I was wondering if any one has any information on Mary Ann Farrar born in Calais, Maine. She was born in 1825. She married Ivory Witherell in Calais on July 9, 1848. Becky

This is the eighth set of obituaries pasted in the minute book of the Thistle Mission Band. (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - Nov. 21st, 1928) MRS. CHARLES FISHER DEAD AT MARYSVILLE Well Known Woman Passes Away This Morning After Long Illness. Marysville, Nov. 21 — The death occurred this morning at 11 o'clock after a lingering illness, of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Fisher, widow of the late Charles F. Fisher, aged 78 years. Deceased was the daughter of the late Rev. John Magee and Mrs. Magee, who were for many years in charge of the Nashwaak Baptist church, and was predeceased by her husband ten years ago. She was a woman beloved and respected by a large circle of friends, of a sincere Christian spirit, a lover of her home and family, a friend to all who associated with her and her passing, although not unexpected, will be learned of with sorrow. She is survived by four sons, Harold F. Fisher, Marysville; John E. Fisher, Devon; C. R. Fisher, Boston, and Herbert M. Fisher, Marysville; one daughter, Mrs. Horace B. Sloat, Hartford, Conn., and three sisters, Miss Harriet C. Magee and Mrs. James Camber, Worcester, Mass., and Mrs. Reigh, Chicago. A son, the late Corporal George A. Fisher, made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War, being killed in the Battle of the Somme. The funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced later. (Handwritten on side of the clipping - March 2nd, 1929) New Maryland Resident's Death. New Maryland lost one of its oldest residents, and a man well-liked by all who knew him, in the death of Andrew S. McMurtrie early this morning. Mr. McMurtrie was in his eighty-fifth year. He is survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters and one sister. The sons are John, of this city; William of Auburn, Me.; Henry, of Springhill, and Earl, at home, and the daughters are Mrs. Ralph Green, of Lewiston, Me.; Mrs. B. J. Griffiths, of Fredericton, and Mrs. Robert Sinclair, of Dorchester. The surviving sister is Mrs. Mary Horncastle, of Fredericton. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon, with prayers at the home at 2.30 p. m. and service at the Presbyterian Church there at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. G. Berry. Interment will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------EEB57E0609789B32EF20F25E Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posting for a friend Does anyone know Burnet....Name in the Washinton County area You can post to list or send to me and I will relay...Gil Bagley...mvi18th@ici.net and thank you for any help... -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - GENEALOGY - LIKE A BRIDGE THAT SPANS THE AGES AND WATERS OF LIFE ! © 1999 Gilbert Bagley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --------------EEB57E0609789B32EF20F25E Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <GenMassachusetts-L-request@rootsweb.com> Received: from lists5.rootsweb.com (lists5.rootsweb.com [63.92.80.123]) by kira.ici.net (8.8.8/8.8.8) with ESMTP id PAA21356; Wed, 28 Jun 2000 15:59:58 -0400 (EDT) Received: (from slist@localhost) by lists5.rootsweb.com (8.10.1/8.10.1) id e5SJrUN21089; Wed, 28 Jun 2000 12:53:30 -0700 Resent-Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 12:53:30 -0700 X-Original-Sender: ffiske@north.nsis.com Wed Jun 28 12:53:29 2000 Message-ID: <002f01bfe139$0cd786a0$3936de18@oemcomputer> From: "Franklin Fiske" <ffiske@north.nsis.com> Old-To: "Washington" <WASHINGTON-L@rootsweb.com>, "ont" <ont-stormont-dundas-glengary-l@rootsweb.com>, "Massachusetts" <GenMassachusetts-L@rootsweb.com>, "BOSTON" <BOSTON-STATES-L@rootsweb.com>, "Conn" <GenConnecticut-L@rootsweb.com>, "Fiske" <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 16:42:49 -0300 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 4.72.3110.1 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.72.3110.3 Subject: [GM-L] 1860 census Resent-Message-ID: <GkUAP.A.MJF.5elW5@lists5.rootsweb.com> To: GenMassachusetts-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: GenMassachusetts-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <GenMassachusetts-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/14272 X-Loop: GenMassachusetts-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: GenMassachusetts-L-request@rootsweb.com X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Looking for information on Marian SUTHERLAND Burnett born @ 1825 in Colchester Co. Nova Scotia, Last known address Washington County in Nov 1860 I have no State for that Washington Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Frank in Novie ffiske@nsis.com ==== GenMassachusetts Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe: http://www.rootsweb.com/~maillist/us/index.html --------------EEB57E0609789B32EF20F25E--

Here are two more obituaries from the minute book of the Thistle Mission Band of Marysville, NB. Hope these help someone. Alta (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - June 21, 1928) MRS. G. W. ROSS DEAD Taken Ill While Automobiling and Died After Being Taken into a Friend's Home Death came last night with startling suddenness to Mrs. Cynthia D. Ross, wife of George W. Ross, of this city at the age of 79 years. Mrs. Ross was out automobiling with her daughter, Mrs. Donald F. Cameron, when she was taken suddenly ill. She was taken from the automobile to the home of James Duffy at South Devon where she passed away almost immediately, death being due apparently to a heart attack. Mrs. Ross was in her usual health yesterday and seemed perfectly all right when she started for the drive, early in the evening. When in South Devon, she was taken ill and it was thought if she was lying down she might feel better. However, after being taken into Mr. Duffy's home she passed away. Deceased was a woman of kindly habits, a lover of her home and family, a staunch Presbyterian, being a member of St. Andrew's Church, and although of a retiring nature had a host of warm personal friends who will regret her sudden passing. She is survived by her husband, one son, Frederick, in Viking, Alberta; two daughters, Mrs. Donald F. Cameron, wife of the postmaster, and Mrs. Charles E. McLean of this city, and a sister, Mrs. D. H. Melvin, of Saint John. The funeral will take place from her late home, corner York and Charlotte streets, on Sunday afternoon, with service at the house at 1.15 o'clock by Rev. J. G. Berry, and interment at Rural cemetery. (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - Mar. 25.) Died at Marysville To-day. The death occurred at Marysville at an early hour this morning of Mrs. Annie A. Sacre, wife of Walter R. Sacre, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 62 years. Deceased was a native of Devonshire, Eng., and with her husband and family came to Marysville about 17 years ago. She was a Past Chief of Peace Temple, Pythian Sisters, prominent in the work of the church and order, and a woman respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Ive of Moncton and Laurence of Marysville; three daughters, Mrs. W. J. White, of Moncton, Mrs. Wm. Flinn, and Miss Grace Sacre, of Marysville; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. A son, Corporal Walter B. Sacre, was among those lost on the hospital ship Llandovery Castle, which was sunk during the war. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Pythian Sisters. Service will be conducted at her late home at 2.30 o'clock by Rev. J. M. Rice and interment made in the United Church of - - (The clipping is cut off here, but I can make out what looks like "Canada" on the line cut off - so possibly the interment was made in the United Church of Canada cemetery.)

(Handwritten at the top of the clipping - Aug. 12, 1928) JOHN O"LEARY FELL FROM LOAD OF HAY AND BROKE NECK Died Almost Instantly at Lincoln Where He Was Haying. TWO SONS PRESENT AT THE ACCIDENT Belonged to Beaver Dam and a Respected Farmer — Funeral To-morrow, Falling from a load of hay about 6.15 (? - my best guess -clipping torn just a little bit here) o'clock last evening John M. O'Leary of Beaver Dam, broke his neck and died almost instantly in the hay field. Mr. O'Leary with two sons and a nephew were haying yesterday for Mrs. John Patterson at Lincoln. About six o'clock he was on top of a load which was being taken to the barn, when without any warning he fell from the load to the ground and broke his neck. He was picked up and a doctor called from Fredericton, but in a few moments he passed away. He was sixty-four years of age and a well known resident of Beaver Dam where he had resided all his life. He is survived by his widow, eight sons and five daughters, William, Edward, Frank, Charles, Robert, Victor, Burton, Irvine, all at home; Mrs. Robert Johnston, of Beaver Dam; Mrs. Sherman Phillips, and Mrs. Ancel Moore, of Russigornis; Bessie and Margaret at home. Three brothers and one sister also survive, Thomas of Beaver Dam; Charles, in Idaho; Hugh of this city, and Mrs. John Fletcher, of New Maryland. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock from his late home. Service will be conducted by rev. Mr. Hoyt, of Oromocto after which the remains will be taken to the Church of England at New Maryland where service will be held at three o'clock and interment made in the adjacent cemetery.

