Hi, My brick wall is William Stephenson/Stevenson son of John & Susan E. Fritz Stephenson. Here's all I have to go on: John STEPHENSON/STEVENSON was born in Belfast, ME and he m. Susan E. FRITZ born in Nova Scotia. (documented on death certs of 2 sons). Their children (this is all I have): John STEVENSON b. 3/4/1831 Eastport, ME d. 10/12/1913 Winthrop,MA (his death cert & obit) m. Ellen E. DUNN b. abt 1836 in Eastport, ME; d. 4/20/1897 in Winthrop, MA daugther of John DUNN and Elizabeth OSBORN, both born in Eastport, (her death cert) HE married 2nd Mary E. GATES b. circa 1830 in Canaan Mt., Nova Scotia, she died 6/21/1910 in Winthrop, MA, daughter of Handley C. GATES born in Ayelesford, Nova Scotia and Mary H. MARSHALL born in Canaan Mt., NS (her death cert) Charles E. STEVENSON b. 5/9/1833 in Eastport, ME d. 6/11/1909 in Winthrop, MA m. Susan E. ???. (His death cert and obit.) Rachel Anne STEVENSON b. 1842 in Nova Scotia d. 8/9/1923 in Arlington, MA (buried in Winthrop, MA) (her death cert.) m. Harrison G. O. FULLER. NOVA SCOTIA - most likely relatives in Annapolis Co., family members mentioned from Middleton & Aylesford Abigail STEVENSON -- No Information *** William H. STEVENSON m. Elizabeth A MARSHALL - this is my gg grandfather. This info comes from his son's marriage certificate - I have no other information. Known children of William & Elizabeth: George E. STEVENSON b. 5/2/1865 in Charlestown, MA d. 12/17/1932 in Medford, MA. Married 1st, Millie CHRISTMAN 10/1/1894 in Denver,CO.. She died after 6/1900 (Military, marriage and death records), 2nd. H.R. ????, 3rd - Inez G. ABBOTT, daughter of Jonathon ABBOTT and Mary Jane MILLEN. Charles William Harris Melvin Burpee Any help with this family is greatly needed and appreciated. Bev Bird Longmont, CO

----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne Black To: MEHANCOC-L@rootsweb Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 8:50 AM Subject: Gray Reunion On Aug. 12--2001 at the Sedgwick, Grade School there will be the second Gray reunion. All Grays and descendants of Grays are welcome. It is a fun family day for all. This year we want to have the photo gallery. Every one loved it last year. We would like any scan or copied picture of your families. Any age, any group picture. Please add names and years if you know them. You can send your pictures or e-mail your pictures to brownisue@acadia.net or mail them to Suzanne Gray Black P.O. Box 135 Penobscot ,Maine 04476 Thank you Suzanne

Hi Listers, FYI............... Starting at 8 a.m. PST Friday, February 23, RootsWeb will begin a planned temporary downtime for maintenance of its servers and hosting process. It will limit this downtime as much as possible, and will return with increased performance and reliability for future growth. In the meantime, please take time to visit RootsWeb.com's sister sites -- Ancestry.com and FamilyHistory.com -- where you will find additional tools such as message boards, communities, and databases to help you in the search for your ancestors. So don't get discouraged if you're having trouble getting to a database they should be back up later in the day. Marilyn

Hello, Among my KIDDER ancestors who were centered around Princeton, Maine, from 1850 on, were two men, a father and son, who both married women with the surname, WILKINS. I had originally guessed that they were somehow related: "Calvin" Kidder married Mary Wilkins in 1834, I believe, and they lived their married life between Amity and Calais, Maine. Mary Jane Wilkins was from Amity, Maine, in Aroostook County. Their son, Joseph Kidder, married Clarissa Wilkins in 1869, and they lived their married life in Princeton, Maine. Clarissa Wilkins was the daughter of George W. Wilkins and Mary Ann (Harriman) Wilkins. They were living in Canterbury, NB, in the 1861 Census, and when Clarissa met Joseph Kidder. Clarissa and some of her siblings were born in Maine, so that is where the family originated. The rest of the children were born in New Brunswick. A very helpful lady has just provided me the information that George W. Wilkins probably came from Newburyport, MA. And, his wife, the former Mary Ann Harriman came from Sommersworth, NH, and they married in Sommersworth in 1845. My question is about George W. Wilkins and Miss Mary Jane Wilkins who were probably born within a year of each other, probably around 1800. Mr. and Mrs. George Wilkins probably lived the beginning of their married life in northern Maine. And, Mr. and Mrs. "Calvin" Kidder lived the beginning part of their married life in Amity, ME, where Mrs. Kidder was living when she first met "Calvin." Does anyone know if they were somehow related? Or, is it possible that Mary Jane Wilkins grew up in a Wilkins family from northern Maine or New Brunswick, and was not related to George W. Wilkins who probably moved up that way after his marriage in 1845. (Note: Mary Jane Wilkins was living in Amity, ME, around 1830 or before.) Additionally, a family story was that one of my great-grandfather's aunts (?) was a Native American. He was G. Sanford Kidder, oldest son of Joseph and Clarissa (Wilkins) Kidder. Does anyone know of any Wilkins / Native American marriages in northern Maine in the 1700's? Is their any possibility that Miss Mary Jane Wilkins was part Native American? I know there is a Native American presence around Princeton, Maine, where my Kidder ancestors owned land, from possibly 1785. Thank you for your time, Betty (near Lowell, MA)

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Betty.... These are the only mentions of Kidder in A Leighton Genealogy by Perley Leighton. There are errors in this book, so I can't say anymore about these entries Benjamin Kidder married Mary Matilda Leighton after death of her first husband Rufus Morrison in 1879, and before she died in 1900 Mabel Doris Leighton b26 Oct 1906 married ------Kidder. She married again in 1933, so she was either a widow or divorced. Anne

Notice: On Saturday, March 17, 2001 at the Genealogy Fair in Waltham, MA, Sharon Howland will be lecturing on the genealogy resources of Washington County, Maine and Charlotte County, NB. In addition to the lecture, some of Sharon's immense collection of information will be available for people to use. Some explanation needs to be made so people will not confuse the Genealogy Fair in Waltham, MA with the genealogy fairs in Washington County in the summer. The Genealogy Fair in Waltham is a new business started by Sharon Sergeant. It is located at 233 Lake St. in Waltham. The genealogy fairs in Washington County, ME are sponsored by local historical societies and are free. The March 17th event at the Genealogy Fair will take place from 10-4. A $5 entrance fee will be charged and can be used towards the purchase of items that Sharon Sergeant has for sale. Please contact Sharon Sergeant if you are planning to attend the event. E-mail Sharon Sergeant at: info@GenealogyFair.com For people who have never been to a genealogy fair, this is a great time to do hands on research and to talk with people researching in the same area. Who knows, maybe you will be bumping into long lost cousins who might have information that you have bee trying to find for years. Hope to see you there. Sharon Howland Coeditor of WKRP (Washington/Charlotte Kounty Records Preservation) Grantor and Trustee of the Washington County, Maine Records Preservation Fund Author of: Calais, Maine Vital Records Prior to 1892 Vital Records of Alexander, Maine Web Page: http://hometown.aol.com/shwkrp/shwkrp.html

Betty... more info hope it helps. Anne >From Marriage Records of Washington County Calvin Kidder of Baskahegan(?) & Mary Wilkins of same m. 12 Octo 1834 by Rev. Abel Alton Rev. James W Kidder of Perry & Mary A. Stevens of Machiasport m. 2 Dec 1855 by James Williams >From Calais Vital Records Children of Calvin and Mary Kidder Born in Amith Jonathan Jul 18, 1835 Charles Apr 4, 1837 Josiah Jul 4, 1839 Calvin Feb 16, 1842 Mary Ann July 20, 1844 \ Born in Calias James Thompson Mar 21, 1847 Marriage Intentions John Kidder and Helen Huntly of Calais May 3, 1860 Charles Kidder and Amanda Bradford of Princeton and Calais no date Marriage of above apr 2, 1860

Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 06:16:23 -0500 Subject: KIDDER Surname - Any Information at All - Kidder Families or Placenames Hi Betty, I can give you a little bit of information about Kidder(s). Every little bit helps. The information is copied from Maine Families in 1790 Vol.1 Lynde in Maine Page 92 Samuel Dutton, b. Townsend MA 26 Oct 1746 (VR) s of John & Johanna (Crosby) Dutton of Billerica MA: d Bangor 26 Mar 1807 (Bangor Historical Mag., 3;151): m (1) Concord MA 23 Aug 1768 Ruth Edward (VR) who d 21 Nov 1802: m (2) Hampden 11 Aug 1804 Amelia Kidder (VR: Samuel moved to Hallowell c1770, and to Bangor in 1803. He served in the Revolution. Children: births (VR) Hallowell: death Maine Historical magazine 9:71-2 i. Samuel Edwards, b 16 Jun 1774: d Bangor 16 Feb 1830: m Hallowell 2 Jan 1803 marcis Page (Bangor Historical Mag., 3:151), dau. of Robert & Abigail (Brown) Page of Readfield. She d. Bangor 3 Aug 1863 (g.s. Mt. Hope cem) ii. Jonas, b. 22 Jan 1776: d 26 Dec 1807. iii. James, b 23 Oct 1777: d Readfield Jan 1805: m Hampden 10 Apr 1804 Polly Patterson. iv. Rhode a b 19 Aug 1781: d East Machias 16 Dec 1825: m. Eddington 10 Oct 1802 Dr. Horatio Balch (VR). v. Ruth, b 15 Dec 1783: d Bangor 11 Jan 1846 (will in Pen co Probate Feb 1846) vi Sophia, b. 2 Aug 1786: d Bangor 14 June 1836 (g.s. Mt. Hope cem): m Bangor 21 may 1807 John Godfrey of Hampden (VR)................................ 2.John Polersky b c1747 m Nancy Puchard who d 29 Aug 1850...Children: Nancy, Lucy m. 1 jan 1807 Edward Kidder (Dresden church records)John, Francis F. (there is more information)............................................................ 3.Samuel Dunton b Westport 1745 m. 17 Nov 1768 Lydia Crosby (VR Woolwich) dau og Simon & Lydia (Kidder) Crosby, b. Billerica, MA.Eight children with information................................................................... ........ 4.Nathaniel Harlow, b. Plymouth MA m. Mary Shaw 9 Dec 1782 (Plymouth MA church records) Children: (Bangor Historical Magazine, 4:98 1. Mary m. Capt. Robert Parker (VR) 2. Nathaniel, b. 17 Aug 1785 m. (1) Mary Wyatt (2) Sarah Wyatt (3) Mary Kidder of Norridgewock (VR) who d 19 Nov 1836 age 40. (4) Sarah Mason, who d 14 Sept 1851 age 48 (5) Mrs. Sarah Plummer, widow of Charles Plummer (VF) who d 2 Mar 1870 age 71y. (also a bit more information) (this man ate a lot of wedding cake)

A heartfelt thank you to the many wonderful people who responded to my Help/SOS plea on infant formula. I know the Carnation/Karo mixture works,as we have used it before,but it was many years ago and guess my memory is not what it was. (Although I can reel off dates/places for several genealogy generations.)Again, thank you to ALL. Ray

Somebody with a memory better than mine, can you tell me ratio percentage of ingredients for infant formula ---------------Carnation Milk/Karo Syrup/sterile water????? Sorry, I realize this is not genealogy,but we have a hurting baby,and the doctor keeps "try this,try that"--- and I know Carnation/Karo works. Thanks.

Good morning, Just putting out another request for any information at all about the KIDDER families in Maine, and any companies or things or places in Maine which have the Kidder surname associated with them. I am descended from "the two Calvin's" whose families helped to found Princeton, ME, where my great-grandfather was born in 1870. The KIDDER FAMILY ASSOCIATION is also interested in the above. georgekidder@earthlink.net Have a nice weekend! February's on the way out! And, I hope WINTER along with it! :o) Betty (near Lowell, MA)

SUE ------ Other problems intervened so I'm remiss in responding to your kind note of 28 January 2001. My Gg/parents Peter Haggerty & Nancy McGuire resided someplace in NB from ~1825-1831, probably the Fredericton area, prior to moving to Bangor ME. When I came across the name Haggerty Cove, I was hopeful that it would be family connected and I am seeking any town or church records from Lepreau that may be revealing of my Haggerty heritage. Any ideas? Thankyou kindly for your interest & your help. All The Best, ED COSTELLO, 1009 Blenheim Dr, Raleigh NC 27612 USA e-mail: < costello13@juno.com >, tel: 919-782-6058; --------Searching: COSTELLO (FAHEY), (JOYCE): Co Mayo>CT, MA, ME USA>USA; HAGGERTY (McGUIRE): Co Donegal>NB Canada>ME USA>USA; LAVERTY (BROWN), (KELLY): Co Armagh>NB Can>ME,CA>USA,Can. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

LIZ ......I've a Brown ............ All The Best, ED COSTELLO, 1009 Blenheim Dr, Raleigh NC 27612 USA e-mail: < costello13@juno.com >, tel: 919-782-6058; --------Searching: COSTELLO (FAHEY), (JOYCE): Co Mayo>CT, MA, ME USA>USA; HAGGERTY (McGUIRE): Co Donegal>NB Canada>ME USA>USA; LAVERTY (BROWN), (KELLY): Co Armagh>NB Can>ME,CA>USA,Can. George LAVERTY b.1782 in Ireland arrived in New Brunswick, Canada c.1816 with wife Elizabeth BROWN and son William b. 1815. Other children born Canada: Isaac b. 1817 m. Elizabeth BALDWIN, Mary Jane b. 1821 m. John BRYDEN, John b. 1825 (my ggf) m. Annie DOUGHERTY, Elizabeth b. 1828 (no further info on her), and Matilda b. 1831 m. John DICKISON. Do not know where they lived prior to 1825 (John's obit states he was born in Maugerville, N.B.) William m. Hannah KELLY in Houlton ME. His naturalization paper gives his birthplace as ARMAGH (my only record of their origins).<< ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Hello List, I have 3-pages from Death Notices From The Machias Union VOL. I 1853-1873 compiled by Clarence Albert Day that I would be happy to do a lookup on. The pages I have are BROWN - BUCKNELL BRIDGHAM - BRYANT ANDREWS - AVERILL Just email me at Klynh1227@aol.com and I will forward the information to you. Kelly

Have added article from "Generations" on this man, includes info on the Ash family and others of St. George. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nbpstgeo/stge7b.htm Charlene Beney--co-ordinator for St. George Parish Pages www.rootsweb.com/~nbpstgeo/

Hi List, I'm searching for any information on a William Cassidy b. abt 1820-1830. He married Mary Ann Doon of St. Andrews, New Brunswick in 1852. They had five children Kate, John William, Anna, Charles E and Mary Alice and resided in Eastport, Me. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. TIA Kathryn calcon@nbnet.nb.ca

Hello All: I just finished this month's update...hope you find something of help in your search! Please be sure to SIGN the new Guestbook! This month's additions include... 5 Photo's added to the Photographs and Images Page 1855-1863 St. Ann's Burial Records under Cemeteries & Churches Baptist Church Register up to 1902 under Cemeteries and Churches St. Ann's Church Photo's under Cemeteries and Churches A number of Obituaries under Vital Records and Obituaries Census Records updated up to 1891(removal of ditto marks) Four Old Houses (mentions some of the early Families on the Island) Under Historical Notes Early Campobello History under Historical Notes Babcock Family Information added under Family Genealogies page **Guestbook added below the search engine on January 29th is now working please take a minute to leave your name and who you are researching, you may find someone working on your line!** As always, please let me know of any broken links... Thanks and have fun! Heather Leighton Waddingham Campobello Parish Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~nbcampob/ My England and Canadian Roots containing 7800 names http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=CDNROOTS&I11.x=26&I11.y=7 email: hwaddingham@yahoo.com

Seeking additional information on Annie McClure, her parents and husbands, of Washington Co., Penobscot Co., and Somerset Co. Annie "Bunnie" A. (McClure) (Robinson) Charlesworth, b. 1868 Palmyra, ME, Bangor, 1919, bur. Stillwater. She was the d/o John S. McClure (b. Palmyra) and Harriet Eldridge( b. Perry). Who were Harriet's parents? Annie married (1) Alvin Robinson of Perry (2) 1896 Joseph B. Charleworth of Turner, in 1920 he was in New York City. Children by first husband were: Edith M. Robinson b. 1884. & Herbert T. Robinson b. 1885. Children by second husband were: Elizabeth May Charlesworth b. 1902 & Edward Charlesworth b. 1906 Thanks for your help. Ardell

Dear Listers: Once again the Hancock County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 17th, at 2:30 pm in the Riverview Room of the Ellsworth Library. We are proud to present, as featured speaker, one of our own most talented and knowledgeable members, Charlene Clemons, Asst. Librarian at the above mentioned library. Charlene's topic will be "Researching at a Library". This subject will serve us all well, especially as she has done so much to make the Alvin S. Whitmore Memorial Collection a valuable resource for anyone searching for ancestors here in Downeast Maine. All are invited to attend, and we look forward to this, another informative and fun meeting. Thank you, J of J & J (Joyce) P. S. Election of Officers will be held as well. Also, as always, we appreciate the list owner's permission to announce our meetings