Bob, Here is what I see on Ancestry: 1880 census - Otisfield, Cumberland, ME; census taken 9 & 10 June 1880 Ruth Crooker 66, born ME Alva Crooker 17, born ME, grandson 1870 census - Poland, Androscoggin, ME; census taken 5 June 1870 Crooker, Ruth 56, born ME Ansel W. Crooker 7, born ME 1850 census - Oxford, Oxford, ME Jonathan Crooker 42, farmer Ruth Crooker 35 Caroline Crooker 15 Melinda C. Crooker 11 Cyrus H. Crooker 7 Rosetta G. Crooker 4, all born ME Hope this helps! Katherine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Bartlett" <bob_bart@verizon.net> To: <MAWORCES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 10:52 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Seeking info on birth of Alvah W. Crooker > 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

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 >

Total to date: Will Records 314325 (some early volumes combined Wills and Administrations) Probate Cases/Estates/Surrogates - 8703 records (Quick explanation about Cases/Estates/Surrogates - these are the cases including those who have NO wills but are quite detailed, including heirs as well as guardianships, incompetents, invalids.) Naturalizations - not counted yet but over 14229 Guardianships - not counted yet but over 4,000 see all and more at http://www.sampubco.com/ Mississippi: Amite 1809-1820 Arkansas: Benton 1837-1872) Massachusetts: Worcester 1890-1891, 1900, 1894-1901, 1900-1901 Alabama: Hale 1867-1923 Illinois: Calhoun 1870-1897 New York: New York: Otsego 1891-1892 South Carolina: Abbeville 1787-1815 More datasets coming up, keeping checking until you find your folks. W. David Samuelsen SAMPUBCO

Hi: I need a proof-reader for my transcriiption(s) which I do for the USGenWeb Project. Currently, I am working on 1930 census for Springfield, Hampden County. A proof-reader would need access to the Census records (Ancestry or Heritage Quest). Please let me know if you can help out! Thanks. Ruth Hakala tis_herself@cox.net or herself1224@yahoo.com

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

In a message dated 10/21/2008 2:42:34 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, wraithp@charter.net writes: NEHGS Vol: 104 ; Page: 113 item 17, May 21, 1856, William C. Russell, 8 ys 11 da, male, born and died Barre, inflamation, William L. and Mary A. Russell =================================================== Dear KATHY P., Thanks so much for this - I had the others. Also, sending to Worcester mailing list so others will know I am all set on this lookup request. Again, my thanks! Jacqueline Sleeper Russell Website:_ http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A_ (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

