Longmeadow is directly south of Springfield,MA. Longmeadow borders Agawam,Springfield,Enfield, Ct., and East Longmeadow to the east. Gregg > >---- Original Message ---- >From: abc@empire.net >To: MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: RE: [MAWORCES] Long Meadow? >Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 17:17:05 -0500 > >>Fellow Listers, >> Does anyone know the location of where Long Meadow would be >today? When I read about the first settlers for MA. there always >seems to be a referral to Long Meadow. (I know they are talking about >Springfield) but where would Long Meadow be? >>Thank you in advance, >>Maureen >> >> >>==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== >>Worcester GenWeb has many Resources >>Check it out!! >>http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces >> >>

Maureen, If you go to www.mapquest.com and type in Longmeadow, MA you will see it straight down interstate 91 south of Springfield. My g grandmother, Winifred A Walsh Gravlin, died there in 1919. Audrey > Fellow Listers, > Does anyone know the location of where Long Meadow would be today? When > I read about the first settlers for MA. there always seems to be a referral > to Long Meadow. (I know they are talking about Springfield) but where would > Long Meadow be? > Thank you in advance, > Maureen >

Fellow Listers, Does anyone know the location of where Long Meadow would be today? When I read about the first settlers for MA. there always seems to be a referral to Long Meadow. (I know they are talking about Springfield) but where would Long Meadow be? Thank you in advance, Maureen

Does anyone know of a complete index for the MA 1860 census? I seem to have misplaced a family around that time. The index at Ancestry is only partially indexed. kathi

Hello List, Could someone do a check in the city directory of Fitchburg 1920 for Jean-Baptiste L'Ecuyer. Thanks a bunch Linda Alabama

Hi Joyce: Samuel Davis who married Katherine Smith as his first wife was in the Rev War. You will find information on him in the vital records of Oakham, and Paxton, MA. I have donated my personal library so I no longer have my books here to give you more details. I did annotate my 1966 edition of the DAR Patriot Index. Regards, Alison Franks Archivist, Rawson Family Association ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce March" <jlsmarch@yahoo.com> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 2:48 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Abraham Smith/Zerviah Howe Family of Leicester & Paxton > > Can anyone help with information about this family. I have the names and birthdates of the children and some of the spouses names. Ancestry and LDS don't have much more. > > Abraham Smith was born in 1722 and Zerviah Howe in 1723. He was the son of John Smith and Experience Newton. She was the daughter of Joseph Howe and Zerviah How. > > Children: Jonas, Lydia m. Isaac Hunter, Miriam m. David Newton, Lucy b. 1747, Zerviah m Asa Waite, Katherine m. Samuel Davis, Phebe m. John Flint, and John m. Persis hunt. > > > Joyce March > Kenosha, WI > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Have you visited the ARCHIVES lately? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces/wo-gen.htm > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.406 / Virus Database: 229 - Release Date: 10/21/2002

Lisa, llepore@juno.com writes: << Town Clerk has many responsibilities, and does not have staff that she can send off to look up these things. Unfortunately, genealogy lookups have to take a back seat. >> This is unfortunate, the keeper's of our records must do their jobs, this includes making available (within a reasonable time) vitials. Period. Worcester just appointed the City Clerk to an other stint. I guess that means he is doing his job. John

Can anyone help with information about this family. I have the names and birthdates of the children and some of the spouses names. Ancestry and LDS don't have much more. Abraham Smith was born in 1722 and Zerviah Howe in 1723. He was the son of John Smith and Experience Newton. She was the daughter of Joseph Howe and Zerviah How. Children: Jonas, Lydia m. Isaac Hunter, Miriam m. David Newton, Lucy b. 1747, Zerviah m Asa Waite, Katherine m. Samuel Davis, Phebe m. John Flint, and John m. Persis hunt. Joyce March Kenosha, WI --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Ralph L. HAWKES taken at the T.A. Adams Studio at Steven's Block in West Gardner, MA. The photograph is dated 1886 with Ralph appearing to be about 6 months old at the time the photo was taken. I'm hoping to find someone from this family so that this special photograph can be returned to the family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

The farm came to him at his father's death. Later, in 1891, he bought the CLAIR farm of 80 acres, situated just below his place. He was a substantial citizen and a man of influence. He attended the Baptist Church before the war, but in later years was a Congregationalist. In politics he was a stanch Republican and was frequently elected delegate to nominating cinventions. He was a road surveyor of the town of Holden and a member of the school committee. He belonged to the Holden Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, #140, Theron E. HALL Post, #77 G.A.R. of Holden. He married (1st) at Holden on Jan. 20, 1847 t Lucy Ann FULLER, born Jan. 20, 1827 at Holden, daughter of Ebenezer and Eunice (ROGERS) FULLER of Holden. Her father was a farmer.Mr. HUBBARD married (2nd) on Oct. 18, 1870 to Sophronia Rosetta SAWYER, born at Holden on Jan. 10, 1840, daughter of Charles and Margaret (MAYNARD) SAWYER of Holden. Children of Stephen Nye and Lucy Ann HUBBARD were: #1 Millie Augusta born Holden Ja. 14, 1848, married May 31, 1877 to Charles Torrey MEAD of Holden, and they have children...Roy White MEAD born Jan. 7, 1886 and Hazel Alma MEAD born Aug. 11, 1897 #2 Mary Newton HUBBARD born Oct. 10, 1849, married (1st) July 24, 1873 to Fernando Cortez BIGELOW of Rutland, Mass. and their children were: Joseph O. BIGELOW born March 8, 1877 at Rutland, he married Oct. 6, 1900 at Worcester to Bertha M. BIGELOW and had one son, Maurice Hubbard BIGELOW, born Oct. 25, 1903 at New Haven, where they now live. #2 Laura May BIGELOW born Dec. 24, 1890. Fernando Cortez BIGELOW died Feb. 28, 1899 and his widow Mary Newton (HUBBARD) BIGELOW married (2nd) on Jan. 21, 1902 to Edward L. BRAGUE of New Preston, Conn., where they live now. #3 Anna HUBBARD born Oct. 18, 1854, died Dec. 14, 1863 #4 Athalia Maria HUBBARD born Sept. 22, 1858, married April 30, 1895 to James T. ELLIOT of Worcester and their children were: Florence Mary ELLIOT born June 3, 1889, died Jan. 20, 1891 and Edna Louise ELLIOT born Nov. 21, 1893; plus a son Everett James ELLIOT born Sept. 11, 1895; #5 Edgar Stephen HUBBARD born Nov. 21, 1861, married Nov. 25, 1887 to Sarah Frances MILES of Rutland and their children are: Lucy Miles HUBBARD born Dec. 21, 1888, died at Bedford on June 28, 1895; Walter Edgar HUBBARD born at Somerville on Dec. 8, 1891 and Joseph Stephen HUBBARD born at Bedford on Nov. 29, 1898, all living at Bedford, Mass. Children of Stephen Nye HUBBARD and Sophronia Rosetta (SAWYER) HUBBARD are #1 Lois Margie born July 18, 1873; #2 Melvin Amos born Aug 11, 1875, married Elizabeth TAYLOR of Holdn, she died March 30, 1902, their children were: Samuel Stephen bornAug. 19, 1896; Olive Elizabeth born Oct. 17, 1898 and died March 25, 1901; Franklin Edgar born June 14, 1901; Franklin Charles born Feb. 13 1879 lives on the homestead and is the preset owner. THE END

(VII) Bulkeley HUBBARD, son of Joseph HUBBARD (VI) was born in Holden, Mass. on Nov. 13, 1787. His early education was somewhat meagre, as there was no public school in the neigborhood at that time, and what schooling he got was at private schools held time to time in the homes of the vicinity. His father owned a large farm in the west part of the town, where his descendants now reside. Bulkeley helped his father with the farm work, doing a man's work when a mere boy, and building up a constitution of great vitality and endurance. When he came of age he bought the homestead and followed in the foot steps of his father. Besides farming, he did an extensive business in teaming. He was a man of good bsiness ability and high character. In religion he was a Baptist. In politics he was originally a Whig, but when his party disintergrated he became a Republican. He trained in the state militia whn a young man. He died Jan. 22, 1858 He married, Nov. 18, 1819, Mrs. Lois Merrick NYE, of Hardwick. She was born 1773, baptized on May 1, daughter of Nathaniel and Lois (HAMMOND) MERRICK. She married (1st) Jan. 10, 1802 to Stephen NYE, of Hardwick. The children of Bulkeley and Lois were: #1 Millie Ann--June 13, 1820, died March 25, 1850, married June 27, 1849 to Thomas LELAND #2 Stephen Nye HUBBARD born Dec. 26, 1822, see forward. (VIII) Stephen Nye HUBBARD, son of Bulkeley HUBBARD (VII) was born at Holden, Mass. on Dec. 26, 1822. He spent his youth as his fathe and the generations before him, working on the homestead in summer and attending the winter terms of school when there was school to attend. He began to drive a team of horses for his father at the age of 10 years, carting wood and lumber to Worcester and bringing back freight of various kinds forthe Holden merchants and others. As he grew older he went logging and wood chopping in winter. He burned charcoal also in connection with the wood and lumber business. He enlisted in the Civil War, in Company G.,36th Mass. Volunteers, and was mustered into service, Aug. 12, 1862, and assigned to duty as wagoner, beng skillful with horses. He served unde Capt. S. Henry BAILEY and Colonel Henry BOWMAN until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged on June 8, 1865. He took part in the Virginia and Kentucky campaigns, was at Vicksburg and Jackson, Miss. at the siege of Knoxville, battle of the wilderness, battle of Spottsylvania, battle of Cold Harbor and at the seige of Petersburg and participated in the final assault before LEE's surrender. His only time of disability was Aug. 1863, when he was confined in the hospital at Bryantsville, Kentucky. After the war he returned to Holden and although at first somewhat disabled by malaria, gradually resumed his place on the old homestead. END of PART 4

(VIII) David MANNING, son of Jesse MANNING (VII) was born at Sutton, NH on April 14, 1812, lived at Paxton, Leicester, and Worcester, Mass. He died at the last named place on April 15, 1890. He married Lucy B. GROSVENOR, who died in 1896. Their children were: #1 Bethia, married Joseph A. TITUS; #2 George G. #3 Theodore #4 David #5 Charles W. #6 Joseph Avery MANNING #7 Frederick. During the rebellion he was a member of the Freedom Club, a loyal organization, and was one of three of its business committee. (IX) Joseph Avery MANNING, son of David MANNING (VIII) was born Feb. 19, 1851 at Worcester. He married Ella AMSDEN and their children were: Joseph Nelson MANNING born June 30, 1879 #2 Frances G. born April 21, 1883 #3 Edward Avery MANNING born Sept. 14, 1894 (IX) Charles Walter MANNING, son of David MANNING (VIII) was brn Aug. 2, 1848, he married Eva W. PARKER and had these children: #1 Walter Webster MANNING born May 24, 1875 #2 Frank Grosvenor born Jan. 1, 1877 and died May 6, 1879 #3 Earl G. MANNING born Jan. 9, 1881. (IX) George G. MANNING, son of David MANNING (VIII) was born Oct. 20, 1842, married Ellen MOORE and had one son: Roger born Feb. 21, 1879. (IX) Theodore MANNING, son of David MANNING (VIII) was born in Paxton, Mass. on October of 1844. THE END

(IV) William MANNING, son of Samuel MANNING (III) was born June 27, 1677, at Billerica, where he always resided. He inherited the old homestead. He was one of 19 men out of 150 who were dignified by the title of "Mr" and one of 10 who occupied the best or "fore seat below", as it was termed in church pews. He was prominent in the militia, being an ensign in 1723. He married Elizabeth FRENCH, born 1679 and died 1736. He married (2nd) Mary SHED. Ensign MANNING died 1764. His children were: #1 Elizabeth-1701#2 Esther-1703 #3 Mary-1705 #4 William-1707 #5 Jacob-1710 #6 Sarah-1711 #7 Rachel-1714 #8 Martha-1718 #9 Hannah-1719 (V) Jacob MANNING, son of William MANNING (IV) wa born March 27, 1710, at Billerica, Mass., and always resided in his native place. He received a portion of his father's farm by deed, or gift. His rate to the church in 1755 was 7 shillings, 11 pence. He was a juryman in the second session of court, and surveyor in 1741-48-54, also a constable. He died in 1762. He married Martha BEARD and had the following named children: #1 Jacob-1739 #2 Mary-141 #3 Isaac-1743 #4 Jesse-1745 #5 Thomas-1747 #6 David-1749 #7 Martha-1750 #8 David (2nd of name)-1753 #9 Esther-1756 (VI) Jesse MANNING, son of Jacob MANNING (V), born at Billerica, Mass. on Aug. 18, 1745, was a soldier of the revolution and marched on the Lexington Alarm, April 19, 1775, in Colonel GREEN's regiment. He was a farmer. After his father died he bought a portion of the old homestead. Dec. 2, 1766, he was married to Anne CARLETON. She died in 1779, and he married (2nd) Elizabet ABBOTT of Andover, Mass. For his (3rd) companion, he married in 1802 Abigail BALDWIN, who died in 1825. Jesse MANNING died in the autumn of 1825. His children were: #1 Mercy-1768 #2 David-1751 #3 Elizabeth- 1773 #4 Jesse- 1776 #5 Julia-1778 (VII) Jesse MANNING, son of Jesse MANNING (VI), was born at Billerica on July 12, 1776. He resided first at his native place ad then removed to Sutton, NH, and later to Paxton, Mass.,where his later days were spent. In New Hampshire he was engaged in the lumber business and had a mill in connection there. At Paxton, he was a carpenter. He married Mary KILBRIDGE at Tewksbury in 1796. He died at Paxton on July 28, 1852,having married (2nd) Mary DURAH (DURREN). His children by his first wife were: Jesse-1797 #2 Nancy-1800; the children with Mary DURAH were: #1 Elizabeth-1810 #2 David-1812 #3 Mary Jane-1814 #4 Elmira-1816 #5 Samuel Stillman MANNING-1818 at Lexington. END of PART 3

Hi, Lisa, Yes, I've tried the LDS; and I believe you are correct that these records are not in Mendon which was the point of my original comment. As far as the clerk goes, I don't blame her for the records not being there; however, when I found proof elsewhere, paid for copies of wills, probates, etc that stated these people lived in, owned land in, some of them died in, some of them married in, and certainly some of them were born in Mendon, I furnished this information to the clerk so that she could keep it on file. I believed that I was being of assistance. In response to my effort, she categorically stated that none of this was the case, and furthermore sent out a blanket e-mail stating such, received not only by me, but everyone and every list which I copied the information to. There was not an explanation that the records were probably housed somewhere else, the possibility that they could have been lost, misfiled, or never kept in Mendon to begin with. And, honestly, I have inquired on several lists as well, for the most part no response. People respond if they have information, are interested in finding or verifying the same information sought, or are kind souls such as you and others who have replied to my comment with some concrete avenues of inquiry. Please do not misunderstand my comment. I was not bashing Mendon despite the fact that I took issue with the clerks behavior; I was attempting to kindly suggest that searching out individuals who resided in and around Mendon could be a frustrating task because it appeared the records might be found in other jurisdictions, thus the area searched would have to be expanded. I very much appreciate your suggestions. Thankyou. Susan > [Original Message] > From: <llepore@juno.com> > To: <chantillycarpets@earthlink.net>; <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 10/26/02 6:05:04 PM > Subject: Re: [MAWORCES] Re: Vital records in Massachusetts > > Susan - > > If you ever visited our Town Hall, you might have > a better understanding that in a small town like > ours, the Town Clerk has many responsibilities, > and does not have staff that she can send off to > look up these things. Unfortunately, genealogy > lookups have to take a back seat. I don't think the > records you seek are in the clerk's office, and possibly > not even in the same building. > > I was told that all the Mendon vital records were filmed > by the LDS sometime in the 1970's?. Have you checked to > see what they have? There is a Mendon list at rootsweb > that you may want to join if you haven't already. There > are people on that list who are very knowledgeable about > the history of Mendon. > > Listname: MA-MENDON > To Subscribe: MA-MENDON-L-request@rootsweb.com > > I would post your specific questions there. Have you tried > the Taft Library and the Mendon Historical Society? > > Mendon is in Worcester County, which would explain > why some of your records came from there. > > Here is the web site for Taft Library > http://www.kersur.net/~taft/ > > I would send them an email and ask them if there > is anyone who is researching your family name. > People who use the library can leave this information > in the history/genealogy section. > > I found this at the Mendon Town Website: > > Historical Commission > Mendon, MA 01756 > 508-634-6898 > Chairperson: John Trainor > Current Members: Colleen Conley and Pamela Arons > > As for the Births you are missing, have you checked with > the churches? > > The Unitarian Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge > is the result of a consolidation of two historical > congregations: The First Parish Society of Mendon, > gathered at the town's founding in 1667, and the > First Congregational Society (Unitarian) of Uxbridge, > also gathered at the town's founding in 1734. > > The Mendon Church is located at 8 Maple Street (in the Village) in Mendon > > Church office: > 13 Maple Street, P.O. Box 392, Mendon, MA 01756 > Tel: (508) 473-8681 Fax: (508) 634-2649 > e-mail: uumendu@naisp.net > web: www.kersur.net/~uumendux > President of the Congregation > Macy Gotthardt > e-mail: macy@FolkSound.com > > First Baptist Church > 7 Main Street > Mendon, MA 01756 > 508-473-2308 > > > Lisa > llepore@juno.com > > On Fri, 25 Oct 2002 19:0:7 -0400 "Susan Hedeen" > <chantillycarpets@earthlink.net> writes: > > This is not always successful, although a good place to start. I > > have > > ancestors who were married, resided, and died (at least one of them) > > in > > Mendon. The town clerk had none of these records--not the marriage, > > the > > probates, the will, and needless to say, none of the births of > > children > > born in Mendon. This time span was 1725--1755. The more I > > attempted to > > get information out of Mendon, the nastier the clerk became. I > > asked for > > help from others--some on this list and some from other lists. The > > marriage was found in the Boston marriages despite the Mendon > > intentions; > > the will and guardianship probates were found in Worcester (not > > certain if > > County or Town), and the Mendon births thus far have not been found. > > I did > > obtain photo copies of the original documents of the will and > > probates, and > > Mendon is listed throughout as being place of residence. So, I have > > learned that even though MA can be a treasure trove of information, > > that > > stands as true only if you can find it. > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > From: John Bower <jwb@c4.net> > > > To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Date: 10/25/02 3:45:18 PM > > > Subject: [MAWORCES] Re: Vital records in Massachusetts > > > > > > Hi Group, > > > > > > I have seen questions about where to obtain vital records from > > > Massachusetts. Here is a quick summary: > > > > > > 1. Before 1841, write to the Town Clerk. Look up the address of > > the > > > town you are interested in on the Internet. > > > > > > 2. 1841-1910, write to Massachusetts Archives at Columbia Point, > > > 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Estimate the date of > > > the birth, marriage or death in Massachusetts as near as you can. > > > > > > If they find the person, they will send you the book (year), vol, > > and > > > page no. > > > > > > Then, you write and ask for a certified copy ($3.00), or a > > photocopy > > > of the record ($.50). (Current fees.) > > > > > > You may also write to the town clerk for this at a higher cost, > > but if > > > you are not sure of the town, the Mass Archives is the best bet. > > > > > > 3. After 1910, town clerks. Or, Registry of Vital Statistics, 150 > > Mt. > > > Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125. > > > > > > You can look them up on the Internet to get their fees (about > > > $15.00). They want the fee in advance, whether or not they find > > > anything. > > > > > > Good luck! > > > > > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > > > To UNsub go here: > > > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > > > > > > > --- Susan Hedeen > > --- chantillycarpets@earthlink.net > > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. > > > > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > > Forget How to UN sub??? > > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today > Only $9.95 per month! > Visit www.juno.com --- Susan Hedeen --- chantillycarpets@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces/name/aindex.htm Excellent Index source - one just needs to see which names the one you seek 'falls between' alphabetically as in this Searched Taylor ... which falls between Tappan, William [p.416 of index] and Train, George [p. 417 of Index] None that I need here but a real good reference Mimi Taylor

Susan - If you ever visited our Town Hall, you might have a better understanding that in a small town like ours, the Town Clerk has many responsibilities, and does not have staff that she can send off to look up these things. Unfortunately, genealogy lookups have to take a back seat. I don't think the records you seek are in the clerk's office, and possibly not even in the same building. I was told that all the Mendon vital records were filmed by the LDS sometime in the 1970's?. Have you checked to see what they have? There is a Mendon list at rootsweb that you may want to join if you haven't already. There are people on that list who are very knowledgeable about the history of Mendon. Listname: MA-MENDON To Subscribe: MA-MENDON-L-request@rootsweb.com I would post your specific questions there. Have you tried the Taft Library and the Mendon Historical Society? Mendon is in Worcester County, which would explain why some of your records came from there. Here is the web site for Taft Library http://www.kersur.net/~taft/ I would send them an email and ask them if there is anyone who is researching your family name. People who use the library can leave this information in the history/genealogy section. I found this at the Mendon Town Website: Historical Commission Mendon, MA 01756 508-634-6898 Chairperson: John Trainor Current Members: Colleen Conley and Pamela Arons As for the Births you are missing, have you checked with the churches? The Unitarian Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge is the result of a consolidation of two historical congregations: The First Parish Society of Mendon, gathered at the town's founding in 1667, and the First Congregational Society (Unitarian) of Uxbridge, also gathered at the town's founding in 1734. The Mendon Church is located at 8 Maple Street (in the Village) in Mendon Church office: 13 Maple Street, P.O. Box 392, Mendon, MA 01756 Tel: (508) 473-8681 Fax: (508) 634-2649 e-mail: uumendu@naisp.net web: www.kersur.net/~uumendux President of the Congregation Macy Gotthardt e-mail: macy@FolkSound.com First Baptist Church 7 Main Street Mendon, MA 01756 508-473-2308 Lisa llepore@juno.com On Fri, 25 Oct 2002 19:0:7 -0400 "Susan Hedeen" <chantillycarpets@earthlink.net> writes: > This is not always successful, although a good place to start. I > have > ancestors who were married, resided, and died (at least one of them) > in > Mendon. The town clerk had none of these records--not the marriage, > the > probates, the will, and needless to say, none of the births of > children > born in Mendon. This time span was 1725--1755. The more I > attempted to > get information out of Mendon, the nastier the clerk became. I > asked for > help from others--some on this list and some from other lists. The > marriage was found in the Boston marriages despite the Mendon > intentions; > the will and guardianship probates were found in Worcester (not > certain if > County or Town), and the Mendon births thus far have not been found. > I did > obtain photo copies of the original documents of the will and > probates, and > Mendon is listed throughout as being place of residence. So, I have > learned that even though MA can be a treasure trove of information, > that > stands as true only if you can find it. > > > > [Original Message] > > From: John Bower <jwb@c4.net> > > To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Date: 10/25/02 3:45:18 PM > > Subject: [MAWORCES] Re: Vital records in Massachusetts > > > > Hi Group, > > > > I have seen questions about where to obtain vital records from > > Massachusetts. Here is a quick summary: > > > > 1. Before 1841, write to the Town Clerk. Look up the address of > the > > town you are interested in on the Internet. > > > > 2. 1841-1910, write to Massachusetts Archives at Columbia Point, > > 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Estimate the date of > > the birth, marriage or death in Massachusetts as near as you can. > > > > If they find the person, they will send you the book (year), vol, > and > > page no. > > > > Then, you write and ask for a certified copy ($3.00), or a > photocopy > > of the record ($.50). (Current fees.) > > > > You may also write to the town clerk for this at a higher cost, > but if > > you are not sure of the town, the Mass Archives is the best bet. > > > > 3. After 1910, town clerks. Or, Registry of Vital Statistics, 150 > Mt. > > Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125. > > > > You can look them up on the Internet to get their fees (about > > $15.00). They want the fee in advance, whether or not they find > > anything. > > > > Good luck! > > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > > To UNsub go here: > > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > > > --- Susan Hedeen > --- chantillycarpets@earthlink.net > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Another Book online at the Worcester co. Archives! This one could be especially helpful for any "brick walls"! List of Persons Whose Names Have Been Changed in Massachusetts 1780 - 1883 Collated and Published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, under Authority of Chapter 249 of the Acts of the Year 1884 Wright and Potter Printing Co., State Printer, 18 Post office Square, Boston, 1885 Scanned and organized by Boylston Historical Society and Museum - boyhisoc@rcn.com The instructions start here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces/name/name1.htm Betty bettythomas@charter.net My Family - http://BettyT.tripod.com Wicks,Hammond, Heintz,Bradfield,Walbridge Boylston Historical Society http://users.rcn.com/boyhisoc/ GenWeb County Coordinator for: Genesee, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese Wyoming, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin Worcester, MA http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

(V) Deacon Joseph HUBBARD, son of Samuel HUBBARD (IV) was born in Holden, Mass., 1715. He took a very active part in the early history of Holden, fought against the Indians, held town offices for many years, and was Deacon of the church and all together one of the first citizens for a long peiod. He married about 1740 to Phebe BUCKELEY. She was born 1721and died August 15, 1804. His children were: #1 Phebe born Apr. 7, 1741, died young;#2 Rebeca born Feb. 12, 1744, married Isaac DAVIS;#3 Phebe (2nd of name) born July 20, 1749, married Samuel HAYWARD; #4 Joseph born Oct. 25, 1751 see forward: #5 Peter born March 17, 1754 and died Aug. 12, 1826, he married Phebe BRIGHAM; #6 Attai born June 20, 1756; #7 Millicent born Aug. 22, 1758, died young;#8 Tilly born April 19, 1761, married Annie JESLYN; #9 Millicent (2nd of name) born Sept. 19, 1763. (VI) Joseph HUBBARD, son of Deacon Joseph HUBBARD (V) was born in Holdn, Mass. on Oct. 25, 151 and died there April 16, 1832. He married Millicent MELVIN of Concord. They settled in Holden, where he also became a prominent citizen. His children were: #1 Joseph born April 10, 1783, and married Melicent PARKER of Winslow in March of 1807; #2 John born Nov. 20, 1784; #3 Bulkeley born Nov. 13, 1787, married Nov. 18, 1819 to Lois NYE; #4 Amos born July 15, 1788, died 1819; #5 Milicent born Nov. 28, 1790, married John GOULDING; #6 Simeon born Sept. 16, 1792, married Mrs. Abigail BAILEY; #7 Hannah born May 1, 1796, mrried Samuel STRATTON; #8 Emerson born Jan. 24, 1799, married Lucy HOWARD; #9 Attai born Nov. 28, 1801. (VII) John HUBBARD, son of Joseph HUBBARD (VI) was born in Holden, Mass. on Nov. 20, 1784. He married Huldah BOYDEN on July 30, 1806. She was the mother of his 9 children. He settled in Holden, where all his children were born. He married (2nd) Esther M. STONE. The children of John and Huldah were: #1 Desire Boyden HUBBARD born Feb. 15, 1808 #2 Daniel Foster HUBBARD born Feb. 15, 1810 #3 Joseph Bulkeley HUBBARD born July 9, 1812, #4 John Melvin HUBBARD born Aug. 14, 1815 #5 Samuel Denny HUBBARD born Jan. 25, 1818 #6 Amos born Feb. 12, 1820 #7 Hannah born March 31, 1822 #8 Elnathan Polly HUBBARD born Nov. 11, 1824 #9 Emerson born June 29, 1827 (VIII) Daniel Foster HUBBARD, son of John HUBBARD (VII) was born in Hoden on Oct. 6, 1810****(above says Feb. 15, 1810)***** He married Esther (?). He was a farmer at Holden and his children were: #1 Maria born 1834 and died March 5, 1836 #2 Charles H. born 1841 and died 1842 #3 John Franklin HUBBARD born 1841 #4 Henry born Nov. 11, 1842 and died May 15, 1845 #5 Joseph Emerson HUBBARD born Dec. 22, 1844 and died May 11, 1845 #6 Lewis Foster HUBBARD born May 17, 1849 #7 Ira Broad HUBBARD #8 Martha (IX) Lewis Foster HUBBARD, son of Daniel Foster HUBBARD (VIII) was born in Holden< Mass on May 17, 1849. He married Mary E. FLAGG. He died Sept. 19, 1879. His children were: #1 Chares P. born Jan 16, 1872 resides at Holden with Mother #2 Loring F. HUBBARD born at Holden onDec. 25, 1877, marred Elizabeth FALES, daughter of Charles and Emma (DAVIS) FALES, and has 1 child, Emma Elizabeth, born June 28, 1904. He resides at Holden and is a clerk. END of PART 3

Marrriages, births and death were usually recorded in the city or town they took place in. I found mine in the town records book. Only one book for the town of Washinngton MA survived and it was the one I wanted. I learned the hard way while researching in person there. Just finding the town is sometimes a chore. Plus the fact that many people kept the record in the homes etc. The will and land records are kept in the court houses. Maybe this will help some people in their search. Frances ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Hedeen" <chantillycarpets@earthlink.net> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 12:00 AM Subject: RE: [MAWORCES] Re: Vital records in Massachusetts > This is not always successful, although a good place to start. I have > ancestors who were married, resided, and died (at least one of them) in > Mendon. The town clerk had none of these records--not the marriage, the > probates, the will, and needless to say, none of the births of children > born in Mendon. This time span was 1725--1755. The more I attempted to > get information out of Mendon, the nastier the clerk became. I asked for > help from others--some on this list and some from other lists. The > marriage was found in the Boston marriages despite the Mendon intentions; > the will and guardianship probates were found in Worcester (not certain if > County or Town), and the Mendon births thus far have not been found. I did > obtain photo copies of the original documents of the will and probates, and > Mendon is listed throughout as being place of residence. So, I have > learned that even though MA can be a treasure trove of information, that > stands as true only if you can find it. > > > > [Original Message] > > From: John Bower <jwb@c4.net> > > To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> > > Date: 10/25/02 3:45:18 PM > > Subject: [MAWORCES] Re: Vital records in Massachusetts > > > > Hi Group, > > > > I have seen questions about where to obtain vital records from > > Massachusetts. Here is a quick summary: > > > > 1. Before 1841, write to the Town Clerk. Look up the address of the > > town you are interested in on the Internet. > > > > 2. 1841-1910, write to Massachusetts Archives at Columbia Point, > > 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Estimate the date of > > the birth, marriage or death in Massachusetts as near as you can. > > > > If they find the person, they will send you the book (year), vol, and > > page no. > > > > Then, you write and ask for a certified copy ($3.00), or a photocopy > > of the record ($.50). (Current fees.) > > > > You may also write to the town clerk for this at a higher cost, but if > > you are not sure of the town, the Mass Archives is the best bet. > > > > 3. After 1910, town clerks. Or, Registry of Vital Statistics, 150 Mt. > > Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125. > > > > You can look them up on the Internet to get their fees (about > > $15.00). They want the fee in advance, whether or not they find > > anything. > > > > Good luck! > > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > > To UNsub go here: > > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > > > --- Susan Hedeen > --- chantillycarpets@earthlink.net > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > >

This is not always successful, although a good place to start. I have ancestors who were married, resided, and died (at least one of them) in Mendon. The town clerk had none of these records--not the marriage, the probates, the will, and needless to say, none of the births of children born in Mendon. This time span was 1725--1755. The more I attempted to get information out of Mendon, the nastier the clerk became. I asked for help from others--some on this list and some from other lists. The marriage was found in the Boston marriages despite the Mendon intentions; the will and guardianship probates were found in Worcester (not certain if County or Town), and the Mendon births thus far have not been found. I did obtain photo copies of the original documents of the will and probates, and Mendon is listed throughout as being place of residence. So, I have learned that even though MA can be a treasure trove of information, that stands as true only if you can find it. > [Original Message] > From: John Bower <jwb@c4.net> > To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 10/25/02 3:45:18 PM > Subject: [MAWORCES] Re: Vital records in Massachusetts > > Hi Group, > > I have seen questions about where to obtain vital records from > Massachusetts. Here is a quick summary: > > 1. Before 1841, write to the Town Clerk. Look up the address of the > town you are interested in on the Internet. > > 2. 1841-1910, write to Massachusetts Archives at Columbia Point, > 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125. Estimate the date of > the birth, marriage or death in Massachusetts as near as you can. > > If they find the person, they will send you the book (year), vol, and > page no. > > Then, you write and ask for a certified copy ($3.00), or a photocopy > of the record ($.50). (Current fees.) > > You may also write to the town clerk for this at a higher cost, but if > you are not sure of the town, the Mass Archives is the best bet. > > 3. After 1910, town clerks. Or, Registry of Vital Statistics, 150 Mt. > Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125. > > You can look them up on the Internet to get their fees (about > $15.00). They want the fee in advance, whether or not they find > anything. > > Good luck! > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > To UNsub go here: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html --- Susan Hedeen --- chantillycarpets@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.