I've also been working (sporadically) on Lynch's, Lynches, and noticed with interest the info from Ed Costello to Fran. Perhaps someone will be interested in the following: My husband's grandfather was Cornelius F. Lynch. His death record on file in the West Brookfield town clerk's office states: DOD, 09/20/1908; age 27 & 2 months; father, Daniel Lynch; mother, Johanna Coburn. Cornelius married Theresa Farley (no record), and they had 4 children (no records so far; just family knowledge). Cornelius died 9 months and 18 days before the 4th was born, which is intriguing. The Lynch children (Cornelius W., Francis D., Dorothy and John E.) are listed as step-children on the 1910 federal census for West Brookfield under the John W. Adams household, with Theresa (Farley) Adams as his wife. I'll be searching for more data on when Cornelius Lynch arrived in the US, what town in Ireland he came from, etc. His birthplace is given as Ireland on the birth record for the 4th child, John Edward Lynch, my husband's father. I'm also researching Farleys and Burkes; well, Ryans, too. Theresa Farley's parents were Margaret and John Farley. I think they were born in Ireland, as were Margaret's parents, Martin Burke and Mary Ryan. I noticed on the federal censuses that there was a corset factory in West Brookfield in the late 1800s where Irish immigrants were employed. Lynches also lived in North Brookfield and East Brookfield. I know some (maybe all) were related to those in West Bkfld. A Johnny Lynch from East Brookfield played baseball with Conny Mack on the 1880 East Brookfield town team. (Saw the team picture in a history book at the Brookfield public library last year.) Jeannette

I wrote to MA Archives hoping to locate John McGinnis's Declaration of Intent. His naturalization certificate said he file his papers in the Police Court at Worcester. MA Archives told me to write to the Archives of the Spreme Judicial Court in Boston and I just got back a note saying they couldn't find the papers. Are there other places I should write to? What about a local court/address in Worcester? Thanks -Tom Gerber Researching: Ireland: Carroll (Co Kerry?), Coleman(Askeaton, Limerick Co), Duffy(Drumanure - Ennis), Lahiff(Limerick City), McGinnis(Co Westmeath), Mooney(Newtown, Kinnitty, Co Kings/Offaly), Sexton(Co Limerick?), Sweeney(Co Donegal?) Germany: Gerber(Bombogen), Preisen/Preusen(Bitburg), Knaeble(Obendorf) Luxembourg: Wagner(Hobscheid/Clausen) France: Lefevre(Strasbourg?) Norway: Gilbert(?) England: Archer, Sprague See: WorldConnect Project at http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=twgerber OR http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gerber/ for more details!

FRAN .... I've some Lynch's who, from Bangor ME, settled in Boston MA. Perhaps it will interest you., as follows: 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. NANCY HAGGERTY & THOMAS LYNCH: b: 1835 Bangor ME m: Thomas Lynch, Bangor ME; (b: Ireland), According to the "Bangor Maine, Vital Records: 1850-1864" they obtained a marriage license 10 July 1861; probably m: at St John's RCCh Charles Lynch m: __________ 1863-? ?? John Lynch m: Mary McAulay(?) 1864-? ?? Margaret Eva Lynch m: Mathias Doyle, (2) below 1867-1937 1863-1947 Mary J Lynch m: ___________ 1870-? ?? Theresa Lynch d: young 1872- 1880 Peter F Lynch m: ___________ 1875-? ?? Michael Lynch d: young 1876-1882 d: Boston MA She was probably included in the census of 1837 & 1840 for Belfast Academy Grant, Ludlow ME, where the "head-of-house" name was identified while other house hold occupants were enumerated by age group rather than name. In the 1850 national census for Houlton Me she was listed by name with the Smith family, apparently as a border. She was then 17 years old. Included in the 1870 & 1880 National Census for Bangor, Penobscot Co ME was the following: THOMAS LYNCH was noted as a USA citizen, employed as a hotel waiter, age 28 (1870), b: Ireland, parents foreign born; NANCY was ME born, age 30, housekeeper, parents foreign born; they, in 1870 had 4 kids: CHARLES, age 7; JOHN, age 4 (March 1864); MARGARET, age 3 & MARY J, 6 months (12 January 1870). In the 1880 census, his age increased from 28 to 41, while hers increased only from 30 to 38; he is still a hotel waiter, she a homemaker while the following kids are at home: MARGARET age12; MARY J. age 10; THERESA, age 8; PETER F, age 5; & MICHAEL,age 4 (8 May 1876); no mention is made of CHARLES or JOHN. >From the Bangor City Directory in 1882: Thomas Lynch lives at the Bangor House, 2 Carol St, Bangor (boarder, 1882, 1884, 1886, and is head waiter at Bangor House. Also living at 2 Carol St are: Charles Lynch, plumber (boarder, 1882, 1884) Edward Lynch, plumber (boarder, 1884) John Lynch, waiter, Bangor House MARGARET (Eva) LYNCH, as above, m: MATHIAS DOYLE, 1863-1947, of Milford MA, 25 December 1889 (?) in Bangor ME by Fr MC O'Brien at St Mary's RCCh, resided at 34 Bartlett St, Arlington MA, b: 15 August 1867 d: 15 August 1937, 65 (?) years old, cerebral thrombosis/pneumonia; interred St Mary's RCCem, Milford MA, undertaker: JP Costello of Boston ---

