The reservoir is known as the Quabbin Reservoir. The towns flooded were Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, and Prescott. If you query "Quabbin +history", it will return a number of sites with info on the reservoir. Here is just one: http://www.westfordcomp.com/quabbin/ Katherine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marcia Payne" <etexgal@webtv.net> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:57 AM Subject: [MAWORCES] Need some help, please > > Would someone enlighten me on the names of the towns that were flooded to > make way for the Lake and water reservoir for Boston, in the northern part > of Worcester County? Thank you. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAWORCES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Here is Adolphus 1880 CENSUS INDICATES HE IS WIDOWER1880 United States Federal Censusabout Adolphus ShawName: Adolphus ShawHome in 1880: Plymouth, Russell, KansasAge: 57Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823Birthplace: New YorkRelation to Head of Household: Self (Head)Father's birthplace: New YorkMother's birthplace: New YorkNeighbors: View others on pageOccupation: FarmerMarital Status: WidowerRace: WhiteGender: MaleHousehold Members: Name AgeAdolphus Shaw 57Daniel Marsh 50Winfield Altland  37 Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Plymouth, Russell, Kansas; Roll: T9_395; Family History Film: 1254395; Page: 81.1000; Enumeration District: 291; Image: 0747.

NOTE: Adolphus not present in 1870 census for St. Lawrence County, NY 1870 United States Federal Census about Warren Shaw Name: Warren Shaw Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858 Age in 1870: 12 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Pierrepont, Saint Lawrence, New York Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Ellsworth Household Members: Name Age Cynthia Shaw 42 Emma Shaw 16 Warren Shaw 12 Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Pierrepont, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M593_1099; Page: 34; Image: 69.

In 1850 they are in Templeton, MA with no children. 1860 United States Federal Census NOTE: Children born NY Name: Cynthia Shaw Age in 1860: 34 Birth Year: abt 1826 Birthplace: Vermont Home in 1860: Pierrepont, Saint Lawrence, New York Gender:Female Post Office: Pierrepont Household Members: Name Age Adolphus P Shaw 39 b. NY Cynthia Shaw 34 Ema Shaw 6 b. NY Warren Shaw 3 b. NY Bridget Dumas 64

NEHGS MA VR's 1841-1910Adolphus Shaw age 25 mechanic son of Joseph and Unable to read name married April 7, 1848 to Cynthia C. Chase age 22, parents John and Eliza. Married by Andrew Dennis clergyman Winchendon.Vol. 31 pg. 2532

I am searching for any info on my GG grandfather: Adolphus Shaw b NY 1823? ??? Possibly married to Jennie? Kansas records show, upon arrival in Kansas, he filed for divorce from a Jennie Shaw. The divorce was granted when Jennie could not be reached, Court doc. states they were married in Brooklyn, NY ??? Married to Cynthia C. Chase b VT married to Adolphus Shaw in Worchester, MA ??? Children: Emma, Warren 3rd wife Emma Pourchot b OH married to Adolphus in Russell, KS Children: Charles, Mae, Anna Adolphus was 55 when he married Emma (24). I'm trying to confirm that these are all the same man Would like info on parents, siblings, ect. Info on Warren and Emma Shaw Thank you, J. Shaw Kansas, USA

