First Generation 1. Lois HAWKS was born on 3 JAN 1781 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. She died on 10 SEP 1862 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Lois HAWKS and Major Dennis STEBBINS were married on 18 DEC 1800 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Major Dennis STEBBINS (son of Col. Joseph STEBBINS and Lucy FRARY) was born on 17 MAY 1778 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 10 MAY 1842 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 322. Lived on No. 39; Major in the militia; 9 years selectman; farmer. Lois HAWKS and Major Dennis STEBBINS had the following children: +2 i. Lansford Alphonzo STEBBINS (born on 8 MAY 1805). +3 ii. Leonora Alvira STEBBINS (born on 5 MAR 1807). 4 iii. Claudius Herrick STEBBINS was born on 27 FEB 1802 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 19 AUG 1803 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +5 iv. Claudius Herrick STEBBINS (born on 14 DEC 1803). +6 v. Maria Amelia STEBBINS (born on 2 MAR 1809). 7 vi. Louisa H. STEBBINS was born on 15 FEB 1811 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +8 vii. Dennis STEBBINS (born on 25 DEC 1812). 9 viii. Lucy Frary STEBBINS was born on 10 JAN 1815 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. +10 ix. William STEBBINS (born on 6 MAR 1817). +11 x. Mary E. STEBBINS (born on 27 SEP 1819). 12 xi. Sophia (Ophelia) STEBBINS was born on 9 MAY 1821 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 23 MAY 1840 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Lansford Alphonzo STEBBINS (Lois HAWKS-1) was born on 8 MAY 1805 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 242. Lansford Stebbins, who was a native of Deerfield, spent the last years of his life in Illinois. Lansford Alphonzo STEBBINS and Sarah AMES were married. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 325. of Leyden, Mass. Lansford Alphonzo STEBBINS and Elizabeth M. PERRY were married. Elizabeth M. PERRY died in MAY 1829 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p 325. of Leyden, Mass. Lansford Alphonzo STEBBINS and Elizabeth M. PERRY had the following children: +13 i. Jane H. STEBBINS (born on 26 JAN 1834). 14 ii. Henry STEBBINS. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 325 Settled in Binghamton, N.Y. 15 iii. Elizabeth STEBBINS. 16 iv. Howard Ames STEBBINS. 17 v. Lois STEBBINS. 18 vi. Mary STEBBINS. 19 vii. Charlotte STEBBINS. 20 viii. Charles STEBBINS. 21 ix. Frank STEBBINS. 3. Leonora Alvira STEBBINS (Lois HAWKS-1) was born on 5 MAR 1807 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Leonora Alvira STEBBINS and Edward RUSSELL were married on 9 JUN 1831 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Edward RUSSELL (son of Lemuel RUSSELL and Hepzibah HAWKS) was born on 14 SEP 1805 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 21 SEP 1851. Leonora Alvira STEBBINS and Edward RUSSELL had the following children: 22 i. Maria Stebbins RUSSELL was born on 31 JAN 1833 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 17 SEP 1836 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Claudius Herrick STEBBINS (Lois HAWKS-1) was born on 14 DEC 1803 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 29 MAY 1839 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 325 Lived at Great River. Claudius Herrick STEBBINS and Emeline HUBBARD were married on 29 OCT 1828. Emeline HUBBARD (daughter of Justin HUBBARD and Polly COOLEY) was born in 1809 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 6 NOV 1849 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 325 of Hadley, Mass. Claudius Herrick STEBBINS and Emeline HUBBARD had the following children: +23 i. Albert STEBBINS (born on 5 AUG 1829). +24 ii. Oscar F. STEBBINS (born on 1 AUG 1831). 25 iii. Amanda F. STEBBINS was born on 16 MAR 1834 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 22 NOV 1888. +26 iv. Emeline STEBBINS (born on 8 AUG 1836). 6. Maria Amelia STEBBINS (Lois HAWKS-1) was born on 2 MAR 1809 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Maria Amelia STEBBINS and Josiah BROWN were married on 25 SEP 1834 in Deerfield, 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. 165 of Hatfield, Mass., 1834 Maria Amelia STEBBINS and Josiah BROWN had the following children: 27 i. Frank Stebbins BROWN was born on 20 SEP 1836 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 28 ii. Edward Bardwell BROWN was born on 29 DEC 1839 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 8. Dennis STEBBINS (Lois HAWKS-1) was born on 25 DEC 1812 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 13 FEB 1878 in Yale, Jasper, Illinois. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 325 Settled in Yale, Jasper, Co. Illinois Dennis STEBBINS and Jane Pickney TENNEREY were married in JAN 1849. Dennis STEBBINS and Jane Pickney TENNEREY had the following children: 29 i. Almira STEBBINS. +30 ii. Leonora Jane STEBBINS. 31 iii. Mary STEBBINS. 32 iv. Isabella STEBBINS. 10. William STEBBINS (Lois HAWKS-1) was born on 6 MAR 1817 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 325 Farmer; lives at Turnip Yard. William STEBBINS and Martha Harper NIMS were married on 26 MAY 1845. Martha Harper NIMS (daughter of Elisha NIMS and Julia BALDWIN) was born on 9 MAR 1826 in Bloody Brook, Franklin, Massachusetts. William STEBBINS and Martha Harper NIMS had the following children: 33 i. William D. STEBBINS was born on 28 MAR 1846 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 24 JUL 1855 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 326 Drowned in Deerfield River. +34 ii. George Wallace STEBBINS (born on 10 MAY 1848). 35 iii. Walter Herbert STEBBINS was born on 13 NOV 1849 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 326 Sol. U.S. Army +36 iv. Colton Wellington STEBBINS (born on 26 AUG 1852). 37 v. Florence Eliza STEBBINS was born on 18 AUG 1860 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 20 AUG 1863 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 38 vi. Charles Albert STEBBINS was born on 28 AUG 1864 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 30 JUL 1880. 11. Mary E. STEBBINS (Lois HAWKS-1) was born on 27 SEP 1819 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary E. STEBBINS and Josiah A. ALLEN were married on 9 MAY 1853. Josiah A. ALLEN (son of Eliel ALLEN and Electa ALLIS) was born on 2 JAN 1814 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, Volume II, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 19 Lives on father's homestead. Mary E. STEBBINS and Josiah A. ALLEN had the following children: 39 i. Fanny Stebbins ALLEN was born on 10 AUG 1854 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. 40 ii. Edward Eliel ALLEN was born on 23 NOV 1855 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. 41 iii. Mary Electa ALLEN was born on 14 MAY 1858 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. 42 iv. Caleb ALLEN was born on 29 DEC 1861 in Wapping, , Massachusetts.

