Hello. Does anyone have any knowledge of a site with cemetery photos for the Rutland area? Dee

Kathy, According to Worcester street directories, John J McGee died on March 5, 1923. The Worcester Public Library may be able to find an obituary for you. The Other Cheryl In a message dated 11/7/2008 7:20:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, erickson@worldpath.net writes: Hi, I am trying to find a death date for Mary J. Cournyn. She was born in Worcester Dec 1864 and was married to John McGee. They were living in Worcester in 1910, but she is absent from the 1920 census. I have been told by relatives that she is buried in St. John's cemetery. I checked with them and they could not find her or her husband in their records. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Kathy ------------------------------- 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 **************AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-from -aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear00000001)

Hello, I am new to this list nd I am looking for a Michael Coyle. He was born in 1845 in Gardner. His parents were Martin Coyle from Roscommon Ireland and his mother is either Celia Lawlor or a Catherine. This is my brick wall. I have picked up Martin in the 1855 state census, but none of his children are with him. Can anyone help me with this fella? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank You Ellen Donnelly

Ellen, The bad news first. The only Michael Coyle born in Worcester County was born in Clinton in 1858 to Patt(?) and Mary Coyle. The good news is that there was some info that should be of help. Here is what I found in the NEHGS 1841-1915 database: Gardner marriages: April 15, 1854 - Martin Coyle, of Gardner, a. 31, b. Athlow, Ire., s. Andrew and Catharine, and Mary Ann Burke, of Hubbardston, a. 25, b. Goughal, Ire., d. James and Mary. 1st marriage for both. J.L. Paine, Clergyman in Gordon, officiated. Jan. 16, 1858 - John Murray, of Gardner, a. 29, b. Ireland, s. Michael and Margarett, and Margarett Coyle, of Gardner, a. 25, b. Ireland, d. Andrew and Catharine. 1st marriage for both. Henry Turpen (?), Catholic Priest, officiated. Gardner births: April 18, 1856, Martin Coyle, s. Martin and Mary Coyle. Martin was a laborer. Parents both born in Ireland. Agrees with marriage above. Sept. 1, 1868, Thomas Coyle, ditto above. Mother's middle name is Ann. July 29, 1858, Peter Coyle, ditto above. June 19, 1861, John Coyle, ditto above. The 7-year gap, 1861-8, may mean that they were not in Gardner. I didn't check other Coyle births in the County to see if any were children of Martin and Mary. John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org If you find this site of value - http://MA-VitalRecords.org/Donate.html Quoting Ellen <njpiney@verizon.net>: > Hello, I am new to this list nd I am looking for a Michael Coyle. He > was born in 1845 in Gardner. His parents were Martin Coyle from > Roscommon Ireland and his mother is either Celia Lawlor or a > Catherine. This is my brick wall. I have picked up Martin in the > 1855 state census, but none of his children are with him. Can anyone > help me with this fella? > Any help would greatly be appreciated. > Thank You > Ellen Donnelly > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Hi, I am trying to find a death date for Mary J. Cournyn. She was born in Worcester Dec 1864 and was married to John McGee. They were living in Worcester in 1910, but she is absent from the 1920 census. I have been told by relatives that she is buried in St. John's cemetery. I checked with them and they could not find her or her husband in their records. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Kathy

I would like to make contact with descendants of William H. and Sarah GREEN LEACH who lived much of their life in Uxbridge. William, b. 1831 in Maine, moved to Uxbridge, Mass about 1845, married Sarah GREEN in Sturbridge in 1856. They were living in Uxbridge in 1870 and 1880. William died in 1899. Sarah died in 1911. Both are buried in Uxbridge. Known children are George A. b. 1859 m. Mary DUNN, Ella Frances b. 1861 m. Everett DAMON, William H. H. b. abt 1864 m. Nellie LAKIN, Elizabeth Agnes b. 1869 m. John PARSONS, Elbridge F. b. abt 1873, Florence L. b. abt 1879 m. Justin SHIPPY. William and Sarah are my wife's gg-grandparents. We would like to share info. Thank you for any help. Jim