Taken from: " Mass. soldiers, sailors and marines in the Civil War" Anonymous, Boston; adjutant general;1935; 6869 pages A little more than half of these men are from Worcester County, a various locations. Charles C. COOK,-music-Leominster-18y; comb maker; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; disch. Jul 29, 1861, underage. See Band, 23rd Mass Inf. Charles BANCROFT,-music-Gardner, MA-25y-chairmaker; enl. 5/23/'61; must. 5/25/'61; must. out 7/27/1862 Thomas S. BATES-music-N. Brookfield-21y-clerk; enl. 5/23/'61; must. 5/25/'61; must. out 7/27/1862 Hyppolyte P. BROTHERS-music-Clinton, MA-26y-millwright; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out 7/27/1862. See Co. E, 47th Mass Inf. (9 months) and Band USA. Charles A. CHASE-music-Leominster, MA-35y- comb maker; enl. 5/23/61; must 5/25/61/; must. out 7/27/1862 Wooster F. DODGE-music-Leominster- 20y-box maker; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out 7/27/1862. See Co. H, 4th Mass Heavy Artillery Joseph G. EATON-music-Leominster-30y-pianoforte maker; enl. 5/23/61; must 5/25/61; disharged for disability [for future reference--disch/disab] on 7/31/1861 Warren E. GILCHRIST-music-Leominster-30y-mason; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out 7/27/1862. See Brigade Band USA. Frank W. LEWIS-music-Leominster-22y-mechanic; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out 7/27/1862. See Band Corps d'Afrique. George B. MOODY,-music-Sutton, MA-23y-chair maker; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; discharged by General Order on Sept 12, 1862 Loren L. MOORS-music-Leominster-30y-carpenter; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out Jul 27, 1862 William PUTNAM-music-Gardner, MA-24y-chair maker; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out Jul 27, 1862. See Brigade Band USA Andrew TISDALE-music-Leominster-24y-cabinet maker; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out Jul 27, 1862. See Band USA Charles TISDALE-music-Leominster-27y-mechanic; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; disch/disab, May 10 1862 George E. TISDALE-music-Leominster-33y-pianoforte maker; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out Jul 27, 1862 John TISDALE-music-Leominster-30y-comb maker; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; must. out Jul 27, 1862 ***I'm assuming here that this Tisdale belongs with the others, I doesn't give his location*** Stephen A. TISDALE-music-32y; enl. and must. July 27, 1861; must. out Jul 27, 1862 Hibbard P. WHEELER-music-Leominster-26y-mechanic; enl. 5/23/61; must. 5/25/61; disch/disab July 31, 1861 Luke A. WILDER-music-Leominster-33y-painter; enl. and must. July 1, 1861; disch/disab Jun 24, 1862, order War Dept.

Jan, The MA vital records, 1841-1910, don't quite agree with your records. The only record for Adolphus Shaw was the marriage to Cynthia. Adolphus Shaw m. Cynthia C. Chase on April 7, 1848 in Winchendon. He was 25 and a mechanic. She was 22. Both were single. The record does not give whether this was 1st or 2nd marriage. His parents were Joseph & Anna and her's were John & Eliza. (MA Archives, vol. 31, p. 253. There is a death record for Cynthia. Return of a Death for Cynthia C. Shaw - She d. Nov. 3, 1908 at the age of 81 y. 3 m. 19 d. in Worcester. The cause was chronic valvular disease of heart. She had this for years. Contributory was entero-colitis, which had lasted for 6 weeks. Signed by Charles D. Wheeler, MD, on Nov. 4, 1908. Cynthia's address was 1183 Main St. Worcester. She was a widow. Her husband was Adolphus P. Shaw. She was b. Danville, VT to Loren Chase, b. Danville, VT, and Eliza Bolton, b. Danville, VT. There was no informatn. The information came from "Home Records." She was buried in Worcester on Nov. 5, 1908. Geo. Sessions Sons Co. undertaker. (MA Archives, vol. 107, p. 92) There are way too many births to check them out without having more information. The only Emma Shaw was the daughter of Albert. There are no births of a Warren Shaw. I double-checked the records on Cynthia's parents. They are correct as I've given them above. John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org If you find this site of value - http://MA-VitalRecords.org/Donate.html Quoting Jan Shaw <janshaw1960@cox.net>: > I am searching for any info on my GG grandfather: Adolphus Shaw b NY 1823? > > ??? Possibly married to Jennie? Kansas records show, upon arrival in > Kansas, he filed for divorce from a Jennie Shaw. The divorce was granted > when Jennie could not be reached, Court doc. states they were married in > Brooklyn, NY > > ??? Married to Cynthia C. Chase b VT married to Adolphus Shaw in > Worchester, MA > > ??? Children: Emma, Warren > > 3rd wife Emma Pourchot b OH married to Adolphus in Russell, KS > > Children: Charles, Mae, Anna > > > > Adolphus was 55 when he married Emma (24). > > > > I'm trying to confirm that these are all the same man > > > > Would like info on parents, siblings, ect. > > Info on Warren and Emma Shaw > > > > Thank you, > > > > J. Shaw > > Kansas, USA > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAWORCES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Dear Listers, I have come across 6869 pages of related material concerning Mass.'s Civil War men. The volumes are divided up by Regiments first, then their related Companies follow. The reading is wicked, print is almost microscopic (but I enlarge) and it is hard to pass this opportunity up. I will continue with the North Brookfield men of course but I want to add more military as I gather anything relating to Worcester County. I can't pomise I'll ever be near the finish, but I sure will give it my best for as long as I can. Also these records are much more abbreviated and don't mention parentage, where living and etc.

