Many of my Wright ancestors came from the Montague, MA area and I have copies of several land ownership records. I am considering using a software package titled "Deed Mapper" offered by Direct Line Software. Has anyone had any experience with this program?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rjd24 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2149.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cheapside is now part of Greenfield. It is the area of Greenfield near the border of Deerfield. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dwreed22 Surnames: Reed Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2148.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you! I have this census record and I'm trying to get back past it. Any additional info on the Reed's in Charlemont would be greatly appreciated! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rolandgig Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2149.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ed, I don't know a whole lot - but I do know there is a bridge over the Deerfield River locally called the Cheapside Bridge. It is basically on the eastern side of Greenfield,next to Turners Falls and on the Deerfield border. I have heard that section of Greenfield called Cheapside, but haven't heard Deerfield called that. I assume the area near the bridge is what you refer to however. Barbara Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SublimeTorment Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2148.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1790 United States Federal Census about Revd Jesse Reed Name: Revd Jesse Reed Township: Charlemont County: Hampshire State: Massachusetts Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SublimeTorment Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2149.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It's probably now part of Greenfield which partitioned off from Deerfield. http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lon=-72.58611&lat=42.57222&scale=100000&icon=x Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EdOConnor66 Surnames: Egan/Eagan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2149/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One of my wife's grandaunts, Maria Egan/Eagan was born in Deerfield in an area called Cheapside....can anyone tell me anything about that area ? Was it a specific section of Deerfield; does it still exist? Ed O'Connor Hudson,MA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Cheapside was a section of Deerfield for many years and it still exists but as a part of Greenfield. It was long a controversial section in the boundary between Deerfield and Greenfield, the shire town that separated from the mother town of Deerfield on 9 June 1753. Even afterwards it was many years before Cheapside was annexed to Greenfield on 2 May 1896. It is just north of the Deerfield boundary on the Greenfield side of the Green River. More information is available in a town history of Greenfield, The Conservative Rebel by Paul Jenkins (1982). Joel ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <MAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:14 AM Subject: [MAFRANKL] "Cheapside", Deerfield, MA > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: EdOConnor66 > Surnames: Egan/Eagan > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2149/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > One of my wife's grandaunts, Maria Egan/Eagan was born in Deerfield in an > area called Cheapside....can anyone tell me anything about that area ? Was > it a specific section of Deerfield; does it still exist? > > Ed O'Connor > Hudson,MA > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

First Generation 1. Alpha J. KELLY was born. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 246 Resided at Randolph, VT. Mr. Kelley was a strong anti-slavery man, one of the first in his town to advocate those principles, although at the time of the fugitive slave law, his ideas were unpopular in Vermont. He was the promoter of a paper to exempt Vermont from the law. With the assistance of many influential citizens, the paper was carried before teh Legislature, and became a law in the State. Mr. Kelly, althoug over seventy years old, has never used tobacco or liquor in any form, and has the life and vigor of a man many years younger. Alpha J. KELLY and Mary ADAMS were married.1 Mary ADAMS died on 19 Apr 1854.2 Alpha J. KELLY and Mary ADAMS had the following children: +2 i. Charles A. KELLY, born in May 1848, Randolph, Orange, Vermont3; married Margaret (Maggie) THOMPSON4; died on 11 Dec 1890, Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts3. Alpha J. KELLY and Lucinda N. CHADWICK were married on 5 Jul 1860.5 Lucinda N. CHADWICK (daughter of Rufus CHADWICK and Mahala YORK) was born on 30 Oct 1829.6 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 127. of West Randolph. Since 1888, she has been an invalid, and it is owing to this fact the Mr. Kelly sold his farm and retired from active business, devoting his time to the care of his wife. Second Generation 2. Charles A. KELLY (Alpha J.