Hi Listers, Newbie here. I am looking for any information on any of the following: Clara Louise Baddock b.12 Sept 1897 in Stoke Newington, Middlesex, England. She married Emmanuel Fredrik Ventura (born Provincetown on 19 July 1892 but Portuguese background) on 23 Oct 1920 at Belmont, Suffolk, Ma. Clara and Emmanuel had 4 children (3 of whom are living) and 1 other called Doreen Gladys Ventura. She died on 9th March 1975 at Southbridge, Worcester, Ma (Oakridge Cemetery) All the information was found on Family Search and there is a submitter on there from the USA who could be a family member. Apparently a sister of Clara's, Ella Baddock, also went to America but nothing is known about her. Many thanks, Diana from England

NEHGS Vol: 273 ; Page: 221 item 2, Feb 23, 1875 Frank L. Pike , residing Charlton, 22, mechanic, born Charlton, parents Geo. R. and Lydia Pike, first marriage, Rev. John Haven, Charlton Fidelia R. Fuller, residing Charlton, 19, born Charlton, William and Sarah Morey, first marriage. item 11, Nov. 27, 1875, Chauncy W. Pike, residing Charlton, 21, teamster, Thompson CT, George and Emeline Pike, first marriage, Rev. John Haven, Charlton Carrie I . Robbins, residing Charlton, 18, born Charlton, Peter C. and Susan Robbins, first marriage Vol: 351 ; Page: 292 item 5, Mar. 29, 1884, recorded Jan 1885. Everett E. Pike, male, born Charlton, Chauncy W. and Carrie I. Pike, residing Charlton, Chauncy laborer born Thompson CT, Carrie born Charlton item 6, Apr. 4, 1884, Freddie W., male, born Charlton, Frank L. and Fidelia R. Pike, residing Charlton, Frank laborer born Thompson CT, Fidelia born Charlton Vol: 405 ; Page: 337 item 35, Nov. 3, 1890, Pike, Ada Louise, female, born Charlton, Frank L. and Fidelia R. (Morey), residing Charlton, Frank is a Boxmaker, born Thompson, CT, Fidelia born Charlton. Vol: 596 ; Page: 285 item 10, July 3, 1910 at Charlton, Bragg, Alexis H., 21, first marriage, residing Charlton, teamster, born Worcester, Walter W. Bragg and Geneva B. Whaley, Edgar W. Preble, minister of the Gospel, Charlton Pike, Ada Louise, 19, first marriage, residing Charlton, teacher, born Charlton, Frank L. Pike and Fidelia R. Morey Vol: 354 ; Page: 409 item 635, Dec. 25, 1884 at River Point NY, Walter W. Bragg, residing Worcester, 23, merchant, b. NY City Alexis F. and Cynthia J., first marriage, Stephen Smith, clergyman, Worcester, recorded Feb. 6, 1885. Geneva B. Whatley, residing Worcester, 18, at home, born Hope Valley RI, William R. and Carrie, first marriage Vol: 387 ; Page: 479 item 1402, Aug 28, 1888, recorded Jan 1889, Alexis Henry Bragg, m, Walter W. and Geneva B. (Whatley), residing Worcester, father bookkeeper born NY, mother b. RI Vol: 357 ; Page: 384 item 10, Apr. 19, 1884, Lydia Pike, female, widow, 73y 7m 9d, pneumonia, residing Charlton, born Thompson CT, Laban and Elise Witherell item 22, Sept. 11, 1884, Freddie M. Pike, male, 5 m 7 d, no cause given, resided and died Charlton, Frank L. and Fidelia Pike, Frank born Thompson CT, Fidelia Vol: 31 ; Page: 140 George Pike, died Charlton Jan 9, 1904, age 71y 2m 7d m, w, married, born Thompson CT, son of George R. Pike born Killingly CT and Lydia Wetharell born Pomfrett CT, George was a manufacturer. informant was the undertaker. cause of death acute Nephritis. Possible lineup: (birthdays calculated when age at death lists y m d) George R. Pike and Lydia Witherell (10 Sep 1810-Apr. 19, 1884) both of CT. George Pike Nov 2, 1832-Jan 9, 1904 Frank L. Pike (est 1853-) married Feb 23, 1875 Fidelia Fuller/Morey Albert Wilson Pike (Aug. 8, 1881) married Oct. 9, 1901 Edith M. Studley (Jan. 4, 1883)(divorced) George Wilson Pike (May 9, 1902) Clifton H. Pike (Dec. 3, 1906 ) Mabel V. Pike (est 1912) Freddie W. Pike, Apr. 4, 1884- Sept. 11, 1884 Ada Louise Pike, Nov. 3, 1890 married July 3, 1910 Alexis H. Bragg Happy hunting, Kathy P.