Civil War Men John BURNS...John BURTON...Peter CAHILL...Charles L. CHAPIN...Moses A.CHEEVER...George CHRISTY...Wm. CLARK John Burns, 40y, lives Boston, b. Maxfield Co. Ireland to Morris & Elizabeth, enlisted for 3y. $325 Bounty. Mustered Jun 21 '64, 25th Regt, Co. E , Private. Discharged at expiration of service, Jul 15 1865. In 1886, lives Town Farm, North Brookfield. John Burton, 23y, residence, birthplace and parentage unk. Enlisted for 3y. $325. Mustered Jul 14 (?)[it says 1854], 2d Regt., Co. E Heavy Artillery as Private. Discharged Sept 3 1865. Peter Cahill, 25y, unknown birthplace, res. and parents. Enlisted for 3y, bounty of $325. Must. on Jun 18 '64, 3d Regt. Cavalry, Company unassigned, Mass Vols. No account of discharge. Charles L. Chapin, 42y, unk birthplace, residence and parents. Enlisted for 1y, received $123.33 bounty. Must. on Dec 30, '64, 1st Battalion Frontier Cavalry, Co. A. Commissary Sergeant. Discharged Jun 30, '65. Moses A. Cheever, 41y and married, living in N. Bkfld as farmer. Born in Spencer, MA, Apr 4, 1821 to Joseph and Sarah. Enlisted for 3y. Must. Aug 8, '62, 36th Regt., Co. E s Private. Discharged for disability, May 19, '64. In 1886, living in Brimfield, MA George Christy, 21y. Residence, birthplace and parents, unk. Enlisted for 3y with $325 bounty. Must., May 4, '64, 2d Regt., Company unassigned, Mass Vols. Never joined regiment. See Adjutant General's Record, Vol. 2, page 56. William Clark, 18y and unmarried. Living in N. Bkfld as a currier. Born in Scotland, Feb 13, 1843 to Samuel and Margaret. Enlisted for 3y, May 23, '61. Mustered, Jun 8, 1861, 11th Regt., Co. I, Mass Vols as a Private. In Battles: 1st Bull Run; Williamsburg; Fair Oaks; 7days fight before Richmond--wounded. In 2nd Bull Run he was taken prisoner, paroled and came home. Re-enlisted on Sept 17, 1863, for 3y. Mustered (again) Sept 18, '63, 35th Regt., Co. F, New Jersey Infantry Vols at Flemington, NJ. He was killed by a torpedo on Dec 10, 1864 at Pooler's Station, near Savannah, GA while with Sherman in his march to the sea.

The information that Marcia is putting up is all important. As she sends it to the list, it is archived and the archives are indexed by the search engines. But, I'd like to see it all laid out on the web. To that end I have offered Marcia a free sub-domain of the Vital Records Project. There are a couple problems. First, Marcia has WebTV and is somewhat limited with what she can do. Second, I'm just too darn busy with the project and another project to do the formatting. Is there anyone who can work with Marcia in creating the web pages and uploading? I have already talked with Marcia about this and she's willing if a way can be found. John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org If you find this site of value - http://MA-VitalRecords.org/Donate.html Quoting Marcia Payne <etexgal@webtv.net>: > > Dear Listers, > > I have come across 6869 pages of related material concerning Mass.'s > Civil War men. > > The volumes are divided up by Regiments first, then their related > Companies follow. > > The reading is wicked, print is almost microscopic (but I enlarge) > and it is hard to pass this opportunity up. I will continue with the > North Brookfield men of course but I want to add more military as I > gather anything relating to Worcester County. > > I can't pomise I'll ever be near the finish, but I sure will give it > my best for as long as I can. > > Also these records are much more abbreviated and don't mention > parentage, where living and etc. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAWORCES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I have an offer from Kathy to do this look up. Thanks~ Judy, Great Dane rescuer, GA www.petfinder.org/shelters/GA363.html www.fullrunfarm.com