I have a newspaper clipping sent to me by my cousin, Harrison McAllister of Milltown, NB, in 1945. It's a picture of a group of RCAF Cadets in uniform in front of a plane. I can make out on the back of the clipping "Maritimes' Greatest Newspaper, Saint John, N.B. Wednesday Morning, August 1, 1945." Above the picture it says, "Fledgling Airmen Take Course In P.E.I." Between the caption and the picture is printed "R.C.A.F. Photo." The caption under the picture reads: "Having just returned from a flight out into the big blue yonder, these lads of various Maritime air cadet squadrons were photographed while attending a special N.C.O. instructors' summer camp course at R.C.A.F. Station, Summerside, P.E.I. The course included an intensive study in drill, physical training, discipline, among other subjects. Front row, left to right they are: J. D. Williams, H. A. Greig, F. M. Forestall, P. Bowes, J. L. Dobbelsteyn, all of Saint John; rear row, left to right: J. Gibson, P. Grant, J. MacDougall, A. Neill of Fredericton, and H. McAllister, M. B. Lee of Milltown." I have scanned the picture and if anyone recognizes one of these names as belonging to them, I will be happy to e-mail it as a jpg attachment. Alta

This clipping has a newspaper name. Can someone tell us anything about the "Daily Gleaner?" (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - Oct. 20, 1928) DIED AT MARYSVILLE Darrell Banks, Son of Mr. and Mrs. D W. Banks Dies After a Long Illness. (Special to the Daily Gleaner) Marysville, N. B. Oct. 22 — The death of Darrell Banks, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Banks occurred Saturday afternoon about 4.30. The deceased had been ill since early in the summer with rheumatism and heart trouble, and although he was a great sufferer he bore it with patience and fortitude. He was a very bright and manly little fellow and a general favorite with his playmates and all who knew him. He was twelve years of age and, besides his sorrowing parents, is survived by five brothers and two sisters, Wallace, Vernon, Harry, Leonard and Herbert Banks, Phyllis and Alice Banks, all of Marysville. The funeral took place this afternoon from the home of his parents and was largely attended by friends of the family from in and out of town. The service at the home and at the grave was conducted by Rev. J. M. Rice and Rev. D. J. MacPherson and interment was made in the Baptist cemetery. A united choir was present and sang favorite hymns. The mourners were David W. Banks, Wallace Banks, Vernon Banks, Harry Banks, Leonard Banks, Herbert Banks, George Banks, Thomas Banks, Frank Banks, Vernon Banks, Devon; Eliphlet Banks, Wilmot Banks, Chester Brewer, Leonard Gibbs, Charles Gibbs, Ralph Gibbs, John Gibbs, Douglas Gibbs, Walter Gibbs, William Gibbs, Fred Tims, Douglas Tims, George Estey, Herman Estey, Ronald Estey, Trueman Steeves, Peter Pond, Garnet Pond, Douglas Pond, Maurice Pond and Cecil Pond. The pall-bearers were the five brothers of the deceased and his cousin, Wm. Gibbs. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tributes, which testified to the love and esteem in which the little fellow was held, and sympathy for the bereaved family.

Here is the fourth set of newspaper clippings pasted in the minute book of the Thistle Mission Band. (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - June 12, 1928) NEW MARYLAND MAN DROPS DEAD AT WORK James W. Lipsett Was Working on Road When Death Claimed Him. Death came with startling suddenness late yesterday afternoon to James W. Lipsett, of New Maryland, as he was working on the New Maryland road near his home, at the age of 68 years. The late Mr. Lipsett was in his usual health all day and was working with other men when he was noticed to fall to the ground. It was thought he had been seized with illness, but when picked up it was found he had died, apparently from heart disease. He was known and respected by a large circle of friends, and his sudden death will be regretted. He is survived by his widow, two sons, John and Harry of New Maryland; four daughters, Mrs. Ernest Clowater, of Nashwaak; Mrs. Elwood Boone, of Florenceville; Miss Martha Lipsett, of Boston, and Miss Mary Lipsett, at home; two brothers and one sister, Gilbert, of Roxbury; David, in Minnesotta, and Miss Belle Lipsett, of this city. The funeral will take place from his late home to-morrow afternoon with service at the United Church of Canada at 2.30 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Turner and interment at New Maryland. (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - Sept. 2, 1928) Late James W. Horncastle The death of James W. Horncastle occurred here Sunday noon at his home on Saunders street, after some months' illness. Deceased spent the greater part of his life farming at New Maryland, removing to this city some ten years ago. His death will cause sincere regret among his many friends. He passed away at the age of 79 years and is survived by his widow, six sons, Henry Rankine, Wm. C., Edwin S., J. Allan, and Percy L., all of this city, and J. Hilton of New Maryland; four daughter, Mrs. Harry Charters, of New Maryland, Mrs. Edward Simmonds, of New Maryland; Mrs. Arthur Wetmore, of Cardston, Alta., and Miss Margaret D. Horncastle, who is at present in the city. One brother, John Horncastle, also survives. Service was conducted at the late home at 2.30 this afternoon by Rev. A. F. Bate, and later at New Maryland, where interment was made in Church of England burial ground. The six sons acted as pall-bearers.

Here is the third set of newspaper clippings from the Thistle Mission Band minutes book. (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - June 24, 1928) OBITUARY. Mrs. W. R. Scott. Dumfries, June 27 — The death occurred at Dumfries, Sunday June 24th of Mrs. William R. Scott, aged 48 years. Deceased had been in poor health for some time, but death was hastened by complication of diseases. Mrs. Scott was formerly Miss Abbie E. Fox of Southampton. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves to the loss of a loving mother six daughters, Mrs. Roland Shaw of New Maryland, Ena, Laura, Bessie, Abbie and Shirley at home; three sons, Chesley, Willie and John, all at home; one sister, Grace Fox of Wrentham, Mass., and three brothers, Perley Fox of Fredericton Junction, Charles Fox of Southampton, and Fred Fox of Flushing, Long Island. Mrs. Scott had always led a Christian life, and by her quiet disposition had many friends who will learn of her death with deep regret. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. King with prayer at the house and service in the church at The Barony. Rev. Mr. Perkins conducted the service at the grave. The hymns were as follows; Does Jesus Care, Peace Perfect Peace, and Shall We Gather at the River. Solo, The Home Land. The pall bearers were Joseph Rossborough, Charles Rossborough, Allen Rae, William Embleton. The mourners were W. R. Scott, Chesley Scott, Willie Scott, John Scott, Perley Fox, Charles Fox, Grant Fox, Roland Shaw, Howard Dow, W. E. Scott, John A. Scott, Robert Scott, Kenneth Simmons, Henry Rossborough, Randolph Claire, Fred Claire, James M. Scott, Charles Scott, David Patterson. (Handwritten at the bottom of the clipping - Feb. 13, 1928.) Died at Victoria Hospital. The death occurred at Victoria Hospital at an early hour this morning of Mrs. Harry M. Hanson, of Marysville, following a serious operation at the age of 54 years. The late Mrs. Hanson was known and respected by a large circle of friends and her death will be regretted. She was twice married, her first husband being Odbur White. She is survived by her husband, one son, Miles White; her father, Israel Grass; three sisters, Mrs. John Contels of Lawrence, Mass.; Mrs. Harry Hurder, of Saint John; Miss Clara Grass; two half sisters, Mrs. C. B. Morgan, of Fredericton, at present in Florida, and Mrs. James Hallett, in British Columbia. One brother, Otis Grass, also survives. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, with service at the home at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. D. J. Macpherson assisted by Rev. J. M. Rice, and interment in the Baptist Cemetery.