1850 Census, Oxford, Worcester Co, MA George 43 and Lydia 40 Pike, he is a carder, he b. CT, she MA, George age 17, and Benjamin age 1860 Census, Thompson, Windham Co., CT George 54 and Lydia 50 Pike, he a farmer, both born CT, Frank age 9, born CT 1870 Census, Charlton, Worcester Co, MA George 63 and Lydia 60 Pike, he a farmer, born CT, she and Frank 19 born MA 1880 Census, Charlton, Worcester Co, MA next door to George and Emeline Pike and their son Chauncy, his wife Carrie and son Everett Frank 28 and Delia 27, his father and mother George R 73 and Lydia 69 George b. CT parents also, Lydia b. MA parents also, Frank b. CT, father CT, mother MA, Delia and parents b. MA 1900 Census, Charlton Pike, L. Frank, head, b. Dec 1851, age 48, m 25 yrs, CT, RI, CT Pike, R. Delia, wife, b. Jan 1856, age 44, m 25 yrs, 3 children, 2 living, MA, MA, MA Pike, L. Ada, daughter, b. Nov 1890, 9, s, MA, CT, MA 1910 Census Worcester Ward 9, Worcester Co., MA Albert Pike, 28, m1 9y, MA, MA, MA, barber, shop, employer, owns house free Edith Pike 27, m1 9y 2 ch, 2 living, MA, MA, MA George Pike 8, Clifton Pike 4, 1910 Census, Charlton, Worcester Co., MA, MA, MA Frank L. Pike, head, 58, m1, 34 yrs, CT, CT, CT, sawyer, box shop, owns house free Fidelia R. Pike, wife 54, m1, 34 yrs, 3 children 2 living, MA, MA, MA Ada L. Pike, daughter, 18, s, MA, MA, MA, teacher, public school 1920 Census, Worcester Ward 9 Edith divorced. There are three children listed. George W. age 17, Clifton H. age 14, and Mabel V. age 8. George is a monotypist in a machine shop and Clifton is an apprentice to a dentist. Happy hunting, Kathy P. ----- Original Message ----- From: <DEBEB@aol.com> To: <MAWORCES@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 3:14 AM Subject: [MAWORCES] PIKE Family >I am new to list and also new to research in this state. I am Searching for > any info on: > ALBERT PIKE DOB ABT. 1882 > EDITH PIKE DOB ABT. 1883 {ALBERT'S WIFE} > They had at least two children:> > GEORGE DOB ABT. 1902> > CLIFTON DOB ABT. 1906 > > Any info would be greatly appreciated.> > Thanks, > > Deb

Incorrectly indexed on Ancestry.com for 1910 census. 1910 United States Federal Census about Albert Poke Name:Albert Poke[Albert Pike]  Age in 1910:28 Estimated Birth Year: Birthplace: Massachusetts Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place:Massachusetts Mother's Birth Place:Massachusetts Spouse's Name: Edith Home in 1910: Worcester Ward 9, Worcester, Massachusetts Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Neighbors: Household Members: Name Age Albert Poke 28 Edith Poke 27 George Poke 8 Clifton Poke 4 Ector Benjamin 24 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Worcester Ward 9, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_633; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1914; Image: 754.

PikeClifton H.Worcester1905552529BirthDec. 3, 1905 birth of Clifton H. Pike. recorded City of Worcester, MA parents Albert W. Pike and Edith M. Studley.Check 1910 census for other family members added after/before these to get possible other siblings.

StudleyEdith M.Falmouth18833408BirthBorn June 4, 1883, Falmuth parents George A. mariner b. Falmouth and and Mary b. Boston.

