery Inscriptions of Leyden, Frankling County, Massachusetts to 1875. Private Publication for Fiske Genealogical Foundation. Complied by Arthrur D. Fiske, 2408 - 2nd Ave., #205, Seattle WA, 98121. p. 5. Co. 3., 21st Mass., Inf. 93. Samuel HENRY (Andrew-3, Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 19 Nov 1802 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 28 Jan 1832 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. Samuel HENRY and Ann BROWN were married about 1829 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts.

33. Hannah LUCAS (Esther MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 6 Apr 1764 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 28 Dec 1829. Hannah LUCAS and William BROWN were married in 1786. Marriage intention was recorded on 1 Jun 1786 34. Col. John WELLS (Margaret MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 8 Oct 1754 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 21 May 1813 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 76 Removed to Rowe, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 366 Settled in Rowe and many years a leading man there; sol; esq. rep. etc. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. p. 38a of Rowe, Mass., 1778. The History of the Town Whately, Mass. 1661 - 1899, by James M. Crafts, published by D.L. Crandall, Mann's Bloch, Orange, Mass. 1899. p. 614. of Rowe, Mass. The History of Rowe, Massachusetts, by Percy Whiting Brown, 2d edition, Privately Published, 1935, Cleveland, Ohio, Printed by A. D. Williams Company. p. 91. John Wells came from Greenfield in 1785 to the farm purchased for him by his father Samuel Wells from Obed Foote, which is situated at the north-east corner of the junction of the main east-west road and the north road leading to Sadawga and Readsboro. He served the town in many capacities and was commissioned Lieut. Colonel, of the Fifth Regiment, Second Brigade, Fourth Division of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in 1797. He was also appointed Justice of the Peace, and we know of his handling the problems of the Rowe malefactors at the time of Shays' Insurrection in 1786-87. 1790 Federal Census - An Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the town of Rowe, Mass. Name: John Wells. Free white male of 16 years old, and upwards: 2. Free white females under 16 years: 5. Free white females: 5. Col. John WELLS and Mary WELLS were married on 10 Oct 1778 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary WELLS (daughter of Col. David WELLS and Mary TAINTOR) was born on 12 Dec 1754 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut. She died on 29 May 1797 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Col. John WELLS and Mary WELLS had the following children: +107 i. Patience WELLS (born on 9 Jul 1779). +108 ii. Mary WELLS (born on 22 Sep 1781). +109 iii. Dr. John H. WELLS (born on 30 Jan 1784). +110 iv. Col. Noah WELLS (born on 5 Feb 1787). 111 v. Samuel WELLS was born on 31 Oct 1789 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 11 Oct 1815. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 366 Died without issue Col. John WELLS and Elizabeth MAY were married on 14 Jul 1798. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 232. Year listed as 1795 ? Elizabeth MAY was the daughter of Rev. Eleazer MAY. Col. John WELLS and Elizabeth MAY had the following children: +112 i. Elizabeth WELLS (born on 31 Oct 1799). +113 ii. Eunice Smith WELLS (born on 6 Jun 1805). +114 iii. Harriet WELLS (born on 22 Apr 1801). +115 iv. Dr. Hezekiah WELLS (born on 14 Dec 1803). 35. Col. Daniel WELLS (Margaret MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 2 Oct 1760 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Jul 1815 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Mass., by Charles H. McClellan, W.S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass., 1885. p. 76 Settled in Greenfield, Mass. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 128. Name listed as Daniel (s. Samuel in later handwriting) History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 366 Col.; of Greenfield, Mass.; was of Guilford, Vt. Col. Daniel WELLS and Rhoda NEWTON were married on 26 Oct 1781 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Rhoda NEWTON was born in 1760. She died on 22 Jul 1833 in Byron, Genesee, New York. She was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 366 of Durham, Ct. Col. Daniel WELLS and Rhoda NEWTON had the following children: 116 i. Sarah WELLS was born on 11 Jul 1782 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +117 ii. Sabra WELLS (born on 3 Feb 1785). +118 iii. Calvin WELLS (born on 22 Apr 1787). +119 iv. Daniel WELLS (born on 14 Jan 1791). +120 v. Franklin WELLS (born on 10 Jun 1793). +121 vi. Rhoda Adeline WELLS (born on 14 Mar 1798). 36. Margaret WELLS (Margaret MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 4 Oct 1766 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Margaret WELLS and Ruel WILLARD were married. Ruel WILLARD was born in 1756 in , Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 24 May 1806 in Bernardston, 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. 521. Served in the Indian and Revolutionary wars; was a trader in Greenfield about 15 years, during which time he acquired land in Bernardston and other towns. About 1792-3, he took up his residence here, but soon returned to Greenfield. His farm was on South street, and is now owned by Mr. Harris. In the Greenfield paper, dated Dec. 13, 1802, appears this advertisement. FOR SALE. Noted Tavern and Farm adjoining, 5 miles from Greenfield Street on the Stage Road to Vermont, now occupied by John Pinks. 126 acres of land, three dwelling houses, two barns, three excellent wells. The Tavern house almost new. For terms of sale apply to Reul Willard, Greenfield. Presumably the hoped for sale did not take place, for about 1805, Ruel Willard again took up his residence in town at his "farm and tavern stand," where he died May 24, 1806. He left home in the morning apparently well, a short time after, ws found dying about a half mile from his house. It was supposed that being taken suddenly ill, he must have fallen from his horse. His family continued to reside here until 1810 or 11, when they returned to Greenfield. Margaret WELLS and Ruel WILLARD had the following children: +122 i. Samuel Wells WILLARD. +123 ii. Amanda WILLARD. 124 iii. Justice (Justus) WILLARD was born on 5 Apr 1790 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 11 Apr 1864 in Springfield, Hampden, 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. 522. Became a man of note, retiring in 1862 to the enjoyment of private life in Springfield, Mass. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 846. A native of Greenfield, born in 1790, died in Springfield. He studied law with Elijah Alvord, was representative and senator, and for twenty years register of probate for Hampden county. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volume 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. p. 826. Son of Ruel Willard, was born in Greenfield in 1790, graduated at Dartmouth College, studied law with Elijah Alvord and Judge Newcomb, and was admitted to the Hampden bar in 1814. In 1815-16 he was deputy collector of internal revenue, and then editor of the Hampden Patriot, for some years. He was representative from Springfield in 1822, and two years later was in the Senate. In 1829 he became register of the probate court, ad served in that capacity to the acceptance of all for twenty years. He died April 11, 1864. 37. Col. Samuel WELLS (Margaret MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 3 Dec 1769 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 May 1838 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 78 of Greenfield, Mass.; was of Guilford, Vt., 1788 Col. Samuel WELLS and Electa BASCOM were married on 3 Sep 1792 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Electa BASCOM (daughter of Ezekiel BASCOM and Anna BROWN) was born on 26 Dec 1771 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 29 Jan 1836. Col. Samuel WELLS and Electa BASCOM had the following children: +125 i. Samuel WELLS (born on 21 Dec 1792). +126 ii. Ezekiel Bascom WELLS (born on 16 May 1794). +127 iii. Horatio WELLS (born on 10 Apr 1796). 128 iv. Ozias WELLS was born on 22 Mar 1798 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Dec 1863. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 366 Died unmarried +129 v. Alfred WELLS (born on 27 Mar 1800). +130 vi. John WELLS (born on 2 Mar 1802). +131 vii. George H. WELLS (born on 21 Jan 1804). +132 viii. William Eaton WELLS (born on 6 Feb 1806). +133 ix. Electa Louisa WELLS (born on 7 Jul 1807). +134 x. Harriet WELLS (born on 29 Sep 1809). +135 xi. Joseph Warren WELLS (born on 8 Apr 1812). 136 xii. Edward WELLS was born on 15 Apr 1814 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Apr 1815 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +137 xiii. Amelia WELLS (born on 30 Mar 1816). 38. Jane MC CRELLIS (William-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 18 Apr 1764 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 14 Jun 1837 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 22 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - North River Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. In memory of Mrs. Jane Ross wife of Doctor Samuel Ross who died 14 Jun 1837, age 73. Jane MC CRELLIS and Dr. Samuel ROSS II were married in 1783. Dr. Samuel ROSS II (son of Dr. Samuel ROSS and Katherine (Katy) GERRY) was born about 1762 in Templeton, Worcester, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 28 Dec 1783 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 30 May 1808 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 22 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - North River Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. This monument is erected to perpetuate the respectful memory of Doctor Samuel Ross who died 30 May A.D. 1808 in the 46th year of his age. Jane MC CRELLIS and Dr. Samuel ROSS II had the following children: +138 i. Eleanor ROSS (born on 13 Sep 1784). +139 ii. Anrest (Antis) B. ROSS (born on 18 Oct 1786). +140 iii. Sarah (Sally) ROSS (born on 9 Nov 1788). +141 iv. Dr. Samuel ROSS III (born on 13 Oct 1790). +142 v. William McCrellis ROSS (born on 15 Oct 1792). 143 vi. Nathaniel Smith ROSS was born on 22 Oct 1794 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Nov 1795 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. +144 vii. Lovina ROSS (born on 28 Sep 1796). 145 viii. Nathaniel S. ROSS was born about 1798 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 139 Mentioned in brother Samuel's will. +146 ix. Jane M. ROSS (born about 1800). 147 x. Charlotte ROSS was born about 1802 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Jan 1820. +148 xi. Diana ROSS (born on 1 Apr 1805). +149 xii. Catherine Gerry ROSS (born about 1807). 