Is there anyone in the Worcester area willing to look up the obit for Adelia A. (Lampman) JOHNSON, dod May 17, 1910? Thanks for any assistance and if anyone needs anything in GA or AL, let me know and I'll be glad to do what I can. Judy, Great Dane rescuer, GA www.petfinder.org/shelters/GA363.html www.fullrunfarm.com

Can anyone tell me what information is available to the public as far as a death certificate goes? I found an ancestor, Adelia A. (Lampman) JOHNSON, on the death index for Worcester in 1910 and would like to get the exact date, to see about getting an obit, and any other info that might be on the d/c. Thanks in advance for any assistance you might be able to provide. Judy, Great Dane rescuer, GA www.petfinder.org/shelters/GA363.html www.fullrunfarm.com

Adelia A. (Lampman) Johnson, d. May 17, 1910 of chronic endocarditis. Duration of this was 10 y. Contributory was chronic nephritis. Mary L. Hamblet, MD, signed the death certificate on that date. She was buried in Worcester on May 19th. Undertaker, Geo. Sessions Sons Co., Worcester. At the time of her death she was married to Charles P. Johnson. They lived at 1 Chandler St., Worcester. She was 57 y. 7 m. 27 d. at the time of her death. She was born in Rutland, VT to Benjamin and Cordelia (Smith) Lampman. They were both born in NY. The informant was her husband. John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org If you find this site of value - http://MA-VitalRecords.org/Donate.html Quoting Tudemurdog <tudemurdog@windstream.net>: > Can anyone tell me what information is available to the public as > far as a death certificate goes? I found an ancestor, Adelia A. > (Lampman) JOHNSON, on the death index for Worcester in 1910 and > would like to get the exact date, to see about getting an obit, and > any other info that might be on the d/c. > Thanks in advance for any assistance you might be able to provide. > Judy, Great Dane rescuer, GA > www.petfinder.org/shelters/GA363.html > www.fullrunfarm.com > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MAWORCES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Civil War Men Boggs, Archibald;;BOTHWELL, Sylvander;;BOYD, John F.;;BRAGG, Warren S.;;BREWER, William H.H.;;BRIGHAM, Charles L.;;BROWN, Daniel C.;;BURKE, James Archibald BOGGS, age 20. Marital status, residence, birthplace and parentage unknown. Enlisted for 3 yrs. $325 Bounty. Mustered May 13, 1864, 58th Regt., Co. I, Mass Vols. Deserted Aug 25, 1864. See Adjutant General's Record, Vol 2., page 934. Sylvander BOTHWELL, age 34 and married. Living in North Brookfield as a Provision Dealer. Born in Oakham, MA, Feb 10, 1828 to Cheney and Charlotte Enlisted for 9m, Aug 20, 1862. Mustered Sept 30, 1862, 42d Regt., Co. F, Mass Vols. Corporal. Discharged at expiration of service, Aug 20, 1863. Resides in N. Brookfield. as of 1886. John F. BOYD, age 19 and unmarried. Being a Farmer of N. Brookfield where he was born, Sept 10, 1846 to Isaac M. and Annis F. Enlisted for 100 days. Bounty of $73.33. Mustered July 22, 1864, 42d Regt., Co. E, Mass Vols. Private. Discharged at expiration of service, Nov 11, 1864. Re-enlisted for 1 year. Bounty of $37.33. Mustered Mar 10, 1865, 62d Regt., Co. A, Mass Vols. Corporal. Discharged...[they have May 5, 1862] Living in Ohama, Nebraska as of 1886. Warren S. BRAGG, age 25 and married and living in N. Brookfield as a Clerk. Born in Royalston, MA, May 20, 1837 to Wilson and Almira. Enlisted for 9m, Aug. 20, 1862. Mustered Sept. 30, 1862, 42d Regt., Co. F, Mass Vols. Private. Discharged at expiration of service, Aug 20, 1863. Lives in Cambridge, MA as of 1886. William H. H. BREWER, age 20 and unmarried and living in N. Brookfield a a Shoemaker. Born in Spencer, MA, Jan 17, 1841 to Lysander and Emily (Newcomb). Enlisted for 3yrs. Mustered July 12, 1861, 15th Regt., Co. F, Mass Vols. Private. Taken prisoner in Battle of Balls Bluff, VA, Oct 21, 1861 Paroled, but never exchanged or discharged. Living in Brookfield, MA in 1886 Charles L. BRIGHAM, age 36. Birthplace and parentage, unknown. Enlisted for 3 yrs. $325 Bounty. Mustered Jan 4, 1864, 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass Vols Died of wounds, in the service, June 22, 1864. Daniel C. BROWN, age 20. Residence, birthplace an parentage, unknown. Enlisted for 1y. Bounty of $120.66. Mustered Jan 2, 1865. First Battallion, Frontier Calvary, Co. D., Mass Vols. Private. Discharged at expiration of service, June 30, 1865. James BURKE, age 30 and married and living in N. Brookfield as a Shoemaker.Born in Cork County, Ireland, Sept 28, 1833 to Michael and Ellen. Enlisted Dec 17, 1863 for 3y. Mustered Jan 5, 1864, 59th Regt., Co. B, Mass Vols. Private. In Battles of Wilderness, May 6, 1864;Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864; North Anna River, May 24, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1-3, 1864; Petersburg, June 17, 1864, where wounded in bayonet charge. Transferred June 1, 1865 to 57th Regt., Co. D. $325 Bounty. Discharged at expiration of service, July 30, 1865. Living in N. Brookfield as of 1886.

