Hi Priscilla: Thank you for giving this URL for the Utah Cemeteries. As far as I am concerned, any cemetery data located anywhere is excellent information. We may be on the Worcester List, but many of the ancestors moved out of the country, not necessarily while they were reasonably young, but followed later to be near their children and grandchildren. Also for those of you who would like to have another place to look at books on line for free. Thank LDS for this site: http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/. You can plug in your name and you may be really lucky and find some of those stumbling blocks you've been looking for. They add books every day, so visit often. Regards, Alison Franks Archivist, Rawson Family Association

This is probably not of help to anyone but just in case.............. Priscilla http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,635211200,00.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 01/Jun/06

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Sorry, I just noticed my typo. The correct title of Taylor's book is: The Churches of Christ of the Congregational Way in New England. I know the author and have appreciated all the hard work he has put into this and similar indexes of American Congregational churches over the years. Best wishes, Rev. Dr. Doug Showalter

Greetings, The best resource book for the identification of any New England Congregational Church is: Richard H. Taylor, The Church of Christ of the Congregational Way in New England (Benton Harbor, Michigan: 1989). He traces all of them into the modern day, showing their mergers, and in some cases, their switches of denominational affiliation or extinctions. He doesn't trace where their records are/went. Using this resource I traced Worcester's Plymouth Congregational Church through four different mergers. Its descendant today appears to be the United Congregational Church of Worcester at 6 Institute Road. Richard Taylor has also compiled and self-published guides to Congregational churches in other parts of the country. People wanting to know where Massachusetts Congregational church records are, may find some help in: Harold Field Worthley, An Inventory of the Records of the Particular (Congregational) Churches of Massachusetts Gathered 1620-1805 (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1970). I say "may" find some help, because while his work is very comprehensive, church records have a way of being moved over the years, and sometimes, sad to say, lost. Also note, this work covers only those churches gathered through 1805--which, still, is many of them in MA. The best place for Congregational research is The Congregational Library at 14 Beacon Street in Boston. It's a wonderful resource. They also have a web site. Best wishes, Rev. Dr. Doug Showalter

As a clarification, none of the 8 churches in the UCC index for Worcester has a founding date of 1869. Just want to clear up any confusion. Karen Jenter Michigan In a message dated 6/1/2006 3:04:22 A.M. Pacific SA Standard Time, [email protected] writes: In 1957 the Congregational Christian Churches (Pilgrim) merged with the Evangelical & Reformed Churches (German background) to form the United Church of Christ. I checked the UCC web site and found there are 8 churches in Worcester with a founding date of 1869. Here is the link to locate these churches. _http://www.ucc.org/find/index2.html_ (http://www.ucc.org/find/index2.html) (just put in the city and state) Here is a link that talks about the archives _http://www.ucc.org/aboutus/archives/_ (http://www.ucc.org/aboutus/archives/) (you can click on each background to see what they have) Hope this helps!!!!! Hope this helps Karen Jenter Michigan (http://www.ucc.org/find/city_ucc.php)

I have copies of the 1942 and 1943 yearbooks for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcestr and wuold be happy to do lookups. Please put something like 'Holy Cross lookup' in the subject line so your inquiry doesn't get lost in the email shuffle... The books are up for auction so the offer is good for as long as I have them --Laurel

Hi - I am researching the Joseph Ellery-Almira LaPlante family who lived in North Brookfield/New Braintree from the 1840's - present According to a post by Joan Costello on Geneology.com, the Allaire's anglocized the name around that time and became Ellery. I tried contacting Joan Costello because it sounded like she had a great deal of research on this family, but she's since switched email addresses. If anyone else is researching this family or knows a Joan Costello in the New Braintree area, please pass her my email address. I'm most definitely related to the same Ellery family. Thanks! Karen [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

In 1957 the Congregational Christian Churches (Pilgrim) merged with the Evangelical & Reformed Churches (German background) to form the United Church of Christ. I checked the UCC web site and found there are 8 churches in Worcester with a founding date of 1869. Here is the link to locate these churches. _http://www.ucc.org/find/index2.html_ (http://www.ucc.org/find/index2.html) (just put in the city and state) Here is a link that talks about the archives _http://www.ucc.org/aboutus/archives/_ (http://www.ucc.org/aboutus/archives/) (you can click on each background to see what they have) Hope this helps!!!!! Hope this helps Karen Jenter Michigan (http://www.ucc.org/find/city_ucc.php)

Hi Listers - Back in March, I asked about these churches - thought I would try again now that the list traffic has slowed down. Helping a cousin who has 2 marriage records for the same couple - one at each of these churches..... Plymouth Congregational Church in Worcester? In 1906 it was located at on Pearl St, cor. Chestnut, Worcester MA. The directory says it was established 1869. I found another site that said the building was razed in 1941, so what happened to the church & its records? [In 1952 the bells from this church ended up at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio] *************************** From the1906 directory - Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Walnut Street, Worcester, founded 1867 I need a record from January 4,1907. Thank you, Lisa

Lisa: There's a Congregational Archives (or whatever it may be called) in Boston. They should know what happened to that Church and if it's extinct, they may have the records. They looked up some records for me a long time ago and I believe there's a charge. Charles Lisa Lepore <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Listers - Back in March, I asked about these churches - thought I would try again now that the list traffic has slowed down. Helping a cousin who has 2 marriage records for the same couple - one at each of these churches..... Plymouth Congregational Church in Worcester? In 1906 it was located at on Pearl St, cor. Chestnut, Worcester MA. The directory says it was established 1869. I found another site that said the building was razed in 1941, so what happened to the church & its records? [In 1952 the bells from this church ended up at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio] *************************** >From the1906 directory - Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Walnut Street, Worcester, founded 1867 I need a record from January 4,1907. Thank you, Lisa ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== Worcester GenWeb has many Resources Check it out!! http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

Photo collection continues for "Worcester County's Polish Community," the first-ever photo history to document the Polonias of Central Massachusetts (Worcester County/Worcester Diocese), to be released by Arcadia Publishing in fall 2007. Collection of photos and other Polonia-related print memorabilia is scheduled for: Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.-noon, West Warren public library, 2370 Main St., Village Point Plaza, West Warren, MA Sunday, June 4, 8 .m.-noon, Our Lady of Jasna Gora Church, 128 Franklin St., Clinton, MA Sunday, June 25, 1-4 p.m., Gilbertville Polish Hall (Pilsudski Club), 1-4 p.m., 61 Joslyn Rd., Gilbertville, MA Saturday, July 22, 1-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble, The Shops at Blackstone Valley, Millbury, MA All materials loaned for this project will be returned, and all photo donors will be acknowledged in the book. Other collection dates are in the works and will be announced soon. Coauthors are Barbara Proko, Janice Baniukiewicz Stickles, and the Czestochowa Guild of Catholic Women at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester, MA. For more info, please contact Barbara off-list at [email protected] or 860-978-6968 or 860-223-0887. Dziekuje bardzo, Barbara Proko __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

http://nysparks.state.ny.us/heritage/purple_hrt.asp The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is currently under construction in New York's Hudson River Valley at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site. The 7,500 square foot facility will share the stories of America's combat wounded veterans and those who never returned, all recipients of the Purple Heart. The mission of the Hall of Honor is to collect and preserve the stories of Purple Heart recipients from all branches of service and across generations in an attempt to ensure that all recipients are represented. Their stories will be preserved and shared through a series of exhibits, live and videotaped interviews with veterans themselves, and the Roll of Honor, an interactive computer program detailing the stories of each individual. The Hall of Honor will be the first in the nation to recognize the more than 1.7 million Americans wounded or killed in action while serving in the United States Military, and will become the nation's sole repository dedicated to the preservation of these stories of sacrifice. Governor Pataki has committed over $4 million toward the planning, design and development of the Hall of Honor. The project also enjoys the generous support of veterans and their families, Congresswoman Sue Kelly, Senator William J. Larkin, Jr., and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Hall of Honor will serve all Americans and inspire people around the world to learn more about these men and women and to give thanks to those who gave so much to keep the dream of freedom, liberty, and equality alive for all. For more information or to share the story of a Purple Heart recipient, contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, P.O. Box 207 (374 Temple Hill Road), Vails Gate, New York 12584-0207, telephone 845-561-1765, or fax 845-561-6577. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor overlooks the site of the camp (cantonment) of the Continental Army for 1782 - 1783, the final winter of the Revolutionary War. In 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, the inspiration for today's Purple Heart, and the following year officers met at the Cantonment to determine candidates for the award. In 1932, some of the nation's very first Purple Hearts were presented to veterans of World War I on these same grounds.

Hey gang, Just a short reminder to the vets and newbies at this site of my free research for the asking here at Andersonville Civil War Prisoner of War site. There are more than 41000 Union soldiers on record from all states, and 2677 are from Massachuettes. Please email me directly at [email protected] with request so we dont tie up the county site. Kevin Andersonville Historic Site Historian / NPS Volunteer www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/index.html

Justa thank you to everyone on my Holland question and a reminder that google is in the process of copying lots of old text books..ie; Leicester Tan vitals. Jay

In a message dated 5/22/2006 10:49:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Try this link......Thats all I have. Joyce http://www.rootsweb.com/~mauhs/html/lakeview_section_two.html ------------------------ They seem to have completed only Section 2. Is that what you found also, Joyce. A couple other Upton cemeteries seem to be complete, Alison. And it looks like they are all in progress. I'm glad to know about this! Sue Susan M. Hillier Roe [email protected] Seal Beach, CA A friend is one who comes in when the whole world has gone out. Anonymous

As I have Bodell - Boodle, reletives that emigrated from Ireland to Uxbridge - Blackstone . Then on to Wisconsin & Illinois . I would be greatfull if some one could look up this John Bodell in the Local papers . " Mr. Bodell was a resident of Worcester, Massachusetts " Don't know if this was the City of Worcester, Or Worcester County ? Thanks for any help Bill Keough http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnlesueu/sorrowful_tale.htm A Sorrowful Tale A Sorrowful Tale The following extractions were donated by Kathy Jerrow. The (St. Peter) Minnesota Free Press newspaper gives the following account of the murder of John Bodell and the subsequent lynching of the accused Charles Rheinhardt: [October 27, 1858] Murder in LeSueur County! We have just learned of a most brutal murder having been committed near Lexington, in Le Sueur County, and that a former citizen of that place, but who has resided here since last fall, is suspicioned of being guilty of the deed. The facts are entirely circumstantial, and as near as we can learn are as follows. A Mr. Burdell, who was a stranger in the state, but who has friends residing in Winona, came to Lexington in search of a farm some week or so before election. He there fell in with Mr. C. J. Rinehart, who has a farm in the neighborhood, and was induced to go with him to examine it. He was not seen again, though Rinehart remained about the place for several days. The stranger's absence excited no alarm there, though he told the family with whom he was stopping, that he would return at night-- they naturally supposing that he had gone to see some other land. His friends in Winona however, became alarmed at his not returning there according to promise, and came on to hunt him up. After a brief search, his body was found buried. He had evidently been brutally murdered, having been shot thro' the head, his skull broken in, and his throat cut so as almost sever the head from the body! Suspicion at once fell on Rinehart, who had left in the meantime; and the suspicion was heightened by the fact, that about the time of the murder, he borrowed a shovel of a neighbor, alleging the he wanted to dig a ditch with it. The discovery of the murder created an intense excitement at Lexington. Three hundred dollars was at once raised by the citizens, and the Sheriff dispatched in pursuit of Rinehart, who was supposed to have gone to St. Paul, and possibly down the river. Mr. Rinehart came to this state from Ohio, and last fall removed to this town, where, for a short time he worked in this office. During the winter he went into a saloon, which he has continued here up to the present time. He has a wife, who is spoken of as a fine woman, and also two small children. These he sent east some six weeks ago, since which time he has been at St. Paul. He has other relatives here, and has himself always borne a good character. It may be that he is entirely innocent of any connection with this affair; and for the sake of all concerned, we hope it may prove so. [November 3, 1858] Communicated. Horrible Murder. LEXINGTON, Oct. 28, 1858 The following is undoubtedly, one of the most foul and atrocious murders ever committed in any community. For barbarity it has scarce an equal in the annals of our country, and committed as it was undoubtedly, to obtain a paltry of sum of money, we can but look upon the perpetrator as a villain of the blackest die. It appears from testimony adduced at the inquest, that the unfortunate man J. Bodell, came to Northfield in company with a man by the name of Charles Rinehart, who induced him to come to Lanesburg, in Le Sueur county, by representing to Bodell that land could be purchased cheap in that vicinity, and also that he (Rinehart,) would sell him a claim cheap. They accordingly arrived at Union Lake; remaining there over night, in the morning they hired a conveyance to Codey's, within five or six miles of their destination, and remained there over night, (this being on Wednesday the 6th of October.) Leaving in the morning on foot, they were seen passing the house of Mr. Wankee about 12 o'clock m., this being the last place they were seen together, and about half a mile from the place where the body was found. About half-past one o'clock, the same day, he (Rinehart) called at the house of a German by the name of Mr. Mansher and requested dinner, immediately after dinner he borrowed a spade, representing that he wished to fix a bad place on the road. About two o'clock he returned to the house of Mr. Mansher [Wankee,] complaining of thirst &c., asked for a cup of coffee and remained there until near four o'clock, and then left. Going in the direction of Mr. Hansher's house, the distance being only three-quarters of a mile, but did not reach there until dark. In the morning he started for and arrived about ten o'clock in Lexington, and he remained there until the following Wednesday, and then left for Le Sueur. The said Bodell had promised to return to Union Lake, and not returning, enquiries were made as to his whereabouts; the circumstances being suspicious, a search was immediately made by the citizens, which resulted in finding the body of the murdered man buried in a sequestered spot, near a marsh, some twenty or thirty rods from the road, and about a half mile from the house of Mansher, bears every evidence of violence and foul play--there being a bullet hole immediately above the left eye, several stabs on the back of the head and throat cut. After the inquest, the body was removed to Lexington and deposited in the burial ground. Mr. Bodell was a resident of Worcester, Massachusetts. At a meeting of the citizens of Lexington and vicinity, held on Tuesday, October 26th, immediately after the return from the burial of the unfortunate man, Burroughs Abbott was called to the Chair and F. H. Dennis as Secretary, when it was unanimously Resolved, that a committee of five be appointed to draw up a letter of condolence to the widow and distressed family of the deceased. The committee was as follows: W. H. Childs, T. A. Potter, F. M. Ireland, S. L. Richardson and S. L. Shirel. The committee retired and after an absence of half an hour, returned and reported a letter which was unanimously adopted by the meeting. It was then resolved that a copy of the circumstances connected with the murder and the subsequent proceedings of the citizens be published in the Belle Plaine Enquirer, St. Peter Free Press, and the St. Paul Minnesotian. B. ABBOTT, Chair'n. F.H. Denison, Sec'y.

Try this link......Thats all I have. Joyce http://www.rootsweb.com/~mauhs/html/lakeview_section_two.html On Mon, 22 May 2006 11:29:08 -0600 "AGFranks" <[email protected]> writes: > Good Morning All: > > I am sending this to both the Worcester and the Mendon Lists. > > Has the Lakewood Cemetery in Upton, MA been completed and placed on > line? > I have the part that begins with Linden Avenue - Lot 1 (Viall) > ending with > Maple Avenue Lot 233 Leland. > > Regards, > > Alison Franks > Archivist, Rawson Family Association > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > > Southern Heart Ranch www.southernheartranch.com

Are you sure its Lakewood as I know that Lakeview has the 1 to 233 I have nothing other than that as to what you have. I have lots of relitives in Lakeview which are listed there, and lots that are not listed in the online file. Joyce On Mon, 22 May 2006 11:29:08 -0600 "AGFranks" <[email protected]> writes: > Good Morning All: > > I am sending this to both the Worcester and the Mendon Lists. > > Has the Lakewood Cemetery in Upton, MA been completed and placed on > line? > I have the part that begins with Linden Avenue - Lot 1 (Viall) > ending with > Maple Avenue Lot 233 Leland. > > Regards, > > Alison Franks > Archivist, Rawson Family Association > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > > Southern Heart Ranch www.southernheartranch.com

Good Morning All: I am sending this to both the Worcester and the Mendon Lists. Has the Lakewood Cemetery in Upton, MA been completed and placed on line? I have the part that begins with Linden Avenue - Lot 1 (Viall) ending with Maple Avenue Lot 233 Leland. Regards, Alison Franks Archivist, Rawson Family Association