39. Elenor MC CRELLIS (William-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 18 Feb 1768 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Elenor MC CRELLIS and Burden WILCOX were married in 1785. Marriage intention was recorded on 25 Apr 1785 41. James MC CRELLIS (William-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 19 Apr 1772 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. James MC CRELLIS and Betsey STEVENS were married. Betsey STEVENS was the daughter of Maj. William STEVENS. 43. William MC CRELLIS (William-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 20 Apr 1776 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. William MC CRELLIS and Eunice CLEAVELAND were married. of Conn. and removed to Oakfield, N.Y. about 1810. William MC CRELLIS and Eunice CLEAVELAND had the following children: +150 i. William C. MC CRELLIS (born about 1806). 151 ii. Dr. Bailey MC CRELLIS died in , , Indiana. +152 iii. Eunice MC CRELLIS. +153 iv. Phebe MC CRELLIS. 154 v. Erastus MC CRELLIS died in , , Indiana. +155 vi. Sarah MC CRELLIS. 44. Sarah MC CRELLIS (John-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 30 Nov 1761 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Sarah MC CRELLIS and Andrew NELSON were married in 1779 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 12 Jan 1779 Sarah MC CRELLIS and Andrew NELSON had the following children: 156 i. Andrew NELSON. +157 ii. Sarah NELSON (born in 1779). 45. Rebecca MC CRELLIS (John-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 11 Jul 1763 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Middlebury, Genesse, New York. Rebecca MC CRELLIS and Baldwin POTTER were married. Baldwin POTTER (son of Ambrose POTTER and Jemima CURTIS) was born about 1762 in Plymouth, Litchfield, Connecticut. Resided Middlebury, N.Y. Rebecca MC CRELLIS and Baldwin POTTER had the following children: 158 i. Chloe POTTER was born on 12 Feb 1787 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 159 ii. Chauncy (Chaney) POTTER was born on 24 Dec 1788 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. +160 iii. Baldwin POTTER (born on 21 Dec 1791). +161 iv. Ambrose POTTER (born on 27 Oct 1793). 162 v. Hannah POTTER was born on 29 May 1796 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 163 vi. John POTTER was born on 23 Apr 1798 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 164 vii. Ira POTTER was born on 18 Jan 1800 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 165 viii. Sarah (Sally) POTTER was born on 7 Feb 1802 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 27 Mar 1803 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 166 ix. Ansel POTTER was born on 23 Jan 1804 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Feb 1805 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 167 x. Sarah POTTER was born on 6 Dec 1805 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. 46. Mary MC CRELLIS (John-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 27 Jan 1765 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 3 Jul 1842 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary MC CRELLIS and Charles HANDY were married about 1787. Charles HANDY was born about 1752. He died on 25 Sep 1831. 1790 Federal Census - An Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the town of Rowe, Mass. Name: Charles Handy Free white male of 16 years old, and upwards: 3. Free white females under 16 years: 1. Free white females: 2. Mary MC CRELLIS and Charles HANDY had the following children: +168 i. John McCrellis HANDY (born on 24 May 1788). +169 ii. Achsah HANDY (born on 30 Jun 1791). +170 iii. Charles HANDY Jr. (born on 27 Jun 1793). +171 iv. Polly HANDY (born on 27 Mar 1795). +172 v. Roswell HANDY (born on 31 Jul 1797). +173 vi. Sarah HANDY (born on 2 Dec 1799). +174 vii. Jane T. HANDY (born on 17 Sep 1808).

He fell overboard from a boat and was drowned while shad fishing in Connecticut river in May, 1765, being only 25 years old, leaving three you children. He was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 17 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - 1 Aug 1904. Here lies intered the remains of Mr. John McCreles Jr. who died 27 may 1765, age 25. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 76 Fell overboard from a boat and drowned while shad fishing in the Connecticut River, leaving three young children; of whom Mary, the youngest, married John Handy. John MC CRELLIS Jr. and Hannah CONKEY were married on 21 Oct 1760 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Hannah CONKEY (daughter of William CONKEY and Mary YOUNG) was born on 30 Apr 1742 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 21 Sep 1825 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 76. Mrs. Thomas, for years practiced medicine in Rowe, and was probably the first woman physician in that town. She died September 21, 1825, aged 83 years. John MC CRELLIS Jr. and Hannah CONKEY had the following children: +44 i. Sarah MC CRELLIS (born on 30 Nov 1761). +45 ii. Rebecca MC CRELLIS (born on 11 Jul 1763). +46 iii. Mary MC CRELLIS (born on 27 Jan 1765). 13. John MORRISON (Martha MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born in 1728. He died on 1 Aug 1810 in Hartford, Washington, New York. He was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 115 John bought considerable land in Colrain from his father and others and at one time was part owner of a "corn Mill" on the North River. He sold the last of his holdings in 1788 and probably removed at that time to Hartford, N.Y. He was also a soldier in the French and Indian War and was at Fort William Henry and present on the Bloody Morning Scout. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 72 John was a noted Indian fighter, and for a great many years a prominent man; he married and raised a family of eight children, and it was through him the leneage descended in this town. He removed to Hartford, N.Y. where he died August 1st, 1810, aged 82. John MORRISON and Ann THOMPSON were married. Ann THOMPSON was born about 1736. She died on 10 Nov 1808 in Hartford, Washington, New York. She was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. John MORRISON and Ann THOMPSON had the following children: +47 i. Capt. John MORRISON (born on 7 May 1767). 48 ii. Jonathan MORRISON was born on 22 Dec 1754 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. +49 iii. Martha MORRISON (born on 18 Oct 1759). +50 iv. Solomon MORRISON (born on 18 May 1762). 51 v. Joseph MORRISON was born on 10 Aug 1764 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 52 vi. Samuel MORRISON was born on 22 Nov 1769 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 15. Martha MORRISON (Martha MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 29 Jun 1740 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 114 By traditon 1st white child born in Colrain. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 72 Martha, the first white child born in town, married Hugh, son of Dr. Hugh Bolton. Martha MORRISON and Hugh BOLTON were married. Hugh BOLTON (son of Dr. Hugh BOLTON and Elizabeth PATTERSON) died on 15 Nov 1774 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 17 He was with Rogers' Rangers and with Wolfe at Quebec. He was town clerk 1770. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 78 Had six children. He enlisted in his Majesty's miltary service, and was killed in the French and Indian war. Martha MORRISON and Hugh BOLTON had the following children: 53 i. Elizabeth BOLTON. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 17 Married Samuel Morrision or possibly Jonathan Wood. Settled Halifax and later removed to New York State. +54 ii. Anna BOLTON. 55 iii. Joseph BOLTON was born on 21 Dec 1761 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 18 Joseph bought 130 acres of Halifax Lot #4 from Henry Henderson. This land had originally belonged to his grandfather, Dr. Hugh Bolton. 16. Samuel MORRISON (Martha MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 26 Sep 1742 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 114 Removed to Halifax, Vermont; sold his land in Colrain 1771; said to have lived near Seneca Lake, N.Y. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 72 Samuel, in 1766, at which time he is living in Halifax, Vt. Samuel MORRISON and Elizabeth BOLTON were married. possible daughter of Dr. Hugh Bolton & Elizabeth Patterson. 18. John WORKMAN (Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born about 1729 in , , Ireland. He died on 15 Apr 1813 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 19 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. John Workman died 15 April 1813, age 84 years. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 75 Settled on the farm where Mr. Ariel Hinsdale now lives. 10 Children History of the Town of Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts 1736 - 1900, by Lucy Cutler Kellogg, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass. 1902. p. 523. John was probably the first of his name in this country, certainly in this section. He with his mother, Widow Mary Workman, nee McCrellis, and half sister of Margaret Foster, came to America from Ireland. He settled finally on the farm owned (1885) by Ariel Hinsdale, within the present township of Colrain. He was surveyor of highways in 1769 - 70. During the Indian warfare he was out, in 1756, 23 days on the Western frontier, and again as private, from June 27, to Oct. 1758. "to the Westward." May 24 to September 29,1773, his name appears on the coat roll of Capt. W. Stewart's Co., 31 Reg. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 188. John Workman came directly from Coleraine, Ireland to Colrain, Mass. in the family of his stepfather, John Henry, in 1738/9. At the time of his marriage he settled either on a part of 3rd division lot #8 or in Bernardston Gore, which was then a part of Bernardston. In 1760 he was licensed as innkeeper, retailer and common victualler in Colrain. John WORKMAN and Phebe STEWART were married in 1755 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Phebe STEWART (daughter of James STEWART and Jane CLARK) was born in 1731. She died on 12 May 1809 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 19 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. Phebe Stewart died 12 May 1809 ate 78 years. John WORKMAN and Phebe STEWART had the following children: +56 i. Mary WORKMAN (born on 28 Nov 1755). +57 ii. Lois WORKMAN (born on 31 Jan 1756). +58 iii. Jean (Jane ) WORKMAN (born on 20 Feb 1758). +59 iv. Ann WORKMAN (born on 12 Mar 1762). 60 v. Sarah WORKMAN was born on 14 Mar 1765 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 61 vi. William WORKMAN was born on 23 Feb 1766 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Aug 1767 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. +62 vii. Martha WORKMAN (born on 17 Nov 1768). +63 viii. Daniel Stewart WORKMAN (born on 5 Dec 1770). +64 ix. Elizabeth (Betsey) WORKMAN (born on 8 Feb 1775). +65 x. Dorothy WORKMAN (born on 18 Sep 1778). 19. William HENRY (Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born about 1734 in , , Ireland. He died on 30 May 1811 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 74 Removed about 1772 to Bennington, Vt. where some of his descendants, no live; others of them reside in Michigan; the wife of Governor Alger, at the present time Governor of that state, being a great-grand-daughter of William Henry. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 21 & 80 Moved to Colrain from Bennington, Vt. in 1769. He took part in the Battle of Bennington, 1777. William HENRY and Isabella GILMORE were married on 15 Jan 1760 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Isabella GILMORE (daughter of William GILMORE and Alice) was born on 8 Oct 1739. She died on 28 Aug 1823. William HENRY and Isabella GILMORE had the following children: +66 i. William HENRY (born on 5 Oct 1761). +67 ii. Mary HENRY (born on 5 Aug 1763). +68 iii. John HENRY (born on 11 Oct 1767). +69 iv. James HENRY (born on 27 May 1770). +70 v. Anne HENRY (born on 7 Jun 1772). +71 vi. David HENRY (born on 6 Feb 1775). +72 vii. Sarah HENRY (born on 1 Apr 1777). +73 viii. Martha HENRY (born on 21 Jul 1780). 21. Joseph HENRY (Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born on 13 Jun 1748 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Served from Colrain in the Revolution and later removed to Cambridge, N.Y. Joseph HENRY and Margaret MC CULLOCH were married on 29 Nov 1774 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Margaret MC CULLOCH was born on 13 Nov 1754 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 May 1827. Joseph HENRY and Margaret MC CULLOCH had the following children: 74 i. John HENRY was born on 24 Aug 1775. He died on 28 Jul 1777. 75 ii. Isaac HENRY was born on 9 May 1777. He died on 16 Sep 1808. 76 iii. Robert HENRY was born on 20 Apr 1779. 77 iv. Sarah HENRY was born on 9 Jun 1781. She died on 6 Oct 1843. Died unmarried. 78 v. Rachel HENRY was born on 9 Jun 1783. +79 vi. Mirlam HENRY (born on 4 Jun 1787). 80 vii. Andrew HENRY was born on 16 Jun 1785. 81 viii. Margaret HENRY was born on 13 May 1789. She died on 29 Apr 1851. 82 ix. Mary HENRY was born on 6 Oct 1791. She died on 26 Nov 1825. 83 x. Joseph HENRY was born on 28 Jul 1794. He died on 26 Nov 1825. 84 xi. David HENRY was born on 12 Jul 1796. He died on 26 Dec 1826. 22. Andrew HENRY (Mary MC CRELLIS-2, John-1) was born in 1751 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Nov 1829 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 75 Resided in Leyden, Mass. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 80. Served as a Revolutionary soldier, serving from Colrain. He owned considerable land in Colrain, but removed to Leyden, Mass. abt 1788. Andrew HENRY and Thankful NORRIS were married. Thankful NORRIS was born on 24 Aug 1761 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 30 Nov 1829 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. Andrew HENRY and Thankful NORRIS had the following children: 85 i. John HENRY was born on 3 Sep 1788 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. 86 ii. Anna (twin) HENRY was born on 3 Sep 1788 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. 87 iii. Mary HENRY was born on 8 Mar 1791 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Jun 1797 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in South Cemetery, Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. 88 iv. Chester HENRY was born on 9 Jul 1793 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. +89 v. Jesse (twin) HENRY (born on 9 Jul 1793). 90 vi. Martha HENRY was born on 8 Aug 1795 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. 91 vii. Sarah HENRY was born on 27 Sep 1799 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. +92 viii. Fanny HENRY (born on 8 Aug 1800). +93 ix. Samuel HENRY (born on 19 Nov 1802). Fourth Generation 27. Sarah PENNILL (Esther MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 30 Jun 1748 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Deerfield, Mass. to the Year 1850, Compiled by Thomas W. Baldwin, Published by The New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass., 1926. p. 240. Name listed as: Sarah Parnel. Sarah PENNILL and Alexander TURNER were married on 11 Feb 1768 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 29. Esther PENNILL (Esther MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 24 Dec 1752 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Esther PENNILL and Solomon DENIO were married on 18 Dec 1777 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Solomon DENIO (son of Aaron (Jacques Rene) DENIO and Anna COOMBS) was born on 18 Aug 1753 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 19 Aug 1753 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Removed to N.Y. Esther PENNILL and Solomon DENIO had the following children: +94 i. Aaron DENIO (born about 1780). 95 ii. Archibald DENIO was born in 1782 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Sep 1813. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 140 Believed killed in Battle of Lake Erie. +96 iii. Colton DENIO (born about 1784). +97 iv. Isaac DENIO (born on 7 Oct 1784). 98 v. Dexter DENIO was born about 1786 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 140 Sailor in the War of 1812; last heard of Mobile 1830. 99 vi. Elizabeth DENIO was born in 1888 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. +100 vii. Herman DENIO (born on 10 Jun 1790). +101 viii. Sabra DENIO (born about 1792). 102 ix. Solomon DENIO was born about 1794 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Sep 1813. Believed killed during the Battle of Lake Erie. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 140 Believed killed in the battle on Lake Erie. 31. Sarah LUCAS (Esther MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born about 1760 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Dec 1797 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Sarah LUCAS and John PATTERSON were married in 1780 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. John PATTERSON was born about 1750. Marriage intention was recorded on 7 Sep 1780 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts Sarah LUCAS and John PATTERSON had the following children: 103 i. Eleanor PATTERSON was born about 1783 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 13 Sep 1796 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 32. Daniel LUCAS (Esther MC CRELLIS-3, John-2, John-1) was born on 7 Feb 1762 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in Nov 1838 near Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan. Daniel LUCAS and Martha BROWN were married on 20 Sep 1785. of Blandford. Daniel LUCAS and Martha BROWN had the following children: 104 i. William LUCAS was born on 17 Feb 1787 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 105 ii. Andrew LUCAS was born on 11 Jan 1789 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 106 iii. Margaret LUCAS was born on 23 May 1791 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts.

First Generation 1. John MC CRELLIS. After their mother died, John brought the 5 eldest to America, arriving at Boston, Oct. 8, 1726. He left his dau. Jean in Ireland, and apparently another dau. also. John MC CRELLIS and Margaret BURNSIDE were married in 1699 in Londonderry, , Ireland. John MC CRELLIS and Margaret BURNSIDE had the following children: +2 i. John MC CRELLIS (born in 1700). +3 ii. Martha MC CRELLIS (born about 1702). +4 iii. Mary MC CRELLIS (born about 1705). +5 iv. Jean MC CRELLIS. +6 v. William MC CRELLIS. 7 vi. Margaret MC CRELLIS died on 4 Aug 1795 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was born in , , Ireland. Second Generation 2. John MC CRELLIS (John-1) was born in 1700 in , , Ireland. He died on 3 May 1759 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 17 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - 1 Aug 1904. In memory of Mr. John McCrellis died 3 Nov. 1759, age 59. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 98 Came to Colrain some time after 1742; for he purchased land from John Clark Aug. 1, 1742, a first division lot in Bernardston Gore. On Jan. 7, 1745 he purchased an additional 20 acres from the proprietors and was then "of Colrain." His homestead was later known as the Handy place. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 363 of Colrain, Mass. John MC CRELLIS and Margaret HARVEY were married. John MC CRELLIS and Margaret HARVEY had the following children: +8 i. Esther MC CRELLIS (born about 1717/18). +9 ii. Margaret MC CRELLIS (born about 1730). John MC CRELLIS and Sarah BAILEY were married. John MC CRELLIS and Sarah BAILEY had the following children: +10 i. Dea. William MC CRELLIS (born about 1742). +11 ii. John MC CRELLIS Jr. (born in 1740). 3. Martha MC CRELLIS (John-1) was born about 1702 in , , Ireland. She died on 13 Jan 1772 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Inscpritons & Epitaphs - Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. and Retyped by the Genealogical Society, 1955 - p. 18. In memory of Granney Martha Morrison wife of Capt. Hugh Morrison died 13 Jan. 1772, in the 70 year. Martha MC CRELLIS and Hugh MORRISON were married about 1723 in , , Ireland. Hugh MORRISON died about 1765 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 72 Hugh Morrison died, I think, not far from 1765, though the date of his death and place of his burial, cannot be determined, as no stone marks his grave. His wife died in 1772, aged 70 years; and a nameless grave, just to the north of her's, in the old burying ground, is no doubt, the last resting place of Capt. Hugh Morrison; one of Colrain's best and bravest veterans. He was born in Londonderry, , Ireland. He was buried in Chandler Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 114 Hugh of Londonderry, N.H. in 1739 bought 4 lots in the first division of Colrain with their accompanying rights to 400 acres of undivided land in the second division. There were purchased from the proprietors. I do not belive he came to Colrain to live until some time after he purchased of Samuel Renkins of Londonderry 2 home lots in the first division with 200 acres of undivided land, on Feb. 8, 1744. There is no mention of Hugh in the early records of the town. Later that same year he bought lot 59 in the 3rd rang (then "of Colrain") from James Berry of Colrain. From then on, the canny fellow bought land apparently of anyone who had land to sell, sometimes alone, sometimes with son John or Samuel. His home during the Indian War of the fifties stood where Avery's farm now stands, and, because it was also a fort, is marked with a stone tablet. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 19 Hugh Morrison and his son David bought land in the town in the summer of 1739, David buying the two south lots of what is known as the Morrison tract, and his father the three lots next north, and also lot No. 46 in the second range, but it was not till nine years later, that he bought the north lot of that tract, which was the home lot of John Henry Senior, afterward known as the McCullock place, where Ansell McClellan lately lived,) and where he (Henry) had settled, probably about the same time as did the Morrisons his heighbors on the south. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 71 It is probable that Hugh Morrison was the largest owner of land in town in those early times; and to him the settlers were greatly indebted for his public spirti and enterprise. He came here form Londonderry, New Hampshire, probably in 1739, having emigrated from the north of Ireland to that place about 1725 or 6. He and his brother-in-law, John Henry, in settling here, seemed to prefer going outside of the regular lots, and bought land up in the woods, on what was then the northern frontier of the town, and where the fort was soon after located. Martha MC CRELLIS and Hugh MORRISON had the following children: 12 i. David MORRISON was born about 1721. He died about 1746 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 27. During this same year (1746) David, son of Captain Hugh Morrison, disappeard, and no tidings seem ever afterward to have been had of him. He was a young man, probably 25 to 28 years old or thereabout, he went out a short distance from the house or fort to shoot a hawk, the Indians surprised and captured him; it being impossible to pursue and overtake them in time to accomplish his rescue. +13 ii. John MORRISON (born in 1728). 14 iii. Robert MORRISON was born about 1726. Was a soldier in the Indian War. +15 iv. Martha MORRISON (born on 29 Jun 1740). +16 v. Samuel MORRISON (born on 26 Sep 1742). 4. Mary MC CRELLIS (John-1) was born about 1705 in , , Ireland. She died on 11 May 1802 in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 75 She outlived her fourth husband, spending her last days with her son Andrew Henry, in Leyden, and died there Mary 11, 1802, in the ninety-seventh year of her age. Mary MC CRELLIS and FOSTER were married. Mary MC CRELLIS and FOSTER had the following children: 17 i. Margaret FOSTER. Mary MC CRELLIS and William WORKMAN were married in , , Ireland. Mary MC CRELLIS and William WORKMAN had the following children: +18 i. John WORKMAN (born about 1729). Mary MC CRELLIS and John HENRY were married. John HENRY (son of David HENRY) died in 1755 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was born in , , Ireland. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 74 John Henry (brother of Hugh) settled a short distance north of Samuel C. Avery's, on the farm afterward owned and occupied by James McCullock. His wife was Mary McCrellis, sister of Martha, the wife of Hugh Morrison. He died about 1750, leaving five children. Mary MC CRELLIS and John HENRY had the following children: +19 i. William HENRY (born about 1734). 20 ii. Martha HENRY was born in 1737 in , , Ireland. +21 iii. Joseph HENRY (born on 13 Jun 1748). +22 iv. Andrew HENRY (born in 1751). 23 v. James HENRY. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 75 Removed to Cambridge, N.Y. 24 vi. John HENRY Jr.. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 75 Removed to Cambridge, N.Y. Mary MC CRELLIS and Richard ELLIS were married about 1772 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Richard ELLIS was born on 16 Aug 1704 in Dublin, , Ireland. He died on 7 Oct 1797 in Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Beldingville Cemetery, Ashfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 62. Richard, first of the family in America, was in Colrain only 13 years, and most of his descendants removed either to Theford, Vt., or Ellisburg, N.Y. Richard kept a store in colrain and was a prominent citizen during his short stay; also a few of his children married into Colrain families. This is therefore an abridge account of a rather lengthy family history. Richard Ellis when 13 years old was brought to Boston by a dishonest ship's captain and indentured to a miller for his passage money, although it had been paid in advance by his mother, and the captain had agreed to land him in Virgina where Richard had relatives. When 21 he went to Easton, Mass., where he married, then about 1740 he moved his family to Deerfield. About 1745 he became the first settler of Ashfield, then Huntstown. About 1764 he bought a lot in the first division of Colrain and established his general store and ashery. this was not successful, and about 1777 he returned to Ashfield. an account book of his store survives and contains the names of many of Colrain's early settlers. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 153 Came over in 1717; lived in Boston and Easton, whence he remove about 1736; attempted a settled at Bratt., but in 1741, being then of Deerfield, he sold out his house lot No. 50, and meadow lands No. 8 there to John Alexander of Fort Dummer; may have lived a short time in Colrain; removed to Ashfield in 1750, and has been considered the first permanent settlement; in 1753 he sold home lot No. 23 in Ashfield to Samuel Smith of Northfield; he served in the last French war, acting as assistant commissary. Dec. 4, 1752, Elijah Williams, Town Clerk of Deerfield, charges Richard Ellis for one pound of power, 2 shillings, 8 pence, and "To publishing a Serteficate 1 shillings, 6 pence." In another account we find the wid. Mary Henry buying a white necklace in July, 1756, and in Dec. she was buying lace. First Ladies From Ashfield's History, by Mary Priscilla Howes and the Ashfield Historical Society. Published by teh Ashfield Historical Society, 1983. p. 3. Ashfield's first settler. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 41. The first settler in Ashfield, Mass. 5. Jean MC CRELLIS (John-1) was born in , , Ireland. Jean MC CRELLIS and HENRY were married. Jean MC CRELLIS and HENRY had the following children: 25 i. Hugh HENRY was born in , , Ireland. 26 ii. Mary HENRY was born in , , Ireland. 6. William MC CRELLIS. William MC CRELLIS and Jean KELSEY were married in , , Ireland. Third Generation 8. Esther MC CRELLIS (John-2, John-1) was born about 1717/18 in Nottingham, Rockingham, New Hampshire. Esther MC CRELLIS and Archibald PENNILL were married on 9 Dec 1747 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Archibald PENNILL (son of John PENNILL and Margaret) was born in 1724 in , , England. He signed a will on 23 Dec 1753. He died on 12 Feb 1754 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 122. Served in the Indian wars. He owned a lot on the river and the island west of it, as well as two other neighboring lots, on one of which the North River Cemetery is now located. After his untimely death and the widow's remarriage, Isaac and Archibald Jr. lived with their McCrellis grandparents. The Early Setlers of Colrain, Massachusetts, by Charles H. McClellan, W. S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass. 1885. p. 71 Archibald married Esther, daughter of John McCrellis, and lived on lot No. 47; where he died in 1754, leaving four children and his widow afterward married Deacon Andrew Lucas. Esther MC CRELLIS and Archibald PENNILL had the following children: +27 i. Sarah PENNILL (born on 30 Jun 1748). 28 ii. Isaac PENNILL was born on 20 Mar 1750 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 122 Served at Lexington and Ticonderoga during the Revolution; sold his land October 31, 1777 to John Bolton and Oliver Newell and probably moved to New York. +29 iii. Esther PENNILL (born on 24 Dec 1752). 30 iv. Archibald PENNILL was born on 18 Mar 1754 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died before 1823 in Smithfield. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 122 Served at Lexington, Bennington and Ticonderoga under Capt. Severance. Later lived 1790 Cherry Valley, N.Y. and 1810 Rutland. Esther MC CRELLIS and Andrew LUCAS were married about 1758. Andrew LUCAS was born about 1710. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 89 His family came to America between 1728 & 1732. Later he bought land in Bernardston Gore and perhaps lived there. He was active in the Indian wars, but not in the Revolution. Esther MC CRELLIS and Andrew LUCAS had the following children: +31 i. Sarah LUCAS (born about 1760). +32 ii. Daniel LUCAS (born on 7 Feb 1762). +33 iii. Hannah LUCAS (born on 6 Apr 1764). 9. Margaret MC CRELLIS (John-2, John-1) was born about 1730 in Nottingham, Rockingham, New Hampshire. She died on 29 Aug 1802 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 295. Dysentery. She was buried in Federal Street Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 127. of Colrain, Mass. Margaret MC CRELLIS and Samuel WELLS were married on 11 Nov 1751 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Samuel WELLS (son of John WELLS and Sarah ALLEN) was born on 28 Oct 1729 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 25 May 1801 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Genealogies of Hadley Families, Embracing the Early Settlers of the Towns of Hatfield, South Hadley, Amherst and Granby, Compiled Sylvester Judd, published in 1905. p. 152. Grandfather of Hon. Daniel Wells of Greenfield, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and Samuel Wells, Esq. of Northampton, clerk of the Courts.. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 368 Lieut.; Greenfield; I suppose he built the "Wells house," recently remove at the west end of Greenfield street. History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., 1904. p. 841. Built the large house at the west end of Main Street which was removed when B.B. Noyes erected his residence. He was a man of prominence in his day. He was the father of Colonel Samuel Wells who died, May 16, 1838, aged 68. Margaret MC CRELLIS and Samuel WELLS had the following children: +34 i. Col. John WELLS (born on 8 Oct 1754). +35 ii. Col. Daniel WELLS (born on 2 Oct 1760). +36 iii. Margaret WELLS (born on 4 Oct 1766). +37 iv. Col. Samuel WELLS (born on 3 Dec 1769). 10. Dea. William MC CRELLIS (John-2, John-1) was born about 1742. Marriage intention was recorded on 7 Oct 1758 Marriage intention was recorded on 15 Oct 1783 He saw service in the French and Indian War and as a private in Hugh McClellan's company of minutemen. Dea. William MC CRELLIS and Sarah were married in 1783. of Bernardston, Mass. Dea. William MC CRELLIS and Eleanor KING were married in 1758. Eleanor KING was born about 1739. She died on 25 Mar 1783. Dea. William MC CRELLIS and Eleanor KING had the following children: +38 i. Jane MC CRELLIS (born on 18 Apr 1764). +39 ii. Elenor MC CRELLIS (born on 18 Feb 1768). 40 iii. John Patchel MC CRELLIS was born on 13 Jun 1770 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. +41 iv. James MC CRELLIS (born on 19 Apr 1772). 42 v. Robert MC CRELLIS was born on 25 Feb 1774 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. +43 vi. William MC CRELLIS (born on 20 Apr 1776). 11. John MC CRELLIS Jr. (John-2, John-1) was born in 1740. He died on 27 May 1765 in Connecticut River, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Early Settlers of Colrain, Mass., by Charles H. McClellan, W.S. Carson, Printer, Greenfield, Mass., 1885. p. 76

Hello, All, Is there a website where I might find, "Descendants of John Mc Crellis?" It was attributed to the [email protected] site, but I couldn't find it there. I would appreciate a copy if anyone has it. Thanks Dorothy Brandner

All I can interject is that New Salem and Shutesbury are tiny little towns with someone in the town halls only for certain hours , like Monday evenings. I have had good luck with land records, which sometimes illuminate relationships when abutting land owners intermarry.