-1) was born in May 1848 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.3 He died on 11 Dec 1890 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 246 Removed to Conway. He was a member of Go. G. 10th Vt. Vol., and was wounded in the battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 19, 864. He purchased the farm of Thomas O'Hara in Hawley in 1880 and resided there. Charles A. KELLY and Margaret (Maggie) THOMPSON were married.4 Margaret (Maggie) THOMPSON (daughter of Jonathan McGee THOMPSON and Gratia (Graty) FIELD) was born on 25 Dec 1848 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts.7 She died in 1936.8 She was buried in East Hawley Cemetery, Hawley, East, Massachusetts.9 Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 100. Laborer, 1848 Charles A. KELLY and Margaret (Maggie) THOMPSON had the following children: +3 i. Mary E. KELLY, born on 7 Mar 1872, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts3; married Henry WARRINER, Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts10. +4 ii. Charles T. KELLY, born on 1 Jun 1876, Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts3; married Elizabeth NEWHALL, on 9 Jun 1910, Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts11. 5 iii. Everett W. KELLY was born on 13 Jan 1886 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 Third Generation 3. Mary E. KELLY (Charles A.-2, Alpha J.-1) was born on 7 Mar 1872 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 Mary E. KELLY and Henry WARRINER were married in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.10 Henry WARRINER was born. 4. Charles T. KELLY (Charles A.-2, Alpha J.-1) was born on 1 Jun 1876 in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 247 Removed to Shelburne, Mass. Charles T. KELLY and Elizabeth NEWHALL were married on 9 Jun 1910 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.11 Elizabeth NEWHALL was born. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 365 of Shelburne, Mass., 1910 Sources 1. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 246 - Name of wife. 2. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 127 - Date. 3. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 246 - Date & location. 4. Ibid., p. 246 - Name of wife & lineage. 5. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 87 - Date. 6. Ibid., p. 86 - Date. 7. Vital Records of Conway, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Mass. 1943. p. 100 - Date & location. 8. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 31 - Year. 9. Ibid., p. 31 - Location. 10. Ibid., p. 247 - Location. 11. Ibid., p. 365 - Date & location.

Hi Bonnie, I have the following on Randall Miner: Randall Miner, son of Christopher & Mary (Randall) Miner, was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut 2 Mar 1786, and died in Leyden, Franklin, Massachusetts about 1861. He married about 1820 Hannah Baker, daughter of Benjamin & Hannah (Tucker) Baker, born Leyden, 10 Feb 1793, died Leyden, 25 Nov 1857. Randall is not seen in the 1820 census but was probably well on his way to Leyden, where in 1830 he appears to have had 2 young sons and 3 younger daughters. He was a farmer there. Hannah's parents were originally from South Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island and had participated in the out-migration from Rhode Island by 1790 when they are seen in Leyden. Baker descendents are in Leyden to this day. To date I have followed descent through their son Jerrah C, born abt 1834. Let me know if you are interested in any of that. (My 1st cousin m. a Miner) Joel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bonnie Weber" <bonnie.travel@sympatico.ca> To: <mafrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [MAFRANKL] Byron Newcomb Miner b. 1863 m. Gertrude Brooks > Hi Has anyone got anything about Randall Miner? > He