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I'm going to be unsubscribing from the list while I am on vacation. Will resubscribe when I get back at the end of the month. Maureen Lowell Massachusetts....searching for Curtin, Gorman, Drumm, Reilly and Gormley (Gormanly)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1854.1 Message Board Post: Carole, All four results refer to the marriage of William H. Heckbert of Woburn, Mass., to Ethel I. McDonald of Lynn, Mass., 8 July 1899. The title of the article is "Records of the South Church of Portsmouth, N.H.," Vol. 83:431, 435. If you would like a copy of the pages, send me your mailing address and I will send it to you. Karen Sullivan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HECKBERT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1854 Message Board Post: Hi, I am wondering if some kind NEHGS member would help me out. I am searching for records of my HECKBERT ancestors who migrated to the Middlesex County MA area (from Prince Edward Island). I'm not a NEHGS member, but was able to use a search engine on their website seeking references to HECKBERT in The New England Historical Genealogical Register. There were 4 results, but I can't access the results without a membership. At this point in time, I am unable to join, but I do have access to a collection of the Registers at a local provincial museum archives. I would appreciate knowing in which issues (month and year) of the Register to look for the HECKBERT information. The collection of Registers date back to around 1850 but they sit high on the archives shelves so I will need physical assistance to access them and the only way I would be able to find the information would be to take each journal or register and check the index. I am guessing the Museum staff would not be thrilled to help me out with this task, but would be much happier if I requested specific issues to look at. Thanks in advance.

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From NEHGS eNews of 5/3/06 Letting the Internet Come to You by Michael J. Leclerc Even after a short time, many researchers can end up pursuing dozens of individuals in their research. Internet searches are now a standard part of research. The problem is that more and more pages are added each day. How can anyone keep up with all of this new information? Two resources should be in every genealogist's toolkit: RSS and Google Alert. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Very popular on weblogs and news sites, this tool allows users to subscribe to a service that will notify them when new information is posted on the site. Instead of having to constantly visit a website or blog to see what new information may have been posted, subscribers get an email in their inbox whenever new information is available. Some sites offer tailored RSS subscriptions, allowing you to receive notification about specific topics only instead of general changes to the site. Google Alert offers two levels of service. In both instances you enter search terms and your email address. Google will notify you when its search engine has discovered new pages with those search terms. You can be notified daily, weekly, or as the new postings are discovered. There are four levels of subscription service for Google Alerts, ranging in price from $4.95/month to $39.95/month. Each level increases the number of searches you are allowed to run concurrently, and the number of results that will be returned. Visit www.google.com/alerts for more information. John In loving memory of our son, Brennan. 11/10/88-5/31/01. http://john-slaughter.rootsweb.com/Brennan.html MA-Bay-Colony list moderator USGenWeb County Coordinator Essex County, MA - http://www.rootsweb.com/~maessex Middlesex County, MA - http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamiddle USGenWeb Town Coordinator Ipswich, Essex, MA - http://www.rootsweb.com/~macipswi _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

Maureen Reilly contributed the following Lowell Sun, 2-3 February 1900 - 2 Feb: funeral of Ethel May Johnson; Edward N. Mulvey deceased in Boston; Fred Parent deceased in Worcester. 3 Feb: Mrs. Sarah F. Paul, widow of the late Cornelius C. deceased; Edward Boyle was arrested for non-support; Miles F. Brennan in Boston rapidly recovering after an illness; Savoy Theater program for the week. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/1900/FEB.html#2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/index.