Hi there list members, Concerning the name James Russel(l) King. This name is of my second great grandfather's older brother. It has been giving me fits for years. One of my cousins is sure that the middle name Russell had some connection to one of our ancestors wives. Up until recently we did not have a Russell surname possible in our lineup. This King family has been extensively researched until it gets rubbed raw. As of now it is well established that my William King born 1710 and is the son of Jonathan and Sarah (Cooke) King of Salem. Salem vital records connect him in papers filed in June 1719 as proof. It might possibly be by some mere chance that we might have a second marriage of William King to a Russell. It is William's grandson who named their son James Russell King. The James we are certain could be to honor his maternal grandfather James Alexander Norton of Canaan, Columbia county, New York and Madison County, Ohio. Or maybe not that is still a question unanswered at this time. I could be mistaken as I wasn't around to ask and neither was anyone else that I know. My grand aunt once upon a time had Nahum King's family bible. James Russel(l) King is the only child of 16 live births with a middle name male or female children that they raised. Historically we know that our William King married first Hannah Mitchell. Someone believes that she was an older woman in 1741 and they had two children. By the time that Hannah could have added more children who started with our Amos Nahum King born 1756 in New Salem, Hamilton County, Massachusetts she would have been more than 50 years old. Knowing this fact I figure that William must have married a second time but we don't know who that woman in a second marriage would be. The underlying reason is that for many years there was a William King, thought to be our William, who married about that time to Mary Andrews daughter of Captain Nathaniel and Mary (Higginson) Andrews of Salem. However recently I discovered that the Mary Andrews who married William had to be another William King who turns out to be the son of Samuel and Elizabeth King of Salem. Still he is a first cousin to my William. The reason that he is missed is possibly due to the fact that Samuel married a second woman named Elizabeth and she is a widow but Samuel King had children by both women. Their marriage is missed on most records except for the vital records of Salem MA. Mary Andrews King died in 1759 and did not have children with our King names. In 1756 Hannah King wrote a letter to the city fathers of New Salem saying that her father moved his family to New Salem. In 1756 Amos Nahum was born to them. We believe that Amos was named to honor Amos Nahum Foster his brother in law husband of Abigail King. In 1759 Sarah joined the King family followed by Jonathan in 1761. The family moved after this to Shutesbury where Stephen was born into the family. Stephen is not previously a King given name either in this lies another possibility that certainly points to the name in the wife's family. About 1781 William is then a widower living once again with the Foster family in New Salem. Abigail has died previously. Neither William or his wife's place of death or internment has been located. I am looking to find if it is possible that the missing second wife of William who might somehow be connected to the Russell family through marriage possibly about 1755. This might answer the question of the naming of James with a middle name when all his siblings did not have a middle name. All this is just grasping at intelligent straws that may bear fruit some day. Thank you for listening to this query. I have tried to cover all the angles that one might ask in this situation. Daniel

The Pelham, MA Births to 1850 have just been added to my web site. The marriages and deaths will be added as soon as they are typed. This is being added due to the hard work of Dave Swerdfeger who did all the typing. These may be found by going to my web site and clicking on the Vital Records by town link. http://www.rays-place.com Cheers Ray Brown

First Generation 1. Anna BANGS was born on 1 Feb 1794 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Mar 1869 in New Canaan, Madison, Ohio. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 52 of Montague, Mass. Second Generation 2. John BANGS was born in 1765. He died on 31 Mar 1813 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 55 of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 270 of Montague, Mass. Abstract of Names and Dates from Deeds - Dry Hill Section, Town of Montague, Mass, by Harold R. Sargent, Typewritten, 1945. p. 6. The homestead of John Bangs was on the Montague Center - Miller's Falls road just east of Lake Pleasant but it extended into the hills which made up the Dry Hill Range. There were two or three other Bangs families who lived in the Dry Hill district and were probably related to John. His will was filed 7 Dec. 1813 - Probate Records Franklin County. The real estate was as follows: Home Farm - 124 acres Hill Pasture - 32 acres Jenks Farm - 75 acres Wills Hill Lot - 25 acres His heirs were: Eunice - his wife Huldah Cephas Mrs. Nancy Bangs Robbins Lucy Anna Eunice (dau.) Katy Rufus Ruth Sears Bangs Nathaniel Jenks Bangs Abigail Bangs John BANGS and Eunice ROOT were married on 26 Oct 1786 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 3. Eunice ROOT was born on 15 Jan 1768 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Jul 1835 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 55 of Montague, Mass. John BANGS and Eunice ROOT had the following children: i. Cephas BANGS was born on 14 May 1787 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 55 of Montague, Mass. ii. Nancy BANGS was born on 29 Aug 1789 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 25 Jan 1877. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 55 of Montague, Mass. iii. Lucy BANGS was born on 2 Jan 1792 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 1 iv. Anna BANGS. v. Eunice BANGS was born on 14 Aug 1796 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Nov 1856. vi. Huldah BANGS was born on 31 Dec 1798 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vii. Cata BANGS was born on 20 Mar 1801 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. viii. Welcome Rufus BANGS was born on 11 May 1803 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ix. Moses Root BANGS was born on 18 Aug 1805 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. x. Abigail BANGS was born on 27 Nov 1807 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 55 of Montague, Mass. xi. Ruth Sears (twin) BANGS was born on 27 Jan 1811 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. xii. Nathaniel Jinks BANGS was born on 27 Jan 1811 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. of Montague, Mass. - resided Brattleboro, Vt. Third Generation 4. Nathan BANGS was born on 2 Mar 1736 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Dec 1793 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Nathan BANGS and Abigail WING were married on 16 Jan 1759 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 5. Abigail WING was born on 8 May 1737 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. She died in 1818. Nathan BANGS and Abigail WING had the following children: i. Huldah BANGS was born on 28 Jun 1762 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 10 Jan 1849 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 2 ii. John BANGS. iii. Hannah BANGS was born on 22 May 1774 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Nathan BANGS was born on 1 Aug 1778 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Abstract of Names and Dates from Deeds - Dry Hill Section, Town of Montague, Mass, by Harold R. Sargent, Typewritten, 1945. p. 8. The following note appears: Abigail - 1820 (date of deed) "Widow of Nathan of Stamford, Vermont." 6. Moses ROOT was born on 26 Sep 1742 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Dec 1817 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 58 of Montague, Mass. Moses ROOT and Anna BARDWELL were married. 7. Anna BARDWELL was born on 28 Feb 1744 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Nov 1808 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Moses ROOT and Anna BARDWELL had the following children: i. Salmon ROOT was born on 13 Aug 1780 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 10 Aug 1807 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 20 Apr 1849 in Craftsbury, Orleans, Vermont. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 63. of Montague, Mass. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 499. Remved 1837 Craftsbury, Vt. 3 ii. Eunice ROOT. iii. Anna ROOT was born on 13 Sep 1769 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 19 Jul 1847. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 499. Died unmarried. iv. Rufus ROOT was born on 3 Jan 1772 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 7 Mar 1827. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 499. Removed to Cazenovia, N.Y. v. Moses ROOT was born on 2 Jan 1773 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Jul 1834. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 499. Removed to Cazenovia vi. Elihu ROOT was born on 16 Nov 1775 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 8 Sep 1806 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts He died in Craftsbury, Orleans, Vermont. vii. Capt. Oliver ROOT was born on 18 Feb 1778 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 7 Sep 1805 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 19 Jul 1856 in Bernardston, 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. 