Some more of the newspaper clippings pasted in the Thistle Mission Band minutes book. (Handwritten at top - June 4, 1925. The 1925 kind of looks like it might be 1935, but it might be an underline under the two. The rest of the clippings on this page are hand dated 1928 and the next page is 1929. ) Died at New Maryland. The death occurred at New Maryland last night after a long illness of Robert J. Shaw, one of the best known and most highly respected residents at the age of 65 years. Deceased carried on farming operations at New Maryland and was a man whose word was as good as his bond. He was a staunch Presbyterian, a member of the choir of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church and had a host of warm personal friends who will regret his death. He is survived by his widow, who was formerly Miss Annie Sinclair, of New Maryland; two sons, Ronald and Frederick; three daughters, Mrs. Edgar Everett of Marysville, Greta of Fredericton and Ethel at home; and two sisters, Misses Ethel and Ida Shaw of Marysville. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon with service at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. G. Berry and interment at Rural cemetery. Many at Funeral Yesterday. Many from Fredericton, New Maryland and Nasonworth were present yesterday at the funeral of the late Robert Shaw, which took place from his late home in New Maryland. Rev. J. G. Berry conducted the service and in the course of his remarks paid a fitting tribute to the sterling character and worth of deceased, his connection with the church and his life in general. A quartet from St. Andrew's choir sang several hymns and there was a profusion of beautiful floral tributes. The pall bearers were Major J. S. Scott, Major James Pringle, W. M. Clark and E. W. Elliott. The chief mourners were Roland Shaw, Frederick Shaw, Edgar Everett, Harry Culligan, Roy Shaw, Irvine Shaw, Lloyd Shaw, Hazen Shaw, William Sinclair, A. C. Fleming, John A. Fleming, J. H. Fleming, Hazen McFarlane, Bruce McFarlane. Interment was made in Rural cemetery extension. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciaton of the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended to us during our recent sad bereavement, especially Mr. and Mrs. Harry Charters, Mrs. W. H. McKnight, John Fleming, Mrs. John Harvey, Hazen and Bruce McFarlane, Geo. H. Clark, F. C. Sanson and all those who so kindly loaned cars.

>From Marriage Returns of Washington Co, D. OWEN or David OWENS performed the marriage in West Isles of Willet CARPENTER to Eliza A. YOUNG in 1825. He also performed the marriage of William C. CARPENTER to Ruth MABBEE in 1825. No title is given so he may be a Justice of the Peace or a Rev. Does anyone tell me Owen's church affiliation? That could give me church records to search. I am seeking the parents of Thomas Carpenter b.1828 in EASTPORT whose father is given as "William". All of the Eastport William C. Carpenter's are accounted for in the VRs and Census and Thomas does not fit. His mother, Eliza is listed as "of the Provinces" from Thomas's death record so perhaps "Willet" is my answer. I would be grateful for any help. Sharyn Carpenter Herian >

Plans are going well for the Gray's Family Reunion on August 13 at the Sedgwick School. there will be a larger exhibit of Gray Memorabilia and Old Photo of Gray families. Foster and Irene Gray from Dedham and there son Stephen Gray from the Dedham Gray's reunion to welcome all visitor. There will be door prizes and a pot luck lunch at noon. And a lot of old story telling. We love to see you there. brownisue@acadia.net

Just letting people know that WKRP (Washington/Charlotte Kounty Records Preservation) is a newsletter that deals only with genealogy in Washington County, ME and Charlotte County, NB. We have many, many people on your mailing list who do not own computers. Here is another source where you can place a query. By the way, queries are free. Please contact Sharon Howland if you would like to place a free query in WKRP. Presently we have about 370 on the mailing list across the US and Canada. Sharon Howland Co-editor of WKRP Author of: Calais, Maine Vital Records Prior to 1892 Vital Records of Alexander, Maine

I have been looking for a long time for information on 3rd Great Grand Mother of mine, Elsie E. Davis B. abt. 1806 in Bristol, Lincoln County, Maine. Married John Eaton Lowell abt. 1822 and they had 10 children of whom Lucy Lowell (Faulkingham) is my 2nd Great Grand Mother. They lived in Jonesport, Wash. County Maine. If you have any information, I would appreciate any and all. Phil Petropoulos petro@ttlc.net

There is a picture of the United Church, Marysville and one of four year old Hazen Ralph Hanson in the collection of newspaper clippings in the Thistle Mission Band minutes book. I have scanned them and will e-mail a jpg attachment to anyone who wants either of them. I believe the picture of the four year old was in a Saint John newspaper. This is loose in the book and there is part of an ad for a Saint John business on the back. The date 1938 is also on the back of the picture. The church picture is pasted inside the front cover with no way of finding a date or a newspaper name. Both pictures are faded and beginning to yellow. I did what I could to enhance them, but it will be a long process to do a really good job on them. October 1935 is handwritten on the clipping about Katherine Ann Pickard. Alta BORN, HANSON — At Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, N.B. on January 31st, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. H. Ralph Hanson, Fredericton, a son, Ralph Hazen. BORN, PICKARD — At Fredericton, N.B. to Mr. and Mrs. David G. Pickard (nee Mardie Shaw) of this city, a daughter, Katherine Ann, weight seven pounds. The 116th Anniversary. To-day is the 116th anniversary of the duel with fatal consequences which was fought early in the morning of October 2nd, 1821 on the farm of John Segee in New Maryland between George Frederick Street and George Ludlow Wetmore. The principals were residents of Fredericton, related and barristers. Words which passed between them and attempts at blows, while a legal action was in process, were the cause of the "affair of honor." Pistols were used. Wetmore being fatally wounded on the second discharge of the weapons. Upon the death of Wetmore in Segee's farm-house, the surviving principal and the seconds fled on horseback to St. Andrews, N.B. and crossed to Robbinston, Maine, where they remained until December when they returned and gave themselves up to the law. Street was acquitted by a jury on the ground of lack of evidence.

There were so few pages of minutes left that I decided to send them all at once. Next come the newspaper clippings. Alta The Thistle Mission Band met at Mrs. J. Greer's April 12th. Meeting opened by singing, reading of Scripture and Prayer. Officers absent Pres. And Sec'ty. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted, Report of Treas - expended 20.00 for year 3cts postage balance on hand $2.20 Reading of a letter from Miss Upton by Ida Shaw. Reading of a letter from Mrs. Dodge by Ella Shaw. Collection 45 cts It was moved and seconded that the next meeting be held in the Church, Roll call responded to by a passage of Scripture, Resolved that the subject for next meeting roll-call be Faith A reading of Norton Church by Ida Shaw. Reading - China's Bitter cry by Ella Shaw. The Meeting closed by singing. E. M. Shaw Sec'ty The Thistle Mission Society met in the church May 14th Meeting was opened by singing reading of Scripture and Prayer Officers absent Sectry. Minutes of previous meeting was read and adopted. The Treas reported $2.62 cts on hand. The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year. Annie Sinclair Pres. Mrs. Greer Vice Pres. Ella Shaw Sectry Ida Shaw Treas. The Mite boxes were then opened and found to contain $2.03. The Pres reported one blotter sold at 10 cts. Our garment finished for the Mission box. Resolved that we send two Deligates to the anual meeting at F'ton in July. The Pres & Ida Shaw were appointed to attend the meeting. The Pres then read a very interesting letter from Keroa and the work there. Trea's received 20 cts for the Message. The Collection was then taken up amounting to 32 cts. Resolved that hope be the Subject for the next meeting. Roll call responded to by Scripture. Meeting closed by singing and Prayer. Ella M. Shaw Secty The Thistle Mission Society met at Mrs Shaw's June 19th Meeting opened by Singing, reading of Scripture and Prayer. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Report of Treasurer Receipt $12.59. Expenditure $7.29 Balance $5.30. One more garment for the mission box Membership Fec. $1.80. Roll call responded to by passage of Scripture. Resolved that Grace be the subject for the next meeting. Closed by singing & prayer. E. M. Shaw Secty The Thistle Mission Society met in the Church July 19th 1897 Meeting opened by singing reading of Scripture and Prayer. Annie Sinclair in the Presidents chair. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Report of Tre's $6.60 on hand One new member enrolled, one blotter sold 10 cts. Collection 45 cts. Reading of letter from mrs. Mathison by Janie Sinclair. Resolved there be no meeting till September Roll Call responded to by passage of Scriptu. Reading report of Convention by President Resolved that the members give two cts a week each to raise money to help Korea. Resolved that Truth be the subject for the next meeting. Meeting closed by Singing and Prayer. E. M. Shaw Secty The Thistle Mission Society met at Mrs. Sinclair's Sep. 25th 1897. Meeting opened by reading of Scripture and Prayer. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Report of Treas $8.80 on hand. One blotter sold 8 cts. One pair of socks for the M. Box finished. Reading of letter from Miss McKenny by Annie Sinclair. Collection was then taken amounting to 67 cts. Resolved that love be the subject for the next meeting. Roll Call responded to by passage of scripture. The meeting was then closed by reading Prayer. E. M. Shaw Secty.