NEHGS Vol: 104 ; Page: 113 item 17, May 21, 1856, William C. Russell, 8 ys 11 da, male, born and died Barre, inflamation, William L. and Mary A. Russell http://www.ma-vitalrecords.org/WorcesterCounty/Barre/BirthsR.shtml Barre Births Vol. 1, page 78 Russell, Caroline Greenwood, d. Dr. William and Mary Ann, Mar. 3, 1838. Russell, William Calven, s. William L. and Mary Ann, May 10, 1848. http://www.ma-vitalrecords.org/WorcesterCounty/Barre/Images/Barre_M196.gif Barre Marriages Vol 1, page 196. Russell, Dr. William L. and Mary Ann Warren of Hubbardston, June 2, 1836. Happy hunting, Kathy P ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jackisr@aol.com> To: <maworces-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 2:44 PM Subject: [MAWORCES] Death lookup - WILLIAM CALVIN RUSSELL,b. 1848 Barre - died bef. 1860 >I had been given a death date of 1878 for this child of WILLIAM CALVIN > RUSSELL, but doubt it is correct as this child was only listed with > family in the > 1850 census. > > Here is birth record: > FTM CD#220 MA VITAL RECORDS: > RUSSELL, WILLIAM CALVEN > Event Type: Birth > Event Date: 10-MAY-1848 > Town of Record: Barre > County of Record: Worcester > Comment: /S WILLIAM L. AND MARY ANN. > ================================== > Census research: > > 1850 United States Federal Census Record > Name: William L Russell > Age: 50 Estimated birth year: abt 1800 > Birth place: Massachusetts > Gender: Male > Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts > HOUSEHOLD: > RUSSELL, WILLIAM L age 50 occ: Physician b. MA v-$6000 > RUSSELL, MARY A age 34 b. MA > RUSSELL, CAROLINE L. age 12 b. MA > RUSSELL, WILLIAM C age 2 b. MA > RUSSELL, MARY A age 2 mos. b. MA > ==================================================== > 1860 United States Federal Census Record > Name: William L Russell > Age: 60 Birthplace: Massachusetts > Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts > Gender: Male > Head of Household: William L Russell > Post Office: Barre > HOUSEHOLD: > WILLIAM L. RUSSELL, age 60 occ: physician 15,000/3,000 > MARY ANN RUSSELL, age 44 > CAROLINE G. RUSSELL, age 22 > MARIANNE RUSSELL, age 10 > MARY LEABENEY, age 30 domestic servant b. Galway Co., Ireland. > ============================================================ > 1870 United States Federal Census Record > Name: William L Rupell > Estimated Birth Year: abt 1800 > Age: 70 Birthplace: Massachusetts > Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts > Race: White Gender: Male > Post Office: Barre > HOUSEHOLD: > RUSSELL, WILLIAM L. age 70, occ: retired physician b. MA. v-3,000/1,000 > RUSSELL, MARY A. age 54 v-14,000/4,000 b. MA > RUSSELL, MARIANNA age 19 v-800/1,000 b. MA > CARROLL, ELLEN domestic servant b. Ireland > ====================================================== > Thank you for your help! > > Jacqueline Sleeper Russell > Website:_ > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A_ > (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A) > **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your > destination. > Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out > (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) > > ------------------------------- > 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 had been given a death date of 1878 for this child of WILLIAM CALVIN RUSSELL, but doubt it is correct as this child was only listed with family in the 1850 census. Here is birth record: FTM CD#220 MA VITAL RECORDS: RUSSELL, WILLIAM CALVEN Event Type: Birth Event Date: 10-MAY-1848 Town of Record: Barre County of Record: Worcester Comment: /S WILLIAM L. AND MARY ANN. ================================== Census research: 1850 United States Federal Census Record Name: William L Russell Age: 50 Estimated birth year: abt 1800 Birth place: Massachusetts Gender: Male Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts HOUSEHOLD: RUSSELL, WILLIAM L age 50 occ: Physician b. MA v-$6000 RUSSELL, MARY A age 34 b. MA RUSSELL, CAROLINE L. age 12 b. MA RUSSELL, WILLIAM C age 2 b. MA RUSSELL, MARY A age 2 mos. b. MA ==================================================== 1860 United States Federal Census Record Name: William L Russell Age: 60 Birthplace: Massachusetts Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts Gender: Male Head of Household: William L Russell Post Office: Barre HOUSEHOLD: WILLIAM L. RUSSELL, age 60 occ: physician 15,000/3,000 MARY ANN RUSSELL, age 44 CAROLINE G. RUSSELL, age 22 MARIANNE RUSSELL, age 10 MARY LEABENEY, age 30 domestic servant b. Galway Co., Ireland. ============================================================ 1870 United States Federal Census Record Name: William L Rupell Estimated Birth Year: abt 1800 Age: 70 Birthplace: Massachusetts Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Barre HOUSEHOLD: RUSSELL, WILLIAM L. age 70, occ: retired physician b. MA. v-3,000/1,000 RUSSELL, MARY A. age 54 v-14,000/4,000 b. MA RUSSELL, MARIANNA age 19 v-800/1,000 b. MA CARROLL, ELLEN domestic servant b. Ireland ====================================================== Thank you for your help! Jacqueline Sleeper Russell Website:_ http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A_ (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

