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/1710.1.1 Message Board Post: Wow! What a quick reply! Whenever you get the chance to do that, I appreciate it. Thank you, Lea

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/1711.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Lorna. I just thought I'd add a brief history of Lexington -- formerly known as "Cambridge Farms." http://www.lexingtonchamber.org/history.html Betty (near Lowell, MA) P.S. Arlington and Lexington have many things in common, including being based on the long "Massachusetts Avenue." And, Arlington was formerly "West Cambridge" - not becoming Arlington until 1867.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BASS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1711.1.1 Message Board Post: Wow...thank you so much! With some more clues maybe I can track these people. I surely do appreciate your help!

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/1710.1 Message Board Post: I can probably look them up on my next trip to the library. It probably won't be till next Saturday if thats okay. Maureen

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/1711.1 Message Board Post: These may help. These are from the published Vital Records of Lexinton. They were done in 2 parts - Part I -- From earliest record to end of 1853 Part II -- From 1854 to end of 1897 There are no births with the name of BASS. One birth on page 4. BENNETT Charlotte Jane, d. of Prescott & Almira, Jul. 16, 1847. Three marriages on page 97. BASS Samuel, of Boston, m. Deborah Stone, of Lex., Apr. 13, 1758. Simeon, m. Miss Sybil Lawrence, Dec. 16, 1824. Almira W., d. of Simeon & Sybil, m. Prescott Bennett, all of Lex., Jan. 31, 1847. Two deaths listed on page 164. BASS, Infant, Oct. 29, 1829. BASS, Mr., 72 y., Sept., 1834. In part 2 of the Lexington VRs, there are still no births under BASS. Marriage on page 293 BASS Addison S., 30, of Boston, b. in Lex., s. of Simeon & Sybil, m. Hannah R. Hoppin, 25, of Lex., b. in Cambridge, Feb. 26, 1857. BENNETT on page 294 Charlotte J., 22, d. of Prescott & Almira (Bass), of Lex., m. in Woburn, Larkin Smith, Jr., 29, of Lex., b. in Watertown, s. of Lucy (Smith), June 26, 1870. BENNETT on page 295 Almira W., Mrs., 57, d. of Simeon & Sybil, of Lex., m. Aaron Y. Garmon, 59, of Lowell, b. in Gilmanton, NH, s. of Nath'l & Jane, his 2d m., Apr. 8, 1882. Deaths page 410 BASS Hannah R. (Hoppin), 33 y. 2 m. 9 d. [Cambridge], wf. of Addison S., d. in Melrose, Nov. 24, 1865. Sybil, 85 y. 7 m. d. of Phineas & Polly (Lawrence) Wellington, wid. of Simeon, Mar. 31, 1891. BENNETT Prescott, 43 6. 11 m. [Lunenburg], s. of Archelus & Deborah, Mar. 20, 1864. Page 411 Deborah (Wheeler), 78 y. 10 m. [Acton], d. of Eunice, Nov. 1, 1865. John Slaughter In loving memory of our son, Brennan. 11/10/88-5/31/01 http://john-slaughter.rootsweb.com/Brennan.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BASS, LAWRENCE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1711 Message Board Post: According to the Lexington MA Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths to Jan. 1, 1898, Simeon Bass married Miss Sybil Lawrence in Lexington on Dec. 16, 1824. I have been unable to find him on any census, although I did find Sybil Bass on the 1870 and 1880 in Waltham, MA. Where did he go, and when did he die? Sybil is listed as a widow on the 1880. Did they have any children? None with the surname Bass are listed with her on the censuses. I would like to solve this mystery. Can anyone help?l Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FAY, RYAN, MALLOY,CLARK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1710 Message Board Post: Would someone be kind enough to look a couple of obits for me in Lowell, MA. I found what I believe to be the family plot of my long-lost FAY family in Saint Patrick's Cemetary -- at least the names & dates all look right. Patrick FAY b abt 1835 Ireland d March 09, 1914 Catherine (Harriet) FAY b abt 1840 Ireland d Sept 02 1901 Thank you very much!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AFB.2ACE/1086.2.2 Message Board Post: Hi, Patrick was my gggrandfather, Edward was my ggrandfather , lillian cleary was my grandfather.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AFB.2ACE/1666.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The NEHGS site is at http://www.newenglandancestors.org/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AFB.2ACE/1666.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Does the NEHGS have a site on can get to?

