Great Barrington, MA 1894 to 1899 Wedwarth W. MCALLISTER born to Mr. & Mrs. James W. MCALLISTER, 23 Jan 1894

"Worcester County's Polish Community," a new photo history book now in development for Arcadia Publishing, will be discussed Saturday, April 15 on Worcester, Mass., radio station WCUW-91.3FM. Host Gene Stodulski will conduct three 5-minute interviews with local history and genealogy researcher/writer Barbara Proko during "Polka Mania," broadcast from 2 to 4 p.m. (For more info, e-mail Barbara at [email protected]) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

THE MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL Annual Meeting and Seminar Saturday, April 22, 2006 The Conference Center at Marlborough, Massachusetts Call 781-209-8861 or visit http://home.comcast.net/~massgencouncil/annualconference.htm Get up to date info about DNA studies, the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative, Record's Access Issues, and combining methodologies for both beginner and advanced researchers! The Massachusetts Genealogical Council is pleased to announce more opportunities and features for this April 22 event: DNA Breakout Session presented by the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG), New England Chapter, John Blair http://www.isogg.org/ and sponsored by Family Tree DNA http://www.familytreedna.com/ Record Access Panel guest: Richard H. McCoy, Director of the Center for Health Statistics, Vermont Department of Health - His oversight responsibilities include research and statistics, the Vermont Cancer Registry, the Vermont Immunization Registry, and the Office of Vital Records. Richard has worked in federal and state government for the past ten years, including the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. His areas of expertise are identity theft and fraud prevention, public health information systems, and population trends. http://ancestralmanor.com/?tabid=118 Full Program Summary: ===================== Vendors selling books and materials of genealogical interest will be open from 8:00am to 3:30pm. 8:00am Registration Desk open. Continental breakfast. 9:00am MGC Annual Meeting 10:00am Researching “Birds of a Feather”: How Prosopography, Cluster Studies, and Record Linkage Techniques Can Help Put New Leaves On Your Family Tree. Mel Wolfgang www.jonathansheppardbooks.com 11:15am Panel Discussion: Federal and State Regulations Affecting Access to Records http://ancestralmanor.com/?tabid=118 12:15pm Full Buffet Lunch and Discussion tables with Professional Genealogists. 1:30pm Breakout Sessions. *Sleuthing in the Stacks: Using Uncommon Resources to Uncover Genealogical Clues. Mel Wolfgang www.jonathansheppardbooks.com *Beyond the Census: Local History in Federal Records. Horace Waters www.archives.gov/northeast *When and How to Hire a Professional: Greater Boston Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists www.apgen.org *So You Think You are Ready To Go To Ireland! The Irish Ancestral Research Association www.tiara.ie *French & Native North American Marriages, 1600-1800: Paul Bunnell www.bunnellgenealogybooks.citymaker.com/page/page/1005059.htm *Legacy Crafts Scrapbooking: Debbie Morehouse www.home.gwi.net/~legacycrafts *Publishing your Research into an Exciting Presentation using Passage Express Software: Theresa Dewhurst www.passageexpress.com *Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society http://www.aahgs-ne.org/ *The Master Genealogist (TMG) The family history software that does it all! Bob Velke www.whollygenes.com *Legacy Family Tree software New England User's Group John Lisle http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/ *International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) John Blair http://www.isogg.org/ 3:15pm FGS Boston 2006 Panel discussion: Preparing for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference - AND how to get a $20 registration discount! 4:15pm Announcements, Door Prizes THE MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL Annual Meeting and Seminar Saturday, April 22, 2006 The Conference Center at Marlborough, Massachusetts Call 781-209-8861 or visit http://home.comcast.net/~massgencouncil/annualconference.htm

