I located (1) Abel Parker, but the town and date of birth are different. (V) Prince PARKER, son of Joseph PARKER (IV) was born at Douglas, Mass. on April 30, 1775 and died 1866. He settled in his nativetown. He married (intentions dated Feb. 25, 1795) to Olive ALDRICH, who died at Douglas on Dec. 21, 1840, age 63. She was born in Uxbridge, Mass. on Oct. 1, 1777. Their children, all born in Douglas, were: #1 Joseph, 5/24/1796 #2 Abel, 7/11/1798 #3 Purloine, 4/1/1800 #4 Polly, 12/16/1803 #5 Prince, Jr., 11/27/1805, died 2/15/1859 #6 Asa, 2/27/1808 #7 Olive, 6/29/1810 or1812.

Can anyone please look up in the 1820 census records for the following persons: Thomas Metcalf--b. 9 Aug 1764 in Oakham, MA Sybil Chapin Metcalf--b. 6 Dec. 1768 in Enfield, CT I read somewhere that they were in that census. Should be in Worcester County. I would greatly appreciate it! Margaret Metcalfe Hassin

From: History of Worcester County, Mass. with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. Volume 2 Publish. 1889 D. Hamilton Hurd-- Supervisor Pgs. 1487+1657 Since 1880 a large Scandinavian population has been added to Worcester, probably not less than 6,000 or 7,000 men, women and children, of which about 3,000 are men and boys. They are thifty, industrious, capable and law abiding people, who have come to make this country their home. They are found in most of our shops and are employed exclusively in some of them. They support 5 churches, in which their own language is spoken. Their children attend the public schools; in 1887 the number of children was 574. The evening schools are invaluable in giving our large foreign adult population an opportunity to acquire sufficient education to become useful and intelligent citizens. An examination of the records shows that out of 691 who attended the evening schools during the past year (1888), 165 were Irish, 155 were Armenian, 153 were Scandinavians, 111 were French, 45 English, 31 Americans, 14 Poles, 12 Germans, 3 Mexicans, 1 Scot and 1 Portuguese. These schools are maintained at a cost for each pupil of $11.68 for the year. -------------------------------------------- Page 1487: SWEDISH CHURCHES-- By the census of 1875, there were then 166 Swedes and Norwegians in the city of Worcester. In 1888 the number was estimated to be over 6,000. For this rapidly growing part of the population 5 churches have already been provided. Two of these are Methodist, one is Baptist, one is Congregationalist and one is Lutheran. The oldest is the First Swedish M.E.Church. Work was begun among the Swedes in Worcester as early as 1876 by the Rev. Albert Ericson of the M.E.Church. By him a church was organized, to which the Rev. Otto Anderson afterwards preached. In the Fall of 1879 Mr. Ericson removed to Worcester, resumed his work and remained in charge till 1882, when he was succeeded by the Rev. D.S.Sarlin. In 1883 a church was erected at Quinsigamond at a cost, including the lot, of $6,700 and was dedicated on the 31st of March, 1884. In the same year the Rev. C.A.Cederberg was appointed assistant preacher and in the year following, the pastor in charge. In 1887 the Rev. Albert Haller was appointed to succeed him.

What PARKERS are you looking for besides Orren? My PARKERS are from Mass. (early 1800) I do not have any info past my g-g-g-Grandfather Charles C. PARKER m. Elizabeth (Eliza) De Merritt in 1837 in Montpelier, Vermont in 1837. Thier Children were Silas PARKER George PARKER Orren PARKER Charles was a Ships Carpenter in Boston, Mass. prior to his marriage in Vermont, Desparately trying to find his parents...NO luck at all. Julie Thompson Miller Surnames: THOMPSON, PARKER, DEMERRITT, CAMPBELL, GREEN, SUNDERMEYER ----- Original Message ----- From: RN Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 8:27 PM To: MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MAWORCES] Parkers, Brookfield, Worchester, MA I would appreciate it if someone on the list has the CD of vital records of a book that would look to see if there is an Oren/Oran/Orren, etc Parker born about 1788 and an Abel Parker born about 1790 in the town of Brookfield, Worchester, MA Thank you in advance. RN ancestorhunt@sbcglobal.net ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? Forget How to UN sub??? http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.htmlGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Looking for information on one Daniel Steward/Stewart. I beleive this to be my gggggg grandfather. From secondary sources he is listed as being born in 1697 in Rocherster, Plymoth Co., Ma. He must have removed to Hardwick sometime around the time of his marriage as the same source list 3 of his known children as being born after 1736 in Hardwick. These same children later appear in Barnard, Windsor CO., Vt. Any assistance would be appreciated. George Drennon