When you're looking for Pilgrims - their descendants and cousins - don't stop at Plymouth. Keep in mind nearby Massachusetts communities such as Pembroke, Bridgewater, Marshfield - and Duxbury. http://www.bangornews.com/news/templates/?a=127124 Interesting article by Roxanne Moore Saucier, who write a genealogy column for the Bangor Daily News ( with many resources and surnames mentioned ) Edd Sinnett in Florida

Records added to VA's online gravesite locator, Last year,VA furnished nearly 369,000 inscribed headstones and markers http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov The burial locations of more than 5 million veterans for whom the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has provided grave markers are now available on the Internet, as well as the information inscribed on the markers. Online since April 2004, the nationwide gravesite locator (http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov ) helps veterans' families, former comrades in-arms and others find the graves of veterans. VA recently added 1.9 million records for veterans buried primarily in private cemeteries to its database. The gravesite locator previously carried records on 3 million veterans buried in VA national cemeteries since the Civil War, and in state veterans cemeteries and Arlington National Cemetery since 1999. "The expansion of this innovative program continues VA's commitment to using Internet technology to fulfill the important mission of memorializing our nation's veterans,"said the Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs."By adding records to our online database,VA also helps families research their genealogy and ensures that future generations of Americans will be able to honor these veterans for their service." The new records date from January 1997, the earliest time for which electronic records exist. The information comes from applications made for these veterans' headstones or markers. Beyond the 5 million records now available,VA continues to add approximately 1,000 new records to the database each day. Last year,VA furnished nearly 369,000 inscribed headstones and markers. Internet users only need to provide the last name of the deceased veteran or dependent.Typically, the information available includes name, birth and death dates, rank,branch of service and the address and phone number of the cemetery. Veterans whose discharges are other than dishonorable, their spouses and dependent children may be buried in a national cemetery, regardless of where they live. No advance reservations are made.VA provides perpetual care, as well as a headstone or marker, a burial flag and a memorial certificate to survivors. Information on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices, from a VA Web site at www.cem.va.gov or by calling toll-free at (800) 827-1000. ----------------------------------- Thought this might be of value to some of you on the various genealogy lists............ Edd Sinnett in Florida

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/1709 Message Board Post: Hello: I'am trying to locate the obituaries of the following - Durrell Bradford Mattinson, died July 7, 1969 in Winchester, Ma. Emma Cecilia (Mattinson) Ford, died June 3, 1981 in Hopkinton, Ma. Robert Ford, died Dec. 1980 in Holliston, Ma. Would greatly any help or direction. Thanks to all. Sandi