I just started working on a new section for the Grafton History web site on old Grafton Houses. The Salt Box house link has 6 new photos in it. I seemed to have lost the House Of Usher that was on E-bay a few weeks back , if anyone online saved it properly like I did not ! It might get you online readers to go out & exercise your cameras to add more. I have been saving them from E-bay where they come one. THe web site of the Grafton Old Stone House is defunct & I / we did not save any of the online photos ! I plan to dual feed other houses on already in different sections of the site. If you can correct or add info, PLEASE DO ! Could some one make a to get list also ? Dick http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~history/grafton/oldhouses.html

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Yesterday, I posted a link to what I had called the National Archives' maps site. I was mistaken. It is the Library of Congress' site. That said, I have even better news today. You can actually ORDER reprints of most of these maps, and then some, at: http://www.snapshotsofthepast.com/panoramic-maps-massachusetts.html On this site, they sell reprints of the panoramic maps that were popular during the late 19th century. These measure about 13" x 18" and cost $24.95 each. While most are sepia toned, some have hand coloring, as well. They also offer panoramic photos of some towns, as well as war posters. Gary

Historic Waltham Days Family History Fair, Saturday June 8 10 am to 4pm Bring a lawn chair and an elusive ancestor to the Waltham Common! Greetings Saturday June 8 from 10 am to 4pm, GenealogyFair will sponsor a Family History Fair on the Waltham Common during Historic Waltham Days. We will also have the New England Civil War Reenacting Society doing a Civil War living history encampment, a Historic Doll Carriage and Bicycle Parade at 11am and other Military Displays, including special guest and Loyalist expert, PAUL J. BUNNELL, FACG, U.E. as well as information about the Battlefields of Great Britain, the Napoleonic Wars, Ships and Seafarer's of Atlantic Canada. Holy Smokes, Is there a Loyalist in your closet? Many American Revolution era folks actually switched sides a few times. Find out more about the LOYALIST records! Learn more about Paul Bunnell Loyalist resources http://paul-bunnell-loyalists-genealogy-books.com/ Civil War Reenactment Civil War reenactors provide a slice of everyday life. Here's a chance to show the youngsters how interesting history can be! Register now for the Family History Fair http://www.geocities.com/sharon_sergeant/HWDform.htm The Historic Waltham Days Family History Fair is more than military resources. Learn more about local history and genealogy societies, 19th and 20th century resources in newspapers, maps and at the Federal Archives ! Join us! Sharon Sergeant http://www.geocities.com/sharon_sergeant/HWDform.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- email: info@genealogyfair.com voice: 781-209-8861 web: http://GenealogyFair.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Hoping to find someone in or nearby to Millville, MA. Trying to find an death info on Edward J. O'LEARY, son of Daniel O'LEARY. Edward's wife, who died many years earlier was Bridget(Delia) O'LEARY. According to 1930 census records, Edward was now 69 years old, living on Central Street in Millville, with a cousin Michael SHEA and his family. Never have any luck calling the Millville Town Hall as they must work only part time hours there. I would appreciate any help please. Don Avery - Great Grandson to Edward O'LEARY

I'll bet in 1940s they tried hard to distance themselves from "Germans" ! I have one or two news blurbs on my Grafton site abt 5th column activities in Worc area. Dick M Payne wrote: > I will condense this to keep from typing so much. Every person listed > will be from Massachusetts, born in Holland (they didn't use Netherlands > back then), White--race, and from the Township of Uxbridge. > If you find someone you're interested in please e-mail me for the > Roll, Page, ED and image. I have alot of info mostly for Dutch names, > but not all. >