468 Capt. Root was deacon of the Unitarian church, selectman in 1821 - 1830, 33 & 34. First residence in town was on Huckle Hill, the palce later owned by Hoyt Chapin, and near the second site of the meeting-house. His later home was on South Street, the place now owned by his son, Henry O. Root. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 499. Removed to Bernardston, Mass. viii. Sophia ROOT was born on 11 Mar 1783 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 11 Jun 1855 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. Samuel ROOT was born on 9 Oct 1788 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 499. Removed to Brattleboro, Vt.; member os State legislature. Fourth Generation 12. Capt. Joseph ROOT was born on 16 Jun 1713 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 6 Oct 1782 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 1 Oct 1786 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 497. Removed to Hunting Hills as early as 1740. He was active and intelligent man, selectman, Capt., justice of the peace, etc.; Rep. 1767-8, and one of the "rescinder." In 1759 it was voted by the town Montague "to buy the shell of Lieut, Clapp for 1 pound, 10 shillings and to allow Capt. Jospeh Root 20 shillings for blowing the same on the Sabbath, for one year." Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 57 of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 272 Settled in Montague; Capt.; selectman. 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. 530 Settled in Montague, Mass. Capt. Joseph ROOT and Abigail BRIDGMAN were married on 11 Nov 1736 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 13. Abigail BRIDGMAN was born on 19 Sep 1712 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Old South Cemetery, Montague, Mass., gravestone records birth year as 1716. She died on 24 Apr 1784 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Capt. Joseph ROOT and Abigail BRIDGMAN had the following children: i. Dea. Philip ROOT was born on 28 Sep 1737 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 6 Aug 1813 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 272 Settled in Montague, Mass. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 218 of Montague, 1762. ii. Elisha ROOT was born on 7 Jun 1739 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Jan 1812 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 498. of Montague, Mass.; surveyor; magistrate. 6 iii. Moses ROOT. iv. Mary ROOT was born on 18 Dec 1744 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 16 Mar 1826 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. v. Abigail ROOT was born on 14 Jun 1747 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Jul 1822 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Joseph ROOT was born on 10 Jul 1750 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Jun 1818 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Martin ROOT was born on 17 Apr 1753 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 15 Jul 1785 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts Marriage intention was recorded on 13 May 1812 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 17 Mar 1833 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 120. of Montague, Mass. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p 106. of Montague, Mass. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 181. of Montague, Mass., 1785. viii. Elijah ROOT was born on 21 Jan 1756 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Oct 1759 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. 14. Samuel BARDWELL was born on 25 Aug 1715 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 30 Nov 1795 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 58. He removed to Montague, Mass. about 1750; helped to organize the town at the first town meeting, 1751. Samuel BARDWELL and Anna SEVERANCE were married on 31 Oct 1737 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 15. Anna SEVERANCE was born on 25 Dec 1715 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Oct 1796 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 58. The chair which she occupied in the meetinghouse, in her old age, is now in Memorial Hall. Samuel BARDWELL and Anna SEVERANCE had the following children: i. Medad BARDWELL was born on 4 Aug 1739 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Apr 1740 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ii. Son BARDWELL was Baptized in Mar 1741 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was born in 1741 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died in 1741 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Died in infancy. 7 iii. Anna BARDWELL. iv. Job BARDWELL was born on 30 Mar 1746 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 60. Removed to "Foxtown," Shelburne, Mass., thence to Zoar, and later to prossibly Otter Creek, N.Y.; Anut Zylvia characterized him as a "man who made soap every washing day and prosdered accordingly. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 261. Removed to Shelburne, Mass., 8 Children. v. Catherine BARDWELL was born on 25 Oct 1748 in , Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 30 Oct 1748 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 53. of Montague, Mass. vi. Zamer (Tamer) (Lama) BARDWELL was born on 14 Sep 1751 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 17 Nov 1751 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died in Nov 1807 in Bloody Brook, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 56 of Montague, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 254. of Montague, Mass. vii. Reuben BARDWELL was born on 30 Mar 1754 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Sep 1840 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Diarrhea. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 56 of Montague, Mass. History of The Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, by John Montague Smith, prepared by Henry W. Taft & Abbie T. Montague. Press of E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, Mass., 1899. p. 445. of Shelburne, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Vol. II, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 60. Before 1781 removed to Shelburne, Mass. viii. Submit BARDWELL was born on 19 Aug 1759 in Montague, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 30 Jul 1847 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old South Cemetery, Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Montague, Massachusetts To The End of The Year 1849. Published by the Essex Institute Salem Mass. 1934. p. 56 of Montague, Mass.

Dear list: I am researching the mother of my Anna Bangs who married John Allen Jr. The following is what I have on her. I do not have anything on her parents. Is someone working on this line? ANNA BANGS (Daughter of John and Eunice (Root) Bangs). – At the time of her birth her parents were living at Montague, Franklin County (editor's note: Might be Hampshire County), Massachusetts. – Her date of birth is given as 1 February 1794. – She died at New Canaan Township, Madison County, Ohio. – The date of death is given as 2 March 1869. – Where interred (no records given as of 6 September 2004). Cause of death is given as (no records given as of 6 September 2004). This couple was married at Enfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. – The date of marriage is given as 30 December 1819. If anyone knows of changes that should me made to my file please kindly let me know either by the list or private mail. I am also interested in John Bangs mother Abigail Wing and Nathan Bangs mother Eunice Stone. -- Thank you in advance, your input and help is sincerely appreciated! Daniel David Lewis Frommherz E-mail address: [email protected] alternate address: [email protected] My web site www.McKenzieValleyMarket.com contains pictures of my favorite woodland paradise, and soon to come verified straight line genealogy Descendancy of my family surnames. The West Coast Fromherz Family Newsletter is now on line: Senior Editor Florence Agnes (Fromherz) Gross; E-Editor Connie Marie (Fromherz) Gale Get all the news that is fit to print at: www.fromherznewsletter.com I am the rootsewb.com List Administrator for: [email protected] The surnames connected to my paternal grandfather are: Lauber/Sandmann; Bachle/Hassle; Baier; Schlageter; Gerspach; Matt The surnames connected to my maternal grandfather are: Lounsbury/Pennoyer; Guion/Forestiere; Lounsbury/Guion; Lounsbury/Haight; Lounsbury/Lane; Lounsbury/Gerow and [email protected] The surnames connected to my paternal grandmother are: King/Busse; Busse/Pribbernow; King/Allen; Allen/Bangs; Norton/Howe; Howe/Rowlson; Haskins or Hoskins/Caswell; Hoskins/Cole; Windthrope; King/Mitchell; King/Cooke; Cooke/Birdsall; Kinge/Goldthwaite; Scudder; Browne; Tuthill; Swayze; Dibble The surnames connected to my maternal grandmother are: Smith/Wood; Smith/Young; Wood/Lewis; Young/Fair/Phayre Other Rootsweb.com lists that I am now the administrator for include: [email protected] Wise men who refuse to participate in the affairs of government are punished by being made subject to the rules of fools - Abraham Lincoln.