Men of the Rebellion (1861-1865) BATES, William...BEECHER, Robert E...BELL, Leander...BLISS, Oliver...BLISS, Henry R...BLOOM, William C. William BATES, age 37, married and living in N. Brookfield, working as a Shoemaker. Birthplace and parentage, unknown. Enlisted for 3yrs. Bounty $325. Mustered Jan. 4, 1864, 57th Regt., Co. B, Mass Vols. Died at Culpepper Court House, VA on June 7, 1864. See Adjutant General's Record, Vol. 2, page 906. Town Hall tablets say killed in Wilderness, May 13, 1864. Robert E. BEECHER, age 23 and unmarried. Living in N. Brookfield as a student. Born in Putnam, Ohio, Dec. 9 1839 to Rev. William H. and Catherine E. Enlisted for 3yrs. Mustered Sept 14, 1862, 73d Regt., Co. I, Ohio Vols Private. Promoted to Captain on General's Staff, Brevet Rank, Lt. Colonel. With Gen. John Pope in Virginia Campaign, prior to second Battle of Bull Run. In that battle, and at Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorville. Transferred to South West. In Battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. With Sherman to Atlanta, and "from Atlanta to the sea", through the Carolinas to Washington. Discharged at expiration of service, Sept/1865. Living in Hartford, CT in 1886. Leander BELL, age 19 and unmarried and living in N. Brookfield as a Clerk Born in West Brookfield, March 21, 1846 to Thomas and Lizzetta. Enlisted for 3yrs. $325 Bounty. Mustered Apr 4, 1864, 36th Regt., Co. D, Mass Vols. Discharged (as Corporal) from same, July 12, 1865. Living in Santa Anna, CA in 1886. Oliver BLISS, age 27 and married. Living in N. Brookfield as a Mechanic. Born in New Braintree, Dec 3, 1833 to Rensselaar and Maria. Enlisted April 21,1861, for3yrs. Mustered July 12, 1861, 15th Regt. Co. F, Mass Vols. Private. Transferred to the 2d Battery, Veteran Reserve Corps, Nov 13, 1863. Discharged at expiration of service, July 18, 1864. Living in Springfield, MA as of 1886. Henry R. BLISS, age 22 and married. Living at N. Bookfield as a Mechanic. Born in N. Brookfield, Apr 9, 1840 to Renselaar and Maria. Enlisted for 3yrs. Mustered July 30, 1862, 15th Regt., Co. F, Mass Vols. Private. Killed at Battle of Antietam, MD on Sept 17, 1862. William C. BLOOM, age 21. Marital status, unknown, along with residence, birthplace, parentage and occupation. Enlisted for 3yrs. Bounty of $325. Mustered June 14, 1864 to 2d Regt., Co. D, Heavy Artillery, Mass Vols. Corporal. Discharged at expiration of service, Sept 3, 1865. Location in 1885, unknown.