HISTORY OF NEW IPSWICH NEW HAMPSHIRE 1735-1914 WITH GENEALOGICAL RECORDS OF THE PRINCIPAL FAMILIES COMPILED AMD WRITTEN BY CHARLES HENRY CHANDLER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SARAH FISKE LEE., FITCHBURG, MASS. SENTINEL PRINTING COMPANY 1914 P. 563 & 564 PRESTON 53. i. SARAH ABIGAIL, b. July 9, 1817; d. Fitchburg, Mass., Nov. 8, 1879; m. Nov. 29, 1840, Luke Cram [d. Fitchburg, Mass., Mar. 4, 1879]. He had a general store for a few years in what is now the Masonic building at the corner formed by the Turnpike and the Temple road. Later he lived in Fitchburg, Mass., and legally changed his name from Cram to Remington. Children: i. Charles A. Cram,,b. Mar. 22, 1842; d. Dec. 21, 1870; he had just fitted for the ministry, having graduated from Brown University and Newton Theological Seminary, ii. George L. Cram, b. Aug. 30, 1843. iii. Walter D. Cram, b. July 14, 1846; d. Mar. 22. 1868. iv. Phorcellus Preston Cram. b. Apr. 14, 1852; d. Aug. 9, 1852. Full view - _www.books.google.com_ (http://www.books.google.com) ============================================================================ List of Persons Whose Names Have Been Changed 1363.] 165 CHANGE OF NAMES. (MIDDLESEX County, MASSACHUSETTS, WORCESTER County) Due at Deem. Original Name. Name Decreed. Residence. Luke Cram, changed to LUKE REMINGTON, Fitchburg. April 7, 1863 Sarah Abigail Cram, changed to SARAH ABIGAIL REMINGTON ditto Charles Ansel Cram, changed to CHARLES ANSEL REMINGTON ditto George Luke Cram, changed to GEORGE LUKE REMINGTON ditto Walter Davis Cram, changed to WALTER DAVIS REMINGTON ditto Full view - _www.books.google.com_ (http://www.books.google.com) ===================================================================== Jacqueline Sleeper Russell Website:_ http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A_ (http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A) **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)