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Subject: Moses Wheeler, Lunenburg, Groton & Fort No. 4 Source: Groton Historical Series by Dr. Samuel A. Green Vol I Chapter X p.32 Moses Wheeler late of Lunenburg, Mass., now a resident of Groton, m. Dec 14, 1748, Elizabeth Holden of Groton. Subject: Moses Wheeler Source: History of Charlestown, N.H., the Old Fort No. 4, by Rev. Henry H. Saunderson, 1876. p.612 Moses Wheeler of Groton, Mass., m. Dec 14, 1747/8, Elizabeth Holden, also of Groton, Mass. See below, Ensign Moses Wheeler, "The Strong Man." Their Children: 1. Sarah Wheeler b. Sept 4, 1748. 2. Elizabeth Wheeler b. June 24, 1750, m. July 6, 1768, Oliver Farnsworth Insert: Farnsworth Memorial Samuel Farnsworth Line - whose 3 sons founded Fort 4, in 1740. p.362 Stephen Farnsworth, one of the 3 brothers who in 1740 founded Fort No. 4, Charleston, N.H.; m. Eunice Hastings. Their first child was Oliver Farnsworth b. Dec 8, 1742; m. July 5, 1768, Elizabeth Wheeler, b. June 24, 1750, dau. of Moses & Elizabeth (Holden) Wheeler of Groton. They lived at Charlestown, N.H. about five years before moving to Woodstock, VT., where they purchased a 420 acre farm in District Nine. He held several public offices and the D.A.R. lists him in Civil Service and Patriotic Service. He was a printer and probably the first of the family to learn the art. He was taken sick about Nov 1, 1785 and died shortly after in Woodstock. Children: (Farnsworth Memorial, p.364) Children of Oliver Farnsworth and his wife, Elizabeth Wheeler: 1. Havilah Farnsworth b. May 11, 1769, d. Feb 8, 1834 in Euclid, Ohio. He m. Abigail Huffington b. Mar 29, 1767, dau. of John & Mehitable (Steele) Hunt- ington of Tolland, CT. He was first in the printing business in Newport, R.I. with his brother, Oliver, but later became a doctor and removed to Euclid Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was the first physician in the township. He had a large practice and was locally famous as a physician and surgeon. His visits were on horseback and often went fifteen or twenty miles. 2. Abijah Farnsworth b. Mar 12, 1770, m. Betsey Peck. 3. Biel or Abial Farnsworth b. Dec 25, 1772, m. in Woodstock, VT., Elizabeth ____. He went west, probably with his uncle, Warren Cottle; was in St. Charles Co., MO., in 1830. 4. Oliver Farnsworth, Jr. b. Dec 10, 1775; d. Sept 23, 1859 at Newport, R. I. He m. Nancy Mumford. Oliver Farnsworth, Jr. and his brother (above) Havilah, both learned their father's trade and June 14, 1797, commenced the publication of a newspaper at Suffield, Conn., called "The Impartial Herald." They contin- ued for one year when they sold out to other parties and removed to Newport, R.I. where they opened a printing office and the Schedules of the General Assembly of that State bear the imprint of "H. & O. Farnsworth." In the year 1799, Oliver Farnsworth Jr. commenced the publication of the "Rhode Island Republican" and continued it about two years in the interest of the Jeffer- sonian party. Oliver also published a life of George Washington under the title, "A Memory of Washington, Comprising a Sketch of His Life and Character and the National Testimonials of Respect. Also a collection of Eulogies and Orations with a copious Appendix. - Newport, R.I., Printed by Oliver Farns- worth, 1800." It was the first attempt at a collection of the most important of Washington's papers as well as an account of his life, that was made after his death. It is a creditable work when the time is considered, and the author's facilities for procuring information. After leaving Newport he went to Cinncinnati, Ohio, then the "far west," on the verge of the wilderness. There he opened the first printing office and published the first newspaper in that region of the country. In his old age he returned to Newport, R.I. 5. Elizabeth Farnsworth. 6. Phoebe Farnsworth. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth 3. Moses Wheeler,Jr. b. Aug. 29, 1752; m. Pamela, dau. of Ebenezer & Mary Putnam. 1. Laura Wheeler b. oct 31, 1784; m. Robert Rand. 2. Horace Wheeler b. May 12, 1794; m. Martha Church on Jan 23, 1812. Children: 1. Simeon Church Wheeler 2. Moses William Wheeler. 3. Horace Church Wheeler. 3. William Wheeler b. Jan 15, 1796. 4. Lucia Wheeler b. Sept 13, 1800. 5. Marcia Wheeler b. Feb 7, 1803, m. ____ Kingsbury of Honeyoye Falls, N.Y. 4. Eunice Wheeler b. Oct 3, 1755; m. Jonathan Hubbard, Jr. 5. Lydia Wheeler b. Nov 5, 1757. 6. Phebe Wheeler b. Dec 23, 1760. 7. Maria Wheeler b. April 20, 1768. 8. John Wheeler b. Oct 31, 1769. He m. Hannah Thurston (published Sept 21, 1788) Children: 1. Laura Wheeler b. Aug 28, 1789. 