Can anyone tell me the names of the cemeteries in Oakdale? I am trying to track down the burial location of David Emerson JEWELL and his wife. David was a Civil War veteran who lived for a time in Maynard, MA. Thank you. Peg

THIS IS NOT OFF TOPIC! This is exactly what people interested in genealogy and history need to be aware of. This is absurd to think that the authorities would even consider such a thing. That is sacred ground! What would have happened if someone proposed such a thing on Native American soil. Every major news media in America would be all over this! > [Original Message] > From: Susan Mulvey <smulvey@attbi.com> > To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 11/18/02 6:53:35 PM > Subject: [MAWORCES] Off TOPIC BUT WORTH READING-STOP HUDSON COUNTY EN MASS GRAVE > > Dear Friends, > > I have just read and signed the online petition: > > "STOP HUDSON COUNTY EN MASS GRAVE " > > hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition > service, at: > > http://www.PetitionOnline.com/5final/ > > I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might > agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider > signing yourself. > > Best wishes, > > Susan J. Mulvey > PS: I don not have any ancestors buried here but I firmly believe cemeteries should not be disturbed. Thank for reading it. > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html --- Craig Crowell Baker --- crowe68@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Dear Friends, I have just read and signed the online petition: "STOP HUDSON COUNTY EN MASS GRAVE " hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition service, at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/5final/ I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider signing yourself. Best wishes, Susan J. Mulvey PS: I don not have any ancestors buried here but I firmly believe cemeteries should not be disturbed. Thank for reading it.

I would appreciate it if someone on the list has the CD of vital records of a book that would look to see if there is an Oren/Oran/Orren, etc Parker born about 1788 and an Abel Parker born about 1790 in the town of Brookfield, Worchester, MA Thank you in advance. RN ancestorhunt@sbcglobal.net

Can someone tell me about the Quinsigamond Village?. I do believe I had family there, my father was born in Worcester, Ma. His name was Harold F. Henrikson and was the son of Adolph and Marie Henrikson (my paternal grandparents) they were from Sweden. My father was b. in Worcester on Sept. 21, 1896. I think Adolph and Marie are buried in the Old Swedish Cemetery. Nancy Henrikson DeWitt

Dennis, I saw your post about the Swedish community in Worcester. Like you, I have family who lived in that area. My maternal grandmother's mother was born Gladys Carlson (c1898-1924). She was born in Worcester, I believe her family lived in the Quinsigamond village area. They were John and Gerhardine (Hanson) Carlson. Beside Gladys, they had Clara, Julia, Fritjof "Fritz", Olga, Blanche & Conrad "Connie" whom I believe were all born in Worcester. Clara, Julia and Olga remained unmarried. Blanche married Charles Noonan. Frits was the father of Richard Carlson, of Grafton. He was a selectman and ran the Keith Hill Nursing Home for many years. I believe this family was in the Quinsigamond Village area between 1895-1910. They lived on Greenwood St., Worcester, and then in Millbury, on Park Hill. Later they lived on 146 (Main St.) Millbury near the Worcester Border. I think John worked as a "wire puller" or for a piano maker in Worcester. In the 1920 Census, when the family lived on Park Hill, Millbury, they stated their immigration years as 1890 for John, and 1898 for Hardine. So if they married here, it would have been a very short courtship, for Gladys was born about 1898-1899. It is possible they knew each other in Sweden. I know that Gladys, with her husband Frederick P. Alger, was associated with Calvary Lutheran Church, which was in Worcester in 1924, but I cannot find any information on it now. Possibly it merged with another parish. Gladys and her son Fred Jr., died in a trolley accident on Grafton St., on 02 Sep 1924, and their funerals were held through that church. They are buried in the Old Swedish Cemetery. I got the church name from a record of their funeral arrangements, which I obtained from Graham Funeral Home, 838 Main St., Worcester. I got the funeral home name from a short funeral announcement in the Worcester Post newspaper. I got the clipping from the Worcester Library. Their services have been invaluable to me with this family, for I knew next to nothing about them when I started. I would be interested to know some of your research tips. The name 'Carlson' is probably the most common name in Sweden! Due to the fact that this surname could be taken by anyone who was a 'son' of 'Carl'. The Worcester City Clerk refused to look for John and Hardine Carlson's death records because I could not specify a narrow time period. I would so like to find out something about these two. and when they came to America, and from where. I need to know more about them here before I can find out about the old country. Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joel B. Keith Lakeland, FL Born in Worcester, Grew up in Grafton.