Third Generation 4. Eleazer HAWKS was born on 26 DEC 1693 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 14 MAY 1774 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 23. Hawks, 1768 Here Lies interred the Body of Dea'n Eleazer Hawks Who Died May ye 14th 1774 Aged 80 years By Virute & Religion their lives they led and in Peace they made the Grave their Bed. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 189. In records of this family we find his given name spelled: Eleazar, Eliezer and Eleazer. Settled on the Hawks place to Wapping; in 1743 he bought of John Chickley 500 acres of land at Charlemont and lived there about 1762 for a few years; returned and died. Eleazer HAWKS and Abigail WELLS were married on 24 NOV 1714 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. 5. Abigail WELLS was born on 20 FEB 1696/97 in New London, New London, Connecticut. She died on 7 MAR 1768 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 24. Hawks, 1774 Here lies inter'd the Body of Mrs. Abigail the Wife of Dea'n Eleazer Hawks who died March ye 7th 1768 Aged 71 Year Eleazer HAWKS and Abigail WELLS had the following children: i. Gershom HAWKS was born on 23 FEB 1715/16 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 28 DEC 1798/99 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Sergt.; served through the French wars; settled at Charlemont, where his house and that of his brother Seth were set near together and picketed, forming a fort which was garrisoned by the colony and Sergt. Hawks put in command in 1755; he with his brothers, Seth and Joshua, were among the earliest settlers on the plantation. Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Franklin County, Massachusetts, Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1895, p. 407. Gersham Hawkes served in the French and Indian War; he died December 28, 1799. His wife was Thankful Corse, daughter of James Corse. Formerly of Deerfield, he was one of the first settlers of Charlemont, Mass. ii. Eleazer HAWKS was born on 13 NOV 1717 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 25 AUG 1746 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Killed at the Bars. 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. 394 Killed at the Bars fight, Aug. 25, 1746. iii. Abigail HAWKS was born on 17 OCT 1719 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 13 JUL 1799 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire. iv. Joshua HAWKS was born on 25 JAN 1721/22 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died in 1761 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Sol. in the French war; was at fort Pelham under Capt. Samuel Childs 1747-48; settled at Charlemont, 1750. v. Judith HAWKS was born on 1 OCT 1723 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 9 JUN 1776 in Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts. vi. Sarah HAWKS was born on 5 SEP 1725 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 189. Died unmarried, an invalid. vii. Mary HAWKS was born on 4 JAN 1727/28 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 24 SEP 1757 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 30. Merriman, 1757 Here Lies Interd The Body of Mrs. Mary Merriman the wife of Ensign Samuel Merriman who Departed this Life August 24, 1757 In ye 27 Year of her Age. viii. Seth HAWKS was born on 5 OCT 1729 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 1 DEC 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Weaver; settled at Turnip Yard; he esteemed himself very pious and once said: "I have never had a worldly thought of a Sunday for twenty years;" it does not appear when he returned from Charlemont. ix. Ruth HAWKS was born on 18 MAY 1732 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 19 AUG 1811 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts. of Deerfield, Mass. x. Mercy HAWKS was born on 8 JUL 1734 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was Baptized on 14 JUL 1734 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 1 MAY 1785 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 37. Stebbins, 1783 In Memory of Mrs. Mercy Wife To Mr. Moses Stebbins who died May 1st 1785. In the 51st Year of Her age 2 xi. Paul HAWKS. xii. Thankful HAWKS was born on 26 JAN 1738/39 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died in JUL 1794. xiii. Waitstill HAWKS was born about 1741 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 30 AUG 1741 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 20 FEB 1811 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Cemetery, South Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Settled at Turnip Yard

First Generation 1. Lois HAWKS was born on 3 JAN 1781 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. She died on 10 SEP 1862 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Second Generation 2. Paul HAWKS was born about 1736 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 7 NOV 1736 in First Congregational Church, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 22 OCT 1814 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Settled on his father's farm at Wapping; was sol. in French wars. Paul HAWKS and Lois WAIT were married. 3. Lois WAIT was born in 1742. She died on 11 OCT 1810 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. of Hatfield, Mass. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 24. of Hatfield, Mass. Paul HAWKS and Lois WAIT had the following children: i. Eleazer HAWKS was born on 22 DEC 1766 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 194 of Conway, Mass., 1787; removed 1798 to Phelps, N.Y. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 156. of Deerfield, Mass., 1788 ii. Paul HAWKS was born on 17 JAN 1769 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. He died on 17 JAN 1769 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Died soon He was buried in Old Burying Ground, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. Epitaphs in the Old Burying-Ground at Deerfield, Mass. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman, published by The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924. p. 24. Hawks, 1769 In Memory of Paul Son of Mr. Paul & Mrs. Lois Hawks, he Died Janry the 17th 1769. Aged 8 hours. iii. Paul HAWKS was born on 7 JAN 1770 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. iv. Joseph HAWKS was born on 15 JAN 1772 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 13 JUL 1793 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 191. Removed to Buffalo, v. Cephas HAWKS was born on 1 NOV 1773 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 194 Removed to Phelps, N.Y. and in 1828 to Washtenaw County, Michigan and in 1836 to Waterford, Ind. vi. Hepzibah HAWKS was born on 13 MAR 1776 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. She died on 28 FEB 1850. Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Socieity, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 181. of Deerfield, Mass. 1802. vii. Quartus HAWKS was born on 22 DEC 1778 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 21 MAY 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts He died on 20 OCT 1842 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. History of Deerfield, by George Sheldon, Published by E. A. Hall & Co., Greenfield, MA, 1896. p. 194 Settled on the old homestead at Wapping; Deacon; prominent in ecclesiastical and civil affairs. 1 viii. Lois HAWKS. ix. Sylvia HAWKS was born on 26 NOV 1782 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. She died on 12 AUG 1854 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts. x. Mercy HAWKS was born on 1 JUN 1785 in Wapping, , Massachusetts. She died on 28 DEC 1854 in Wapping, , Massachusetts.