was born in Stonington, CT 1786 and m Hannah Baker18 Aug. 1810. She > was > b 1793 in Leyden. > > Thanks > Bonnie > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Maura" <genam1620@comcast.net> > To: <mafrankl@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 2:46 PM > Subject: [MAFRANKL] Byron Newcomb Miner b. 1863 m. Gertrude Brooks > > >> If anyone is researching this line, I have identified Gertrude Brooks, >> wife >> of Byron Newcomb Miner. >> >> The Newcomb book says she is the daughter of John Brooks of Deerfield. >> She >> is not. >> >> Byron Newcomb Miner b. 12/23/1863, Leyden, Franklin, MA (*1) , son of >> James >> Rathbone Miner and Mary Elizabeth Newcomb, married Gertrude A. Brooks (on >> 10/20/1891?). Gertrude was b. 12/18/1871, Leyden (*1), dau. of Jonathan >> M. >> Brooks b. 3/10/1827, Colrain (*2), and Mary Adeline Carpenter, b. >> 1/31/1834 >> (*1), Leyden. >> >> I suspected this Gertrude was the sister of my GG GF Duane Brooks, but >> was >> never able to prove it. A brain storm last night made me realize she may >> have been around long enough to have an SS#, sure enough >> SS Death Index shows: Gertrude A. Miner, last res. S. Deerfield, MA, b. >> 12/18/1871 (same date as shown on LDS film of Leyden Vital Records as >> born >> to Jonathan and Mary Brooks), d. 2/15/1966. Sometimes, we just forget to >> check the obvious, and easiest, sources... >> >> Source: >> *1: Film of Leyden Vital Records ordered from LDS >> *2: Death certificate of Jonathan (my GGG GF) >> >> Please feel free to contact me directly if more info is wanted. >> >> Maura Amrich >> Tyngsborough, MA >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> MAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Has anyone got anything about Randall Miner? He was born in Stonington, CT 1786 and m Hannah Baker18 Aug. 1810. She was b 1793 in Leyden. Thanks Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maura" <genam1620@comcast.net> To: <mafrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 2:46 PM Subject: [MAFRANKL] Byron Newcomb Miner b. 1863 m. Gertrude Brooks > If anyone is researching this line, I have identified Gertrude Brooks, > wife > of Byron Newcomb Miner. > > The Newcomb book says she is the daughter of John Brooks of Deerfield. She > is not. > > Byron Newcomb Miner b. 12/23/1863, Leyden, Franklin, MA (*1) , son of > James > Rathbone Miner and Mary Elizabeth Newcomb, married Gertrude A. Brooks (on > 10/20/1891?). Gertrude was b. 12/18/1871, Leyden (*1), dau. of Jonathan M. > Brooks b. 3/10/1827, Colrain (*2), and Mary Adeline Carpenter, b. > 1/31/1834 > (*1), Leyden. > > I suspected this Gertrude was the sister of my GG GF Duane Brooks, but was > never able to prove it. A brain storm last night made me realize she may > have been around long enough to have an SS#, sure enough > SS Death Index shows: Gertrude A. Miner, last res. S. Deerfield, MA, b. > 12/18/1871 (same date as shown on LDS film of Leyden Vital Records as born > to Jonathan and Mary Brooks), d. 2/15/1966. Sometimes, we just forget to > check the obvious, and easiest, sources... > > Source: > *1: Film of Leyden Vital Records ordered from LDS > *2: Death certificate of Jonathan (my GGG GF) > > Please feel free to contact me directly if more info is wanted. > > Maura Amrich > Tyngsborough, MA > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

If anyone is researching this line, I have identified Gertrude Brooks, wife of Byron Newcomb Miner. The Newcomb book says she is the daughter of John Brooks of Deerfield. She is not. Byron Newcomb Miner b. 12/23/1863, Leyden, Franklin, MA (*1) , son of James Rathbone Miner and Mary Elizabeth Newcomb, married Gertrude A. Brooks (on 10/20/1891?). Gertrude was b. 12/18/1871, Leyden (*1), dau. of Jonathan M. Brooks b. 3/10/1827, Colrain (*2), and Mary Adeline Carpenter, b. 1/31/1834 (*1), Leyden. I suspected this Gertrude was the sister of my GG GF Duane Brooks, but was never able to prove it. A brain storm last night made me realize she may have been around long enough to have an SS#, sure enough SS Death Index shows: Gertrude A. Miner, last res. S. Deerfield, MA, b. 12/18/1871 (same date as shown on LDS film of Leyden Vital Records as born to Jonathan and Mary Brooks), d. 2/15/1966. Sometimes, we just forget to check the obvious, and easiest, sources... Source: *1: Film of Leyden Vital Records ordered from LDS *2: Death certificate of Jonathan (my GGG GF) Please feel free to contact me directly if more info is wanted. Maura Amrich Tyngsborough, MA

First Generation 1. Myrick W. REED was born. Second Generation 2. Alonzo REED was born on 18 Jun 1788 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.1 Family later moved to Oswego Co, NY. Alonzo REED and Betsy EDGERTON were married on 10 Apr 1811 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.2 3. Betsy EDGERTON was born on 3 Jun 1790 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 Alonzo REED and Betsy EDGERTON had the following children: 1 i. Myrick W. REED. ii. Alonzo REED was born. iii. Darius E. REED was born. Third Generation 4. Jesse REED was born. Jesse REED and Ruth were married.4 5. Ruth was born. Jesse REED and Ruth had the following children: i. Ruth REED was born on 29 Mar 1785 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.1 2 ii. Alonzo REED. iii. Jesse REED was born about 1790 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. He was baptized in 1790 in First Congregational Church, Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.5 iv. Ruth REED was born on 1 Apr 1783 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.1 She died on 23 Jun 1785 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.6 6. Darius EDGERTON died in 1840 in Ovid, Seneca, New York.7 History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. He settled in Charlemont, and from there removed to Ovid, N.Y. where he died. All his children have been dead some years. Darius EDGERTON and Mary (Polly) BECKWITH were married.8,9 7. Mary (Polly) BECKWITH was born in 1767 in , Norwich, Connecticut.10,11 She died on 28 Mar 1823 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.12 She was buried in Village Cemetery, Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.13 Darius EDGERTON and Mary (Polly) BECKWITH had the following children: i. Eunice EDGERTON was born on 13 May 1788 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 3 ii. Betsy EDGERTON. iii. Gordon EDGERTON was born on 27 Mar 1793 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 He died on 23 Apr 1793 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.12 iv. Amy EDGERTON was born on 30 May 1795 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 v. Anna EDGERTON was born on 1 Jun 1799 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 She died on 16 Sep 1803 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.12 vi. Maria EDGERTON was born on 12 Sep 1808 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.3 Fourth Generation 12. Joseph EDGERTON was born in 1738.14 Youngest son. He died on 19 Apr 1809 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.7,15 He was buried in Bozrah Cemetery, Bozrah, Franklin, Massachusetts.16 History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. Came with his family of six children to Hawley, Mass., in 1775, being literally one of the fathers of the town. One of the five original families to settle in this neighborhood (Bozrah, Mass.), which is in the north part of the town, a mile and a half south of Charlemont village, was settled in 1775, by five families from Bozrah, Ct., a small town which was formerly a part of Norwich, Ct. Settled on the farm recently occupied by the late Erastus Brayman. The heads of four of these families were Zebedee Wood, Jospeh Edgerton, Zephaniah Lathrop and Gershom West. The name of the fifth family is not known to the writer (George D. Crittenden, of Shelbune Falls). Joseph EDGERTON and Lucy LYON were married on 4 Feb 1762 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.17,18 13. Lucy LYON was born on 29 Nov 1731 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.19 She died on 28 May 1823 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.7 She was buried in Bozrah Cemetery, Bozrah, Franklin, Massachusetts.16 Joseph EDGERTON and Lucy LYON had the following children: 6 i. Darius EDGERTON. ii. Oliver EDGERTON died in 1849 in Brecksville, Cuyahoga, Ohio.7 History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. Having no children and settled on the place now owned by Charles Crittenden, when the land was in a wilderness state. He removed to Brecksville, Ohio, in 1831. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 204. The farm in Hawley was sold to Simeon Crittenden Jr. in 1834. The house on the farm was built in 1807. He had an adopted daughter, Lorina Skiff, who married John Milton Leonard. iii. Joseph EDGERTON died in 1842 in Brecksville, Cuyahoga, Ohio.7 History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. He removed with his family to Brecksville, Ohio, in 1815, being one of the first settlers of that town, then a wilderness. The last of their children died in 1886. All but two died in Breckville, one in Missouri and one in Wisconsin. They were all farmers. iv. Ezekiel EDGERTON was born in 1773.20 He died on 5 Dec 1837 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.21 He was buried in Bozrah Cemetery, Bozrah, Franklin, Massachusetts.22 History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 100 & 102. Ezekiel succeeded his father on the homestead, and besides being a farmer, he was a master mechanic. There were but few houses, churches or mills built in that vicinity for many years that were not under his supervision. Was the only one of his name and generation whose life was spent and family reared in Hawley. He was a farmer and mechanic, and besides being a carpenter and builder he had a shop in which he made various kinds of cabinet work, wagons and sleighs. He was a very well educated man of his day. v. Asa EDGERTON died on 19 Apr 1809 in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.19 History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 102. Settled in the west part of the town. vi. Nancy (Anne) EDGERTON died on 21 Apr 1842.23 She was buried in Branch Cemetery, Colrain, , Massachusetts.24 Vital Records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Socieity, Boston, Mass. 1942. p. 216. of Hawley, Mass. 1792. vii. Lucy EDGERTON was born in Hawley, Franklin, Massachusetts.25 She died in North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts.22 History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 351 of Hawley, Mass., 1798 14. Edward BECKWITH was born in 1736 in New London, New London, Connecticut. He died on 4 Jan 1803 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts. Edward BECKWITH and Desire SMITH were married in 1755 in New London, New London, Connecticut.26 15. Desire SMITH was born in 1738 in New London, New London, Connecticut.26 Edward BECKWITH and Desire SMITH had the following children: 7 i. Mary (Polly) BECKWITH. ii. Edward BECKWITH was born in 1759 in New London, New London, Connecticut.26,27 He died on 14 Mar 1837 in Charlemont, Franklin, Massachusetts.28 iii. Silas BECKWITH was born on 2 Sep 1756 in , New London, Connecticut.29 He died on 26 Oct 1839.29 Fifth Generation 24. Capt. Joseph EDGERTON was born in , , England.30 History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. Came from England, in what year is not known, and settled in Norwich, Ct. He was lost at sea and his ship never heard of. When he came to Norwich he brought with him four sons and one daughter. Capt. Joseph EDGERTON had the following children: i. Hannah EDGERTON was born. ii. Simeon EDGERTON was born. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. Settled in Pawlet, Vt. iii. Benjamin EDGERTON was born. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. Settled in Bennington, Vt. iv. William EDGERTON was born. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101. Settled in Hartford, Ct., and was a seafaring man. 12 v. Joseph EDGERTON. 28. Joseph BECKWITH was born about 1710 in New London, New London, Connecticut.31 Joseph BECKWITH and Mary PEMBER were married.32 29. Mary PEMBER was born on 7 Oct 1716 in New London, New London, Connecticut.33 She died after Apr 1765.34 Joseph BECKWITH and Mary PEMBER had the following children: 14 i. Edward BECKWITH. Sources 1. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p 64 - Date & location. 2. Ibid., Date & location. 3. Ibid., p. 27 - Date & location. 4. Ibid., p. 64 - Given name of wife. 5. Ibid., p. 64 - Year & location. 6. Ibid., p 156 - Date & location. 7. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101 - Year & location. 8. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p. 140 - Given name of wife. 9. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101 -Name of wife. 10. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p. 140 - Year. 11. Lushelle e-mail: lushellef@yahoo.com, Location. 12. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p. 140 - Date & location. 13. Ibid., p. 140 - Location. 14. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101 - Year. 15. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 24 - Date. 16. Ibid., p. 24 - Location. 17. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families by Lois McClellan Patrie. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 74-77176. p. 178 - Name of wife. 18. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101 - Name of wife. 19. Sylvia (Syl) Eddy in Florida. grandmamaz@aol.com, Date & location. 20. History of The Town of Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts, Written & Compiled by Louise Hale Johnson. Published by Charter Oak House, Mystic, Conn. 1953. p. 24 - Year. 21. Ibid., p. 320 - Date & location. 22. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 102 - Location. 23. A History of Colrain, Massachusetts, with Genealogies of Early Families by Lois McClellan Patrie. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 74-77176. p. 178 - Date. 24. Ibid., p. 178 - Location. 25. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101 - Location. 26. Lushelle e-mail: lushellef@yahoo.com, Year & location. 27. Vital Records of Charlemont, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Boston, Mass. 1917. p. 136 - Year. 28. Ibid., p. 136 - Date & location. 29. International Genealogical Index - North America, Date. 30. History of the Town of Hawley, Mass., by William Giles Atkins, Published by the Author, West Cummington, Mass., 1887. p. 101 - Country. 31. LDS Ancestral File, Year & location. 32. Lushelle e-mail: lushellef@yahoo.com, Name of wife. 33. LDS Ancestral File, Date & location. 34. Ibid., Year.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dwreed22 Surnames: Reed, Edgerton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/2148/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Has anyone come across an Alonzo Reed b 1788 Charlemont, Franklin Co, MA? He married Betsy Edgerton b 1790 also in Charlemont. They had a number of children theoretically born in the area including Myrick W., Darius E., and Alonzo Jr. Family later moved to Oswego Co, NY. Alonzo Sr.'s father was Jessie Reed who may have died in Charlemont. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CharlesHoward66 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin/981.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eleanor Griswold was my neighbor during the 1940s She came from Prescott and attended Belchertown Ma high school and married Edward Schmidt. Had one son. She was a Select Person in Belchertown and was very involved with Quabbin History Charles Howard Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have a 1827 Sampler that has the names Alden Wood, Levi Wood, Elect W Stetson, Jeanette Adams, Winford Adams and Mintie O Fields on it. It says they all Live on East Leverett Road, Leverett, Ma. I would like to hear anything about these people. Thank you Bonnie Clark

I have a 1827 Sampler has the names Alden Wood, Levi Wood, Elect W Stetson, Jeanette Adams, Winford Adams and Mintie O Fieldds on it. It says they all Live on East Leverett Road, Leverett, Ma. I would like to hear anything about these people. Thank you Bonnie Clark

I have a 1827 Sampler has the names Alden Wood, Levi Wood, Elect W Stetson, Jeanette Adams, Winford Adams and Mintie O Fieldds on it. It says they all Live on East Leverett Road, Leverett, Ma. I would like to hear anything about these people. Thank you Bonnie Clark

I have a 1827 Sampler has the names Alden Wood, Levi Wood, Elect W Stetson, Jeanette Adams, Winford Adams and Mintie O Fields on it. It says they all Live on East Leverett Road, Leverett, Ma. I would like to hear anything about these people. Thank you Bonnie Clark

First Generation 1. Elijah BRAINERD was born on 5 Sep 1734 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut.1 He died on 27 Jan 1806 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut.1 Elijah BRAINERD and Lucy SMITH were married on 21 Apr 1756.2 Lucy SMITH (daughter of Stephen SMITH and Martha WILLIAMS) was born on 23 Sep 1732 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut.1 She died on 24 Nov 1826.2 Elijah BRAINERD and Lucy SMITH had the following children: +2 i. Alice BRAINERD, born on 18 Mar 17653; married Isaac BRAINARD, on 25 Jun 17843; died on 24 Dec 1858, Randolph, Orange, Vermont4. +3 ii. Asahel BRAINERD, born on 7 Oct 1771, Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut3,5; married Lydia LOVELAND, on 25 Nov 17963,6; died on 22 Mar 1865, Randolph, Orange, Vermont4,5. Second Generation 2. Alice BRAINERD (Elijah-1) was born on 18 Mar 1765.3 She died on 24 Dec 1858 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 Alice BRAINERD and Isaac BRAINARD were married on 25 Jun 1784.3 Isaac BRAINARD (son of Benjamin BRAINARD and Mary CHAPMAN) was born on 26 Oct 1763 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut.1 He died on 25 Jun 1782.2 Alice BRAINERD and Isaac BRAINARD had the following children: +4 i. Benjamin BRAINARD, born on 18 Mar 1785, Randolph, Orange, Vermont8; married Sophia KENDALL, on 24 Aug 1813, Putney, Windham, Vermont; died on 23 Dec 1864, Unionville, Washington, Ohio. +5 ii. Elijah BRAINARD, born on 29 Oct 1787, Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut8; married Lucy HIGGINS9; died on 6 Jul 1866, Randolph, Orange, Vermont4. +6 iii. Almon BRAINARD, born Randolph, Orange, Vermont10; married Margaret E. LANGSWORTH, on 19 Jun 1848; died on 21 Jan 1878, Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts11. 7 iv. Clarsy BRAINARD was born on 4 Oct 1804 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8,12 She died on 7 Mar 1811 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 3. Asahel BRAINERD (Elijah-1) was born on 7 Oct 1771 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut.3,5 He died on 22 Mar 1865 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4,5 He was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 86. Came to Randolph in December of 1796. He first located on the farm occupied by Jaems Welch, where he remained about five years, when he sold out and bought the farm on road 61 where his daughters Orphia and Lydia now spend their summers. Asahel BRAINERD and Lydia LOVELAND were married on 25 Nov 1796.3,6 Lydia LOVELAND (daughter of Titus LOVELAND and Lydia CHAPMAN) was born in Nov 1769.3 She died on 2 Apr 1858 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 Asahel BRAINERD and Lydia LOVELAND had the following children: +8 i. Asahel BRAINERD, born on 15 Nov 1797, Randolph, Orange, Vermont8,13; married Mary Ann (Mariam) MORRILL, in 18246,14; married Sarah WRIGHT, about 183713; died on 5 Aug 1851, Randolph, Orange, Vermont4,13. 9 ii. Orphana BRAINERD was born on 31 Mar 1803 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.15 She died on 27 Jan 1902.15 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 86. Orphia and her sister Lydia now spend their summers in Randolph. The two ladies, now both at ripe old ages, are both much interested in this wotn, and being of wonderfully sound minds, for persons of their age, have been able to furnish many facts of interest in a work of this kind. 10 iii. Lydia BRAINERD was born on 1 Mar 1805 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4 She died on 8 Mar 1898.15 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 "He giveth his beloved sleep" Third Generation 4. Benjamin BRAINARD (Alice BRAINERD-2, Elijah-1) was born on 18 Mar 1785 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 He died on 23 Dec 1864 in Unionville, Washington, Ohio. Benjamin BRAINARD and Sophia KENDALL were married on 24 Aug 1813 in Putney, Windham, Vermont. Sophia KENDALL was born. Benjamin BRAINARD and Sophia KENDALL had the following children: 11 i. Justin Montague BRAINARD was born on 8 Dec 1814 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 5 Mar 1837 in Unionville, Washington, Ohio. 12 ii. Clarissa Fidelia BRAINARD was born on 28 Jan 1816 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 13 iii. Mary Lucretia BRAINARD was born on 11 May 1818 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 14 iv. Julia Sophia BRAINARD was born on 4 May 1820 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. She died on 29 Nov 1864 in Janesville, , Wisconsin. 15 v. Edwin BRAINARD was born on 13 Jun 1822 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 16 vi. Benjamin Austin BRAINARD was born on 20 May 1824 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 17 vii. Ellen Laura BRAINARD was born on 22 Oct 1831 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 18 viii. Hannah BRAINARD was born on 27 Apr 1834 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. 19 ix. Frederick BRAINARD was born on 24 May 1836 in Gill, Franklin, Massachusetts. He died on 9 May 1864 in Rock Face Ridge, , Georgia. 