Dennis, Greetings from Quinsigamond Village. The Village as we refer to the area, was predominantly Swedish during the early part of the century. The Old Swedish Cemetery is located in the Webster Square area of the city. Emanuel Lutheran Church still exists and I am not sure about the Dorcas Society. Up until a few years ago the Vasa Order was still meeting here in the Village. Quinsigamond Elementary School was rebuilt and reopened in 1997 and is now the largest electuary school in the city. There are currently 715 students who attend the school. Last month the Baptist Church on Stebbins Street was moved to Wray Square to be preserved and saved from demolition. My husband is of Swedish descent and his family has been here in the Village for 5 generations. I work for the Quinsigamond United Methodist Church and if there is anything I may be able to help with please do not hesitate to ask. Colleen McDuffie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Wheeler" <TheWheelerBranches@msn.com> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 4:06 AM Subject: [MAWORCES] Quinsigamond-Wheeler, Jones, Anderson, Swenson > Are there any Swedes from the Quinsigamond Village area of Worcester? I haven't seen any references to this and was curious if any of the Swedish relatives are on line with genealogy. My grandmother (Hilda Swenson) was born in the Blekinge area of Sweden and came to Worcester at the young age of 18 approx. 1881. She married twice (Anderson & Jones) and had two children in each marriage. I remember mostly the holidays in Quinsigamond Village and the Swedish meals and Uncle Reinhold playing Santa. With only these memories and the names, I started making contacts and reconnected with a cousin that used to pinch my cheeks every time I saw her. I was also fortunate enough to connect with a helpful soul in Sweden who found my grandmother and her parents and 3 brothers that I didn't know she had. > > I am new to genealogy searching and this has only served to whet my appetite for more searches. I was also fortunate enough to have records on my father's side of the family (Irish) from a family member who did a lot of research over the years to put together a very comprehensive book of the Wheeler line who came from Maine and settled in East Douglas. She never became computer literate enough to put this information online, so that is what my goal has become (to make this available for all my family members on the www). > > I would be interested I The Quinsigamond Village area, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dorcas Society, and The Old Swedish Cemetery all in the Quinsigamond section of Worcester from about 1890 to 1970. > > This genealogy stuff is time consuming, but exciting. > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Worcester GenWeb has many Resources > Check it out!! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

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Could someone on the list assist? Looking for marriage of Clara WRIGHT to Michael DUMAS about 1887. Also looking for when/where they are buried. Clara was born Sept 1859 in Fitchburg and Michael was born May 1850 in Vermont. They had two children : Arthur H., born in 1888 and Joseph A. around 1890. Would like to eventually be able to contact descendants of this family. Thanks Jackie

Are there any Swedes from the Quinsigamond Village area of Worcester? I haven't seen any references to this and was curious if any of the Swedish relatives are on line with genealogy. My grandmother (Hilda Swenson) was born in the Blekinge area of Sweden and came to Worcester at the young age of 18 approx. 1881. She married twice (Anderson & Jones) and had two children in each marriage. I remember mostly the holidays in Quinsigamond Village and the Swedish meals and Uncle Reinhold playing Santa. With only these memories and the names, I started making contacts and reconnected with a cousin that used to pinch my cheeks every time I saw her. I was also fortunate enough to connect with a helpful soul in Sweden who found my grandmother and her parents and 3 brothers that I didn't know she had. I am new to genealogy searching and this has only served to whet my appetite for more searches. I was also fortunate enough to have records on my father's side of the family (Irish) from a family member who did a lot of research over the years to put together a very comprehensive book of the Wheeler line who came from Maine and settled in East Douglas. She never became computer literate enough to put this information online, so that is what my goal has become (to make this available for all my family members on the www). I would be interested I The Quinsigamond Village area, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dorcas Society, and The Old Swedish Cemetery all in the Quinsigamond section of Worcester from about 1890 to 1970. This genealogy stuff is time consuming, but exciting.

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Hello List, I finally broke through my family's brick wall today. I found that my gr gr gr grandfather JOHNATHAN HARRINGTON was born 25 July 1804 in Barre, Ma. His father's name was Samuel HARRINGTON and his mother was only listed on his death certificate as S. HARRINGTON. A cousin of mine looked up a 1850 Worcester census and found a Samuel HARRINGTON, 82 laborer, in Worcester which would mean he was b 1768 and would've been 36 when Johnathan was born if this is the correct Samuel. Do any of you have any of the censuses like 1790-1830 for Barre, Ma? The Samuel Harrington that was listed in 1850 census as 82 was from Conn. If any of you have any of the aforementioned censuses or any information on this particular HARRINGTON family I would be eternally grateful to you for sharing the info with me. Thank you in advance. Renne Harrington Blocker ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Hi Listers , I am hoping someone could help with My paternal 3x's g- grandparents resided in the Worcester County ,MA area . Their names Michel LECLERC (LeClaire , LeClerq) and Sophronia HUARD . These are the names on death cert. of dau. Rosana Marie , 31 March 1929 , Gardner,MA . in the parents place of birth (both) it says "cannot learn" other records indicate "Canada" ( birth record of Rosana b. 22 Apr.1872 Webster ,MA & marriage 18 May 1897 , Gardner,MA to Albert MONTBRIAND/ PONTBRIAND) 1870 MA Index lists but one head of household with this surname : Surname: HUARD Given Name: HERMINEGELD Age: 21 Sex: M Race: W Birth Place: CANA County: WORCESTER Locality: NORTH BROOKFIELD M593-Roll: 655 Page: 86 * perhaps brother of Sophronia?Certainly in the right area at the right time. and Surname: LECLAIRE Given Name: MICHEAL Age: 17 Sex: M Race: W Birth Place: CANA Birth Place: CANA County: WORCESTER Locality: LANCASTER M593-Roll: 653 Page: 206 Apparently Michel and Sophronia or at least dau. Rosana resided in Ware in 1897 prior to her marriage to Albert. They were also at one time residents of Putnam CT .(I believe between 1872 - 188?) Your help is greatly needed an appreciated.! Thank -you Andrea

(VII) Manasseh Sawyer BALL, son of Lt. Elijah BALL (VI) was born in Boylston, Mass. on Dec. 28, 1800. The farm passed to him when his father was too old to continue with it, and he had to struggle with a rundown farm which was burdened with a mortgage. Manasseh hunted game and burned charcoal at nigt besides working the farm. Mr. BALL married Clarissa ANDREWS, who was descended from Simon BRADSTREET and other well known settlers of the Mass. Colony. Their children were: #1 L. Phineas born Jan. 18, 1824 #2 Caroline Maria born Sept. 28, 1826, married Charles D. HOWE on April 22, 1845, and married (2nd) to Charles H. CHACE #3 Mary Adaline born Nov. 5, 1828, married Moses A. COOLIDGE of Lancaster on July 4, 1849 #4 Sawyer born March 3, 1833 #5 Albert born May 7, 1835. (VIII) L. Phineas BALL, son of Manassah Sawyer BALL (VII) was born in Boylston, Mass. on Jan. 18, 1824. He married (1st) on Dec. 21, 1848 to Sarah Augusta HOLYOKE, daughter of William HOLYOKE, at her home in Marlboro, Mass. Their children were: #1 Allard Holyoke BALL born in Worcester, Mass. on Sept. 9, 1851 and died in Worcester on Oct. 7, 1857 #2 Helen Augusta BALL born in Worcester on April 25, 1858. Mrs. BALL died Jan. 14, 1864. He married (2nd) to Mary Jane OTIS, daughter of Benjamin B. and Mary (CARTER) OTIS. She was born in Worcester on Sept. 3, 1833. THE END

(IV) Eliezer WHITNEY, son of Josiah WHITNEY (III) was born at Norwalk, Conn. on March 7, 1737-8. He chose Phineas HANFORD, his Uncle, as guardian on Aug. 3, 1756. Soon afterwards he appears to have removed to Vermont, where a number of hs relatives also settled. Either he or his son, Eleazer was in Capt. Benjamin WHITNEY's Company at Guilford, and parts of Windham in the Revolution, and was finally discharged on May 1, 1784. Samuel BARTLETT was on the committee to audit the accounts of this Company, and Nathaniel BARTLETT belonged to the Company. (V) Eleazer WHITNEY, believed to be the son of Eliezer WHITNEY (IV) was born 1756-1760. He served 7 years in the Revolutionary War, probably in a Mass. Regiment. He died in 1840, about 85 yrs. old. His children were: #1 Molly #2 Asa #3 Sally #4 Alpheus, see forward #5 Thankful #6 Philip #7 Peggy #8 Eleazer, Jr. #9 Abigail #10 Bartlett, born June 13,1814, probably named for his Mother #11 Jonathan #12 Betsey #13 Pattie #14 Jotham (VI) Alpheus WHITNEY, son of Eleazer WHITNEY (V) was born in Halifax, Vermont, 1800-1810. He married Sarah STOW, of Halifax and spent his life in that town, followng the vocation of a farmer. Their children were: #1 Philip #2 Caroline #3 Christopher, see forward #4 Maria #5 Amos #6 George #7 William #8 Sarah #9 Olive #10 Hannah, and 2 children who died young (VII) Christopher WHITNEY, son of Alpheus WHITNEY (VI) was born in Halifax, Vermont on June 16, 1827. He was raised and educated in the district schools of the Green Mountain State, and at an early age took his share in the labor on his father's farm. As a young man in Vermont he learned the virtues of thrift and industry. In the full flush of a vigorous manhood he came to the town of Westboro, Mass., more than 50 years ago, poor in purse, but ricch in energy and ambition. His first employment there was in a bakeshop, where he worked from 3 o'clock in the morning to a late hour at night. He learned the trade thoroughly and followed it in the business of Baker, and flour and grain dealer for 17 years. Embarking then in the business of manufactuing lumber. He started in Natick, Mass., but after a year transferred his place of business to Westboro, where he spent the remainder of his days. He built up a large and lucrative trade, being successful in this time as in his other undertakings. As a result of honest, intelligent and energetic management, he acquired a competence. Ever mindful of the hardship of his own boyhood, he gave generously of his wealth to the poor and afflicted and in a quiet modest way was a practical philanthropist. A filial and loving son, he assisted in caring for the parental household from his earliest manhood, and tenderly watched over his parents in their declining years. In 1882 he built the WHITNEY House at Westboro which is a standing monument to his enterprise and public spirit. He took a lively interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of his adopted town. In partnership with the late Henry K. TAFT, he was instrumental in establishing the present electric light system. He was a member of th Freemasons of Westboro. He died at his home in Westboro on March 4, 1889. He married on May 11, 1851 to Abbie Morse THOMPSON, daughter of Dexter THOMPSON of Bellingham. She survived her husband by several years, dying in 1901.Their children were: #1 Frank C. born 1852, died May 4, 1886 #2 Abbie M. born 1857, married in 1884 to Frank V. BARTLETT #3 Nellie E. PART 2 is THE END