PikeAlbert W.Charlton1881324269Birth Born Aug. 8, 1881 to Frank L. Pike mechanic b. Thompson, CT and wife b. Charlton

Oct. 19. 1901 marriage in Charlton of Albert Wilson Pike and Edith M. Studley he is 21 and she 18, first marriage for both. He born Charlton and she born Falmouth. He is a Barber son of Frank L. Pike and Fidelia R. Morey by William W.? Adams Pastor M.E. Church Charlton.Her parents are George A. Studley and Mary J. MacLaughlin.PikeAlbert WilsonCharlton1901514237Marriage

Birth for George Wilson Pike May 9, 1902 son of Albert W. Pike and Edith M. Studley, Albert a Barber born Charlton wife born Falmouth.PikeGeorge WilsonCharlton1902  Vol522   pg.239Birth

Good morning, Deb. I think you'll enjoy researching your Massachusetts ancestry. MA is probably the most genealogically friendly state. There is a wealth of records available. All town clerks have been required since earliest times to keep records of all births, marriages and deaths in their towns. For the most part this was done quite thoroughly. Beginning around 1841 all clerks were required to make copies of their records and send them to the state archives. If you find that you have extensive roots in MA or the New England states, you may want to get a membership in NEHGS (New England Historic Genealogical Society.) On of their best databases is the 1841-1915 vital records of MA. This database is an index of the records in the MA Archives. The majority have images of the records. This is the database that I searched to find information on your Pike family. In addition, a great many towns had their vital records published. This was done from the late 1800's to about 1935. There are several places online where you can access these records. Just one of those sites is the one that I oversee. See below. There are some other towns that have been done more recently and are under copyright. This simply means that the books can't be scanned and images made publicly available. The records themselves are public and can be put online. Don't rush into joining NEHGS. You may not have extensive enough roots to justify the expense. You can always ask for help on the various lists. There are many people, like myself, who have memberships and will do lookups. Introductions done. Here is what I found: Albert W. Pike, b. Aug. 8, 1881 in Charlton to Frank L. and Fidelia P. (NMN) Pike. Frank was a mechanic and born in Thompson, CT. Fidelia was born in Charlton. Edith M. Studley, b. Jan. 4, 1883 in Falmouth to George A. and Mary R. (NMN) Studley. George was a mariner and born in Falmouth. Mary was born in Boston. In Charlton on Oct. 9, 1901, Albert Wilson Pike, a. 21, of Charlton, a barber, and Edith M. Studley, a. 18, of Falmouth. First marriage for both. Marriage was officiated by William H. Adams, Pastor M.E. Church. Albert's parents were Frank L. Pike and Fidelia R. Morey. Edith's parents were George A. Studley and Mary J. McLaughlin. George Wilson Pike, b. May 9, 1902 in Charlton to Albert W. and Edith M. (Studley) Pike. Albert was a barber and born in Charlton. Edith was born in Falmouth. Clifton H. Pike, b. Dec. 3, 1906 in Worcester, to Albert W. and Edith M. (Studley) Pike. Albert was a barber and born in Charlton. Edith was born in Falmouth. Edith Studley born 1884 to William H. and Mary Studley in Falmouth. His parents were Elisha F. & Augusta Studly. Can't find a birth record for Albert to determine if he and William were brothers. Falmouth is in Barnstable County. Falmouth was founded in 1694. It had no parent town. The printed volume for Falmouth was published in 1976 by the Rhode Island Society of Mayflower Descendants and is under copyright. You can check your library for this. It is available at my library, but I just don't have the time, right now, to get the book to begin transcribing it. Good luck. :-) John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org If you find this site of value - http://MA-VitalRecords.org/Donate.html Quoting DEBEB@aol.com: [Hide Quoted Text] I am new to list and also new to research in this state. I am Searching for any info on: ALBERT PIKE DOB ABT. 1882 EDITH PIKE DOB ABT. 1883 {ALBERT'S WIFE} They had at least two children: GEORGE DOB ABT. 1902 CLIFTON DOB ABT. 1906 Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Deb

I am new to list and also new to research in this state. I am Searching for any info on: ALBERT PIKE DOB ABT. 1882 EDITH PIKE DOB ABT. 1883 {ALBERT'S WIFE} They had at least two children: GEORGE DOB ABT. 1902 CLIFTON DOB ABT. 1906 Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Deb **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