Sent her the VR page with the Solomon SIKES Marriage intent record/ No other Colrain posted/ M. Taylor

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:33:50 EDT , [email protected] sent: >Am looking for info on Lois Hawkes who married Dennis Stebbins. Lois was born >1-3-1781 in Deerfield and died 9-19-1862 in Deerfield. I have no info on her >ancestors, but am more than willing to share what I have on her descendants. >Thanks, >Missy :) Hi Missy, hope this helps... (not my line) best of luck! Sue EPITAPHS in the OLD BURYING-GROUND at DEERFIELD, MASS. Copied by C. Alice Baker and Emma L. Coleman Pub. The Pocumtuck Balley Memorial Association, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 1924 page 23 Hawks, 1718,1727 HERE LYES ye BODY OF / DEACON ELEAZER HAWKS / DYED MARCH Ye 27th / 1727 IN Ye 72d YEAR OF HIS AGE AND ALSO Mrs, JUDETH / HAWKS WIFE TO DEACON / ELEAZER HAWKS Decd JANY / Ye 27 1718 IN Ye 54th / YEAR OF HER AGE. S. of John and Elizabeth. Dan. of William Smead and Elizabeth (Lawrence) of Hingham. Hawks, 1754 In Memory of / Mr. NATHANIEL / HAWKS who Di / ed Sept 25: 1754 / In ye 56 Year / of his Age. S. of Eliezer and Judith (Smead). page 24 Hawks, 1768,1774 A double Stone Here Lies Intered / the Body of Dean / ELEAZER HAWKS / Who Died / May ye 14th / 1774 Aged / 80 years Here lies inter'd / the Body of Mrs / ABIGAIL the / Wife of Deacn / ELEAZER / HAWKS / who died / March ye 7th / 1768 Aged / 71 Years By Virtue & Religion their lives they led / and in Peace they made the Grave their Bed S. of Eleazer and Judith (Smead). Abigail (Wells). Hawks, 1769 In Memory of / Paul Son of Mr / Paul & Mrs Lois / Hawks, he Died / Janry the 17th / 1769. Aged / 8 hours Lois, mother of the baby, was a Wait of Hatfield. Hawks, 1772 In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth, / Wife of Mr Seth Hawks, / she Died May ye 29th, 1772. / in the 41st Year / of her Age. In Memory of Me. Elisabeth, / Dautr of Mr Seth & Mrs Elisa- / beth Hawks she Died May ye / 16th 1772. in ye 19th Year of / her Age. Seth was s. of Eleazer and Abigail (Wells). Mrs Elizabeth dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth (Ingram of Hadley) Belding. page 25 Hawks, 1775 In Memory of / Anne Daughter / of / Colonel John & /Mrs Elisabeth / Hawks who died / June 8th 1775 / in ye 33d / Year of her / Age. Hawks, 1775 Elisabeth Dautr / of Mr. Zadok & / Mrs. Mary / Hawks Died / August 4th 1775 / aged 5 Weeks Zadock, s. of Nathaniel Mary, dau. of Sam. Bardwell. Hawks, 1778 In MEMORY of / Mr JOHN HAW- / KS who died Novr / 21st 1778 in ye / 45th Year of / his Age The Eye of her that / hath Seen me, Shall / See Me no more. S. Of Col. John and Elizabeth (Nims). Hawks, 1779 In Memory of / Mrs Elizabeth / Wife of Col. / John Hawks / who died Feb. 28 / 1779 aged 66. Her Children arise / up & call her blessed / Pray, Kind reader lend an ear. / As you are now so once was I, / As I am now so must you be, / Prepare for Death and follow me. Dau of John and Elizabeth (Hull) Nims. Hawks.1780 In Memory of / Content Daur / of Mr Zadok / and Mr, Mary / Hawks who / died Jan 4th / 1780 in the 12 / Year of her / Age page 26 Hawks, 1734 In Memory of Col. John Hawks / who died June 24 / 1784. in the 77th / Year of his Age. To be pious without superstition, faithful to our turst, / pleasant in our circle & / friendly to the poor, is to / imitate his example. S. of Eleazer and Judith (Smead). Hawks, 1785 In Memory of / Hannah Daugh- / -ter of Mr. Zadoc / and Mrs. Mary / Hawks who / died Octr 18th / 1785 in the / 24th Year / of her Age. Hawks, 1787 Obed Son / of Mr. Obed / & Mrs Abi / -gail Hawks / who died Feb / 11th 1787 in the / 2nd Month of/ his Age. Obed, Sr. was s. of John and Elizabeth (Nims). Mrs. Abigail was born Smith of Belcertown. Hawks, 1791 Elissabeth Dautr / of Mr Johathan &/ Mrs Mercy Hawks / who died Au / -gust 25th, 1791 / in the 2d Year of / her Age Hawks 1792 In Memory of Mr / Jonathan Hawks / who died Octr the / 11th 1792 aged 29 / Years 10 Months & / one Day I am Laid into the Ground / and Left my Earthly pain, / Shall Rise when the Last / Trumpet Sounds and / meet with you again. S. of Asa and Elizabeth (Smead). Hawks, 1794 Abigail Daur / of Mr Obed & / Mrs. Abigail / Hawks who died / July 26th 1794 / in the 4th Year / of her Age page 27 Hawks, 1796 In Memory / of Wiman / Son of Mr / Aur & Mrs / Martha Hawks / who died July / 10th 1796 in the 2 / Year of his Age. Grandson of Zadock. His mother was dau. of Daniel Arms. Hawks, 1796 In Memory of / Chester Son of / Mr Jonathan & / Mrs Marcy Hawks / who died / 1796 in ___ / Year of ___ (Lines imperfect because slate has scaled) Marcy was a French of Greenfield. Hawks, 1797 Im Memory / of Esther / Daur of Mrs / Abigail / Hawks who / died August / 29th 1797 in / the 8th Month / of her Age. William was s. of Seth. Abigail was born Marsh. Hawks, 1817 Mrs. Mary, / Wife of / Mrs. Zadock Hawks, / died / 4 Feb. 1817, AE 82 Dau. of Samuel and Martha (Allen) Bardwell. Hawks, 1821 Mr. / Zadock Hawks / died / 2 Aug. 1821 AE / 90 S. of Nathaniel and Hannah (Belding) of Hatfield page 36 Stebbins, 1733 Mrs. Mary the / Wife of Mr. John / Stebbins Died / in AD 1733 / Aged 37 Years Stebbins, 1760 In Memory of / Mr. JOHN STEB / BINS who Died / Sept ye 7th 1760 / Aged 74 Years S. of John and Dorothy (Alexander). page 37 Stebbins, 1761 lisabeth* ye Dau'tr / of Mr Joseph & Mrs / Marah Stebbins / Died August ye 8 / 1761. Aged 2 / Years 5 Months / & 20 Days. *Note: The "E" is scaled off. Stebbins, 1778 Charlotte Daur / of Capt Joseph / & Mrs Lucy / Stebbins who / died August 27th / 1778: in the 2nd / Year of her Age Joseph was s. of Joseph. Lucy was dau. of Nathan and Eleanor (Warriner | Cooley | Barnard) Frary. Stebbins, 1783 In Memory of / Samuel Son of / Moses & Mercy / Sebbins who / Drowned decembr / 9th 1783 In the 18 Year of his age Stebbins, 1785 In Memory of / Mrs Mercy Wife / To Mr Moses Stebbins who died / Many 1st 1785 In / the 51st Year of / Her age Dau. of Eleazer and Abigail (Wells) Hawks, bap. and bur. as Mercy. She seems to have been called Dorcas. Stebbins, 1797 This Monument is / Erected to the / Memory of Mr / Joseph Stebbins / who Departed / this Life May the / 30th 1797, in the / 79th Year of his Age. Were I so tall to reach the / Pole, Or grasp the Oce / an with a Span, / I must be measur'd / by my Soul, / The Mind's the Standard, / of the Man. S. of John and Hannah (Allen). page 38 Stebbins, 1797 This Monument is / Erected to the / Memory of Mrs / Mary Stebbins / Consort of Mr / Joseph Stebbins / who Depar'ed / this Life July the / 2nd 1797. in the / 72nd Year of her / Age Dau. of Hezekiah and Elizabeth (Hawks) Stratton of Northfield. Stebbins, 1800 Here lies the / Remains of Mr / Moses Steb- / bins Junr / who died Decr / 14th 1800, in the / 39th Year of / his Age. And when the last / Trumpet sounds, / Arise come forth ye / Dead, The call shall / be to them & all. That / sleep in dusty beds. S. of Moses and Mercy (Hawks), "Frozen to death," says Mr. Sheldon's history. Stebbins, 1804 In Memory of / Mrs Experience / Wife of Mr / Moses Stebbins, / who died Sept / 30 1904, / aged 64 Years. Dau. of ___ Clark of Northampton. ---- Msg sent via CWNet - http://cwnet.com/