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Hello On April 22, the Massachusetts Genealogical Council (MGC) Annual Meeting and Seminar will include a panel discussion on Records Access issues and legislation across the nation. Other topics at this MGC event provide great research methodology and resources, but the issue of records access trends is an item that may trump many other research dilemnas. Pending records access closure incentives and proposed legislation has been reported in the following states: AK, CO, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NE, NH, NJ, PA, RI, SD, VT, WI, WY. Many pending legislative moves could also remove Vital Record substitutes like the WW II enlistment (and more recent conflict) online databases, the Social Security Death Index or publications like town and city directories and reports, and many other corroborating or defining sources for research. See further details below. Sharon Sergeant Director of Programs, Massachusetts Genealogical Council (MGC) www.massgencouncil.org ===================================================================== THE MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL Annual Meeting and Seminar Saturday, April 22, 2006 The Conference Center at Marlborough, Massachusetts http://www.massgencouncil.org General Information: Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water will be available in the lobby all day at no charge. A coatroom is provided just beside the Auditorium. Vendors selling books and materials of genealogical interest will be open from about 8:00am to 3:30pm. Questions: contact Sharon Sergeant, Program Chair, [email protected] 781-209-8861 8:00am to 10:30am Registration Desk open. Continental breakfast (coffee, tea, juice, pastries, muffins, bagels) will be served and is included in the registration fee. 9:00am to 9:45am MGC Annual Meeting 10:00am to 11:00am Researching “Birds of a Feather”: How Prosopography, Cluster Studies, and Record Linkage Techniques Can Help Put New Leaves On Your Family Tree. Meldon J. Wolfgang introduces genealogists and family historians to several useful techniques developed and used by researchers in other academic disciplines—medieval historians, epidemiologists and sociologists, to name a few—that may help dismantle those “brick walls”. Learn the techniques that other professionals use to reconstruct historic communities, former neighborhoods and extended families and discover how uncovering the network of relationships and patterns in your ancestors' lives can breathe new life—and real results—into your research. http://www.jonathansheppardbooks.com [Prosopography is an independent science of social history embracing genealogy, onomastics and demography.] 11:15am to 12:15pm Federal and State Regulations Affecting Access to Records. Panel discussion concerning proposed federal and state regulations affecting access to birth, marriage and death records. As the result of the passage of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, some state officials are under the impression that they are required to close vital records to researchers. This panel will discuss both the intent and scope of the Federal law, as well as the jurisdiction of the states. This is a very important issue and is a concern to all genealogists. Specific discussions will include not only New England states, but pending legislation in the midwest, New Jersey and other states that may fall into this area of legislative mishap. Legislators, as well as federal, local and state records officials are invited to answer questions about these issues. 12:15pm to 1:30pm Full Buffet Lunch included. Vendors Open. Join invited guests (legislators, local and state records officials) and members of the Association of Professional Genealogists for discussion topic tables at lunch. [Note: please indicate on your registration form if you need a special meal.] 1:30pm to 3:00pm Breakout Sessions. Participants can choose between two lectures, as well as genealogy society and vendor presentations. **Sleuthing in the Stacks: Using Uncommon Resources to Uncover Genealogical Clues. Meldon J. Wolfgang directs the researcher to reference tools and finding aids that can be used by genealogists who have come up against a “brick wall” in their research. References used by professionals in other research disciplines are explored, and suggestions given for conducting a secondary literature search and using resources not common to genealogists. www.jonathansheppardbooks.com **Beyond the Census: Local History in Federal Records. Horace Waters, National Archives, presents information for intermediate and advanced researchers on records available on Civil War taxes, bankruptcy, Customs, Corps of Engineers, Works Progress Administration and GSA Surplus Property Disposal. http://www.archives.gov/northeast SOCIETY AND VENDOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS - CONTACT PRESENTERS FOR DETAILED INFO *When and How to Hire a Professional: Greater Boston Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists www.apgen.org/localchapters/boston/index.html *So You Think You are Ready To Go To Ireland! The Irish Ancestral Research Association www.tiara.ie *French & Native North American Marriages, 1600-1800: Paul Bunnell www.bunnellgenealogybooks.citymaker.com/page/page/1005059.htm *Legacy Crafts Scrapbooking: Debbie Morehouse www.home.gwi.net/~legacycrafts *Publishing your Research into an Exciting Presentation using Passage Express Software: Theresa Dewhurst www.passageexpress.com *Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society New England chapter http://www.aahgs-ne.org/ *The Master Genealogist (TMG) The family history software that does it all! www.whollygenes.com 3:15pm to 4:15pm FGS Boston 2006: Preparing for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Conference - the genealogical opportunity of a decade. The FGS Conference comes to Boston from August 30 to September 2, 2006! This is expected to be one of the largest genealogical conferences ever held. There will be nearly 400 lectures from experts, and attendees and presenters will come from all over the world. Experienced conference goers will give you advice on what to expect, tips on choosing the best lecture topics for you, rules of etiquette for a large conference, making friends, transportation information and more. PLUS a great registration discount opportunity! At the end of the presentation you will feel not only comfortable about the conference, but excited about it! This event must not be missed. 4:15pm to 4:30pm Announcements, Door Prizes (ticket holder must be present to collect the item) SOCIETIES AND VENDORS CONTRIBUTING DOORPRIZES www.aahgs-ne.org Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society www.Ancestralmanor.com Ancestral Manor www.AncestryandGenealogy.com Ancestry and Genealogy www.apgen.org/localchapters/boston/index.html Greater Boston APG www.bunnellgenealogybooks.citymaker.com Paul J Bunnell, Books www.communityheritage.com Community Heritage Maps www.eneclann.ie Eneclann LTD www.forensicgenealogy.info Forensic Genealogy www.rootsweb.com/~mafsocna Friends of the Silvio Conte Archives www.Godfrey.org Godfrey Memorial Library www.gravestonestudies.org/ Association of Gravestone Studies www.jonathansheppardbooks.com Jonathan Sheppard Books www.home.gwi.net/~legacycrafts Legacy Crafts www.myancestorsfound.com My Ancestors Found www.NewEnglandAncestors.org NEHGS www.passageexpress.com Passage Express www.pasthomes.com Past Homes www.piperpublishing.com Piper Publishing www.tiara.ie The Irish Ancestral Research Association LOCATION The Conference Center at Marlborough, 280 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: 508.263.5500 www.ahl-marlborough.com DIRECTIONS From Boston and Route 128: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike West (Rt. 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Logan International Airport, Boston: Follow signs to the Ted Williams Tunnel to Route 90 West (Mass Turnpike). Take Mass. Pike West (Route 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Worcester, Massachusetts: Take Route 290 East to Route 495 South. From Route 495 South, take Exit 24 B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Springfield and Western Massachusetts: Take Mass. Pike (Route 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. From Cape Cod: Take Route 495 North to Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below. “DIRECTIONS BELOW”: Take your first right onto Felton Street (just before the gas station). Follow Felton Street, and go through the set of lights. At this point, Felton Street becomes Locke Drive. Continue to the end of Locke Drive. The Conference Center at Marlborough entrance will be straight ahead. Parking: Turn left at the entrance and follow the road around the bend. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION: Rooms are available in the conference center hotel for $94. For information on accommodations, see the conference center website at http://www.ahl-marlborough.com/ Call 508-263-5700 to make a reservation. Indicate that you are attending the MGC conference. DINNER ON FRIDAY: Please make a note on the registration form if you would like a join a group of genealogists for dinner on Friday night. We have done this before and it is very enjoyable. 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Registrations received by April 8th are entitled to a $10 discount: Members $50, Non-members $60. MGC membership is $10 annually. You may join or renew your membership now with a single check. Send completed form (with check payable to Massachusetts Genealogical Council) to: MGC, c/o Benjamin Woznick, Treasurer, 240 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138-4628

Hi All: The message below is for any/all on the Worcester List. Susan says she has tried to post the message and it won't go through. Maybe there is someone who can help her. I cannot since I don't live close enough to do the looking. Thanks, Alison Franks Archivist, Rawson Family Association -----Original Message----- From: Susan Hedeen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 2:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Help Land records I am a member of the MAWorcester list and have seen your name a lot in helping direct people to resources. I live in Virginia. I am looking for someone interested in looking for some land records in Worcester Co. I believe they are at the registry of deeds on Main Street in Worcester; however, I am uncertain of that. The land was owned by _*Timothy Sewell*_ at the time of his death (with will) in _*1753.*_ He was described in the will as a resident of Mendon, Worcester Co., MA and Cumberland, Providence Co., RI. _/*Incidently, the name Sewell is spelled several different ways in both the will and the probates (ie: Sewell, Sewall, Sewel, Sewil, Shewil--*/_*thus even in the land records it may be spelled variously).* He owned approximately 80 acres of land, house, out buildings, personal property, a servant or slave "my negro, Cesar", and a gun. The estate and guardianship for 2 minor children Joseph & Anna were also probated. The sole executrix was Katherine Sewell who in 1754 while the probating was in process married Anthony Chase. I have copy of the will and the probates. I am looking now for the land records noted in the will; who the grantors were and who the grantees were. Heirs listed in the will were _*Wife, Bridget* _(this was his 2nd wife and they were married 30 June 1735. Bridget was the mother of Joseph & Anna ages 15 & 13 at the time of his death) who was to receive 1/3 of the total estate plus the negro, Cesar until Joseph came of 21 years; the balance was to be equally divided among his living children ( most who were born of Elizabeth Jeffrey Sewell whom he married in Lynn 1716): _*John Sewell, Elizabeth Gibson, Margaret Sherman, Katherine Sewell, Rebekah Sewell, Joseph Sewell and Anna Sewell.*_ _*At 21 years Joseph was to receive the negro, Cesar and Timothy's gun.*_ Elizabeth d/o Elizabeth & Timothy married Eleanah Gibson; Margaret d/o Elizabeth & Timothy married Elkanah Sherman; Katherine d/o Elizabeth & Timothy married Anthony Chase; Anna d/o Bridget & Timothy married William Soule. Obviously, Timothy Jr, Sarah and their mother Elizabeth Jeffrey were no longer alive at the time of Timothy's will--Elizabeth certainly dead prior to his 2nd marriage in 1735. Anyone who would be so kind to help me in this quest will be in my debt. Thankyou...Susan -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.4/299 - Release Date: 3/31/2006

I'm pretty sure that we have the same family. The information I have was given to some member of the Norris family in Indiana by the family of Eleanor Bechta from Holyoke, MA. The info. has Albert and Calvin assessed a poll tax in 1874 and 1876, and none in 1879. In 1886 Albert was assessed a poll tax. Next item on the info.shee has the name of Matilda C. Norris. In 1888 Matilda was listed as residing on Silver Lake St and Albert C. Norris at Pinedale. I understand that the two localities are very close. Thank you for the information. Flora ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] ; [email protected] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [MAWORCES] Norris- McDonald family Flora, Albert was the son of Calvin & Matilda Norris? He had quite a few brothers and sisters in Athol, could these be the related families that took the children in? It also appears that Albert Norris (the father) may have remarried and was living in Enfield, Grafton, New Hampshire in the 1900 census. Cheryl

Flora, Albert was the son of Calvin & Matilda Norris? He had quite a few brothers and sisters in Athol, could these be the related families that took the children in? It also appears that Albert Norris (the father) may have remarried and was living in Enfield, Grafton, New Hampshire in the 1900 census. Cheryl

Albert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1853> England Self Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1854> Ireland Wife Mary Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1875> Massachusetts Daughter Albert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1876> Massachusetts Son Herbert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1879> Massachusetts Son ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== Worcester GenWeb has many Resources Check it out!! http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

Death of Ellen recorded in Athol VR's on NEHGS site however the image not yet available so cause not found. Here is an Albert Norris in another part of Indiana. It appears this may be a connection, also another Albert C. listed. It seems the enumerator put everyone down as born Indiana etc. worth a look. Can send image on request. Name: Albert C Norris Home in 1900: Rochester, Fulton, Indiana Age: 54 Estimated birth year: 1846 Birthplace: Indiana Race: White Relationship to head-of-house: Head Occupation: View Image Image source: Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; Roll: T623 372; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 42.

1880 census will give approximate birth dates for all. Possibly the son Albert was old enough to work out by himself in 1891. Albert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1853> England Self Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1854> Ireland Wife Mary Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1875> Massachusetts Daughter Ellen Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1875> Massachusetts Daughter Albert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1876> Massachusetts Son Herbert C. Norris Athol, Worcester, MA <1879> Massachusetts Son

I'm looking for information on Albert C. Norris (1853 in England - 1904 Athol? MA) and Ellen McDonald (~1854 in Ireland- 1888 Athol, MA). At the time of her death they had 5 children (Albert C., Herbert, Alice Francis, Minnie and John) who were taken to the Alms House in Athol, MA on 11/5/1888. Minnie was removed on 11/20/1888 and Albert on 4/31/1891. The other three children were taken to the Home for Little Wanderers and later placed on an Orphan Train. They were raised by three related families in Kosciusko Co., IN; were never adopted and knew they were brothers and sister. My questions: How did Ellen die? What happened to Albert and the son who was taken back? What happened to Minnie? What other information is available? John was my husband's grandfather. Flora

To the List: A list member has responded and provided the date for the marriage I asked about. What a great list! Jackie -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Presley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 1:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MAWORCES] DUMAS marriage in Fitchburg Would anyone have access to marriage records for the 1880's in Fitchburg? Looking for marriage of Michael DUMAS to CLARA WRIGHT about 1886? Thanks very much! Jackie ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== Rootsweb list archiver: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/

Would anyone have access to marriage records for the 1880's in Fitchburg? Looking for marriage of Michael DUMAS to CLARA WRIGHT about 1886? Thanks very much! Jackie

(8) Aaron GOODALE, son of Aaron (7) was born in West Boylston, MA, 30 Nov 1851. Educated in the public schools of his native town, at an Academy in Washington, VT, and at Howe's Business College, Worcester. When about 21 years old he became his father's assistant on the farm and in the ice business, and has ever since been engaged in these two occupations. He is a Republican in politics and has been active in town affairs since he became a voter. He has been overseer of the poor, trustee of the cemetery, and is at present chairman of the board of selectmen. He has represented his town in various representative and congressional conventions of the Republican party. He is past master of the Boylston Lodge of Freemasons, West Boylston, and for 3 years was a member of the Grand Lodge of Mass. He married Nellie G. MERRIAM, daughter of Francis and Lucy (WALKER) MERRIAM. Their children: 1 Leon Arvine, b 1 Mar 1876; civil enginner & surveyor; m Elsie M. PHELPS of Southborough, MA and they have (1) child, Lois Irene, b 20 Apr 1904 2 Hattie Louise, b 3 May 1883, m Walter E. ROBBINS of West Boylston 3 Aaron Jr., b 24 Jun 1889 4 Dwight Merriam, b 24 Aug 1897 _______THE END_______

(6) Aaron GOODALE, also known as Aaron Jr., son of Aaron (5) was born in West Boylston, MA, 8 Mar 1781 and died there in 1840. He served as selectman of W. Boylston. He settled on the farm originally owned by Ebenezer FRIZZOL, afterwards by David WINCH. It is located a mile west of the common on the south slope of Malden Hill on the road to Holden. He left in his will land that he bought of Otis KITTREDGE, to his daughter Caroline. He married 17 Jan 1805 to Mehitable (Hitte in records of Holden) BLAKE, daughter of Jeremiah and Molly BLAKE of Holden. She was born 21 Feb 1782. She administered her husband's estate, and was guardian of the minor children in 1840. Their chldren were: 1 Charles, b 11 May 1807 2 Caroline, b 31 Mar 1820 3 Aaron, --See Forward-- ---------------------------------------------------- (7) Aaron GOODALE, son of Aaron Jr. (6) was born in West Boylston, MA, 31 Jan 1823. He was educated there in the common schools and began life as a farmer. He founded the first retail ice business in town and carried on the same in addition to conducting his farm, maintaining both callings until 1886, when he retired. He died at W. Boylston, 25 April 1898. In politics he was an active Republican and frequently elected delegate to the various nominating conventions of his party. He served the town of W.Boylston as overseer of the poor, assessor and selectman. He was called to many positions of honor and public trust. During the Civil War, Mr. GOODALE belonged to the old State Guard, an independent company of militia for guard duty in Worcester. He was a faithful member and trustee of the Baptist Church. He married Elizabeth FALES, daughter of John & Elmira FALES. Her father was a farmer of Pelham, MA. She died 23 Aug 1891. Their children: 1 Lucretia, b 16 Jan 1845, d 14 Nov 1847 2 Sarah Augusta, b 19 Apr 1847, m Henry A. BOYNTON of W. Boylston and they had (6) children: Emma Lucretia, b 18 Feb 1868; Walter Grant, b 22 Aug 1870, m Bertha HARRIS of Clinton and they had (4) children, namely: Elbert, Gladys, Dorris & Marion L.;; Frank Wayland BOYNTON, b 2 Mar 1872; Rose Alma BOYNTON, b 5 Jan 1874, desceased; a son, b 22 May 1875, died young; Flora Christine BOYNTON, b 16 Aug 1878, wife of Theodore T. MARSH of Dedham, MA 3 Walter Gardner, b 4 Nov 1849, m Seraphine SMITH of Pawtucket, RI and they have (2) children: Nellie S., b 10 Sep 1872, wife of John S. MURDOCK of Providence, RI; Frank Gardner, b 4 Jul 1874, m Clara E. SMITH of Florida and has (1) son, Walter Gardner. 4 Aaron --See Forward-- 5 Caroline Elizabeth, b 5 Apr 1859, died 27 May 1859 6 Warren, now one of the Worcester County Commissoners, b 8 Sep 1861, m Annie C. PIERCE of Clinton, has (1) child, William Pierce, b 14 Jan 1890 7 Caroline Jane, b 15 Mar 1864, m Frederick J. STONE of Shrewsbury; died 27 Jul 1889, leaving no children. ================================= To Be Continued: Part 5 (final)

(5) Aaron GOODALE, son of Edward (4) was born in what is now West Boylston, MA, 6 Jan 1743 and died there in 1817. He was a soldier in the revolution, a corporal in the company of Minute Men from Boylston who marched in the Lexington Alarm 19 April 1775; he was also captain of John MAYNARD's company, Colonel CUSHING's regiment in 1777. He was a farmer. His homestead was a half mile west of the common; he handed it down to his son Aaron Jr., who in turn left it to his son Charles. He was a resident of West Boylston all his life and died there. His will was made 17 Feb 1817, and filed for probate 28 Aug 1817. He died 17 Aug 1817. He married 1767 to Eunice MARSHALL, daughter of William MARSHALL of Holden, MA. She died in 1832, age 84 years, having had (5) sons and (6) daughters. The children were: 1 Eunice, b 20 Jan 1769, m Phinehas BALL 2 Lois, b 8 Nov 1770, m Capt Joseph THOMSON of Barre, VT 3 Edward, b 22 Jun 1772 4 Sarah, b 30 Dec 1773, m ___ PROUTY 5 Elizabeth, b 18 Aug 1775, m Capt Joseph THOMSON 6 Lucy, b 11 Jun 1777, m Samuel ROOD 7 Aaron --See Forward-- 8 Hannah, b 18 Oct 1782, m Hiram HOWARD 9 Abel, b 1 Jan 1785, died 1853, m Grace MERRIFIELD, who died 1819, age 34 years, leaving 5 children. He married 2nd, 1821, to Mehitable HUBBARD who had 2 children 10 William, mentioned in father's will 11 Ezra, mentioned in father's will ============================ To Be Continued: Part 4 next

(3) Benjamin GOODALE, son of Zachariah (2) was born in Salem, MA about 1685. He married Hannah ___. His will dated 26 Feb 1754 was proved April 15th following. The will mentions no wife. He made bequeaths to sons, Phinehas, Edward, Benjamin (executor); daughter Ruth GARY and Sarah GARY and the children of his late daughter Elizabeth HATHORN. Children of Benjamin & Hannah were: 1 Elizabeth, b 26 Feb 1711, m 30 Apr 1730, Ebenezer HATHORN 2 Phineas, b 1 May 1713, m 1733, Rebecca BRUCE of Woburn 3 Edward --See Forward-- 4 Hannah, b 3 May 1717, m John TAINTOR 5 Mary, b 30 Apr 1719, m Josiah HOWE 6 Ruth, b 10 Jul 1721, m 16 Apr 1741, Joseph GARY of Princeton 7 Benjamin, b 7 May 1723, , died young 8 Sarah, b 1 Jul 1726, m Aaron GARY 9 Benjamin (2), b 7 Oct 1728 ----------------------------------------------- (4) Edward GOODALE, son of Benjamin (3) was born in Salem, MA 23 May 1715. He settled in Shrewsbury in that part that is now West Boylston, MA. He died there in 1756 and his real estate was divided, 7 Oct 1766, among his heirs. He married 1738, Sarah TEMPLE. She was appointed guardian of the minor children. The following is extracted from the history of West Boylston: " Mrs. Sarah GOODALE, relict of Edward GOODALE, one of the early settlers, was born in Marlborough, 1714, and died here in 1810 in her 97th year. She had been a resident of w. Boylston nearly 80 years. She was a robust, vigorous, industrious, and frugal woman. Her husband died when about 40 years of age, leaving her with 6 children. She brought up her family and retained the farm, which she carried on successfully. By her industry and economy attended by the blessing of God se was enabled to award to each of her children their just proportion of their father's estate, while at the same time she herself had become the bonafide owner of the homestead." These children all lived to old age and in their turn manifested a filial respect for their honored mother by extending the same dutiful care to her during the latter portion of her life which she bestowed on them while in childhood and early years. She was a member of the church and a very religious woman. Children of Edward and Sarah (TEMPLE) GOODALE were: 1 Moses, b Shrewsbury (Boylston District) 9 Sep 1739, died 1815; m Silence W. GOODNOW 2 Elizabeth, b 13 Mar 1740/1, m 16 Dec 1767 to Robert SMITH of Worcester, she died 1837 3 Aaron --See Forward-- 4 Peter, b 14 Feb 1744/5, died young 5 David, called th 4th son in the partiton papers, married Dorothy NEWTON, went to Oakland, ? and many of his descendants live in Maine 6 Paul, b 9 Mar 1746/7, died 1832; m Eunice LOVELL and had a large family. He was a very energetic man and took a prominent part in the founding of West Boylston 7 Peter (2), b 12 Dec 1751, died 1834; m Abigail HINDS ================================ To Be Contined, Part 3 next

Greetings, I wish to thank those who have responded to my query. I appreciate your help. Thank you very much. Doug Showalter

A big thank you to everyone who responded, both privately and on the list, to my queries about my grandfather Gunnar Forsberg. Thanks to Lyn Connors I have now read Gunnar's obituary! And I was right, he sang in a choir and was also a Sunday school teacher, which I didn't know:-) Again, thanks a lot. Best wishes, Anki in Sweden