Dear List Members: I want to thank The Clown, John & Jodi Slaughter, and Katherine Ayers for their replies to my recent inquiry concerning the date and place of birth, together with the parentage of Alvah W. Crooker who died in 1897. In addition I would like to thank each and everyone of you on the list for being a part of a broad group of people who are available to provide the traction that each of us needs from time to time in order to climb over our brick walls. The leads that I received have provided pathways that I'll continue to follow in the development of this story. My thanks to everyone, Bob Bartlett

Dear John & Jodi: The information you've provided is most helpful. I had suspected from oral conversations that I overheard as a child that he may have come originally from Maine, but I had no idea what town before receiving your email. I will be following up with this in the future and I thank you for your help. I also wish you continuing luck on the development of Vital Records pages for Massachusetts. As you can probably tell, I have a keen interest in Worcester, Shrewsbury, Northboro, Marlboro and other contiguous communities. Thank you again for your assistance in my quest and thank you for the great service you are both providing to the entire genealogical community for generations to come. Regards, Bob Bartlett ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vital Records Project" <VitalRecords@MA-VitalRecords.org> To: "Bob Bartlett" <bob_bart@verizon.net> Cc: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [MAWORCES] Seeking info on birth of Alvah W. Crooker Bob, According to his marriage record, his parents were Cyrus and Rose Crooker (no maiden given) and he was born in Poland, ME(?). He was 22 at the time of his marriage. He was a farmer. Etta was 18. She was the daughter of Henry and Ellen L. Baker and was born in Fitchburg. They were married by Rev. F.H. Allen, Shrewsbury, Pastor Congregational Church Aug. 23, 1885. The recording of his death, as recorded in Shrewsbury and Worcester are essentially the same. The differences are that the Worcester record gives his middle initial as "H." and his occupation as farmer rather than stage driver. However, the item of contention, his age, is identical. You'll need to check with the clerk in Poland. Also, you could post a query for Androscoggin County. You can find a link at the bottom of the page at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~susan/ Good luck. John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org If you find this site of value - http://MA-VitalRecords.org/Donate.html Quoting Bob Bartlett <bob_bart@verizon.net>: > Dear List Members: > > I'm seeking information on the birth date, place and parentage of > Alvah W. Crooker who died on July 2, 1897, following an accident > that occurred while he was driving the stage coach across the Lake > Quinsigamond causeway between Worcester and Shrewsbury. According > to a story appearing in the Worcester Daily Spy on Saturday, July 3, > 1897 he died the previous evening at the City Hospital from > injuries received Monday by being struck in the head by a block and > pulley attached to a rope which the New England Telephone & > Telegraph Co. had strung across the Shrewsbury road near the lake. > As a result of being hit by the block and pulley he was thrown from > the stage and never regained consciousness. He was married to Etta > L. Baker. At the time of Alvah's death, he and his wife were > residents of Shrewsbury and they had 4 children. > > His death certificate recites his age as 32 years, 2 months and 26 > days (measured from July 2, 1897) which according to my calculation > would mean he was born circa April 6, (or 7,) 1865. His gravestone > in the Mountain View Cemetery shows a birth year of 1863. > > If anyone can furnish additional information on his date and place > of birth, as well as the names of his parents, plus the significance > of the middle initial "W," (no presidential puns, please) I would > be appreciative. > > Regards, > Bob Bartlett > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.2/1738 - Release Date: 10/21/2008 2:10 PM

Bob: Here is the list of Crooker's in Shrewsbury. Will take some time to look up details. There is an unknown male born 1868 listed. May be your guy. Last Name First Name Town/Village Year Vol page Crooker(Female) Shrewsbury 1872 243 303 Birth Crooker (Male) Shrewsbury 1868 207 260 Birth Crooker Alvah Shrewsbury18853 633 42 Marriage Crooker Alvah W.Shrewsbury 1897 474 707 Death Crooker Clarence Alfred Shrewsbury 1895 450 539 Birth Crooker Etta L.Shrewsbury 1900 502 349 Marriage Crooker George H.Shrewsbury 1908 580 385 Marriage Crooker George Henry Shrewsbury1889 396 410 Birth Crooker Maurice Nelson Shrewsbury1887 378 385 Birth CrookerRuth Ellen Shrewsbury1891 414 489 Birth