I've "rescued" an old autograph album which appears to have belonged to Miss Annie M. E. BRIERLY of Worcester, Massachusetts. The album includes entries from both family and friends dating from 1892 to 1897 and includes both a photograph of Annie and her funeral notice. Entries in the album are as follows: Miss Annie M. E. BRIERLY Family Autograph Album Family: . Margaretta BRIERLY, Worcester, MA, 20 Oct 1896 "Your Sister" Friends: . Edith HOBMAN, Worcester, MA, 19 Oct 1896 . Cora HOPWOOD, Worcester, MA, 5 Apr 1893 . Ruby M. SAFFORD, Worcester, MA, 20 Oct 1896 . Hattie BENOIT, Worcester, MA, 4 Feb 1893 . Mary T. POWER, 25 Oct 1895 . Edith FUNSTALL, 26 Jun 1893 . W. H. BARTLETT, 21 Oct 1896 . Mary O. WHITNEY, Worcester, MA, 12 Sept 1892 . Nellie THURSTON, Worcester, MA, 21 Jun 1897 . S. W. RALL, Upton, MA, 21 Nov 1892 . A. L. DAY, 19 May 1893 . J. W. WAINWRIGHT, 25 Oct 1893 . Mary C. PAIGE, Hardwick, MA, 13 Sept 1894 . E. W. BOYDEN, Worcester, MA . Edward QUINLAND, Worcester, MA, 13 Sept 1894 Other items: . Funeral Notice - Miss Annie M. E. BRIERLY, age 82, born in Worcester, MA, sister - Margaretta E. BRIERLY of Worcester, MA; brother - Walter J. BRIERLY of Westboro, MA; and nieces and nephews . Photograph of Miss Annie M. E. BRIERLY, taken at the Hevy Studio in Worcester, MA, 1880's or 1890's, woman in her teens or 20's Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Annie and her family: Annie M. E. BRIERLY b. 9 Aug 1880 in Worcester, MA to parents James BRIERLY and Elizabeth WOLFENDEN. Margaretta BRIERLY b. 10 Jun 1886 and died 15 Jul 1966 in Worcester, MA. Census records provide the following: 1900 census of Worcester, MA: James BRIERLY, age 54, born Mar 1846, married 21 years, born England, parents born England, to USA 1856, a Machinist Elizabeth BRIERLY, wife, age 49, born Jan 1851, married 21 years, 3 children/3 living, born MA, parents born England Annie BRIERLY, dau, age 19, born Aug 1880, born MA Walter BRIERLY, son, age 17, born Oct 1882, born MA, a Carpenter Etta BRIERLY, dau, age 13, born June 1886, born MA 1910 census of Worcester, MA: Elizabeth BRIERLY, age 60, a widow, 3 children/3 living, born England, parents born England, to USA 1876 Annie M. BRIERLY, dau, age 30, born MA, parents born England I am hoping to locate someone from Annie's family so that these wonderful old treasures can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of this family, or if you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" a group of photographs belonging to the WILLIAMS Family of Massachusetts. The photographs included in the group are as follows: 1. Angeline WILLIAMS, no studio or location, 1890's, in her teens 2. Carroll Edgar WILLIAMS, no studio or location, Nov 1893, boy about 4 years, note "son of Angeline" 3. Carrie A. WILLIAMS, H. Schervee Studio in Worcester, MA, 1896, in teens or 20's 4. Mary Jane ADAMS WILLIAMS, Herman Schervee Studio in Worcester, MA, May 20 1896, woman in her 60's, note "Mother of Carrie" 5. Same as photograph #4 Based on limited research I was able to locate the following census information regarding this family: 1880 census of Worcester, MA: George WILLIAMS, age 50, born MA, an Express Manager, parents born MA Mary J. WILLIAMS, wife, age 47, born MA, Keeping House, parents born MA Edger A. WILLIAMS, son, age 18, born MA, at Home Carrie A. WILLIAMS, dau, age 10, born MA Fletcher A. BOSSAN, other, age 24, born MA, an Iron Machinist, parents born MA Katie MAHAR, other, age 23, born MA, a Waiter, parents born Ireland 1900 census of Somerville, MA: Edgar A. WILLIAMS, age 38, born Dec 1862, married 11 years, born MA, parents born MA. A Draftsman Angeline WILLIAMS, age 35, born Dec 1864, married 11 years, 4 children/3 living, born VT, parents born VT Carroll E. WILLIAMS, age 10, born Aug 1890, born MA, at School Ruth A. WILLIAMS, age 5, born Jan 1895, born MA Lester A. WILLIAMS, age 1, born Mar 1899, born MA + 1 servant 1910 census of Watertown, MA: Edgar A. WILLIAMS, age 48, married 20 years, born MA, parents born MA, a Mechanical Engineer Angie P. WILLIAMS, wife, age 43, married 20 years, 4 children/3 living, born VT, parents born VT Carroll E. WILLIAMS, son, age 19, born MA, a Farmer Ruth A. WILLIAMS, dau, age 15, born MA Lester A. WILLIAMS, son, age 11, born MA I am hoping to locate someone from this WILLIAMS Family so that this group of photographs can be returned to the care of the family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

When reviewing early Town and vital records for New Braintree, I came across two entries worded similarly to the following: "To the Town Clerk of New Braintree: I hereby certify and give notice that on the (date) I took into my family to reside a young woman named (name), daughter of (name), from the Town of (name), State of Vermont. (Signed) (Dated) (Attested by Town Clerk)" Has anyone else ever seen similar entries in other towns? What does it mean? Why was it done? One notice was dated Jan. 1791 and the other Jan. 1793. Thanks. Katherine