Hello, Earlier this week I visited a member of the Billerica Historical Society who has an office at the "Faulkner House" in Billerica. He had told me about a very antique book he found in the house and this week I got to look at it. It was written by a Joshua KIDDER and was published in ..1795 .. ! We both became curious who this "poet" was, and I took on the challenge this morning. I found out he came from a long line of Ephraim KIDDER's in this area: Joshua KIDDER was born in 1768 in Billerica. The "KIDDER book" says that he married Mary WILSON in March 1808, and then died in Oct. 1808. And, no record of children was found ! (As I typed this, I noticed they were only married for 7 months ! They "might" have had a child, but - maybe not !) Mary WILSON was said to have been born in 1766 and was the daughter of Leonard WILSON and Rachel DURANT. I checked the Billerica book, and it states: Leonard WILSON was the son of John (3), and was born in 1736. In 1761 he married Rachel DURRANT, daughter of Abraham (5). Their children were: Abraham, b1762, Joseph, b1763, Isaac, b1764, Molly, b1766 (who m. Joshua KIDDER), and Reuben, b1768. Abraham DURRANT was the son of John (2), and was born in 1709. In 1736 he married Rachel MANNING, daughter of William (4). Their children were: Abraham, b1737, Jonathan, b1739, Martha, b1741, Rachel, b1743, Joseph, b1744, Reuben, b1747/8, Jonas, b1751, Asa, b1753, and Sarah, b1757. The KIDDER book then says that Joshua KIDDER, "yeoman" was a cooper and resided in Billerica. He bequethed to his wife his entire estate, and he is buried in the "South Cemetery" - with a poetical epitaph on his tombstone. Since Joshua was only 40 years old when he died, his wife, Mrs. Mary / Molly KIDDER, would have been only 42. Does anyone know if this Mrs. KIDDER married again? Does anyone know if she lived a long life? We don't have a date of death for her ! Thank you for your time. Betty (near Lowell, MA)

BRIEFER, Marion R ( ); 78; Detroit MI>Acton MA; Acton Beacon; 2006-1-26; dja FANNING, Joan I (WILSON); 73; Fitzwilliam NH>Acton MA; Acton Beacon; 2006-1-26; dja COSGROVE, Madeline Miss; 91; Lowell MA; Acton Beacon; 2006-1-26; dja FREDERICK, Arden H; 91; Los Angeles CA>Harvard MA; Acton Beacon; 2006-1-26; dja McINNIS, Bruce H; 66; Dunnellon FL; Acton Beacon (MA); 2006-1-26; dja SNYER, Henry Jr; 79; Acton MA; Acton Beacon; 2006-1-26; dja BURKE, Charles H Dr; 83; Arlington MA; Acton Beacon; 2006-1-26; dja CAMERON, Dorothy I (SCHIFFERDECKER); 51; Stow MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-1; dja PEARCE, Rodney C; 43; Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-1; dja FARRELL, Jim; ; Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-8; dja FARRELL, James B; 81; Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-8; dja WASIUK, John; 75; Sczeczin POL>Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-8; dja TIERNEY, Katherine (REIDY); 87; KER IRL>Acton MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-8; dja ZWIRBLA, Wasil; 75; RUS>Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-8; dja HAAGAR, Ritta (KELTANEN); 85; Viipuri FIN>Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-8; dja KETOLA, Antti; 65; FIN>New York City NY; Acton Beacon (MA); 1968-2-8; dja DAVIS, Wendell F Dr; 91; Acton MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-8; dja MARIANI, Teresa ( ); 89; Brittolli ITA>Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-15; dja OTT, Thomas C; 63; Barberton OH>Acton MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-15; dja WILLIAMS, Bruce K; 32; Utica NY>Acton MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-15; dja HUIKARI, Eric "Erik"; 84; Haapavesi FIN>Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-15; dja FIDANZA, Eva V ( ); 68; Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-21; dja PAUL, Mary K ( ); 92; Rutland VT; Acton Beacon (MA); 1968-2-21; dja FOBES, Mary G ( ); 58; Sanford ME>St Petersburg FL; Acton Beacon (MA); 1968-2-21; dja RANTANEN, Enio; 62; Stow MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-21; dja CLUFF, Laura A (TAYLOR); 75; Hellawell ME>Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-29; dja GOODWIN, Esther E (SANBORN); ; Belmont NH>Maynard MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-29; dja GRAMSTORFF, Samuel G; 60; Stow MA; Acton Beacon; 1968-2-29; dja