I will condense this to keep from typing so much. Every person listed will be from Massachusetts, born in Holland (they didn't use Netherlands back then), White--race, and from the Township of Sutton. If you find someone you're interested in please e-mail me for the Roll, Page, ED and image. I have alot of info mostly for Dutch names, but not all. Sutton MA 1920 Census 1 Baarda, Frank 57 2 Baker, Derk 41 3 Baker, William 46 4 Baker, William H. 45 5 Bosma, Geert 27 6 Buma, Louis 43 7 Dangemane, Kryon 39 8 Devries, Bogan 54 9 Freegwgh, John 40 10 Frieswick, Sjorke 50 11 Haungs, Pintje 42 12 Hedinger, Jerry S. 50 13 Holoenoar, Cornelius S. 28 14 Kortchamp, Wiebe 45 15 Le Jong, Rymond 46 16 Nydam, Peter 50 17 Oppewal, Peter 57 18 Poppema, Kerst, 43 19 Rienstra, Joseph 42 20 Van Dyke, Arthur 35 21 Van Dyke, Dusk 66 22 Wiersma, Lockie 49 23 Yongama, Felix 22 24 Herrlinger, John 43 25 Oppewall, Alice 74 26 Znidarsic, Sidney 31 27 Zuidema, Andrew 57

I will condense this to keep from typing so much. Every person listed will be from Massachusetts, born in Holland (they didn't use Netherlands back then), White--race, and from the Township of Uxbridge. If you find someone you're interested in please e-mail me for the Roll, Page, ED and image. I have alot of info mostly for Dutch names, but not all. UXBRIDGE MA 1920 Census 1 Baker, Arnold 35 2 Baker, Richard 34 3 Baker, Take 39 4 Banning, Arnold 17 5 Bosma, Annie 68 6 Bosma, Henry 49 7 Bosma, Ruard 44 8 Bosma, Watts 40 9 Crossen, John 53 10 Devries,Joseph 45 11 Ebberling, Gert 40 12 Fisbigh, Menne 52 13 Harringa, Herman 21 14 Harringa, Jacob 29 15 Hassinge, Joelle 57 16 Heerdt, Henry 48 17 Hoekstra, John 46 18 Holster, Elsie 63 19 Kroll, Arthur 36 20 Krull, Maynard 72 21 Nydam, John 46 22 Vanderbeck, Richard 45 23 Vanderzicht, Acke 84 24 Wanner, Bert 42 25 Weegevsana, Jake 42 26 Weigersma, Renzo 46 27 Youngsma, Peter 28 The number after each name is their age

Hi Listers, Would anyone be able to look up an obit on microfilm in the Milford Daily Journal Published bet. 1903-1918? I don't know if the obit would have been published in the Wor. Telegram and Gazette too. I tried a Worcester Co. volunteer at the MA obit-lookup site, but the reply indicated it would be "VERY time consuming" to look it up in the Telegram and Gazette. So if someone has access to a library with the films and would have the time, I'd appreciate it. Needing: Peter Hill died Jan. 18, 1903 in Milford, MA Thanks for any help. Nanci

I thought I'd pass this along. The National Archives has maps, actually, Illustrations or renderings, that were drawn "from life" of several locations in Worcester County, including Webster. These are highly detailed renderings done in the late 19th century by artist/cartographers who captured rendered images of individual buildings. It's not just limited to Massachusetts places, either. I used one of these maps to find the hotel owned by my g-g-grandfather in Oshkosh, WI in 1867. Specifically related to Worcester County, the best map I've looked at, so far, is a view of Webster in 1892. It has inset detail illustrations of several Webster buildings, including A. J. Bates' Shoe Factory, as well as his summer home and cottage. Also, there are storefront businesses owned by several of our ancestors. Anyone descended from A. W. Joslin will be interested to see "The Hub," a retail building where he did business as "A. W. Joslin, Remnants." Just click on the "Cities and Towns" link and do a search for whatever town you wish. Not all are there, but some are: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/gmdhome.html One caveat. Don't try saving these maps to your hard disk and expect to be able to zoom in on them like you can on the National Archives site. They are using a special application that makes that possible. The resolution is incredible. What I found will work, though, is, when you see a landmark you want a picture of, just zoom in on it (on the website), then right-click to save that view to your computer. You can then view the zoomed-in image at full resolution in whatever image editor you have. Hope this helps. Gary

Can the 2000 names be scanned in or will the Diocese of Worcester post them on the Web? At 2:49 PM -0400 5/27/2002, GENTRIE@aol.com wrote: >On Monday, May 27, 2002, Memorial Day, at 10:00 AM, the Diocese of >Worcester's Bishop, the Most Rev. Daniel P. Reilly, D.D., celebrated Mass in >St. John's Cemetery in the clergy section. Immediately following, Bishop >Reilly dedicated a new headstone in memory of the approx. 2000 Catholics who >were disinterred from Tatnuck Cemetery in 1907 and reinterred in St. John's >Cemetery. Bishop Reilly read an excerpt from an interesting history by Owen >J. Murphy, Jr., printed in a program for the occasion. After Mass those in >attendance made their way to the newly marked plot where the Bishop Blessed >the stone (as well as two "old" stones from Tatnuck) and thanked and >introduced some of those responsible for the day's events. He also read aloud >the inscription: >IN 1907 >THE MORTAL REMAINS OF >2000 OF THE REGION'S >EARLIEST CATHOLIC SETTLERS >WERE EXHUMED FROM THE >TATNUCK CEMETERY >IN WORCESTER >AND REINTERRED HERE >"REST IN PEACE" > This post is based in part on a copy of the invitation, I submit it for >the List archives. > > >==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== >####--- Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? ---###### >Forget How to UN sub??? >http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html

By any chance were any of the remains just a body part that was severed,but the person lived on ? My understanding is the Grafton Catholic cemetary has at least one from 1940s ! Were still born buried there also. Just thought someone might know. Dick GENTRIE@aol.com wrote: > On Monday, May 27, 2002, Memorial Day, at 10:00 AM, the Diocese of > Worcester's Bishop, the Most Rev. Daniel P. Reilly, D.D., celebrated Mass in > St. John's Cemetery in the clergy section. Immediately following, Bishop > Reilly dedicated a new headstone in memory of the approx. 2000 Catholics who > were disinterred from Tatnuck Cemetery in 1907 and reinterred in St. John's > Cemetery. Bishop Reilly read an excerpt from an interesting history by Owen > J. Murphy, Jr., printed in a program for the occasion. After Mass those in > attendance made their way to the newly marked plot where the Bishop Blessed > the stone (as well as two "old" stones from Tatnuck) and thanked and > introduced some of those responsible for the day's events. He also read aloud > the inscription: > IN 1907 > THE MORTAL REMAINS OF > 2000 OF THE REGION'S > EARLIEST CATHOLIC SETTLERS > WERE EXHUMED FROM THE > TATNUCK CEMETERY > IN WORCESTER > AND REINTERRED HERE > "REST IN PEACE" > This post is based in part on a copy of the invitation, I submit it for > the List archives. > > ==== MAWORCES Mailing List ==== > ####--- Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? ---###### > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/MA/worcester.html

If this is not the right forum to ask the following question, I apologize. I am researching some specific trades people in MA and CT and need some help of a genealogical researcher who can assist. Am of course willing to pay reasonable research fees, cost of travel and repro costs. Have at least two documents in Connecticut Historical Society that need some copying. Also work in Ware, MA, Hardwick, MA, Worcester, Northampton (possibly) and others in that general area. Need some research for Enfield/Prescott areas now part of Quabbin...not 100% certain where those records are, but have a few clues that I can share with the researcher. There is not a great deal of work here, but I am stuck in VA, and cannot get away long enough to do the work myself or would. There is no great urgency, but if someone can point me in the right direction to find someone to work with, I would appreciate it very much. Nick Chandler

On Monday, May 27, 2002, Memorial Day, at 10:00 AM, the Diocese of Worcester's Bishop, the Most Rev. Daniel P. Reilly, D.D., celebrated Mass in St. John's Cemetery in the clergy section. Immediately following, Bishop Reilly dedicated a new headstone in memory of the approx. 2000 Catholics who were disinterred from Tatnuck Cemetery in 1907 and reinterred in St. John's Cemetery. Bishop Reilly read an excerpt from an interesting history by Owen J. Murphy, Jr., printed in a program for the occasion. After Mass those in attendance made their way to the newly marked plot where the Bishop Blessed the stone (as well as two "old" stones from Tatnuck) and thanked and introduced some of those responsible for the day's events. He also read aloud the inscription: IN 1907 THE MORTAL REMAINS OF 2000 OF THE REGION'S EARLIEST CATHOLIC SETTLERS WERE EXHUMED FROM THE TATNUCK CEMETERY IN WORCESTER AND REINTERRED HERE "REST IN PEACE" This post is based in part on a copy of the invitation, I submit it for the List archives.

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The mail list archives [almost rootsweb mail lists!] are searchable! It's a great place to look for people! You don't have to be subscribed to search a list. SEARCH the Worcester County Mail list ARCHIVES 1. Enter the name of the list (maworces) and hit submit 2. enter the names or subject of your search and select year (if applicable) 3. Hit search There is a link on the Main Worcester GenWeb page or http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl bookmark this page. Betty listowner bettythomas@charter.net My Family - http://BettyT.tripod.com Wicks,Hammond, Heintz,Bradfield,Walbridge Boylston Historical Society http://www.ultranet.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