Good evening, Katherine. :-) This was similar to our current laws regarding immigration from foreign countries. Basically, we don't want people coming to America and becoming a welfare case. In those days, towns took care of their own. If a stranger came to town, they had to be vouched for by a resident. That resident would also have to guarantee that the person would not become a burden on the town. This could come in the form of lodging and/or putting up a bond. Anyone who allowed a stranger to come into their home, had to report it. I don't know if there was a minimum time limit. Should a person, not of the town, need aid, it was common for the town to actually bill the person's home town. At the same time, the town constable would show up at where ever the person was staying and officially warn them out of town. Warnings out were very common. Here is an example: In the records of the town of Alstead, New Hampshire, is found this:-- State of New Hampshire, Cheshire ss. to Saml. Kidder one of the Constables of Alstead, Greeting: In the name of the Government & people of said state you are hereby Required forthwith to warn Jacob Benton & Hannah his wife, Mabel, Jacob, Reynold, Mary & Samuel Benton, thier chil- dren to Depart out of this Town Immediately & no longer make it the place of their Residence under the pains that will follow. Hereof fail not & make Return of this warrant with your doings thereon as soon as may be. Given under our hands and seal of office this 26th March 1783. [Three signatures of Selectmen] April 7, 1783 Servd. this warrant by reading the same in the hearing of sd persons. Saml. Kidder, Const. There is a book available from Higginson Books titled "Warning Out in New England." It makes for very interesting reading. I have a copy and wiil, if I every have time, transcribe it and put it online. It will make a wonderful adjunct to the vital records project. John & Jodi Massachusetts Vital Records Administrators - http://MA-VitalRecords.org If you find this site of value - http://MA-VitalRecords.org/Donate.html Quoting Katherine Ayers <kayers2@comcast.net>: > When reviewing early Town and vital records for New Braintree, I > came across two entries worded similarly to the following: > "To the Town Clerk of New Braintree: I hereby certify and give > notice that on the (date) I took into my family to reside a young > woman named (name), daughter of (name), from the Town of (name), > State of Vermont. (Signed) (Dated) (Attested by Town Clerk)" > Has anyone else ever seen similar entries in other towns? What > does it mean? Why was it done? One notice was dated Jan. 1791 and > the other Jan. 1793. > Thanks. > Katherine > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Lisa Lapore would you please contact me, I lost your e-mail address. Thanks.

I can't answer the question directly, but I do recall a few years ago working with a book in the Worcester Public Library that contained a great deal of information on the business lives of many Worcester area photographers from the 1800s onward. I don't recall the name of the book, but it should be known to the librarian on the third floor near the genealogy department. Bob Bartlett ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walter Blenderman" <netchemist@earthlink.net> To: <MAWORCES@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 5:10 AM Subject: [MAWORCES] A E DAVIS photographer > Hello, > > Can anyone tell me when A. E. DAVIS was active as a photographer in > Worcester? I have a photo with his logo, showing a man in several > poses, as if the camera had moved around him in a circle. My guess is > circa 1900, but I'm not sure. Thank you. > > Walter G. Blenderman > > > ************************************************************************ > ***** > They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety > deserve neither liberty nor safety. > Benj. Franklin, 1759 > > Walter G. Blenderman, Lynn K. Blenderman, N. Plainfield, NJ, USA > **mailto:netchemist@earthlink.net***************************http:// > www.blenderman.net** > > > ------------------------------- > 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: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.21/1669 - Release Date: 9/12/2008 2:18 PM

Hello, Can anyone tell me when A. E. DAVIS was active as a photographer in Worcester? I have a photo with his logo, showing a man in several poses, as if the camera had moved around him in a circle. My guess is circa 1900, but I'm not sure. Thank you. Walter G. Blenderman ************************************************************************ ***** They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benj. Franklin, 1759 Walter G. Blenderman, Lynn K. Blenderman, N. Plainfield, NJ, USA **mailto:netchemist@earthlink.net***************************http:// www.blenderman.net**