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/1708 Message Board Post: Hello: I'am trying to find info or locate family of George Baxter from Nova Scotia (I believe). George died in Waltham, Ma. Feb. 21, 1931. His parents were Minnie (McGlashing) Baxter & Jacob Baxter of Tidnish, Nova Scotia. George's wife was Pearl (Hosie) Baxter - they had 2 children - Gwendolyn - who in 1931 was training to be a nurse and another daughter Audrey. George's Uncle at the time I believe was also in Waltham - David Scott McGlashing. Thanks to all for any help or direction - greatly appreciate everyones help. Sandi

Hello, When I looked at the web site for the Billerica Historical Society this week, I happened to notice that they are now offering free maps of the historic homes which currently exist in town ! I visited a member of the Historical Society the next day, who has his business office in the historic "Faulkner House" in the Center.* And, he gave me a copy of the map. There are 93 houses, buildings, and places mentioned, but I thought I'd just list the places which have a surname attached to them: BROWN, BALDWIN, SHELDON, UNDERHILL, ALLEN, ROGERS, HILL, FARMER, FOSTER, LOCKE, DANFORTH, HOWE, POLLARD, PRESTON, BOWERS, POLLARD, MANNING, KOHLRAUSCH, BENNETT, SEXTON, SHEDD, MITCHELL, JAQUITH, STOKER, GORHAM, STEARNS, BRIDGE, FAULKNER, RICHARDSON, GRAY, WYMAN, DUTTON, TALBOT, CLARK, SPAULDING, RUGGLES, PARKER, KIDDER, PATTEN, KNOWLES, BLANCHARD In some cases, there are several homes for the same family. In the cases of "inns or taverns," sometimes the buildings are known by different names than they were in past centuries. For instance, I am wondering if what is listed here as "The Tavern at the Corner," was originally "the RICHARDSON Tavern" at "the Corner." FYI: Originally, way back when, people wanted "the Corner" to be -- Billerica Center -- but the people living "at the top of the hill" won the debate ! Some of the houses go back to the 1700's. But, while driving around different towns, I've noticed that many more "1700's houses" exist in Carlisle and Chelmsford - than in Billerica. The most well known in Billerica is the "MANNING Manse" built in 1696. It's near the Chelmsford line on Rt. 129 and I've noticed possibly 2 other MANNING homes on the same road but in Chelmsford. Also, please remember that during the 1720's, several towns annexed off of Billerica, so some of the very early homes in Billerica - would now be situated in Bedford, Carlisle, and Tewksbury, etc. One other name which appears on this map is NUTTING. And, the Town Historian might disagree with me, but I don't think a NUTTING ever lived in Billerica. But, yet, the good-size "Nutting's Lake" exists. My "guess" is that Mr. NUTTING lived just down the "Middlesex Turnpike" from the lake (in then Woburn) and might have spent a lot of time there ! (Not mentioned on the map is the small "WINNING's Pond.") This is the web site for the Billerica Historical Society. If you wish a copy of the map sent to you, you might want to send them a note with a SASE enclosed - but a 9x12 manila envelope - with possibly 2 stamps on it. http://www.billericahistorical.org/ The web site for the Billerica Library also has some historical data on it - see "Local History." Betty (near Lowell, MA)

List members I have become the list moderator for the INSALL L and D lists. Soundex code is I524. The names included in this Soundex code are somewhat limited, but there are family members out there who need to get connected. All are welcome. John T. Clark Columbus Ohio List Administrator for the INSALL List. INSALL-L-request@rootsweb.com We will include all variations of the Soundex Code I524, some of which include INSALL, INSOL, INSOLL, INSUL, INSULL, INSOLE and others. Principal countries reporting these names include England, Australia, Canada and the US.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hobart, Curry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AFB.2ACE/1704.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Susan, Thank you so much! The second Jenny that you came across is the correct one! Another message board watcher has volunteered to look up her obit when she visits the library this Saturday. This has been my lucky week. I wish my other searches went this well. Good luck to you in your searches! Loretta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AFB.2ACE/1695.2.2.1 Message Board Post: try 411.com