2. Ralph Wheeler b. Feb 9, 1792. Ensign Moses Wheeler (Sr.) The Strong Man. Ensign Moses Wheeler as he was called, as he held that office in the company of Capt. Hobbs, was in some of the fiercest encounters of the old French and Indian Wars. He was a soldier on the frontier as early as 1746 and was one of the company of Capt. Stevens in his cele- brated defense of Fort No. 4 from April 4th to April 8th, 1747. He was a very large man, yet of good proportions and was said to have been, in his prime, the strongest man in the cordon of forts on the frontier. One time Wheeler and five others were detailed to take a cannon to the top of Hoosac Mountain. It appeared to some of them a hard task and they stood around the cannon a long time earnestly discussing the way in which it should be done. At length, tiring of their suggestions, Wheeler threw up his arms, at the same time exclaiming, "Stand aside, boys, I am going to take this cannon up the mountain myself." And suiting the action to the word he immediately seized it and swinging it upon his shoulder bore it to the place which had been designated for it, pausing only once for rest upon the way. It is related that the reason of his pausing as he did was to get a drink from a spring which he saw bubbling up beside his path. As soon as he saw this he flung his cannon from his shoulder and throwing himself flat on his stomach, the more readily to get at the water, he commenced drinking as the soldiers expressed it, "like a horse." Thinking he would kill himself they warned him to desist, but as he gave no heed to their admonition three of them seized one leg and two the other and drew him forcibly away. He thought it rather hard usage but concluded on the whole it was best to submit to it. After resting awhile he again resumed his cannon and bore it to its place, when he found that he had burst his shoes open which were new when he started from the foot of the mountain and his pantaloons were such a wreck that they were good for nothing afterwards. The officers and soldiers were, however, so pleased with his exploit that they clubbed to- gether and very generously more than made up his loss. After this he became quite a hero with the Indians, who, whenever they came where he was, always wanted to see "The Strong Man." He was one of the grantees, under the New Hampshire Charter and was elected highway surveyor at the first town meeting held August 14, 1753. Mr. & Mrs. Wheeler died in Charlestown, N.H. Transcribed by Janice Farnsworth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wheeler, Holden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1852 Message Board Post: Looking for this family in the 18th Century, my ancestors.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGlashing Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1851.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jean: Thanks so much for answering my post. I appreciate your help and direction. I realize it would be alot easier if I did have an exact month and day of death, I wasn't that lucky this time. I'll try both the library and town hall, thanks so much. Have A Great Day!! Sandi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1851.1 Message Board Post: Some libraries will lookup obit but they usually require an exact date http://www.concordnet.org/library/pages/reference/ask.html Try contacting the city clerk's office and ask them to look up the date http://www.concordnet.org/clerk/index.htm

Hello, Over the weekend I spotted a picture post card of a RR Station in Chelmsford - which was for the NY, NHvn, and Htfd RR - on an on-line auction site ! I was wondering if anyone knew where that RR station was located ! And, I just took out a current street map of Lowell and neighboring towns (kind you buy in stores), and it definitely shows the "abandoned tracks" running from the current Train Station in Lowell, down through to Chelmsford Center, and then heading west along Littleton Road but going off to the left a little and heading to Westford by way of Acton Road, and then heading towards Acton ! I know there are other tracks which follow the Merrimack River in North Chelmsford and head towards Nashua - also coming from the current Lowell train station ! I believe those are the tracks for the B&M RR. And, I believe those are the tracks which will be used in the future (hopefully) - for the proposed expansion of the "Boston to Lowell Commuter Rail" route - to go up, past the Tyngsboro Bridge, to the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua ! Betty (near Lowell, MA) P.S. The abandoned RR tracks which come up to Chelmsford Center and then restart on the other side of the Center -- would make a great "bicycle path" or "nature path for walking or riding." Does anyone know if such a project is in the works? I know that in other towns closer to Boston -- "bicycle paths" along abandoned RR tracks are already a reality !

