Genealogical and Pesonal Memoirs of Worcester County, Mass. Vol. 1 page 306 (IV) Deacon Benjamin BROWN, son of Nicholas BROWN, was born at Reading, Mass. on Feb. 21, 1702, died at Reading on April 1, 1768. He marrid Susannah (?) (V) General Benjamin BROWN, son of Deacon BROWN, was born in Reading, Mass. on March 22, 1728, died there on Jan 4, 1801 at 73 years. He married (1st), on June 20, 1749, in Reading, Hannah SWAIN, who was born Aug. 26, 1731, in Reading. He married (2nd) Elizabeth WILEY on Feb. 20, 1772. Hannah SWAIN was the daughter of Thomas SWAIN, whose father was Lt. Benjamin SWAIN, a doctor, whose father was Jeremiah SWAIN. Major Jeremiah SWAIN, the last mentioned, was son of Jeremiah, who was born in England, and settled at Charlestown, Mass., in 1638, probably the year in which he emigrated; settled in 1640 in Reading; married Mary (?) and died in 1658. Major and Doctor Jeremiah SWAIN fought in King Philip's War and was wounded at Fort Narragansett. He was Capt. in 1676; in 1689 he was in command of the forces sent against the Indians; he was Selectman of Reading for 8 years; representative to the general court 10 years and governor's assistant in 1690 + 96, he married 1664, Mary SMITH, daughter of Francis SMITH, one of the pioneer settlers. Benjamin SWAIN, son of Major SWAIN, was also a physician. He was for many years Selectman of Reading, Mass. ad died in 1747; he married (1st) Margaret (?), by whom he had 9 children; in 1714 he married Elizabeth BOUTWELL, widow of James BOUTWELL, by whom he had 1 child; his son Thomas SWAIN was the father off Hannah SWAIN, who married General Benjamin BROWN. Hannah (SWAIN) BROWN died June 12, 1771, aged 40 years. Thomas SWAIN was a private in Capt. John WALTON's company, Colonel David GREEN's regiment, and marched with the company on the Lexington call. He was appointed by the general court Lt. Col. in Colonel Jonathan FOX's regiment of Middlesex county, and was commissioned in council Feb. 12, 1776. In 1777 he was Lt. Col. in Colonel Samuel BULLARD's Mass. regiment. He was present at the surrender of Burgoyne. He was at Ticonderoga with General GATES in 1776, and an interesting letter written to his wife is printed in EATON's History of Reading, Mass. He was a General of the militia after the war. (VI) William BROWN, son of General Benjamin BROWN was born in Reading, Mass., on April 1, 1758. He married Martha RICHARDSON, who was probably born in Lynnfield, Mass. She used to talk of thatplace and of Lynn, Saugus and Reading to her grandchildren. He was a soldier in the Lexington call in the Reading company. He was also in the Train Band under John WALTON, captain, May 13, 1775. He settled in Royalston, Mass., on the PROUTY place as it is now called. He was a tanner by trade and he built a tannery in Royalston. He then bought of Elder Whitman JACOBS the farm south of and adjoining NEWTON's, where as is supposed Abel WHITNEY first settled. END of Part 1

She was the wife of Luther J. BROWN, who was the son of Luther Heaton BROWN, born in Heaton, Vermont on December 31, 1827. They married January 13, 1856. She was from East Medway, Mass. She helped her husband in the early days of his business career. She is the daughter of Theodore HARDING and a descendant of the pioneer, Abraham HARDING, who was born in England in 1620, came to Braintree, Mass. about 1640, and settled in Medfield about 1650. He was an Indian fighter, a typical pioneer. He married Elizabeth ADAMS, daughter of Henry ADAMS, the progenitor of President ADAMS. Mrs. BROWN survives Luther and is active in church and social life in Fitchburg. Luther J. BROWN died in Fitchburg on Sept. 29, 1884.

Can someone tell me what PE stands for on the SSDI for "residence"? Thanks! Judy in GA

I know how hard it is to trace or track down a relative named Brown. And still I search, but maybe one of you have a BROWN in these lists. LIST #1 Adams F. Alfred M. Amos George A. Hammond Horatio A. John A. Nellie M.S. William N ------------ LIST #2 Aaron Albert Albert S. Benjamin Charles E. Edward A. Edwin Henry W. James M. J. Stewart Theodore P. William O. -------------- List #3 Alpheus Daniel F. Daniel F. Jr. David W. Ephraim Frederick M. George F. Joel Josiah Seth Thomas ------------ List #4 Abel Abel S. Arthur L. Bathsheba (Shattuck) David P. Eunice (Hagar) George A. Irving S. John Jr. Luther C. Luther H. Luther J. Samuel Sarah P. Thomas Willard William William H. ---------------- LIST #5 John Robert K. I have all sorts of information about these BROWNS

The majority of Grays are from Boston. Several others are from eastern Mass. states. None from the Brookfields. There is a J.E. Gray in Sterling and a William R. in Palmer. However, three of your names show up in Worcester: John in 4 W. Worcester p.343 Thomas in 4 W. Worcester p.331 William S. in 1 W. Worcester p.029 Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Smith To: SGoodwin Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MAWORCES] Worcester County Census for 1860/1870-Brookfield I was hoping to find William/Edward, Ellen/Elizabeth and Thomas and James/John Gray. Thanks, Patti ----- Original Message ----- From: SGoodwin Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 4:54 PM To: MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MAWORCES] Worcester County Census for 1860/1870-Brookfield The 1860 US Federal Census index didn't show any in Brookfield, but there are some in nearby towns. Who in particular were you looking for? Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti Smith" <PSmith@fmd-inc.com> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 1:51 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Worcester County Census for 1860/1870-Brookfield > Hello Listers, > > If anyone has access to to either the 1860 or 1870 Worcester County census, > could SKS please see if they find any "Gray's" listed in Brookfield? > > Thanks! > > Patti > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? Forget How to UN sub??? http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html

Her grandmother was Esther, daughter of Daniel BOYDEN. Mrs. EATON's mother died in middle life, and her husband, a leading spirit of the town, married the second time. He died in Worcester aged 75 years. The children of John BLOOD were: Albert,Henry, Mary E., wife of Charles HARRINGTON of Worcester; Martha M., wife of Thomas S. EATON; Emily, wife of Julius KNIGHT of Worcester; and John W.H. of Keokuk, Iowa. Mr and Mrs. EATON have lost 2 children--Herbert W., who died at the age of 14 years; and Alice M., a daughter of rare promise, who died when 18 years of age, after a 3 day illness. The living children are Arthur A., born 1867, obtained his education in the public schoolss and Worcester Academy. Upon the completion of his studies he conducteda meat route for 4 years, and at the present (1905) is conducting a meat market at North Cambridge. He marred Mary E. HILTON, who bore him 2 children : Herbert Nelson, 1893, and Alice M. 1898. Luela A., born 1869 unmarried. Ida L., born 1871, is employed in the office of the register of deeds at Worcester. Carlotta P. born 1873, unmarried, is employed in a real estate office in the State Mutual building at Worcester. The family are identified with the Congregational Church, Mr. EATON having been a Deacon for a decade or more and the teacer of a Bible class. The house ocupied by Mr. EATON was built by his grandfather EATON. In 1897 it was remodeled and enlarged,the front remaining intact, as originally erected in the long ago days. With the many shifting scenes of life,Mr. and Mrs. EATON may well account their career a sucess, and their family is among the most interesting and highly respected in the city of Worcester. THE END

He subsequently became a student at the Worcester Academy. From 18 to 20 years of age he was in poor health, on account of overwork. When about 20 years of age he began work as a house carpenter, with his cousin, and later worked at the sash and blind business at Worcester and Millbury. Later still he worked as a finisher of passenger coaches, but believing his health demanded outdoor, free air work, he abandoned his trade and established himself in the dairy business, starting a milk route in the city of Worcester. In this he has been remarkably successful. He sold his own milk products, also much obtained from outside parties. The quality of his milk and the obliging manner of the "driver" has enabled him to continue on the same route for many years, but he has now retired from active work. During the summer of 161 he took an extended trip on the sea in a coasting vessel, which proved good for his failing health. Politically Mr. EATON is a Republican. For almost 15 years he served as selectman of his town, during which time he generally served in the capacity of presiding officer of the board. In 1884 he represented his district in the legislature. He has also been a member of the school committee. In the autumn of 1861 Mr. EATON was married to Martha M., daughter of John and Lavina (STONE) BLOOD, of Charlton. Mrs. EATON's grandfather was of Scotch blood, and an early settler at Charlton

Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Worc. Co. Mass. Vol. 3 page 230 Thomas Stowe EATON. This family of EATON's have descended through the following line of ancestry. (1) Jonas EATON, who was a settler in Middlesex Co. Mass., located at Cowdry's Hill-a part of old Reading-now Wakefield. He became a leading man of his town and wa selectman in 1650-62-70-73. He obtained a good frtune by being a wise tiller of the soil. He died Feb. 24, 1674, leaving an estate valued at 750 pounds sterling. Of his 9 children many became prominent in the affairs of New England. (II) Joshua EATON married and among his children was a son named Joshua (III) Joshua EATON, son of Joshua (II) had a son known as Capt. Thomas EATON. (IV) Capt. Thomas EATON,son of Joshua (III) was the great grandfather of Joseph and Thomas S. EATON. Capt. Thomas was the original owner of the homestead in Auburn. He never resided there himself, but willed the farm to his son Jonas. It bears date, Sept. 9, 1773, the consideration being 426 pounds sterling and 13 shillings. Capt. EATON married Lydia PIERCE, of Watertown, Mass. who bore him 3 children: Thomas, Jonas and Elizabeth. (V) Jonas EATON, son of Capt. Thomas (IV) was born Jan. 22, 1757, and in 1785, in the prime of his life, he came on horseback through a trackless wilderness and forestland to take possession of 100 acres, now included inthe homestead. He cleared the land and farmed sucessfully untl his death. He reared a family of 7 children. The 3 eldest--Thomas, William and Joseph--died in 1796, all wthin 2 weeks of dysentery. The other children born later were: Elizabeth, Thomas, William and Sarah. Elizabeth married Capt. Nathaniel STONE, and lived to an advanced age; Sarah died at the age of 21 years; William and Thomas carried on the home farm in company for many years, and also owned other property in the town. (VI) Thomas EATON, son of Jonas (V), born Nov. 28, 1799, died Feb. 20, 1876. On Jan 25, 1826 he married Hannah, daughter of Aaron and Hannah (GREENWOOD) PIERCE, of Sutton. She was one of a family of 8 children, of whom 6 grew to mature years and 2 lived to be very old. Sally, wife of Paul CHASE, died at the age of 94 years, and Mary, widow of Calvin TEMPLE, died Jan. 4,1903 aged 96 years. Thomas and Hannah EATON reared a family of 4 children: Daniel T., born April 10, 1830; Thomas S. born July 2, 1832; Lydia Adelia born July 24, 1834 and died Aug. 30, 1865; and Joseph P. born Nov. 7, 1839. (VII) Hon. Thomas Stowe EATON, son of Thomas (VI) was born in Auburn, Mass., on July 2, 1832, a descendant of a remote Scotch ancestry. He was reared to farm labor on his father's farm, and attended the common schools until 14 years of age, when he entered Nichol's Academy at Dudley. END of PART 1

RIGENWEB a very good place to go - even those on Worcester list as many came from there and then settled there after 1776 ... http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/ Mimi Taylor

In a message dated 10/10/02 4:26:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, crowe68@earthlink.net writes: << This may be a little off-topic, but does anyone have access to any kind of census index for Rhode Island, 1910? I am looking for George R. Baker aged about 21. Craig >> Topics of all kinds are dealt with on this list, the only condition being that they be related to Worcester County. There are thousands of lists hosted by Rootsweb, there must be one that would be an appropriate place to post your inquiry.

Rev. John LOVEJOY was minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Webster in 1830. Mary Ware is the wife of Dr. J.J. Johnson of Northboro. Benjamin WALKER was one of the original petitioners and proprietors of Petersham On election day of 1810, Capt. Martin Newton put in operation 2 spinning frames in a building near the present " stone mill" of Fitchburg.

History of Worcester County with Biographical Sketches Vol. 1 page 92 A large portion of Southborough formerly belonged to Marlborough. Before its incorporation it was called " Stoney Brook". Southborogh was incorporated July 17, 1727 in response to a remarkable petition signed by many. Included in the lists of petitioners were: John BELLOWS Samuel BELLOWS Eliazer BELLOWS Johnathan BELLOWS Seth BELLOWS was one of the first Selectmen on March 1728

I found an Abel Gray, Lucy A. Gray, and Henry C(E?) Gray in 1860 Census of Brookfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Page 217, Lines 3, 4, and 5. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti Smith" <PSmith@fmd-inc.com> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 1:51 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Worcester County Census for 1860/1870-Brookfield > Hello Listers, > > If anyone has access to to either the 1860 or 1870 Worcester County census, > could SKS please see if they find any "Gray's" listed in Brookfield? > > Thanks! > > Patti > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html >

I have the following Davis sketches about: VOL #1 Horace A. John W. Rodney H. Samuel E. Walter H. Wesley William L ---------------- VOL #2 Charles P. Frank W. George John Jonathan Joseph Rueben -------------- VOL #3 Dyer, Sr. Dyer, Jr. George H. Israel --------------- VOL. #4 Abel Alonzo Charles B. Eugene A. George W. Lament Phineas P. Thomas G. Timothy Walter A. If you'd like a sketch of any of these men I will gladly post it. Marcia

Biographical Review XXX Sketches of leading citizens of Worc. Co. Mass. page 824 Lewis HENSHAW, a veteran agriculturist of East Brookfield, son of Baxter HENSHAW, was born in Brookfield, Sept. 5, 1821. He is a descendant of one of the early settlers of this section of Worcester County, his grandfather, Joshua HENSHAW, having located here when a young man, and having afterward contributed his full share toward the upbuilding of the town which wasto be his permanent home. The father, who spent his entire life in Brookfield, was for many years one of its leading citizens. He adhered through life to the occupation in which he was reared, and was recognized as a skillful agriculturist. Interested in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town and county, he was a most desirable official, and for several years served as Selectman. He married Lovisa ADAMS, also of Brookfield. Of their children, the survivors are: Melinda, the widow of James HOWLAND, late of this town; Lewis, the subject of his sketch; Louisa A., the wife of George KENDRICK, of West Brookfield; Charles R. of Brookfield; and Lucy E., the widow of the late William PIERCE, of this town. The deceased children were: Elbridge, Loring and George. Lewis HENSHAW had what regular schooling the neigborhood afforded, a few weeks each winter at the little red school house. The knowledge tere obtained he supplemented by reading and by practical experience. On reaching man's estate he left the parental homested to begin the battle of life for himself. For 2 years he worked as a farm laborer. Then he turned his attention to shoemaking, which he followed continuously for a number of years. Soon after his marriage he purchased his present farm of 100 acres in East Brookfield, where he has been successfully engaged in general farming, including, to some extent, lumbering, dairying, ad stock raising. An unswerving Republican in politics, he has faithfully served his town as Selectman, besides which he has held many offices of minor importance, andon several occasions has acted as juryman. Whena boy of 10 years he became actively interested in the temperance cause, of which he has since been an ardent advocate. He takes pardonable pride in the fact that he has never tasted spirituous liquors. On October 23, 1845, Mr. HENSHAW married Clarinda W., daugher of Welcome WOOD, of Brookfield, Mass. He has had 3 children, namely: Royal L., now of New York City; Lovisa M., who is now the wife of Charles VARNEY, and has 4 children---Florence A., Leah B., Charles R., and Raymond L.; and a babe, who is now deaceased. THE END

The 1860 US Federal Census index didn't show any in Brookfield, but there are some in nearby towns. Who in particular were you looking for? Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti Smith" <PSmith@fmd-inc.com> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 1:51 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Worcester County Census for 1860/1870-Brookfield > Hello Listers, > > If anyone has access to to either the 1860 or 1870 Worcester County census, > could SKS please see if they find any "Gray's" listed in Brookfield? > > Thanks! > > Patti > > > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > >

Hello Listers, If anyone has access to to either the 1860 or 1870 Worcester County census, could SKS please see if they find any "Gray's" listed in Brookfield? Thanks! Patti

St. James Catholic Church, Manville, RI 1. Alfred Joseph Viau Born 10 March 1882, son of Leon & Sara Lafleche Roy Bapt. 11 March 1882 Charles Lafleche and Richez & Philomene Duprey 2. Joseph Henri Viau Born 11 May 1887, son of Leon & Sara Roy Bapt. 11 May 1887 Joseph Lalime & Mathilde Viau 3. Leon Joseph Viau Born 20 Oct. 1879, son of Leon & Sara Roy Bapt. 22 Oct. 1879 Leon Viau & Angele Degres 4. Marie-Ara-Zelpha Viau Born 13 July 1894, dau. of Leon & Sara Proulx Bapt. 17 July 1894 Jean Baptiste Viau & Caroline Viau She later married Edouard Payeax on 30 June 1932 at St. Joseph's, Biddeford, ME Married (2nd) Henri Croteau on 30 May 1940, Notre Dame, Springvale, ME 5. Marie-Clara-Gratia Viau Born 18 August 1898, dau. of Leon & Sara Roy Bapt. 5 Sept. 1898 Alfred Viau & Zelpha Gabriel ( Parents born in Vermont)

I found my ggfather's marriage record in the St. Paul's Catholic Church Records of Blackstone, Mass. They are dated (married twice) 1852 and 1862. What is the procedure in Mass. for getting a copy? Any help, would be appreciated, Marcia

Thursday, October 19, 2002 Worcester Telegram and Gazette SUTTON- Marion ( Liberman) Aldrich, 83, of 5 Church St., died Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Northbridge. Her husband, Wallace W. Aldrich, died in 1993. She leaves a son, David W. Aldrich; three daughters, Beverly Forcier of Douglas, Judy Walters of Martinsburg, W. VA, and Linda Shia; two brothers, Leo Liberman of New Haven, Conn. and Joseph Liberman of Long Island, NY.; a siste,Tessie Sadowsky of Springfield; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was born and raised in Springfield, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Frumkin) Liberman, and lived in Worcester, Millbury and New Haven before moving to Sutton in 1989. Mrs. Aldrich was a member of the Sutton Senior Center and attended the Beaumont Adult Day Health Center in Northbridge. She also enjoyed volunteer work. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville section of Northbridge. Burial will be in Howard Cemetary. A calling hour is 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Beaumont Adult Day Health Center, 18 Granite St., Whitinsville, MA 01588; or to Sutton Senior Center, Hough Road, Sutton, MA 01590