>From the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1989 to present. If you need the entire article, email me. Surnames G & H May 26 1990, Clinton, Dorothy (PARSONS) GATES, 90. Born in Clinton to Henry & Sophia (NYE) PARSONS. Widow to Raymond C. Gates Sr., many years ago. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. March 30 1992, Westminster, Pearl E. (WARES) GATES, 95, died in Fitchburg Born in Bridgewater, MA to Harry E. & Alice M. (MCKENZIE) WARES, lived more than 30 years in Middleton, NH. Married May 28 1921 to Ellsworth C. GATES, who died in 1978. She leaves sons, Earl SHENARD of Lyons, OR and Raymond CHOUINARD of Brooksville, FL. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Ashby. December 20 1989, Spencer, Kathryn M. (PALMER) GENDRON, 78. Born in Staunton, VA. Lived here 40 years. Leaves husband, George E. GENDRON and (2) sons, James M. KENNEDY of Bellows Falls, VT and Joseph E. KENNEDY of Spencer. Another son, "Sonny" KENNEDY was KIA in Korea. Cremated. July 17 1991, Webster, Annette A. (LEVASSEUR) GIROUX, 97. Born in Worcester to George & Vitaline (THERRIEN) LEVASSEUR. Widow to Albert GIROUX, 1958. Cremated. April 11 1993, Worcester, Kathleen B. (GALVIN) GOULET, 95. Born in Worcester to Cornelius & Mary (ELLIOTT) GALVIN. Widow to Arthur J. GOULET, 1972 Buried in St. John's Cemetery. February 14 1994, Northbridge, Ruth L. (TRUESDELL) WHITCOMB GREEN, 93, formerly of Spencer. Born in Stratford, CT to Daniel & Carrie (BEERS) TRUESDELL. Her 2nd husband, Edgar WHITCOMB, died in 1941, her 3rd husband, Ralph A. GREEN, died in 1958. A son, Elwood W. HAYES of CT,was KIA in the Korean War. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer. December 29 1993, NewPort Richey, FL, Lizzie (SMITH) GREENHALGH, 91, formerly of Worcester. Born in Lancashire, England, moved to Florida in 1960. Widow to John GREENHALGH Sr. Her brother, Leonard SMITH, lives in St. Petersburg, FL. Cremated ******************************************** H surnames January 11 1991, Nashua, NH, Ruth-Mae (CREED) HALGREN, 73, formerly of Leominster. Born in Leominster to Ralph & Gladys (BUNNELL) CREED. Widow to Nils E. T. HALGREN, 1968. Burial in Edgewood Cemetery. February 21 1989, Shrewsbury, Ellen M. (LEAMY) HENDERSON, 94, formerly of Marblehead, died in Worcester. Born in Gardner to Michael & Nellie (CANAVAN) LEAMY. Widow to Frank D. HENDERSON, 1982. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. November 11 1989, Rebecca (ESS) HIRSHBERG, 92. Born in Kovna, Lithuania to Abraham & Rachel ESS. Widow to Leo HIRSHBERG. Burial in B'nai B'rith May 18 1992, Eva M. (AUCOIN) LAJOIE HUTT, 91, of Ft. Pierce, FL, formerly of Worcester. Born in Plaistow, NH to Dosithe & Albina M. (BROUILLETTE) AUCOIN. Her 1st husband, Wilfred LAJOIE, died in 1968. Her husband, Seldon HUTT, died in 1973. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bolyston. More to come

Greetings I'm new to this list and I'm trying to find the official name of the cemetery in the churchyard behind the church in the center of the village of New Braintree. At least one of my ancestors is buried in the churchyard, Elijah Norton, d. 6 Nov 1815. Thanks Marilynn Wright

Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1989 to present. Remaining surnames, D, E, & F. Need the entire article, contact me. Surname starting with D March 8 1989, Ayer, Yvonne A. (LECOMPTE) DANCAUSE, 95. Born in Suncook, NH to Edouard & Eva (BELLE ISLE) LECOMPTE. Widow of Georges J. DANCAUSE, 1980. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. March 31 1990, Milford, Angeline (CALZONE) DEMARIA, 92. Bon in Italy to Nicola & Maria (NIRO) CALZONE. Widow to Raffaele DEMARIA. No burial mentioned. March 23 1991, Millbury, Ann M. (SUMMERS) DEVOE, 98. Born in Halifax, NS, Canada to Peter & Margaret (STAPLETON) SUMMERS. Widow to Hector DEVOE, 1987. Burial in St Brigid's Cemetery. December 4 1990, Southbridge, Albertine (FAFORD) DUVAL, 93. Born in Willimantic, CT to Zenon & Josephine (JOLIE) FAFORD. No spouse mentioned. Burial in New Notre Dame Cemetery. July 19 1991, Gardner, Julia J. (COLEMAN) DRURY, 76, died in Keene, NH. Born in Northboro to Louis & Rose B. (LUCIERS) COLEMAN. Widow to Wesley H. DRURY Sr. Her son, Russell M. CASEY, was KIA in Korea. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Templeton. February 6 1989, Ashburnham, Irene M. (LAFRENIER) DUVAL, 86. Born in Ashburnham to Joseph & Josphine (LAFORTUNE) LAFRENIER. Widow to Amedee DUVAL, 1959. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Winchendon. Surname--E October 29 1994, Worcester, Mary A. (KHOURY) ESPER, 98. Born in Damascus, Syria to Habib & Shafica (KORDAHI) KHOURY. No spouse mentioned. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Surname--F March 3 1994, Worcester, Catherine E. (FOLEY) FERRIE, 84. Born in Lawrence to Thomas J. & Mary Agnes (JONES) FOLEY. Widow to Patrick J. FERRIE, 1987. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. February 27 1992, Ware, Anna M. (LAVALLEE) FLAMARD, 81. Born in Gilbertville to Pierre &Valerie (MAGNAN) LAVALLEE. Widow to Armand FLAMARD, 1974. St. Joseph's Cemetery, North Brookfield. July 9 1993, Worcester, Ludivine M. (AUBE) FRAPPIER, 89. Born in Saint Malo, Quebec to Aurele & Delvina (DOYON) AUBE. Widow to Wilfred A. FRAPPIER, 1962. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. June 24 1991, Athol, Sarah V. (GREEN) FREEMAN, 92. Born in Bangor, ME to James & Julia (COLLINS) GREEN. Her son, William FREMAN of Athol, died in a Japanese POW camp in the Philipines during WWII. Her husband of 52 years, Louis W. FREEMAN, died in 1971. Burial in Gethsemane Cemetery. ***************************************** More to come