I am searching for ANY info on the family of Solomon SYKES/SIKES 1798 MA-1871 NY & wife Harriet N. AUSTIN 1802 MA-after 1870 NY. Reportedly they married in Colrain, MA in 1824 and I found them on the 1830 census at "Coleraine", Franklin Co., MA and 1840 at "Montague", Franklin Co., MA. If someone has access to Church or County records of birth, death and/or marriages - I would appreciate a lookup for any SYKES/SIKES data. Likewise if there is a cemetery in the Colrain area. Grateful for any help or advice, Dorothy Nashville, TN

http://cyndy.smugmug.com/gallery/14075 this link will take you to the Hadley cemetery... --- there are several towns on this website, have not gotten to Windsor,ct or Deerfield,Ma just yet but will. if you want to see the whole gallery http://cyndy.smugmug.com Cynthia list admin for Mass Bay Colony subscribe: [email protected] (covers 1630-1700) ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [MAFRANKL] Lois Hawkes > Hello Missy: > > According to Sheldon's A History of the Town of Deerfield, Vol. 2, pp > 188-192: > > Lois Hawks married Dennis Stebbins, 18 Dec. 1800, (assume Deerfield). > She was the daughter of Paul Hawks, b. 1737, settled on his father's farm at > Wapping (a section of Deerfield); was soldier in French Wars; d. Oct 15, 1814. > He married Lois WAIT of Hatfield; she died Oct. 11, 1810. John Hawks, "NOT, as some claim, s(on) of Adam of Lynn"; was of Windsor (CT) > 1640, where the name is found as HAKE; removed to Hadley 1659, as one of her > first settlers; was buried there June 30, 1662; his widow Elizabeth m. bef. > 1669 Robert Hinsdale, who was killed with Lathrop (at Bloody Brook in Deerfield), > she m. (3) Thos. Dibble of Windsor; she d. Sept. 29, 1685. > > Do you have or need the Dennis STEBBINS ancestry? > > Regards, > Shari Strahan > Deerfield, Mass. > >

Hello Missy: According to Sheldon's A History of the Town of Deerfield, Vol. 2, pp 188-192: Lois Hawks married Dennis Stebbins, 18 Dec. 1800, (assume Deerfield). She was the daughter of Paul Hawks, b. 1737, settled on his father's farm at Wapping (a section of Deerfield); was soldier in French Wars; d. Oct 15, 1814. He married Lois WAIT of Hatfield; she died Oct. 11, 1810. Paul was the son of Eliezar. Eliezer, b. 1693 - Sheldon notes: "In record of this family we find Eleazar, Eliezar and Eleazer."; settled on the Hawks place at Wapping; in 1743 he bought of John Chickley 500 acres of land at Charlemont (Mass.) and lived there abt. 1762 for a few years; returned (to Deerfield) and died May 14, 1774. He m. Nov. 24, 1714 Abigail Wells; she died May 7, 1768, age 71. Eliezer was the son of Eliezer. Eliezer b. 1655, deacon; came with the first permanent settlers; was constantly in town office; was with Capt. Turner at Peskeompskut and came out without a scratch; d. Mar. 27, 1727. He m. April 30, 1689, Judith, dau. (of) Wm. Smead, the first marriage recorded on town register; she d. Jan. 27, 1718/9, age 54. Eliezer was the son of John. John Hawks, "NOT, as some claim, s(on) of Adam of Lynn"; was of Windsor (CT) 1640, where the name is found as HAKE; removed to Hadley 1659, as one of her first settlers; was buried there June 30, 1662; his widow Elizabeth m. bef. 1669 Robert Hinsdale, who was killed with Lathrop (at Bloody Brook in Deerfield), she m. (3) Thos. Dibble of Windsor; she d. Sept. 29, 1685. Do you have or need the Dennis STEBBINS ancestry? Regards, Shari Strahan Deerfield, Mass. "If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance." --- George Bernard Shaw

Am looking for info on Lois Hawkes who married Dennis Stebbins. Lois was born 1-3-1781 in Deerfield and died 9-19-1862 in Deerfield. I have no info on her ancestors, but am more than willing to share what I have on her descendants. Thanks, Missy :)

to pwalred--thanks for the info--I'll have to see if I was missing any of those children, and get back to you. Looks like you're a descendant of Mary? Both of our ancestors avoided the 'plague' of 1805 that wiped out most of the family. But that put them in the Heath history! Sara Campbell of Millers Falls

Information on file: First Generation 1. James COLMAN. James COLMAN and Rachel ANDREWS were married. James COLMAN and Rachel ANDREWS had the following children: +2 i. Job COLEMAN. Second Generation 2. Job COLEMAN (James-1) was Baptized on 11 Oct 1741 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 2 Sep 1805 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachusetts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974 p. 9 Job Coleman bought a tract of land of 50 pounds form Daniel Belden in 1773, which was likely the now so-called "Coleman Lot." He remained in town until 1796, when he went to Heath, Mass., where he owned a tavern. The following year he sold his Shelburne property to Josiah Dole, son of Parker. Job COLEMAN and Elizabeth MARTIN were married on 20 Feb 1766 in Lunenburg, Worcester, Massachusetts. Elizabeth MARTIN was born in 1744. She died on 25 Oct 1805 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Hill Cemetery, Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Job COLEMAN and Elizabeth MARTIN had the following children: +3 i. Mary COLEMAN (born about 1766). +4 ii. Samuel COLEMAN (born about 1769). 5 iii. Elizabeth COLEMAN was born on 11 Aug 1770. 6 iv. John COLEMAN was born on 21 Jun 1772. +7 v. Rachel Andrews COLEMAN (born on 21 Jun 1774). 8 vi. Benjamin COLEMAN was born in 1775 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 18 Aug 1777 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 9 vii. Child COLEMAN was born on 18 May 1778 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 10 viii. Rhoda COLEMAN was born in 1783. She died on 8 Jul 1805 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She was buried in Hill Cemetery, Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 11 ix. Joseph Emerson COLEMAN was born in 1783. He died on 5 Aug 1805 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 12 x. Zenus COLEMAN was born in 1785 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 2 Aug 1805 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 13 xi. Benjamin COLEMAN was born in 1789 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Benjamin was listed as a resident of Stockbridge, Windsor County, Vermont in 1815. 14 xii. Zur COLEMAN was born in 1789 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Listed as a resident of Phelps, Ontario County, N.Y. in 1817. Third Generation 3. Mary COLEMAN (Job-2, James-1) was born about 1766 in Lunenburg, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 24 Apr 1826 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in South Cemetery, Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary COLEMAN and Thomas TOWN were married. Thomas TOWN was born about 1759. He died on 11 Dec 1819 in Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was buried in South Cemetery, Heath, Franklin, Massachusetts. Mary COLEMAN and Thomas TOWN had the following children: +15 i. Arad TOWN (born on 19 Aug 1790). 16 ii. Ruth TOWN was born on 2 Nov 1798 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 17 iii. Lucinda TOWN was born on 23 Feb 1800 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 18 iv. Rachel TOWN was born on 15 Feb 1802 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 4. Samuel COLEMAN (Job-2, James-1) was born about 1769 in , Worcester, Massachusetts. He was Baptized on 10 Sep 1769 in Ashburnham, Worcester, Massachusetts. Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 98 of Shelburne, Mass., 1794 Samuel COLEMAN and Abigail (Nabby) DOLE were married on 30 Jan 1794 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Abigail (Nabby) DOLE (daughter of Parker DOLE and Abgail LAWRENCE) was born on 3 Oct 1773 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. 98 of Shelburne, Mass., 1794 7. Rachel Andrews COLEMAN (Job-2, James-1) was born on 21 Jun 1774 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Rachel Andrews COLEMAN and Elias RAWSON were married on 27 Jan 1795 in Shelburne, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Elias RAWSON (son of Silas RAWSON and Abigail) was born on 4 Apr 1769 in Conway, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Vanished Pioneer Homes and Families of Shelburne, Massachustts, by Leila Stone Bardwell. Published by the Shelburne Historical Society, 1974, p. 10a of Springfield, Mass., 1795 Vital Records of Shelburne, Massachusetts - to the End of the Year 1849, Published by The Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. 1931. p. 96 of Springfield, N.Y. 1795 Fourth Generation 15. Arad TOWN (Mary COLEMAN-3, Job-2, James-1) was born on 19 Aug 1790 in Heath, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 14 Aug 1820 Arad TOWN and Tryphena MC CLOUD were married in 1820. They were married. Arad TOWN and Tryphena MC CLOUD had the following children: +19 i. Cleora Augusta TOWN (born on 17 Sep 1820). 20 ii. Maria Louisa TOWN was born on 24 Aug 1822 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 21 Nov 1830 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Death recorded in Congregational Church Record Book, Colrain, Mass. Drowned. +21 iii. Nancy Streeter TOWN (born on 25 Apr 1825). 22 iv. DeWitt Clinton TOWN was born on 3 Jan 1828 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Fifth Generation 19. Cleora Augusta TOWN (Arad-4, Mary COLEMAN-3, Job-2, James-1) was born on 17 Sep 1820 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts. Cleora Augusta TOWN and David Armes BROWN were married. Vital Records of Greenfield, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1915. p. 155. Record between Dec. 5, 1844 and Feb. 24, 1845. David Armes BROWN (son of Reuben BROWN and Rebecca ARMES) was born on 7 Nov 1819 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Marriage intention was recorded on 24 Dec 1845 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts Cleora Augusta TOWN and David Armes BROWN had the following children: 23 i. George Albert BROWN was born on 2 Feb 1847. 24 ii. Ada C. BROWN was born about 1851. 25 iii. Charles C. BROWN was born about 1859. 21. Nancy Streeter TOWN (Arad-4, Mary COLEMAN-3, Job-2, James-1) was born on 25 Apr 1825 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 9 Oct 1850 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. She was buried in North River Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. Nancy Streeter TOWN and Hollis THOMPSON were married on 23 Aug 1848 in Hartford. Hollis THOMPSON was born about 1821 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 19 Aug 1885. 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. 441. of Gardner, Mass. Nancy Streeter TOWN and Hollis THOMPSON had the following children: 26 i. Carrianna THOMPSON was born on 22 Oct 1849 in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts. 27 ii. Jeremiah THOMPSON.

Dear [email protected], I am the great-great-grandson of Abigail Eels COLEMAN 1818-1892, wife of Moses Whitney MERRILL 1817-1859 in Shelburne Falls. I am living in the house at 22 Mechanic Street built by Moses in Shelburne Falls in 1852. See www.bearhaven.com. Abigail's parents were Oliver COLEMAN abt.1778-1863 and Eunice THOMPSON b.abt.1786, of Buckland. All four of the above are buried in Arms Cemetery, Shelburne Falls. I have a nice photo of Oliver COLEMAN. From the History of Buckland: Oliver's parents were probably Gershom COLEMAN b.abt.1751 in Coventry CT, d.1822 in Buckland; and Abigail UNKNOWN, b.abt.1751, d.1826 in Buckland. Gershom's parents may have been Gershom COLEMAN and Mary ALLIS of Coventry CT. Could these be related to your Franklin County Colmans? Deane Merrill 22 Mechanic Street Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 [email protected] http://merrill.olm.net/family At 01:35 PM 7/22/2003 -0400, you wrote: >My Franklin County Colmans are fairly well documented, but it seems >unusual I haven't found a connection to other families in the area with >the Colman surname. Are there other Colman researchers out there? I see >Benjamin was part of the large number of child deaths in Shelburne in 1777. > >Here's some of what I know: > >Job Colman was baptized on 11 October 1741 in Ipswich, MA. He was the 5th >child of James and Rachel (Andrews) Colman, who soon moved west to settle >in Lunenburg. > >Job Colman married Elizabeth Martin on 20 February 1766 in Lunenburg. > >The first child of Job and Elizabeth, Mary, was born at or near Lunenburg >in October of that year. Their first son, Samuel, was baptized in >Ashburnham on 10 September 1769, followed by Elizabeth on 11 August 1770, >and John born 21 June 1772. On December 25, 1772 Job sold 80 acres of >“mowing pasturing & plow land” with buildings to his brother >Aaron. It was time to move west. > >In 1773 Job Colman bought land in Shelburne near the Deerfield River from >Daniel Belden, where the family lived until 1796. Seven more children >were born in Shelburne: Rachel in 1774; Benjamin in 1776 (died in 1777); >Rhoda in 1887; Benjamin in 1789; Joseph Emerson in 1783; Zenus in 1785; >Zur in 1789. Neighbors included the family of Parker Dole, previously of >Littleton. Samuel Colman married Abigail “Nabby” Dole in 1792 in >Shelburne and moved west into New York State. We are descended of this line. > >During the Revolutionary War, Private Job Colman marched with Captain Hugh >McClelllen’s Minute Men of Colrain on April 20, 1775. Records show he >served 15 ½ days. Again under Captain John Wells Company in the Northern >Department, he served from 22 September to 28 October 1777. > >Job Colman again moved his family about 1796, relocating to Heath. The >property was identified in Calver’s history on the west side of Royer >Road, south of the road to Dell (“to the mills”) now abandoned. There >are reports that he operated a tavern at another location, but I haven’t >found other evidence. Pearle Tanner, in her sesquicentennial history of >Heath, refers to the area as Coleman village. > >In 1805 the family was stricken by typhus, along with several neighbors, >and the parents and three children died. First Rhoda, aged 26, died on >July 8. She was followed by Zenus, aged 19, on August 2; Joseph, aged 21, >on August 5; Job on September 2; and Mary (aged 61) on October >25. Although the graves are not marked, they are buried in Shelburne at >the Hill cemetery where Benjamin was buried in 1777. > >The youngest child, Zur, survived. He petitioned the court to have >Captain Benjamin White named his guardian. > >Probate records in Hampshire County contain a precise description of the >family’s belongings. Also listed in the probate file are a considerable >number of debts paid and received. This could indicate a business >relationship, possibly the tavern referred to above. > >The land was divided among the surviving children. The land was appraised >by a committee appointed by the probate judge Joseph Lyman, including >Roger Leavett and James White of Heath, and Robert McCollen of >Colrain. The value was determined to be $225 for the 12 acres to the east >of Royer Road (“the county road leading from Charlemont to Rowe”); and >$808 for 72 acres with buildings on the west side. In addition, ½ pew in >the meeting house was valued at $13 and a right in the horse shed at said >meeting house was worth $4. > >With the exception of about 6 acres conveyed by Mary (Colman) Town to >William Maxwell at the southwest corner of the intersecting roads in 1806, >the remaining heirs did not convey the land for at least six more >years. It was sold to the abuttors Luke White, Hugh Maxwell, and Phineas >Smith. > >Land records give clues to the remaining heirs: > >Mary had married Thomas Town, who appears to have land east of Heath >center on Calver’s map, west of Swamp Road between Colrain Brook Road >and Colrain Stage Road. Children listed in the Heath Vital Records >include: Arad born 29 August 1790; Ruth born 2 November 1798; Lucinda >born 23 February 1800; Rachel born 15 February 1802. Mary died in Heath >on 24 April 1826 at the age of 59. Thomas died 11 December 1818 aged 60. > >Samuel had married Abigail Dole of Shelburne in 1794 and soon after moved >west into the Glimmerglass region of New York State, to Stewart’s Patent >(Otsego), where they raised 8 children. > >Elizabeth Reed? > >John had died before the property transferred, according to Calver. > >Rachel married Elias Rawson of Springfield NY on 27 January >1795. Connection to Samuel? In 1811 when they sold their portion of the >estate, their residence is listed as Augusta, Oneida County, NY. > >Benjamin was listed as a resident of Stockbridge, Windsor County, VT in >1815 when he conveyed his land. > >Zur was listed as a resident of Phelps, Ontario County, NY in 1817 when >his land was conveyed to Hugh Maxwell. He may have traveled west with >Hugh Maxwell, who surveyed Phelps and Gorham’s Purchase in 1788-9 in >central New York State around Canandaigua Lake. > >Deed descriptions include references to the house and outbuildings. > > >==== MAFRANKL Mailing List ==== >Links to Online Census Records Franklin & Hampshire Co., MA >http://www.census-online.com/links/MA/Franklin/ >http://www.census-online.com/links/MA/Hampshire/

Hi, Does anyone on the list have access to the probate index for Hampshire County pre-1800? I am looking for a probate listing for Ebenezer LAWRENCE or his wife Sarah LAWRENCE. Thanks, Tom in Chapel Hill ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

My Franklin County Colmans are fairly well documented, but it seems unusual I haven't found a connection to other families in the area with the Colman surname. Are there other Colman researchers out there? I see Benjamin was part of the large number of child deaths in Shelburne in 1777. Here's some of what I know: Job Colman was baptized on 11 October 1741 in Ipswich, MA. He was the 5th child of James and Rachel (Andrews) Colman, who soon moved west to settle in Lunenburg. Job Colman married Elizabeth Martin on 20 February 1766 in Lunenburg. The first child of Job and Elizabeth, Mary, was born at or near Lunenburg in October of that year. Their first son, Samuel, was baptized in Ashburnham on 10 September 1769, followed by Elizabeth on 11 August 1770, and John born 21 June 1772. On December 25, 1772 Job sold 80 acres of “mowing pasturing & plow land” with buildings to his brother Aaron. It was time to move west. In 1773 Job Colman bought land in Shelburne near the Deerfield River from Daniel Belden, where the family lived until 1796. Seven more children were born in Shelburne: Rachel in 1774; Benjamin in 1776 (died in 1777); Rhoda in 1887; Benjamin in 1789; Joseph Emerson in 1783; Zenus in 1785; Zur in 1789. Neighbors included the family of Parker Dole, previously of Littleton. Samuel Colman married Abigail “Nabby” Dole in 1792 in Shelburne and moved west into New York State. We are descended of this line. During the Revolutionary War, Private Job Colman marched with Captain Hugh McClelllen’s Minute Men of Colrain on April 20, 1775. Records show he served 15 ½ days. Again under Captain John Wells Company in the Northern Department, he served from 22 September to 28 October 1777. Job Colman again moved his family about 1796, relocating to Heath. The property was identified in Calver’s history on the west side of Royer Road, south of the road to Dell (“to the mills”) now abandoned. There are reports that he operated a tavern at another location, but I haven’t found other evidence. Pearle Tanner, in her sesquicentennial history of Heath, refers to the area as Coleman village. In 1805 the family was stricken by typhus, along with several neighbors, and the parents and three children died. First Rhoda, aged 26, died on July 8. She was followed by Zenus, aged 19, on August 2; Joseph, aged 21, on August 5; Job on September 2; and Mary (aged 61) on October 25. Although the graves are not marked, they are buried in Shelburne at the Hill cemetery where Benjamin was buried in 1777. The youngest child, Zur, survived. He petitioned the court to have Captain Benjamin White named his guardian. Probate records in Hampshire County contain a precise description of the family’s belongings. Also listed in the probate file are a considerable number of debts paid and received. This could indicate a business relationship, possibly the tavern referred to above. The land was divided among the surviving children. The land was appraised by a committee appointed by the probate judge Joseph Lyman, including Roger Leavett and James White of Heath, and Robert McCollen of Colrain. The value was determined to be $225 for the 12 acres to the east of Royer Road (“the county road leading from Charlemont to Rowe”); and $808 for 72 acres with buildings on the west side. In addition, ½ pew in the meeting house was valued at $13 and a right in the horse shed at said meeting house was worth $4. With the exception of about 6 acres conveyed by Mary (Colman) Town to William Maxwell at the southwest corner of the intersecting roads in 1806, the remaining heirs did not convey the land for at least six more years. It was sold to the abuttors Luke White, Hugh Maxwell, and Phineas Smith. Land records give clues to the remaining heirs: Mary had married Thomas Town, who appears to have land east of Heath center on Calver’s map, west of Swamp Road between Colrain Brook Road and Colrain Stage Road. Children listed in the Heath Vital Records include: Arad born 29 August 1790; Ruth born 2 November 1798; Lucinda born 23 February 1800; Rachel born 15 February 1802. Mary died in Heath on 24 April 1826 at the age of 59. Thomas died 11 December 1818 aged 60. Samuel had married Abigail Dole of Shelburne in 1794 and soon after moved west into the Glimmerglass region of New York State, to Stewart’s Patent (Otsego), where they raised 8 children. Elizabeth Reed? John had died before the property transferred, according to Calver. Rachel married Elias Rawson of Springfield NY on 27 January 1795. Connection to Samuel? In 1811 when they sold their portion of the estate, their residence is listed as Augusta, Oneida County, NY. Benjamin was listed as a resident of Stockbridge, Windsor County, VT in 1815 when he conveyed his land. Zur was listed as a resident of Phelps, Ontario County, NY in 1817 when his land was conveyed to Hugh Maxwell. He may have traveled west with Hugh Maxwell, who surveyed Phelps and Gorham’s Purchase in 1788-9 in central New York State around Canandaigua Lake. Deed descriptions include references to the house and outbuildings.

Hi Folks, For anyone interested in Catamount Hill in Colrain, we are hosting the annual Catamount Hill Association Hike on Saturday, August 2, 2003. We will be visiting cellar holes and popular spots on the Hill. We talk about the history of the Hill and of the families who lived there. All are welcome. Particulars are listed below. The Catamount Hill Association was formed in 1875 by the families who were still living on the Hill and those who had moved away. They held regular "Old Home Weeks" (reunions) every 5 years. The descendants still hold them today. Our last quinquennial meeting was held on Catamount Hill in 2000. The next one will be the first Saturday of August, 2005. So if you are a descendant, live far away and would like to attend, here's plenty of notice! ;-) (Non-descendants are welcome to attend too.) If you are interested in more information about the CHA or the families who lived there, please email me at [email protected] And now, the Particulars: The Annual Catamount Hill Association Hike Saturday, August 2, 2003 Meet at 10:00am Meeting Place: G. William Pitt House, 8 Main Road (Rte 112) Colrain Center. From Greenfield, take Route 2 west to Colraine-Shelburne Road, which is on your right just after the Shelburne Coffee Roasters- a few miles west of the rte 91 rotary. Take a right on Colraine-Shelburne Rd. and go 5 miles into Colrain Center. Take a left at the Brick Meeting House (the old church at the bottom of the hill). The Pitt House is 3 doors on your left. From Route 2 heading east, exit at 112 North in the town of Shelburne. Follow Route 112 into Colrain Center. The Pitt House is on your right 4 doors after the Colrain post office. Pack a lunch. Be prepared to "Carry-in, carry out" all wrappers, containers, etc. Bring drinking water, bug repellent, sun screen. Wear comfortable shoes. The hike is occasionally strenuous, but we walk slowly. Serious rain cancels. Contacts: Sarah Johnson 413-624-0106 Muriel Russell 413-624-3311 Kindest regards, Sarah Johnson President, Catamount Hill Association __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

Hi, I am attempting to track down a marriage for my ancestor, Joseph LAWRENCE (born 1737 in Rochester, died after 1780- in Vermont). Joseph and his wife Susannah ___ had four children, in Athol, Worcester County, from 1766-1772. I am looking for Susannah's family, and have drawn a blank in Worcester County. Joseph's father owned land in Roxbury Canada, around the time that Joseph reached marrying age, so I suspect Susannah may have been from the Orange-Warwick area, which is now, of course, part of Franklin County, but was part of Hampshire County in the 1760s. I have also determined that Joseph LAWRENCE owned land in the western part of Athol, possibly bordering on the Warwick Orange area. Does anyone on the list have access to vital records of Warwick, who could check for a marriage of Joseph LAWRENCE and Susannah around 1765? Thanks, Tom in Chapel Hill ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

My apologies to all of you that have seen my queries before but there is always hope that somebody new has joined our list and may have knowledge of my ancestor. Johnathon(Jonathan) HARRINGTON was born 25 July 1804 in Barre, Ma. to Samuel HARRINGTON. I had no clue who Johnathon's parents were until I sent for his d.c. in October. His d.c. told me his place of birth was Barre, Ma. and father was Samuel but the line that says: Mother's Maiden Name_______________ only had an "S" on it. I immediately wrote to Barre Library, town clerk, town historian , and all told me that there was no birth record or any record of a Johnathon(Jonathan) or Samuel HARRINGTON in the town of Barre's records. I thought perhaps there was a mistake and wrote to Barre, Vt. and Barre, N.Y. but it was of no avail. I can find my first traces of my grgrgrgrandfather Johnathan HARRINGTON in 1831 as military records say his son Dexter V. HARRINGTON was born in Battenville, Washington County, N.Y. in 1831. In 1833 Johnathon was listed as being issued a Certificate of Denomination for a church in Lee, Ma.,Berkshire County. Johnathon HARRINGTON married Louisa RENIFF of Buckland, Ma. 8 Jan. 1827. They had 10 children. I can follow them through censuses of Berkshire County Ma. from 1830's - 1860. Oddly enough 2 of their children were born in Vt. and 1 child was born in Canada. So while their main residence was Berkshire County, Ma. they did go to Vt. from time to time and once to Canada. I always presume that they left Ma. to either find work or perhaps stay with relatives. Louisa RENIFF HARRINGTON died Lee, Ma. 29 Jan 1860. Johnathon's eldest daughter Frances moved to Brandon, Vt. when she married Benona WHEELER. After Louisa's death Johnathon and his son George W. HARRINGTON moved to nearby Goshen, Vt. where he died on 25 Oct. 1867. I have explored every avenue trying to find a b.c. for either Johnathon or Samuel HARRINGTON, or a marriage license for either of them. I have been stuck on Samuel HARRINGTON for nearly a yr. and I need to find info on his wife, place of birth and death, and if Sam had any other children, and if he had siblings and who his parents were. I would love to receive any info on this family so I can move beyond Johnathon's birth date of 1804. Thank you for any information you may be able to provide me. Renne Harrington Blocker ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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Get good and comfortable/ .... you will be bizeeeeeee! Interesting challange for me/ My DAYs in 1860 census Ward 4 City of Roxbury/ showing as 'Norfolk County' Same family in 1870 [Roxbury] "Boston Highlands [same house] shows Suffolk County... so one needs to show caution/ and refer to this if you need to: ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/genealog/genealog.towns-ma Author: John Chandler <[email protected]> Version: 1996-02-03 Name and boundary changes of cities and towns. (Note: in New England, a "town" is a political subdivision of a county, not merely a populated place.) Each entry in this file has a date, two names, and a "transaction". The latter is a code for the type of event and comes in two flavors, according to which name is given first. Each event is entered twice, once with each name listed first. Some entries have remarks further explaining the locality. The entries within each county are listed alphabetically by the first name. The entries have the following patterns. ********** and this: which neither shows a 'Boston Highlands' Census shows in Post Office line The following information is categorized line by line into three or four sections for each community listed, as follows: http://www.state.ma.us/sec/cis/cisuno/unoidx.htm Unofficial name.../ a locality in, or part of a Town(s)or CITY (in caps).../ County... /Also known as, or other notation ************************* Thanx go to the following person for this discovery ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia Owens To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 12:00 PM Subject: Heritage Quest-free to search I don't know how long this will be available through this Library, but they have made arrangements to offer this online for free, if you follow the procedure below. It is pubished online by Heritage Quest., which usually requires subscription and log in. The link is http://www.sirin.lib.il.us/docs/mcl/docs/lib/. That's the main page. Then click on GENEALOGY. When that page comes up, then click on HeritageQuest. Note: If you click on the HeritageQuest link from the front page you will get a sign-in page. Unless you are a paid subscriber you won't want this. Go back to the library's page and go to the genealogy page. There you will find the correct link. Let's all say a big thank you to the library.!! *************** Old people are like libraries on fire. We must read their books before it's too late. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.497 / Virus Database: 296 - Release Date: 07/04/2003

I am interested in a number of families who had a dynasty of physicians in the early 19th century in Colraine. The Deanes led by Christopher; Ross led by Sam and Sam jr.; Horace Smith. Also interested in any information on Sylvester Axtell, born in Worthington and practiced for short time in Buckland. Thank you