Hi again, I think I mentioned before that there were important JOHNSON families in the early history of Woburn (and then Winchester). And I just found this mention of the name in the web site I just offered a minute ago: Isaac Johnson, died, leaving an envied name ; and during this month, Mrs. Pynchon, Mrs. Coddington, x\Irs. Phillips, and Mrs. Alcock. On the 20th of September, William Gager died, " a right godly man, a skilful chyrurgeon," who had been chosen deacon ; and on the 30th, Isaac Johnson, the wealthiest of the company, and a warm friend of the Colony, followed his deceased partner. He died in Christian peace and resignation ; declaring his life better spent in promoting this plantation than it would have been in any other way. On the 23d of October, Mr. Ros- siter died, another highly esteemed associate, and one of the as- sistants. http://www.archive.org/stream/historyofcharles00froth/historyofcharles00froth_djvu.txt The "history of Winchester" (smaller one) mentions the JOHNSON name many times. We don't see the JOHNSON name mentioned on the Lists too often. Perhaps their descendants are just not on-line. Betty (near Lowell, MA) FYI: One of the HUTCHINSON daughters in the mid-1800's married into the JOHNSON family. And an 1850 map of Winchester shows only 3 surnames in the "Hill District," HUTCHINSON (DODGE) at the top of the hill, 2 LOCKE houses at the bottom of Ridge St. towards Woburn, and 4 JOHNSON houses, 2 at each end of Ridge St. (2 at the top on the then "West Cambridge" line). I'm curious whether the HUTCHINSON daughter lived in one of those houses. Her sister had married into the DODGE family, and the other sister married into the GARDNER family. (It was ~1850 when John HUTCHINSON and his GARDNER and DODGE sisters moved to Brooklyn, NY.) (In the mid-1800's, the "HUTCHINSON homestead" at 21 Ridge St. was a large, fancy property visited by many important people. I have asked many Societies and no one has ever seen a picture / drawing of that house. It was built during the 1720's, and I'm curious what "large, fancy houses" built during the 1720's looked like.) (That house burned down in 1883, and I lived in the replacement farmhouse during the 1940's. It was not well-built and was much plainer and simpler. I'm told that the families at the top of the hill had become "land rich and money poor.")

Hello, The original residents of Charlestown aren't mentioned on the Lists too often. I was wondering if there was more information on my ancestor, George HUTCHINSON, who was a resident of Charlestown in 1638. I looked on-line yesterday, and found the "history of Charlestown" on-line. I haven't finished browsing the book, but I thought I would remind researchers of the information in this paragraph: 1614 to 1628. - Early Boundaries of the Town. - Discovery by Smith. - Visit of Plvmouth Settlers. - The Fishermen. - Grant to Robert Gorges. - His Colony. Charlestown is a peninsula, formed by the Mystic and Charles rivers and a small tract on the main land, with which it is con- nected by a narrow isthmus. So far as it regards territory, it is the smallest town in the State. But, originally, Charlestown was far more extensive. It included Maiden, Woburn, Stoneham, Burlington, and Somerville, a large part of Medford, and a small part of Cambridge, West Cambridge and Reading. Woburn, comprising Burlington, was incorporated in 1642 ; .... Maiden, in 1649 ; Stoneham, in 1725; Somerville, in 1842. In 1724 and 1725, a large tract called "North Charlestown," was set off, part to Maiden and part to Reading. In 1754, another tract, includinor several large farms, was set off to Medford, and now forms the eastern part of that town. A tract was set off to Cambridge in 1802, and to West Cambridge in 1S42. The only one of these towns whose history, to the present day, is connected with Charlestown, is Somerville. (My note: Remember that West Cambridge was the original name of Arlington, and South Woburn was the original name for Winchester, both getting renamed in 2nd half of 1800's. So, the histories of those towns would include Charlestown.) Another paragraph: In 1629, when Graves and Bright arrived here, a few settlers had located themselves in the neighborhood. Samuel Maverick, early noted for his hospitality, had a residence at Noddles Island. "William Blackstone, an Episcopal clergyman, lived at Shawmut, now Boston. At Mishawum, now Charlestown, Thomas Walford had built his "pallisadoed and thatched house." The precise date when these pioneers of civilization first pitched their tents, is not known. The following is the record of their first proceedings : - " The inhabitants yt : first settled in this place and brought it into the denomination of an English Towne was (were) in Anno 1628 (1629) as follows, viz: Ralph Sprague, Abra. Palmer, Richd. Sprague, Walter Pamer, Nicholas Stowers, John Stickline, Tho. Walford Smith ... On quick look, this report doesn't get up past 1635, so the people arriving in 1637-1640 are not mentioned. Betty (near Lowell, MA)

Down on Cape Cod, Barnstable, woodlots seem to have been granted in the early 1700's or perhaps before which is not widely available because of the fire in the 1820's But what I want to mention is that down there at least woodlots were tax free up until fairly recently. In my wife's family case woodlots seem to been granted aboout 1700 and became taxable only in the post WWII period. I cant recall how many acres they had but some were taken for the Cape Cod Highway and others sold in the 50's and 80's if memory serves

Hello, Just wanted to mention some events coming up in Chelmsford during March and April: http://www.chelmhist.org/calendar.htm Betty (near Lowell, MA)

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Hi again, In the RICHARDSON information just offered, Richard mentioned that his ancestors had "woodlots" and I've been reading about "woodlots" in regard to my HUTCHINSON research. A 1638 map shows the patriarch, George HUTCHINSON, owning a large lot in what would now be Winchester Center. But, he was known to always live in Charlestown. (And I think there was a GARDNER lot beside him.) So, it might have been a "woodlot" for both of them. The reports I have from Thomas HUTCHINSON and his relatives say that it was ~1723 when his ancestor bought a large "woodlot" from the GARDNER family. It was part of the much larger GARDNER property along what is now the Winchester / Arlington line. (Winchester Country Club area) And I'm told that is when the "HUTCHINSON homestead" was built. * The brothers of this family bought many other "woodlots" making the farm very large. What is curious is that I was reminded of the 1820 census for Woburn which showed only John HUTCHINSON. I'm thinking that the several siblings all lived in the very large house at what is now 21 Ridge Street, Winchester. It was ~1838 when my ancestor, Jacob, got married to Eliza CROSBY, probably built the smaller house across the street at 18 Ridge St. (That house still stands.) (South Woburn became Winchester in 1850.) Just an FYI for you. Oh, by the way, I think parts of the very large HUTCHINSON farm still existed after 1900, as my grandmother inherited a small "woodlot." Betty (near Lowell, MA) * I think I already mentioned that I would very much like to find a drawing or sketch of what the original HUTCHINSON house looked like - the one built in the 1720's and stood until 1883 when it burned down. (The Winchester and Arlington societies don't know of such a picture; I just asked the Woburn library.)

Hello, I wonder whether there is good information on the families in Chelmsford during the 1600's and very early 1700's. I did have the smaller "history of Chelmsford," but I loaned it to a relative and did not get it back. I've borrowed the larger "history" from the library several times over the years, but not recently. I did purchase that book in CD format, and I haven't looked at that lately, either. In the RICHARDSON information just offered, I noticed that a Cornet HILLS, innkeeper, was mentioned. From my KIDDER research, I know that "Cornet" is a title given to a man (or soldier), so I'm curious who the HILLS man was owned the "inn" and where it was located. Betty (near Lowell, MA) (My KIDDER line goes from patriarch, James, to his older son, John, who married in Chelmsford and lived there. (I think over in the part of town became South Lowell.) I've never found out where John's sons lived in Chelmsford. Except I know that his son, Thomas, lived in the part of town which became Westford, and he lived in the western part of the town near Littleton. And his oldest son was called "Cornet" Thomas KIDDER. My ancestor was one of the 3 brothers moved to New Ipswich, NH, in the mid-1700's. The youngest son remained in the area and lived in Littleton, I believe.) (What has been curious to me is that John KIDDER had 10 children and always lived in Chelmsford, as supposedly most of his children did (early 1700's). But the book has very little information on most of his children. Did they live so far away from the center of town that not enough records were kept on them?)

Thank you Chuck Richardson what I am trying to find is some contemporary hard data supporting Jacobus' assertion that Elizaabeth Richardson born Novemer 1692, Chelmsford, married Jonas Clark. I believe that to be true, in part because Jonas had a grandson named "Bunker" plus of course Jacobus is famed for accuracy. This Elizabeth is the daughter of Ezekial Richardson and his wife Mary Bunker who later , about 6 or seven years after Elizabeth was born married Moses Barron after Richardson died. Barron also died and in 1724 Mary (Bunker) (Richardson) Barron married Col. Thomas Howe or Marlborough who died in 1733 but she died in Chelmsford 5 July 1741. It is my belief that Mary Bunker Richardson Barron How (Howe, Howse etc) may have mentioned her daughter Elizabeth (Richardson) Clark or Clark grandchildren in her will so I am trying to find someone who has seen that probate or has other hard data or knows where 1741 probates are stored and how to get in touch with the officials there This Elizabeth (Richardson) Clark was not the Elizabeth Richardson who married Joseph Butterfield in 1741 as Vinton claims. That Elizabeth Richardson was born 27 July 1724 in Pelham New Hampshire and therefore of the right age to marry in 1741, the year that ("my") Elizabeth b. 1692 died. She (Elizabeth Richardson Butterfiel) was the daughter of William (5) (Lieut. Josiah (4) Josiah (3) Ezekiel(2) Thomas(1) ) See Walter Goodwin Davis : Richardson of Chelmsford You are incorrect in your last paragrah stating the Mary Barron was the mother of ("my") Elizabeth. I am sure you meant to say "Mary (Bunker) Richardson Thanks for your thoughtful input .Please let me know if you have further thoughts on the subject Robert Bowman In a message dated 2/25/2010 10:29:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, chuck.richardson@mindspring.com writes: > Subj: Re: [MAMiddle] Howe /Richardson/Clark > Date:2/25/2010 10:29:41 AM Pacific Standard Time > From:chuck.richardson@mindspring.com > Reply-to:mamiddle@rootsweb.com > To:mamiddle@rootsweb.com > Received from Internet: > > > > from my database. Let me know if you want similar on her pedigree. > Any info you have on her or hers would be appreciated. dcr. > > *40* > *Ezekiel Richardson* > > Ezekiel Richardson, ^3 /(James > <cid:part1.05050406.00080307@mindspring.com>, ^2 Ezekiel > <cid:part2.08020509.03050607@mindspring.com>, ^1 ), /brother of the > preceding; born in Chelmsford, Sept. 3, 1667; Married *Mary Bunker*, > Daughter of Jonathan Bunker, Probably of Charlestown. > He was a :husbandman" and dwelt in Charlestown - That is in > Stoneham, then part of Charlestown, four small wood lots in Charlestown, > on the north side of the Mystic River [Midd. deeds, xii. 9.]. These Wood > lots must have been in what is now Stoneham. > He probably lived in Stoneham from the time of his marriage till > 1690 or 1691; after this in Chelmsford. > He died before completing his thirtieth year, and intestate, as we > learn from the inventory, Nov. 27, 1696. As to the /manner/ of his > death the following extract informs us. > Extract from court records; "At Charlestown, 26, Jan'y 1696-7, > Edward Spalding [was] presented for that upon the 25th of November, > 1696, at Chelmsford, near the house of Cornet Hills, innholder, he > struck Ezekiel Richardson, of Chelmsford, with his fist, who instantly > fell to the ground, and afterwards languished until the 27th of > November, and then died." > Administration upon his estate was given, Jan. 11, 1697-8. to > reckoned in depreciated currency. It appears from his inventory that he > owned land in Charlestown, by which is doubtless meant Shoreham, valued > at sixty pounds; also land in "Notimos" or Menotomy, now part of > Arlington, and in two or three other places. His residence, and > birth-place of his two older children, must have been Stoneham, then > known as "Charlestown End." > Mary, Widow of this Ezekiel Richardson, Took for her Second Husband, > Feb. 2, 1697-8, *Moses Barron,* of Chelmsford, Born Oct. 28, 1669, Son > of Moses and Mary Barron, of that town. They had a son Jonathan > (Baron), born June 28, 1698 - a little too soon - and a son Isaac > (Barron), Who died Sept. 16, 1739. Moses Barron died April 16, 1719. > > The children of Ezekiel and Mary (Barron) Richardson were: > 137. Mary,^ 4 b. in Stoneham, Jan 16, 1688; d. Jan 23, 1688. > 138. Thomas,^ 4 b. in Stoneham, 1690; d. May 6, 1698.(Grave > <cid:part3.00050301.01010504@mindspring.com>) > 139. Elizabeth,^ 4 b. November, 1692; seems to have m. Joseph > Butterfield, 1741 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Rsbow@cs.com wrote: > >I understand that the probate for Mary (Bunker) (Richardson)(Barron) How > > >(see also Howes, Howe, Howse) etc) who died in Chelmsford 5 July 1741 > is > >available at the Middlesex Archive, Probate file, item 12078. She was > the > >widow of Col. Thomas How of Marlborough > > > >If any heroic person has access to this archive, I would be grateful in > >learning if that document identifies a daughter, Elizabeth as Elizabeth > Clark, > >or as "wife of Jonas Clark" or somesuch, and if it identifies any Clark > >grandchildren > > > >and, /or I would also appreciate learning the address of the archive ( > >especially e-mail if possible) and whether it is possible to order a copy > of > >said probate from them > > > >Robert Bowman . > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject and the body of the > email with no additional text. > >------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject > and the body of the message > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2701 - Release Date: 02/21/10 > 07:34:00 > > > > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject and the body of the > email with no additional text. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message >

Hello, In this morning's MassMoments e-mail there is a story about William DAWES; it's a reminder that there were other men involved when Paul Revere joined them in starting out to "warn the Colonists." http://www.massmoments.org/moment.cfm?mid=63 I've watched a segment on "History Detectives" a few times about a 1770-era "cannon." A descendant of the "BARRETT Farm" of Concord, MA, wrote to the show and told them of a "family story." The family was told that "the British" were heading to Concord to retrieve their "cannons" which had been stolen from Boston by the Colonists. This is a story which is not popularly known. During the segment you hear that the "National Park Service" recently found one of the cannons and it is being stored in Charlestown. The "History Detectives" were able to do their research, came to Boston, and found out that the cannon which was found "was" one of the cannons the British were trying to retrieve. Adding to that, the researchers found out that the 2nd cannon has been in Boston for many years. It can be seen at the top of the "Bunker Hill Monument." http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigations/206_warcannon.html http://www.charlestownonline.net/bunkerhillmonument.htm How many visited the Bunker Hill Monument as a school child - and climbed the 294 steps? I did, but I'm not sure I was breathing right when I got to the top. :o) I'm now curious whether the 2nd cannon will join it's brother at the top of the monument. It would be a good place to store it. However, there might be a better place to keep both cannons - like outside at the bottom of the monument where more people could look at it and touch it ! :o) Are there other places in MA where 1770's-era cannons are on display? Probably in Lexington and Concord? Even though we're still having WINTER, "Patriot's Day" is only a month and a half away. How many will be at "the bridge" early in the morning on April 19? http://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm Betty (near Lowell, MA)

Interested in feedback on this if you have both. Thanks Jacqueline Sleeper Russell _http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jacquelinesr_ (http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jacquelinesr)

Thanks, Betty' Can you tell me the appropriate addresees/phone number or e-mail ? Bob n a message dated 2/24/2010 12:50:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, bbffrrpp@comcast.net writes: > ubj: Re: [MAMiddle] Howe /Richardson/Clark "Wills, 1700's" > Date:2/24/2010 12:50:32 AM Pacific Standard Time > From:bbffrrpp@comcast.net > Reply-to:mamiddle@rootsweb.com > To:mamiddle@rootsweb.com > Received from Internet: > > > > Hi Robert, > > If you mean the old "wills" which might be available at "Family &Probate > Court" in Cambridge, I have found out that most of the wills from past > centuries have gone to an Archives office. I tried to get some from > the > mid-1800's and was told I had to contact a special office in Boston. > There is a phone number and a fax number but no e-mail address. > > I requested about 6 or 7 HUTCHINSON wills and the lady was able to locate > 3 > of them. But, I haven't had the opportunity to drive into Boston to > look > at them. I haven't called her to find out if there is another way to > look at them; I'll try to today. * Oh, by the way, when I faxed > in > my request, I offered my e-mail address, and she replied that way - but > only to tell me she had found them. > > Betty (near Lowell, MA) > > * > 3 of the wills for 3 NY residents who were closely related. >

Hello, Someone just asked about how to look at old "wills" from the 1700's. And, I know about traveling to Family & Probate Court in Cambridge to request looking at them. But, are there other ways? I also know that the Court is sending a lot of the old wills, even up to mid-1800's to a special Archives Office. I believe it is in Boston. I was told it has a phone # and a fax # but no e-mail address. I did request 6 o 7 HUTCHINSON wills from 1800's, and was told the lady found 3 of them. Unfortunately, it is my understanding that I need to drove into Boston and go to her office. I've been extra busy for a few weeks and I haven't had time to call and make arrangements to go to that Archives Office. If I call today, I hope she is still holding them for me. In my fax I asked if there was a way for me to request a copy of the wills to be sent to me, and I would pay for the costs. In my fax to that Office, I provided my e-mail address, and she did e-mail back. But, she did not tell me that it was possible for me to get copies mailed to me. I was requesting wills from 1880 to 1900. I don't remember what the cut-off date was for hoping to look at a will in Cambridge courthouse. Betty (near Lowell, MA) P.S. By the way, it might have been 2 yrs. ago when a few of us wrote to Family & Probate Court to ask if they would consider opening up a "Genealogy Office" for us. One Judge did respond and said it was a good idea, but they didn't have the funds to provide it. I suppose we could try again.

Hi Robert, If you mean the old "wills" which might be available at "Family & Probate Court" in Cambridge, I have found out that most of the wills from past centuries have gone to an Archives office. I tried to get some from the mid-1800's and was told I had to contact a special office in Boston. There is a phone number and a fax number but no e-mail address. I requested about 6 or 7 HUTCHINSON wills and the lady was able to locate 3 of them. But, I haven't had the opportunity to drive into Boston to look at them. I haven't called her to find out if there is another way to look at them; I'll try to today. * Oh, by the way, when I faxed in my request, I offered my e-mail address, and she replied that way - but only to tell me she had found them. Betty (near Lowell, MA) * 3 of the wills for 3 NY residents who were closely related. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Rsbow@cs.com> To: <MAMIDDLE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:30 PM Subject: [MAMiddle] Howe /Richardson/Clark >I understand that the probate for Mary (Bunker) (Richardson)(Barron) How > (see also Howes, Howe, Howse) etc) who died in Chelmsford 5 July 1741 is > available at the Middlesex Archive, Probate file, item 12078. She was > the > widow of Col. Thomas How of Marlborough > > If any heroic person has access to this archive, I would be grateful in > learning if that document identifies a daughter, Elizabeth as Elizabeth > Clark, > or as "wife of Jonas Clark" or somesuch, and if it identifies any Clark > grandchildren > > and, /or I would also appreciate learning the address of the archive ( > especially e-mail if possible) and whether it is possible to order a copy > of > said probate from them > > Robert Bowman . > >

from my database. Let me know if you want similar on her pedigree. Any info you have on her or hers would be appreciated. dcr. *40* *Ezekiel Richardson* Ezekiel Richardson, ^3 /(James <cid:part1.05050406.00080307@mindspring.com>, ^2 Ezekiel <cid:part2.08020509.03050607@mindspring.com>, ^1 ), /brother of the preceding; born in Chelmsford, Sept. 3, 1667; Married *Mary Bunker*, Daughter of Jonathan Bunker, Probably of Charlestown. He was a :husbandman" and dwelt in Charlestown - That is in Stoneham, then part of Charlestown, four small wood lots in Charlestown, on the north side of the Mystic River [Midd. deeds, xii. 9.]. These Wood lots must have been in what is now Stoneham. He probably lived in Stoneham from the time of his marriage till 1690 or 1691; after this in Chelmsford. He died before completing his thirtieth year, and intestate, as we learn from the inventory, Nov. 27, 1696. As to the /manner/ of his death the following extract informs us. Extract from court records; "At Charlestown, 26, Jan'y 1696-7, Edward Spalding [was] presented for that upon the 25th of November, 1696, at Chelmsford, near the house of Cornet Hills, innholder, he struck Ezekiel Richardson, of Chelmsford, with his fist, who instantly fell to the ground, and afterwards languished until the 27th of November, and then died." Administration upon his estate was given, Jan. 11, 1697-8. to reckoned in depreciated currency. It appears from his inventory that he owned land in Charlestown, by which is doubtless meant Shoreham, valued at sixty pounds; also land in "Notimos" or Menotomy, now part of Arlington, and in two or three other places. His residence, and birth-place of his two older children, must have been Stoneham, then known as "Charlestown End." Mary, Widow of this Ezekiel Richardson, Took for her Second Husband, Feb. 2, 1697-8, *Moses Barron,* of Chelmsford, Born Oct. 28, 1669, Son of Moses and Mary Barron, of that town. They had a son Jonathan (Baron), born June 28, 1698 - a little too soon - and a son Isaac (Barron), Who died Sept. 16, 1739. Moses Barron died April 16, 1719. The children of Ezekiel and Mary (Barron) Richardson were: 137. Mary,^ 4 b. in Stoneham, Jan 16, 1688; d. Jan 23, 1688. 138. Thomas,^ 4 b. in Stoneham, 1690; d. May 6, 1698.(Grave <cid:part3.00050301.01010504@mindspring.com>) 139. Elizabeth,^ 4 b. November, 1692; seems to have m. Joseph Butterfield, 1741 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rsbow@cs.com wrote: > I understand that the probate for Mary (Bunker) (Richardson)(Barron) How > (see also Howes, Howe, Howse) etc) who died in Chelmsford 5 July 1741 is > available at the Middlesex Archive, Probate file, item 12078. She was the > widow of Col. Thomas How of Marlborough > > If any heroic person has access to this archive, I would be grateful in > learning if that document identifies a daughter, Elizabeth as Elizabeth Clark, > or as "wife of Jonas Clark" or somesuch, and if it identifies any Clark > grandchildren > > and, /or I would also appreciate learning the address of the archive ( > especially e-mail if possible) and whether it is possible to order a copy of > said probate from them > > Robert Bowman . > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2701 - Release Date: 02/21/10 07:34:00 > >

I understand that the probate for Mary (Bunker) (Richardson)(Barron) How (see also Howes, Howe, Howse) etc) who died in Chelmsford 5 July 1741 is available at the Middlesex Archive, Probate file, item 12078. She was the widow of Col. Thomas How of Marlborough If any heroic person has access to this archive, I would be grateful in learning if that document identifies a daughter, Elizabeth as Elizabeth Clark, or as "wife of Jonas Clark" or somesuch, and if it identifies any Clark grandchildren and, /or I would also appreciate learning the address of the archive ( especially e-mail if possible) and whether it is possible to order a copy of said probate from them Robert Bowman .

> >> >> Join Us! >> This month's Genealogy meeting will be held on Saturday, February >> 27, at 10:00 am at the Lawrence History Center, 6 Essex St. >> >> Albert Savastano, of Lawrence's Savastano Catering family, will >> discuss and demonstrate researching your family history from the >> comfort of your own home! Using the online resources from the >> Registry of Deeds, Mr. Savastano has researched his genealogy, and >> will share his experience with us. Take advantage of LHC's >> wireless internet and bring your laptop to work along with him. >> This is a great follow up to our October visit to the Registry, >> and a great introduction for first time genealogists! >> >> This meeting is free and open to the public. Bring a friend! >> Be sure to visit our website www.lawrencehistory.org for >> information on other Genealogy events, Lawrence History Center >> news and pictures! >> >> Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by calling (978) >> 686-9230 or e-mailing amita@lawrencehistory.org >> If we must cancel the meeting due to bad weather, we will post it >> on our website on Friday, Feb. 26. >> >> Amita Kiley >> Assistant to the Director >> Lawrence History Center >> 6 Essex Street >> Lawrence, MA 01840 >> www.lawrencehistory.org >> (978) 686-9230 >

Thank you Dennis. I'll have a look. Jane Australia -----Original Message----- From: mamiddle-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mamiddle-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Ahern Sent: Tuesday, 23 February 2010 1:53 AM To: mamiddle@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MAMiddle] Symmes Hospital Arlington I spent a few weeks at Symmes when I was in 5th grade. It was not my only visit. I understand my grandmother helped with the fund raising to build the original building, which later became the nurses residence. If you go to the MDX newspaper website and enter Symmes in the search engine you will get hits on nine pages. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.rootsweb.com/~mamidnws/index.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Betty. Jane Australia -----Original Message----- From: mamiddle-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mamiddle-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Betty Sent: Monday, 22 February 2010 10:06 PM To: mamiddle@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MAMiddle] Symmes Hospital Arlington Hi Jane, 2 of my sisters and I were born in a "house used as a hospital" in Cambridge during 1940's, but our younger siblings were born at Symmes Hospital (top of a hill, named Hospital Road).* I believe construction has already started on building a "Condo complex" on the site. And, just a reminder for people not in MA that most of the "weekly newspapers" for the Greater Boston area are on-line. And, if you go to the site for the "Arlington Advocate," you should find many articles about what has been going on at the Hospital site for a few years. If you go to "Google maps" ?? you can probably find Hospital Road, Arlington, in one of the "photos." Compared to other hospitals in the area, it and the "Winchester Hospital" were / are relatively small hospitals. (I believe I read that both hospitals were built around the same time.) Betty (near Lowell, MA) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane Sullivan" <janeoz123@bigpond.com> To: <mamiddle@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:34 AM Subject: [MAMiddle] Symmes Hospital Arlington > Can anyone tell me a little info about this hospital? My great > grandfather's nephew (Edward Ryan) was taken to this hospital following a > fire in Arlington in 1945. Edward subsequently died due to injuries > sustained whilst carrying out his duties as fireman. I have had a bit of > a > look online and found that the hospital was to be demolished. Is this > right? Just wanted a little bit of background info on the place my > relation died. > Jane > AUSTRALIA To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello, This is a note from the Chelmsford Genealogy Club (MA). See below. Betty (near Lowell, MA) (Don't forget you can go to the Mailing List "find a List" and search for "New England" and find more Lists.) Hello Friends: There will be no meeting on March 2nd. We will have our speaker Mary Pat Kelly, from NYC, talking about her book "Galway Bay" on Saturday, March 27, at 1:00 p,m. I hope to have a good turnout so please pass the word and bring a friend if you are coming. Refreshments will be served and Kelly will be selling and signing her books. Coordinator Chelmsford Genealogy Club

Hello Friends, Of just of intriguing interest is the relationship between Josiah Locke and John Locke the English Philosopher, one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers. The Harvey's of Boston and Taunton, MA cr. 1640, can trace their linage this John. Regards, Charles Howell -----Original Message----- From: mamiddle-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mamiddle-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Betty Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 4:08 AM To: genmassachusetts@rootsweb.com; MAMiddle@rootsweb.com Subject: [MAMiddle] WRIGHT - LOCKE Farm in Winchester Hi again, I have just become curious when the original "LOCKE homestead" was built on Ridge St. in what is now Winchester. And I was curious if it was built around the same time as my "HUTCHINSON homestead" up the street from it. But, I just found this page which says that the LOCKE house was built in 1827. And, the original HUTCHINSON house was reportly built in ~1727 - 100 years before ! I know there are people interested in the "WRIGHT - LOCKE Farm" (which still exists and is an "historic property." Do any of you know whether that date is correct? Does that mean that the HUTCHINSON house was the only house in the "Hill District" (formerly "Pine Hill") during the 1700's ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philemon_Wright/Asa_Locke_Farm OOPS. I continued to look on-line and found that it was the WRIGHT's who owned the farm in the 1700's: The Wright-Locke Farm has operated continuously since the 17th century when Thomas Wright established a farm at the intersection of High and Ridge Streets in what was then the town of Woburn. Among his children was a son, Philemon, born in 1760, who purchased the farm from his father in 1789. Philemon sold the farm in 1800 to Josiah Locke and moved to Canada where he became the first settler of Canada's National Capital Region and founded the town of Wrightstown, later incorporated as the town of Hull. He later went on to serve as the first representative from Ottawa County in the Lower Canada Assembly. Josiah Locke sold the farm to his son Asa in 1804 and the farm remained in the possession of the Locke family until the mid 20th century. The farm was then sold to the Hamilton family who continued to operate the farm until it was purchased by the Town of Winchester in 2007. What makes the Wright-Locke farm unique is that it has survived as an urban working farm into the 21st century while retaining the configuration of a 19th century farm. The main barn was constructed in 1827 and the present day farmhouse was constructed in 1828. http://wlfarm.org/ That means that there was a previous, large house at 78 Ridge Street stood during the 1700's and up to 1820. Perhaps it burned down ~1820. I don't remember reading whether that original house is shown in pictures someplace. Thank you for your time. Only days away from "March" more "snow." Betty (near Lowell, MA) FYI: http://www.baystateorganic.org/MA/MAgrowers-W.html To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MAMIDDLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message