Hello, I'm still trying to learn more about the several GREEN families in Carlisle, MA. I had found out that Asa GREEN, b1785, had moved to Brattleboro, VT. So, I posted a query on the VT List and found out that Asa had married Electa WILLARD from VT. Asa was a lawyer and active in that town. So far, it seems that Asa and Electa did not have children. But, they adopted Asa's nephew, Theodore GREEN ! Asa was the youngest of 10 children of Zacheus and Elizabeth (KIDDER) GREEN of Carlisle, and their other sons were Thomas, Zacheus, Isaiah, Samuel, and Eli ! I had already found out that Thomas Kidder GREEN had moved to Westmoreland, NH (on VT border), and, as far as I know, his only son was Cogswell Kidder GREEN. So, that leaves Zacheus, b1770, Isaiah, Samuel, and Eli .. as possible fathers to Theodore GREEN, b~1810 ! I found Theodore P. GREEN/E in the 1880 Census living in Amherst, MA, with his wife and possibly his youngest son, Age 20. And, that Census says that Theodore was born in .. Canada ! If that is true, that means that his father had moved to Canada as a very young man ! So, I'm curious if anyone knows of a Zacheus, Isaiah, Samuel, or Eli GREEN/E who went to Canada just after the Rev. War ! The information from the Brattleboro, VT, book said that Theodore would become an Admiral in the Navy !! And, the 1880 census showed he was a Retired Admiral. This means that he could have lived in many places during his adult life. His son, Frederick, was born in VT ~1860 ! Adm. GREEN/E could have had children from the 1830's to 1860 !! And, he might have had 2 wives ! Thank you for your time. Betty (near Lowell, MA) P.S. Zacheus and Elizabeth (KIDDER) GREEN in Carlisle, MA, also had daughters, Patty, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Hannah. I believe Patty (oldest) might have died young. I have no idea about the marriage of her sisters. FYI: These GREEN children had many KIDDER cousins in New Ipswich and Temple, NH. One of them, Calvin KIDDER, b1765, was my ancestor. We believe he went to Canada around 1783 ! Although we don't really know where he was between 1783 and 1793 !! During the 1790's, he was in St. Stephen, New Brunswick !!! (The "New Ipswich book" said that he had "left the area" around 1783 !) (I have been researching Calvin for 10+ years, and have posted many queries about him on many Lists, so information can be found on him in archives of, especially, ME and NB Lists.)

Peggy Brown contributed this from The Maynard News, 16 September 1910 - Body of Abram Allen, Civil War veteran, found lying in a five-foot dry well in the rear of the old paper mill chimney. See http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/1910/SEP.html#16 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/index.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGlashing Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1851 Message Board Post: Hello: I'am trying to find the obit for my great grandmother - Elizabeth A. (MacKinnon) McGlashing. I only have the year she passed away - 1942 -.in Concord, she is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord. Would appreciate very much any help or direction as to where to get the above. Thanks to all. Sandi

Maureen Reilly sent these from The Lowell Sun, 6 March 1933 - Funerals of Evelyn Pearson Peirce, Lorraine Gwendolyn Boisvert, infant daughter of Horace and Alberta (Huntley) Boisvert, Miss Hannah Collins of South Boston, Miss Minnie F. Tully, and Miss Nellie T. Reardon. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/index.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Rosemary Nunnally sent these from The Lowell Daily Courier, 18 Jan. 1901 - Mary, wife of John Griffin, Margaret Oulihan, Helen M. Chase, Luis Papakestopolos, and Mrs. Margaret E. Balcom, all of Lowell, and Harry B. Emerson of Chelmsford, deceased; Edward F. Dickinson and Miss Cora A. Munroe, both of Billerica, wed at Hotel Vendome, Boston; Edwin H. Lovejoy, a veteran of the Civil War, native of South Wayne, Maine, deceased. See http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/1901/JAN.html#18 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/index.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -