I was born in Boston MA & now live in Raleigh NC. My Gp's, see below, lived in Monson MA & I believe that they had some relatives, whom I'm seeking, in Worcester MA. Possible names are Connor, w/variations, & of course Costello, Joyce & Fahey. All The Best, ED COSTELLO, ............... Website:<http://ed_costello_1.tripod.com> 1009.Blenheim.Dr.Raleigh.NC.27612 COSTELLO (FAHEY): Co Mayo Ireland > CT, MA, ME USA > USA; JOYCE (DOWER): Co Mayo Ireland > MA USA; HAGGERTY (McGUIRE): Co Donegal Ireland > NB Canada > ME USA > USA; LAVERTY (BROWN), (KELLY): Co Armagh Ireland > NB Canada > ME, CA USA > USA, Canada. COSTELLO, Thomas Richard, 1850 Co Mayo Ireland-1900 Springfield MA USA; emigrated ~1872, Ballindine, Co Mayo, Ireland; m: 1875, St Mary's RCCh, Thorndike MA USA to Bridget JOYCE, 1850 Ireland-1886 Monson MA USA ; 7 kids, all USA b: Catherine, Mary, Edward, John Patrick, Bridget, Thomas Richard Jr, Ellen; both interred together w/3 of their kids & other JOYCE family members at Bethany RCCem Monson MA USA; parents: Richard & Catherine (Fahey) COSTELLO of Co Mayo , Ireland; siblings: John COSTELLO, 1848-1922, m: Mary Mullahy, probably of Co Mayo; 2 kids Ballindine, Co Mayo Ireland born: Mary, 1869 & Michael, 1871, others born USA: John, Catherine, Richard & Sarah. JOYCE, Bridget (COSTELLO), 1850 Co Mayo, Ireland-1886 Monson MA USA; Catherine (Dower), 1847 Ireland-1915 Monson/Palmer MA USA & Martin, 1852 Ireland-1881 Monson/Palmer/Chicopee MA USA; all emigrated c.1858; Bridget had 8 kids; Catherine & Martin: no known kids; all interred w/COSTELLO members at Bethany RCCem Monson MA USA; p:.Martin & Mary JOYCE, both of Ireland, probably Co Mayo. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

Live in CRABTOWN USA (Annapolis MD) born in Worcester and have been researching O'Donnell, Barry, Goggin, and Leary. Have been very successful with O'Donnell and Goggin but have a long way to go with Barry and Leary. Bill

Hello. I live in Stuart, Florida. I am From Massachusetts. My family names are Conant, Lincoln, Burroughs, Warren, Hopkins, Reed and Mason. Lora

Denver, Colorado.....I'm researching Joseph WHITE, II and Lydia COPELAND m: May 31, 1681, Mendon, Worcester, MA. Also, William WHITE, I and Elizabeth THAYER m: Aug 13, 1721, Mendon, Worcester, MA. Also William WHITE, I m: Jerusha METCALF Abt. 1759, MA. I have quite a bit on these people, but I'm always searching for more. 1. Where are Joseph and Lydia (COPELAND) WHITE buried? (They both died in Mendon. 1757 and 1729.) 2. When did William WHITE, I and Elizabeth die and where are they buried? And who was Elizabeth's mother? (Her father was Thomas THAYER....no other information.) Also, where are they buried? They both died in Mendon???? Thanks, Mary Miller

I think California is winning so far so will put in my claim for Shreveport, Louisiana though I was born and raised in Fitchburg. Researching Cardinal, Seguin, Loiselle, and Lanthier Alice

I am in California and searching my Dads side from mass. Searching: Allen, Shepard, Wakefield, Clark, Wilson, Hill. Kimberly

Hi, My name is Merry and I live in Worcester. I think it has been great to see the surnames people are searching. I'm sure there will be some connections if everyone lets us all know what names they are working on. Mine are MORGAN (Worcester), DEROSIER-PARKER-RAMSEY-CERNAUSKAS-FOURNIER-CARDINAL (Brookfield/Spencer area)

Judy, I live in Augusta, Ga. My folks are from Gardner, Winchendon, West Brookfield, Spencer, Hardwick, Westboro, Sutton, and New Hampshire. Also, Norfolk County, Essex County, and Middlesex County. Don't give up on us though, just because some of us are "ferners". There are some might fine folks on this list. Bill

I live in California Researching WETHERBEE,WILLARD,HASKEL,HOWE,WHITCOMB,HALL Happy hunting. Helen

Hi everyone, I may have inadvertantly sent this same information to an individual on the list rather than the list address. If so, I do apologize! I live in Spokane, WA, and was raised in Westwood, MA. I am seeking info on PAUL (West Brookfield), CLAPP (North Brookfield) DOESCHER (North Brookfield), BEMIS (Spencer) It is so interesting to see where all are from. Mesa

Dear Joyce, I also have a couple of ancestors involved in the witch trials. Robert Calef, who spoke out against Cotton Mather, and Mary Allen, who signed a petition attesting to the character of Mary Bradbury who was one of the accused. Do either of them sound familiar to you? It is so fascinating to think of our ancestors interacting in colonial Salem! Mesa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce March" <jlsmarch@yahoo.com> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:25 AM Subject: [MAWORCES] Where We Live > > I am Joyce March from Kenosha, Wisconsin. My search is primarily Hugh(es), Harriman, Chaddock (all spellings), John and Abraham Smith, Kimball, Bruce, Newton, Potter, but there are many other allied families. My direct group moved into New Hampshire, Vermont and New York before moving to the Midwest and West. > > I had a few involved in the Salem Witch Trials (both sides). They have a good website. > > > > > Joyce March > Kenosha, WI > > > --------------------------------- > Do You Yahoo!? > HotJobs, a Yahoo! service - Search Thousands of New Jobs > > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html > >

It looks like a good time for "roll call" to all of us across the country - and the world. We have one thing in common - looking for those ancestors in Worcester County and City. We have some very accommodating folks on this mailing list who helped me get started on my search. Share your stuff. And don't forget to check out the archives. Jo in Fairfax, Virginia (researching SHEA, WILLIAMS, CONNOR, MAHER - immigrated to City of Worcester in 1850's).

I live in Fall River, MA, originally from Rhode Island. I am researching O'LEARY from Millville/Blackstone, MA & FARRELL primarilly from Amesbury, MA; Blackstone, MA and Providence, RI. Both family's originated from Ireland with the O'LEARY's from Co. Cork. Don

Hi, I live in Westport, Washington, on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. I am researching TOWNE, descended from William and Joanna. My gr.grandfather was Salem Towne, b. 8 Nov, 1823, in Charlton, MA. His parents were Salem Towne, Jr., and Sarah Spurr. His daughter, Mary Louisa, was my grandmother. I need an official connection between the two Salems. I have hit the big brick wall, and if anybody can help, I would be most appreciative. Kathryn

Hi Margie; I live in Florida, originally from Springfield. Most of my relatives live in Northbridge/Whitinsville. I am researching McAllisters who came from Northern Ireland to Whitinsville in 1871. Wed, White Springs, FL wedwilli@atlantic.net

Visiting City /Town Halls or Clerks offices in MA A general rule is to check their current office hours, rules, and costs before you go. [Phone or email] The larger cities/towns have regular M_Foffice hours, but the small towns aren't open all day or every day. In some small towns you can get the info you need by email or phone [if you don't need a certified certificate] Check for a town website. Many of them are listed on the GenWeb pages http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces/wo-town.htm Email the clerk for info on open hours, what type records they hold, costs, etc. Also ask about contact info for the local historical society. Again you will find those with websites or other contact info on the GenWeb page above. Societies collect all sorts of strange and wonderful things, so you never know what you will find ! 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

Hi! I'm live in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and I'm researching McTAGGART, HENRY, COSTELLO, and MOORE in Worcester and Fitchburg. Beryl Henry

I live in west central Georgia, a stones throw away from the Alabama line. I'm researching SHARPE, JOHNSON, LAMPMAN, SKERRY. I started my search a couple of years ago when I decided to find my mom's biological family since she was adopted. I have gotten more assistance and info from the people on this list than anything I could ever found on my own and I truly appreciate it! Thanks! Judy in GA

Orlando, Fl. Researching my Gray's relatives in Webster and surrounding areas. Patti -----Original Message----- From: AnetP@aol.com [mailto:AnetP@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 4:44 AM To: MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MAWORCES] Where People Live? I live in Indiana just over the state line from Chicago, but I'll be visiting MA in October. Annette Perz Whiting, IN AnetP@aol.com Researching: Robbins, McFarland, Gray, Barber, Wight ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? Forget How to UN sub??? http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html

Hi, I live in Enumclaw, Washington, and am researching GOSS, CHAMBERLAIN, SCALES, GLADMAN families. Joan