5. Elijah BRAINARD (Alice BRAINERD-2, Elijah-1) was born on 29 Oct 1787 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut.8 He died on 6 Jul 1866 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4 He was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 Elijah BRAINARD and Lucy HIGGINS were married.9 Lucy HIGGINS was born in 1789.12 She died on 16 Jun 1870 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 Elijah BRAINARD and Lucy HIGGINS had the following children: 20 i. Clarissa M. BRAINARD was born on 2 Mar 1819 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 She died on 2 Dec 1840 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 6. Almon BRAINARD (Alice BRAINERD-2, Elijah-1) died on 21 Jan 1878 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts.11 He was born in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volume 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904. p. 817. A native of Randolph, Vermont. He graduated at Hamilton College, N.Y., and studying law with George Grennell, was admitted to the Franklin County bar in 1829. He met with that success which worth and work always award, and at one time had accumulated a large estate. But his kindness of heart and obliging ways led him to financial ruin, and died a poor man. He was elected county treasurer in 1842 and also register of deeds. After fourteen years' service he was persuaded to resign those offices and accept an election to the state senate, with prospective advance to a seat in Congress, which honor he never realized. He was a trail justice for sixteen years. He married Margaret E. sister of Rev. L. L. Langsworth, in 1848, and at his death, which occurred January 21, 1878, tow sons survived him. Almon BRAINARD and Margaret E. LANGSWORTH were married on 19 Jun 1848. Margaret E. LANGSWORTH (daughter of LANGSWORTH) was born. 8. Asahel BRAINERD (Asahel-2, Elijah-1) was born on 15 Nov 1797 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8,13 He died on 5 Aug 1851 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4,13 Asahel BRAINERD and Mary Ann (Mariam) MORRILL were married in 1824.6,14 Mary Ann (Mariam) MORRILL was born on 19 Sep 1799 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 She died on 17 Mar 1833 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.4,13 She was buried in Randolph Center Cemetery, Orange, Vermont.7 Asahel BRAINERD and Mary Ann (Mariam) MORRILL had the following children: +21 i. Mary Ann Morrill (Miriam) BRAINERD, born on 8 Nov 1825, Randolph, Orange, Vermont8; married Nelson L. SHELDON, on 8 Jun 18763,16. +22 ii. Ezra Albert BRAINERD, born on 8 Sep 1828, Randolph, Orange, Vermont8; married Mary SANBURN17. +23 iii. Louisa BRAINERD, born on 7 Mar 1833, Randolph, Orange, Vermont8; married Dr. William B. CHAMBERLAIN16. Asahel BRAINERD and Sarah WRIGHT were married about 1837.13 Sarah WRIGHT was born. Fourth Generation 21. Mary Ann Morrill (Miriam) BRAINERD (Asahel-3, Asahel-2, Elijah-1) was born on 8 Nov 1825 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 Mary Ann Morrill (Miriam) BRAINERD and Nelson L. SHELDON were married on 8 Jun 1876.3,16 Nelson L. SHELDON was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 86. of Worcester, Mass. 22. Ezra Albert BRAINERD (Asahel-3, Asahel-2, Elijah-1) was born on 8 Sep 1828 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 Ezra Albert BRAINERD and Mary SANBURN were married.17 Mary SANBURN was born. Ezra Albert BRAINERD and Mary SANBURN had the following children: 24 i. Charles BRAINERD was born about 1854.13 He died in 1866.13 25 ii. Walter BRAINERD was born. 26 iii. Frederick BRAINERD was born. 23. Louisa BRAINERD (Asahel-3, Asahel-2, Elijah-1) was born on 7 Mar 1833 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 Louisa BRAINERD and Dr. William B. CHAMBERLAIN were married.16 Dr. William B. CHAMBERLAIN was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 86. of Worcester, Mass. Sources 1. LDS Ancestral File, Date & location. 2. Ibid., Date. 3. International Genealogical Index - North America, Date. 4. Randolph Center Cemetery, Tombstone Inscrpitions computerized by Harriet M. Chase, Randolph, Vermont. Date & location. 5. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 86 - Year & location. 6. Ibid., P. 86 - Year & name of wife. 7. Randolph Center Cemetery, Tombstone Inscrpitions computerized by Harriet M. Chase, Randolph, Vermont. Location. 8. International Genealogical Index - North America, Date & location. 9. Ibid., Name of wife. 10. History of Greenfield - Shire Town of Franklin County, Mass., by Francis M. Thompson, Volume 2, Greenfield, Mass. 1904, p. 817 - Location. 11. Ibid., p. 817 - Date & location. 12. Randolph Center Cemetery, Tombstone Inscrpitions computerized by Harriet M. Chase, Randolph, Vermont. Year. 13. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, P. 86 - Year. 14. Randolph Center Cemetery, Tombstone Inscrpitions computerized by Harriet M. Chase, Randolph, Vermont. Name of wife. 15. Ibid., Date. 16. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, P. 86 - Name of husband. 17. Ibid., P. 86 - Name of wife.