First Generation 1. Edna Adelia NIMS was born on 28 Feb 1874. Second Generation 2. Lemuel Barnard NIMS was born on 8 Feb 1834. He died on 15 Sep 1908 in Fort Plain, Montgomery , New York. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 56. of Waterloo, N.Y. Lemuel Barnard NIMS and Elizabeth MARSH were married on 24 Apr 1862 in Phelps, Ontario, New York. 3. Elizabeth MARSH was born on 22 Dec 1833 in Pompey, Onondaga, New York. She died in Sep 1922 in Camden, Oneida, New York. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 56. of Litchfield, Ct. Lemuel Barnard NIMS and Elizabeth MARSH had the following children: i. Cora A. NIMS was born on 15 Feb 1864. 1 ii. Edna Adelia NIMS. Third Generation 4. Israel NIMS was born on 9 Nov 1792 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 29 May 1879. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Conway, 1814. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 238. of Conway, Mass., 1814. Israel NIMS and Eunice Harris MASTERS were married on 20 Dec 1814 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Eunice Harris MASTERS was born on 25 Mar 1794 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 5 Jun 1871. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Conway, 1814. Israel NIMS and Eunice Harris MASTERS had the following children: i. Fidelia NIMS was born on 13 Dec 1815. She died on 16 Jan 1849. ii. Ruth NIMS was born on 3 Sep 1818. iii. William Wallace NIMS was born on 15 Aug 1822. He died on 26 Jan 1896 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York. iv. Hannah Augusta NIMS was born on 1 Jan 1831. She died on 1 May 1836. v. Son NIMS was born on 9 Jan 1833. He died on 8 Feb 1833. 2 vi. Lemuel Barnard NIMS. 6. Morris MARSH was born in May 1807. He died on 7 Nov 1873. Morris MARSH and Alice WILLIAMS were married in Jan 1833. 7. Alice WILLIAMS was born on 8 Apr 1815. She died on 11 May 1889. Morris MARSH and Alice WILLIAMS had the following children: 3 i. Elizabeth MARSH. ii. Charles MARSH was born on 24 Sep 1835. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 56. of Litchfield, Ct. iii. Amelia MARSH was born on 24 Apr 1837. She died in Aug 1838. iv. Millie M. MARSH was born on 9 Aug 1839. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 57. of Litchfield, Ct. v. George W. MARSH was born on 18 Dec 1841. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 57. of Litchfield, Ct. vi. Uri J. MARSH was born on 6 May 1844. vii. Eliza MARSH was born in Apr 1847. She died in Jun 1849. viii. Alice A. MARSH was born on 28 Apr 1849. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 57. of Litchfield, Ct. ix. William P. MARSH was born on 13 May 1852. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 57. of Litchfield, Ct. x. Elon A. MARSH was born on 24 Apr 1854. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 58. He is general manager Battle Creek, Mich. Machinery Co. xi. Frank A. MARSH was born on 19 Aug 1856. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 56. Unmarried. xii. Albert MARSH was born on 25 Sep 1857. Fourth Generation 8. Israel NIMS was born on 4 Feb 1750 in Deerfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 20 Sep 1828 in Phelps, Ontario, New York. He was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 253. Rev. sol.; marched on the Lexington alarm; removed to Conway after the war. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Conway, Mass., 1788. The Nims Family - Seven Generations of Descendants from Godfrey Nims - Elizabeth C. Suddaby, Editor, compiled by Susan S. Oathout, John H. Schultz, Elizabeth C. Suddaby for the Nims Family Association, P.O. Box 99, Deerfield, MA 01342, published by Southern Historical Press, Inc., P. O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602 - 1267. p. 101. Israel Nims served as a Private in the revolutionary War. He enlisted in Capt. Jonas Locke's company of Minutemen that marched on the alarm at Lexington and Concord. He remained in service a for a month. Isreael reenlisted in July 1777 and served two months as part of Capt. Amasa Sheldon's company. He also was one of 31 men who voted against a petition to seek peace with Great Britain in 1781. Israel Nims died in New York while on a visit to his children there. upon his death, Israel Nims left one half of his land, his household furniture, one cow and six sheep to his wife, Bethia. He left twenty acres of land to his son, Barnard; $30 to Rebecca Parsons, his daughter; $! each to Israel, Harry and Seth, his sons, and the rest of the estate to his son, Justus. Israel NIMS and Bethiah BANKS were married on 6 May 1788. 9. Bethiah BANKS was born in 1759. She died on 18 Sep 1847 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Conway, Mass., 1788. Israel NIMS and Bethiah BANKS had the following children: i. Ruth NIMS was born on 10 Jun 1789 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 138. of Conway, Mass., 1814. ii. Phila NIMS was born on 4 Dec 1790 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Sep 1818 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p. 107 of Conway, Mass. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 156. of Conway, Mass., 1816 4 iii. Israel NIMS. iv. Henry NIMS was born on 4 Nov 1794 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. v. Child NIMS was born on 21 Apr 1797 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 253. Stillborn. She died on 21 Apr 1797 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vi. Selah Bernard. (Seth) NIMS was born on 11 Sep 1798 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 29 Jun 1799 in Congregational Church, Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 22 Oct 1823 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 173. of Deerfield, 1823. vii. Barnard NIMS was born on 3 Jul 1800 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Feb 1828. viii. Justus S. NIMS was born on 11 Nov 1802 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 20 Feb 1803 in Congregational Church, Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 12 May 1829 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 2 Jun 1871 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 256. Removed from Conway to Deerfield. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 172. of Conway, 1829 ix. Bethia NIMS was born on 2 Jul 1805 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Jan 1806 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 10. Daniel MASTERS was born in 1766. He died on 1 Jun 1801 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 238. Taxed 1792-9; Daniel MASTERS and Hannah were married. 11. Hannah. Daniel MASTERS and Hannah had the following children: 5 i. Eunice Harris MASTERS. ii. William Harris MASTERS was born on 24 Aug 1796 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iii. Fidelia MASTERS was born on 12 Apr 1799 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 26 Jul 1813 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Howland Cemetery, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Lathrop MASTERS was born on 8 Apr 1801 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 12. Appleton MARSH was born on 23 May 1770 in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut. He died in 1860 in Manlius Square, , New York. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 56. He went to Manlius Square, N.Y. Appleton MARSH and Elizabeth HOTCHKISS were married in 1794. 13. Elizabeth HOTCHKISS. Appleton MARSH and Elizabeth HOTCHKISS had the following children: i. Linus MARSH was born in Dec 1795. John Marsh of Hartford, CT; Marsh Genealogy 1636 - 1895; Compiled by Dwight Whitney Marsh of Amherst, Mass. Published by Press of Carpenter & Marebouse, Amherst, Mass, 1895. p. 56. Four daus. two dead. ii. Fredrick MARSH was born in Sep 1801. He died in Jan 1804. 6 iii. Morris MARSH.

First Generation 1. Frances Nims THOMPSON was born on 26 Aug 1872 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Francis McGee THOMPSON was born on 16 Oct 1833 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 Jan 1916 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Descendants of Michael McClellan and Jane Henry of Colrain Mass., by Lois McClellan Patrif. 1970. p. 14. The historian of Greenfield, Mass. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 256. of Greenfield, Mass. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volumes 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. p. 826. Francis M. Thompson was admitted to the bar in 1876. Francis McGee THOMPSON and Mary NIMS were married on 25 Oct 1865 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 3. Mary NIMS was born on 3 Jan 1839 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 25 Feb 1915 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Francis McGee THOMPSON and Mary NIMS had the following children: 1 i. Frances Nims THOMPSON. Third Generation 4. John THOMPSON was born on 3 Jan 1789 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Sep 1850 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. John THOMPSON and Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS were married on 1 Jun 1815 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS was born on 13 Apr 1796 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 29 Oct 1880 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. John THOMPSON and Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS had the following children: 2 i. Francis McGee THOMPSON. 6. Lucius NIMS was born on 15 Feb 1807 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 21 Apr 1879 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., Volume II, 1904. p. 856. Born on the farm which was laid out to his ancestor at the settlement of the town. He was prominent in town affairs ever after his arrival to man's estate, serving as selectman and on the finance committee of the town, and was a member of the legislature in 1843, 1846, 1847 and 1851. At the last term he aided in the election of Charles Sumner to the United States Senate. He was for nine successive years commissioner of Franklin County. The Gazette in its notice of his death says: "It is sufficient to say, as was said by his pastor over his coffin, that he honored every office alone that Mr. Nims served his fellowmen and earned and received the approbation of the community in which he lived. It was as a neighbor, a friend, and a man of generous sympathy, good counsel and kindly acts, that he won the hearts of the people. He was truly the friend of the poor man. To the appeal of the needy his heart and his hand ever readily opened without regard to the security offer! ed. There are many yet who remember, and whose eyes soften as they remember, the kind words and the substantial aid which in their hour of need they received from Lucius Nims." Lucius NIMS and Susan Cordelia AMSDEN were married on 22 Jun 1837 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 7. Susan Cordelia AMSDEN was born on 1 Aug 1812. She died on 30 Oct 1890. Lucius NIMS and Susan Cordelia AMSDEN had the following children: 3 i. Mary NIMS. ii. Maj. Henry Gilbert NIMS was born on 27 Jun 1841 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 29 Feb 1884 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 256. Served in the 52d Mass. Vols. and in the battles at South Bend and Port Hudson; pay master U.S.A. with rank of Major. 1864-7; dep sheriff. History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., Volume II, 1904. p. 861. The Gazette says of him: "Major Nims was the oldest son of the late Lucius Nims and has held many positions of public trust. He was one of Greenfield's volunteer soldiers enlisting in the 52d at the age of twenty-one and serving through the Louisiana campaign until his regiment was mustered out. He was soon after appointed paymaster by the government, his commission giving him the rank of major. He was entrusted with large sums of money and by his faithful and efficient services gained the fullest confidence of the government officials, and was made a lieutenant-colonel by 'brevet.' At Fort Vancouver, in 1866, Major Nims received an accidental wound by which he lost a foot by amputation, which caused his resignation from the army. He was appointed deputy by Sheriff Kimball, and was 'crier' at the sessions of the court. He served the town as assessor and selectman, and was always a popular and efficient official." iii. Lucius NIMS was born on 14 Apr 1844 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Delia NIMS was born on 23 Sep 1848 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 256. Teacher in Greenfield, Mass. v. Thomas NIMS was born on 7 Apr 1851 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fourth Generation 8. Hugh THOMPSON was born on 15 Sep 1763 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Feb 1843 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 21 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - North River Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. Hugh Thompson died 13 Feb 1843, Ae. 79. Hugh THOMPSON and Jean MILLER were married about 1788 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 9. Jean MILLER was born on 14 Dec 1764 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Nov 1829 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Death recorded in Congregational Church Record Book, Colrain, Mass. She was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. p. 21 - Inscpritons & Epitaphs - North River Cemetery, Colrain Mass. - Recorded by Frank Eddy Caldwell, M.D - 1 Aug 1904. Jane wife of Hugh Thompson died 18 Nov. 1829 age 65 years. Hugh THOMPSON and Jean MILLER had the following children: 4 i. John THOMPSON. ii. Robert THOMPSON was born on 21 Mar 1791 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 13 Oct 1856 in Nunda, Livingston, New York. iii. Hugh McClellan THOMPSON was born on 21 May 1793 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died before 1850 in Nunda, Livingston, New York. Removed to Portage, N.Y. now Nunda. iv. Joseph THOMPSON was born on 28 Sep 1796 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in , , Wisconsin. v. Levi THOMPSON was born on 9 Apr 1799 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Nov 1870 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 185 Lived at the Thompson homestead above Elm Grove. vi. Gurden THOMPSON was born on 9 Sep 1801 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 21 Oct 1830 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 22 Mar 1871 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. vii. Margaret THOMPSON was born on 22 Apr 1803 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in Richville, St. Lawrence, New York. viii. Adolphus THOMPSON was born in 1810 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. Caroline THOMPSON. 10. Capt. Edward ADAMS Jr. was born about 1768. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families, by Lois McClellan Patrie. p. 3 & 92 Edward Jr. bought the mills on the West Branch, added an ashery, distillery and a fulling mill and erected a store and tavern which he conducted for many years. It was he who gave Adamsville its name. Of Adamsville. The History of Buckland 1779 - 1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick & Lucy Cutler Kellogg. Published by The Town of Buckland, Buckland, Mass. 1937. p. 643. of Colrain, Mass. Capt. Edward ADAMS Jr. and Sally WEBBER were married on 29 Nov 1792. 11. Sally WEBBER died on 2 Sep 1809 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Capt. Edward ADAMS Jr. and Sally WEBBER had the following children: i. Luseba ADAMS was born on 29 Dec 1793 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Oct 1883 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5 ii. Elvira (Elsa) ADAMS. iii. Orel (Oreb) ADAMS was born on 2 Sep 1801 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 Dec 1827 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Howland Cemetery, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts. 12. Hull NIMS was born on 15 Dec 1755 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 19 Jun 1842 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 253. Settled in Greenfield, Mass.; Rev. sol.; served tow enlistments in 1777, in Apr. under Capt. Timothy childs, in Sept. under Capt. John Wells, and was at the capture of Burgoyne. Hull NIMS and Hannah NEWTON were married on 1 Dec 1785 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 13. Hannah NEWTON was born on 30 Mar 1766 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Mar 1847 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Hull NIMS and Hannah NEWTON had the following children: i. Mary (Polly) NIMS was born on 21 Apr 1786 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 4 Mar 1852 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ii. Joel NIMS was born on 1 Dec 1788 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 16 Jun 1794 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. iii. Esther NIMS was born on 21 Feb 1791 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 Aug 1814 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. iv. Hannah NIMS was born on 1 Mar 1793 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 31 Dec 1810 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 277. Consumption. v. Sarah (Sally) NIMS was born on 15 Aug 1797 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. vi. Thomas NIMS was born on 15 Aug 1797 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 29 Oct 1825 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 27 Sep 1849 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 278. Typhus fever He was buried in Lower Meadow Cemetery, Colrain Road, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 133 of Greenfield, Mass. 1825. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 255. Greenfield; many years co. commissioner; rep. 1831, 32 and 42. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. 38a. of Greenfield, Mass., 1825 History of Greenfield Shire Town of Franklin County Massachusetts, by Francis M. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass., 1904. p. 844-5. The following notice is from the Franklin Democrat of October 1, 1849: "Mr. Nims was one of our most useful and esteemed citizens. In all the private relations of life he sustained an irreproachable character, and he discharged the duties of the various public stations to which the suffrages of his fellow citizens from time to time assigned him, with ability and the strictest fidelity. He faithfully served his town in the most important offices, and as a representative in the state legislature, and his county for several years as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. He was a democrat of the Jeffersonian school, and was several times the candidate of his party for the state senate and for Congress. He was a man who did his own thinking; his investigations were philosophical and profound; his information was extensive; his views of private and public matters were characterized by sound common sense, which commended them to general approbation. His influence was extensive, and his loss will be severly felt by our community." Mr. Nims, one son and three daughters all died the same year of typhoid fever. vii. Joel NIMS was born on 30 Jul 1799 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 26 Aug 1802 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 277. Dysentery. viii. Albert Hull NIMS was born on 22 Feb 1802 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 5 Oct 1826 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 17 Sep 1855 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. ix. John NIMS was born on 19 Aug 1804 in Greenfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 8 Apr 1837 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Arms Cemetery, Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. 6 x. Lucius NIMS. 14. Eliel T. AMSDEN. Eliel T. AMSDEN and Hannah TOMPSON were married. 15. Hannah TOMPSON. Eliel T. AMSDEN and Hannah TOMPSON had the following children: 7 i. Susan Cordelia AMSDEN.

First Generation 1. Samuel GOOSBURY was born in Warwick, Franklin, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 156. Native of the town, and a farmer; but made his property by the strictest vigilance after the wayward coppers that were in the least danger of going astray, by the closest calculation, and by scropulously consuming nothing that would bring money. "There is no accounting for tastes."

First Generation 1. Silas LAMSON was born in 1776 in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois. He died on 29 Jul 1855 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Silas LAMSON and Susan GOODNOW were married on 30 Jul 1804 in Princeton, Worcester, Massachusetts. Susan GOODNOW was born on 13 Jun 1784 in Princeton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 15 Jun 1873 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, Massachusetts. Silas LAMSON and Susan GOODNOW had the following children: +2 i. Nathaniel LAMSON (born on 14 Jul 1805). +3 ii. Ebenezer G. LAMSON (born on 7 Dec 1814). Second Generation 2. Nathaniel LAMSON (Silas-1) was born on 14 Jul 1805 in Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 14 Dec 1866. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 156. Lamson, Ebenezer G. Shelburne, Mass. $50,000 Lamson, Nathaniel Shelburne, Mass. $50,000 Sons of "Father Lamson," of vereralbe beard, white coat and scythe-snath notoriety. Owing to some real of supposed disturbance of theold gentleman's mental equilibrium, his two sons have succeeded him in the manufacture of scythe-snaths. Their firm are now the sole owners of the valuable water-power at Shelburne and Buckland Falls. They are now engaged in the manufacture of cutlery. Benevolence fair. Nathaniel LAMSON and Sarah HOWE were married on 14 Apr 1825. Nathaniel LAMSON and Sarah HOWE had the following children: +4 i. Sarah Howe LAMSON. +5 ii. Nathaniel LAMSON Jr.. 3. Ebenezer G. LAMSON (Silas-1) was born on 7 Dec 1814 in Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 156. Lamson, Ebenezer G. Shelburne, Mass. $50,000 Lamson, Nathaniel Shelburne, Mass. $50,000 Sons of "Father Lamson," of vereralbe beard, white coat and scythe-snath notoriety. Owing to some real of supposed disturbance of theold gentleman's mental equilibrium, his two sons have succeeded him in the manufacture of scythe-snaths. Their firm are now the sole owners of the valuable water-power at Shelburne and Buckland Falls. They are now engaged in the manufacture of cutlery. Benevolence fair. Ebenezer G. LAMSON and Polly EUGER were married on 15 Sep 1836 in Sterling, Worcester, Massachusetts. Ebenezer G. LAMSON and Polly EUGER had the following children: 6 i. Allan W. LAMSON was born on 2 Jul 1849 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 15 Sep 1849 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 167 Cause of death: Whooping cough He was buried in Arms Cemetery, Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Third Generation 4. Sarah Howe LAMSON (Nathaniel-2, Silas-1) died on 5 Feb 1871. Sarah Howe LAMSON and Samuel Tobey FIELD were married. Samuel Tobey FIELD (son of Theodore FIELD and Deborah WILLIAMS) was born on 20 Apr 1820 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in Sep 1901. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 112. Samuel T. Field, a graduate of Williams College, studied law in Greenfield and settled in Shelburne Falls. He was District Attorney for Hampshire and Franklin Counties. Sarah Howe LAMSON and Samuel Tobey FIELD had the following children: 7 i. Carrie E. FIELD. +8 ii. Clifton Lamson FIELD (born on 8 Feb 1858). 9 iii. William D. FIELD. 10 iv. May Gerturde FIELD. +11 v. Frank Smith FIELD (born on 1 Sep 1864). 12 vi. Nathaniel Lamson FIELD. 13 vii. Samuel Albert FIELD. Sarah Howe LAMSON and Levi SMITH were married on 5 Feb 1852. Sarah Howe LAMSON and Levi SMITH had the following children: 14 i. Cora L. SMITH. 5. Nathaniel LAMSON Jr.. Nathaniel LAMSON Jr. and Carrie E. LONGLEY were married on 5 Jun 1861 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. p. 22a of Hawley, Mass. Nathaniel LAMSON Jr. and Flora A. LONGLEY were married on 24 Dec 1872 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974. p. 22a. of Hawley, Mass.

First Generation 1. John L. TUCKER was born in Lancester, Worcester, Massachusetts. The Rich Men of Massachusetts, by A. Forbes and J. W. Green, Published by W. V. Spencer, 16 State Street, Boston, Mass., 1851. p. 156. Tucker, John L. Shelburne, Mass. $50,000 Native of Lancester. Left that town for Boston a poor boy. Entered the Tremont House a common porter, and supported his mother from his wages. Having served in that and several other higher capacities come fifteen years, he became chief proprietor of that well-known resort of the travelling public. Now a member of the firm of Lamsons, Goodnow & Co., at Shelburne Falls. No man knew better the wants of the travelling community, or supplied them greater ability and promptness. The Tremont House lost a favorite landlord when Mr. Tucker resigned his station there. His successor may do well, but everybody misses Mr. Tucker. A whole-souled, benevolent man. His friends are as numerous as his acquaintances, and when they read this sketch of him, our fears are that they will exclaim, "Not half so good as he deserves!"