I am looking for any information or links to the following people: Joseph BREDA (b.about 1900) M. Consetta LEONBRUNNO (b. about 1900) about 1918. they have one known son Anthony BREDA (b.march 29, 1920 in Portland ME.) Anthony married Sarah PORTER (b. about 1924-25 in Lubec, ME) on May 9, 1943 in Ma.They had 2 children, John Edward b. May 5, 1944 in Lynn Ma. and Susan b. 1947 in Troy, NY. Sarah PORTER's parents are Edward B. PORTER (b. about 1900) m. Roseina TINKER (b.about 1900) about 1920-24. I believe both Anthony and Sarah's Parents were from Maine, But I am not positive. ANY help would be GREATLY appreciated!! TIA, Tami, from FL.

I will type up the meetings of the minutes that are left in the notebook and then submit the clippings to the list. Here is the first installment. For what it's worth - Ella Shaw had beautiful, legible handwriting. Hope these submissions tell someone something new about their family. Alta "The Thistle Mission Band met at Mrs. Shaw's March 1st. Meeting opened by singing reading of Scripture and Prayer. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. The Treasurer reported that there was a balance of $2.06 on hand. Reading of a letter from Mrs. Bayne by the President. Mrs. Sinclair reported that she had visited Archie Charter's family and found them in better circumstances than reported. The Mission Gand sent a parcel of clothing to them. It was moved and seconded that the Band get some yarn to do some knitting. Resolved that subject for next meeting be China. Resolved that Charity be the subject for roll call at next meeting. Reading entitled Work for Heathen Woman by Ida Shaw. Collection amounting to 37 cents. (Signed) Nell Shaw, Secty." The page previous to this has half of the page covered with newspaper clippings. It was the meeting of February 6, and seems to run about the same as the one on March 1. The treasurer reported $1.79 on hand, postage 3. The letter "c" is all that shows - probably the word cents that was covered by the clipping because the next line is "balance of $1.70." A letter was read by Ida Shaw. This is followed by the names Mrs. McKenzie and Annie Sinclair, but whatever they did is hidden under the clipping. Then there was mention of Mrs. Sinclair. It looks like she was appointed to make inquiries about the circumstances of and the Archie Charter family. The collection was 25 cents. The minutes were signed by Ella Shaw, Sec'ty.

I bought a notebook last summer at an antique store near Belfast, Maine. It was used as the secretary's book for the "minutes" of the meetings of the "Thistle Mission Band." The last entry was dated September 25, 1897. Many of the first pages of the book have been covered with newspaper clippings pasted over the minutes. I can't find anything in any of the minutes to tell exactly where the Thistle Mission Band was located. A newspaper clipping of a picture of the United Church of Marysville has been pasted inside the front cover. There are many loose clippings between the pages of the book. The earliest date I've seen so far on the clippings is 1903, and the latest is 1943. They seem to be from New Brunswick newspapers - only a few have bits of the newspaper name showing at the top of the clipping, and part of a date. Many have the date hand written on the clipping. "Students MSS Book, McMurray & Co., Fredericton, N.B." is printed on the front cover. I feel sure it came from New Brunswick, and probably near Marysville. On the last two pages of the notebook are roll call lists for 1895 and 1896, and one undated list. Names that are included are Ella Shaw, Mrs. Greer, Annie Sinclair, Ida Shaw, Jennie Sinclair, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Sinclair, Delia Haining, Abbie Greer, Essie Greer, Minnie Haining, Ray Haining, Thomas Sinclair, and Annie McDoak. As I have time, I will copy the minutes that are legible in future messages and also the newspaper clippings. Many are obituaries or birth notices. I hope they will be a good clue to someone. Also, does anyone know anything about the "Thistle Mission Band?" Was it a church group? Alta

Would someone mind describing the Perkins house? Is it the Elizabeth Perkins house? I am a descendant of Sparks Perkins, just wondering. Thankyou, Sharyn Herian