Civil War names listed: BARSTOW, John...BARRON, William...BARTLETT, Charles H....BARTON, Charles P....BATES, George Albert...BATES, Thomas S. John BARSTOW, age 40, unmarried and living in N. Brookfield. Occupation, Mechanic. Born in Litchfield, NY, May 14 1822 to Charles & Alice. Enlisted for 9m, Aug 20, 1862. Mustered Sept 30, 1862, 42d Regt., Co. F, Mass Vols. Private. Discharged at expiration of service, Aug 20, 1863. Residence in 1886, North Hadley, Mass. William BARTON, age 21 and married, living in N. Brookfield. Occupation, Boot Maker. Born in Waterford County Ireland to William and Mary. Enlisted Jan 1, 1864. Bounty-$325. Mustered Feb. 9, 1864, 59th Regt., Co. D, Mass Vols. Private. Transferred June 1, 1865, to 57th Regt., Co. D. Discharged at expiration of service, July 30, 1865. In 1886, living in St. Louis, MO. Charles H. BARTLETT, age 20, and unmarried. Living in N. Brookfield and working as a mechanic. Born in N. Brookfield, Aug. 6, 1841 to Elias H. and Mary M. Enlisted for 3yrs. Mustered July 12, 1861, 15th Regt., Co. F, Mass Vols. Private. Promoted to Corporal, Nov 1, 1863. In Battle of Balls Bluff, Oct/1861, where taken prisoner, kept in a tobacco warehouse in Richmond for 4 months. Paroled, went to Annapolis, MD, there until Dec/1862, when exchanged and returned to the regiment at Falmouth, VA. In Battle of Fredericksburg, May/1863. Battle of Gettysburg, July/1863. Battle of Bristow Station, Sept/1863. Battle of Mine Run, Dec/1863. Battle of the Wilderness, May/1864. Battle of Spottsylvania, May/1864. Battle of Cold Harbor, June/1864. Battle of Weldon Railroad, near Petersburg, VA, June 22, 1864, where taken prisoner, was in Libby and Belle Isle, in Richmond, from thence to Andersonville, GA, July 12, 1864. He remained in the stockade and swamps for 11 months, then liberated and entered Union lines at Jacksonville, FL, in April/ 1865. From there returned home and was discharged from the service in May of 1865. Living in North Brookfield, in 1886. Charles P. BARTON, age 18 and unmarried. Living in N. Brookfield. Working as a Dentist. Born in Oakham, June 18, 1846 to Charles U. and Liana P. Enlisted for 100 days. Bounty of $77.99 Mustered July 15, 1864, 42d Regt., Co. F, Mass Vols. Private. Discharged at expiration of service, Nov 11, 1864. Living in Spencer, MA, in 1886. George Albert BATES, age 24 and unmarried. Living in N. Brookfield and working as a Leather Cutter. Born in N. Brookfield , July 1, 1837 to Elijah and Sarah. Enlisted for 3yrs. Mustered July 10, 1861, 12th Regt., Band, Mass Vols. Musician. Discharged by order of the War Department, May 8, 1862. Died in Johnstown, PA, Sept 7, 1877. Thomas S. BATES, age 22 and unmarried and living in N. Brookfield, working as a Clerk. Born in N. Brookfield, Sept 5, 1839 to Elijah and Sarah F. Enlisted for 3yrs. Mustered, May 23, 1861, 1st Regt. Band, Mass Vols. Musician. Discharged by order of the War Department, July 27, 1862. Died in Washington, DC on Feb. 16, 1864.

Jenny, Clara is using the free Massachusetts Archives Vital Records database, http://www.sec.state.ma.us/vitalrecordssearch/vitalRecordsSearch.aspx , to look for entries. I'm using the New England Historic Genealogical Society's website, www.newenglandancestors.org, to actually look at the digitized registration and sometimes individual death records. There is a subscription, $75 US, to view those databases, but they do have some free material. As this is your first foray into US research, I might suggest you checkout the NEHGS's "Programs & Events" and then view some of the free On-line presentations. There are a number of differences between US and Australia research with the prime one being our censuses. Yours were destroyed and most of ours, except the 1890, are still around. We do not have the big CD collections the Aussie's have for research, but Massachusetts actually has some of the best records in the US for research. The death record that Clara posted is: 1905 volume 43 pg 224 registration number 197 Dennis Sugure, Fitchburg, Mass, 51 Granite St, date of death June 1st, 1905, Residence same as place of death, age 42 years with no months or days give. He was married, born Ireland, father Thomas Sugrue also born Ireland. Mother Nora Reardon, born Ireland Dennis' occupation was laborer, informant was his wife. Cause of death was Pulmonary Tuberculois Burial was St. Bernard Cemetery on 3 June 1905. Undertaker was James J. Phelan at 156 Water St. I don't suggest you subscribe to the NEHGS database as most Massachusetts County Rootsweb lists have a number of people, like Clara, who willing do lookups. If you had more family to search here, it would make sense, but not with the little bit you have. This Dennis does not appear to be a match, but I've found some errors in Australian records when hunting for my Aussie cousins in the Melbourne area, with some different names to the parents. Best of luck in your search. Sue Richart NEHGS Volunteer repairing the Mass Vital Records 1841-1910 on-line database On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 10:37 PM, Jenny & Gwylym Baldwin wrote: > I am new to reasearching in the US and would be grateful of assistance. > > Can anyone claim the following please? > 1900 Census Massachusetts, Worcester County, Fitchburg City, Rented house at 51 Granite Street. Dennis SUGRUI (as transcribed to index but the name I am sure is SUGRUE), aged 36, born Mar or May (difficult to read image) 1864 Ireland. Married to Hannah aged 26. They had been married 0 years - so guess that may mean they married between 4 June 1899 and 4 June 1900? Dennis is recorded as having immigrated in 1885 and Hannah in 1893. > > I am looking for Denis/Dennis SUGRUE, born 21 May 1864, Dromavalla, Kerry, Ireland (Reg 1864 Vol 10 Pg 776). Son of Timothy SUGRUE and Margaret TEAHEN TAEHAN TAHAN TEEHAN etc. Denis' brothers John and Timothy immigrated to New Zealand in 1872 and 1874. Another brother Jeremiah remained in Ireland and two sisters Julia and Johanna (Nano) married GRIFFIN's and remained in Ireland. > > Having not researched in the US before I would welcome suggestions on how I could obtain or check for a 1899/1900 marriage for Dennis SUGRUE and Hannah? Also are later census for MA available please? > > With thanks > Jenny > Victoria Australia

Good Morning, Jenny from Australia sent the following message to the Clinton messageboard. I suggested she join the Worcester messageboard. I have found the marriage of Dennis Sugrue in the massachusetts vital records, if someone could check to see if this is the Dennis Sugrue she is looking for it would be appreciated. Parents Timonthy Sugrue and Margaret Teahen. If it turns out this is the right Dennis Sugrue, his death is listed in 1905. Thank you. Marriage, Dennis SUGRUE, Fitchburg, 1899, volume 490-266 Death, Dennis SUGRUE, Fitchburg, 1905, volume 43-224 I am new to researching in the US and would welcome any assistance. Can anyone claim the following please? 1900 Census Massachusetts, Worcester County, Fitchburg City, Rented house at 51 Granite Street. Dennis SUGRUI (as transcribed to index but the name I am sure is SUGRUE), aged 36, born Mar or May (difficult to read image)1864 Ireland. Married to Hannah aged 26. They had been married 0 years - so guess that may mean they married between 4 June 1899 and 4 June 1900? Dennis is recorded as having immigrated in 1885 and Hannah in 1893. I am looking for Denis/Dennis SUGRUE, born 21 May 1864, Dromavalla, Kerry, Ireland (Reg 1864 Vol 10 Pg 776). Son of Timothy SUGRUE and Margaret TEAHEN TAEHAN TAHAN TEEHAN etc. Denis' brothers John and Timothy immigrated to New Zealand in 1872 and 1874. Another brother Jeremiah remained in Ireland and two sisters Julia and Johanna (Nano) married GRIFFIN's and remained in Ireland. Having not researched in the US before I would welcome suggestions on how I could obtain or check for a 1899/1900 marriage for Dennis SUGRUE and Hannah? Also are later census for MA available please? With thanks Jenny Victoria Australia **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?ncid=emlcntusmusi00000004)