I've "rescued" an old photograph of George CHASE of Elgin, Illinois. The photograph does not indicate where the photograph was taken of the name of the photographer. I would guess that it was taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Mr. CHASE appearing to be in his 40's or 50's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research and thanks to the assistance of a CHASE Family Researcher I was able to gather the following information regarding George CHASE and his family: George CHASE was born in 1849 at Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, son of George & Anne C. CHASE. He moved to Elgin, Kane, Illinois before 1880 and worked as a plate fitter at the Elgin Watch factory. He married Belle BASHFORD (born 1861 in Iowa) on November 29, 1882. She also worked at the watch factory. In 1880 he was staying with Thomas Bird WHEELOCK and his wife Ada Edith SCARSBRICK. Isabelle W. CHASE, his sister, married Russell A. WHEELOCK and had a daughter, Edna WHEELOCK born in 1878. Both of the WHEELOCK brothers also worked at the watch factory. I could find no record of any children by George and Belle CHASE. Census records provide the following information: 1850 census of Leominster, MA Name: George S Chase Age: 1 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849 Birth Place: Massachusetts Gender: Male Home in 1850(City,County,State): Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts Household Members: Name Age George H Chase 22 Ann O Chase 20 George S Chase 1 ================================== 1860 United States Federal Census Name: George S Chase Age in 1860: 11 Birth Year: abt 1849 Birthplace: Massachusetts Home in 1860: Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts Gender: Male Post Office: Lowell Value of real estate: View Image Household Members: Name Age Geo H Chase 32 Ann C Chase 30 George S Chase 11 Edgar Chase 8 Isabell W Chase 4 Frank Chase 2 ============================ 1870 United States Federal Census Name: George Chase Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851 Age in 1870: 19 Birthplace: Massachusetts Home in 1870: Lowell Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View Image Post Office: Lowell Household Members: Name Age Olive Chase 54 George Chase 19 Annie O Badger 24 Lottie Chase 20 Melborne Prescott 25 Charles Griffen 26 Ada Tom 25 Nellie Badger 7 1880 census of Elgin, IL: Russell WHEELOCK, age 28, a Watch Factory Worker, born MA, parents born MA Isabelle WHEELOCK, wife, age 24, Keeping House, born MA, parents born MA Edna WHEELOCK, dau, age 2, born IL Thomas WHEELOCK, age 24, a Watch Factory Worker, born MA, parents born MA Ada WHEELOCK, wife, age 22, a Watch Factory Worker, born WI, parents born England George CHASE, brother-in-law, age 30, a Watch Factory Worker, born MA, parents born MA 1900 census of Elgin, IL: (boarding in the home of Augustine & Anna GUSTASOW) George S. CHASE, age 51, born May 1849, married 16 years, born MA, parents born MA/NH, a Watch Factory Plate Setter Belle CHASE, wife, age 39, born Mar 1861, married 16 years, no children, born IA, parents born MI, Watch Factory Worker I am hoping to locate someone from his family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this CHASE Family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley