----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Connors" <nymets11@pacbell.net> To: <NY-IRISH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:10 PM Subject: [NY IRISH] NJ marriage records > The State of New Jersey began collecting marriage records on May, 1 1848. > The Secretary of State has now computerized the records for May 1848 > through May 31, 1867 and has placed the index online where it is available > to everyone. > http://www.njarchives.org/links/marriagedb1867.html > > I've sent this to the NY Irish list, since many Irish started in NYC and > went across the river to Jersey. > > -- > Pat Connors, Sacramento CA > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com > http://www.connorsgenealogy.net > > > > ==== NY-IRISH Mailing List ==== > The NY-Irish Mailing List Website > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/NYIrishList/ > Get info on how to unsub, change your subcription, links, > archives,recipes, lookups etc. > >

Right you are, we weren't allies in 1812 either. Too many wars, too much pain. Marjorie

Don't you mean 1812? All else is right. Warren A Barber ----- Original Message ----- From: MChambe486@aol.com<mailto:MChambe486@aol.com> To: RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [RIGENWEB] Memorial Day Thank you Bonnie, Memorial Day in the US. & the UK, has meaning for everyone as our countries have been allies in the major wars, at least since 1775. I try to keep all commemorative days marked on my calendar, UK, Canada, and US. I have relatives everywhere. Marjorie in South Carolina ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== Washington County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~riwashin/<http://www.rootsweb.com/~riwashin/> Scans of Rhode Island Maps are at http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/maps/<http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/maps/>

Thanks, Marjorie. We are all related, in all of the efforts. Even though I live in Canada, my history is all America, back to 1638. Right now, with our new Prime Minister, who, is by the way from my home province, I hope that the War's will not take a toll of people the way they did in the past. I'm sorry sorry to hear of the deaths of all of our loved ones, and only hope that there will be a better way in the future. Our new Prime Minister is a rookie, and has no experience with anything, let alone war. He might be a nice guy, but he doesn't have a clue, with what is going on in the world. I pray and hope for the future. Bonnie

Thank you Bonnie, Memorial Day in the US. & the UK, has meaning for everyone as our countries have been allies in the major wars, at least since 1775. I try to keep all commemorative days marked on my calendar, UK, Canada, and US. I have relatives everywhere. Marjorie in South Carolina

Hi All Just want to let you all know that even though I live in Canada, we (all of us north of the border) do know the meaning of this Holiday. We had our "Victoria Day" weekend last week, but even though ours is meant as the Queen's birthday, I think that the "Victory" part is somewhat similar to yours. Even though it was not named Memorial Day until the late 60's, It has been celebrated in the U.S. since the Civil War. I just wanted to let you all know that we understand and respect this day. Bonnie

Hi Bill Can you send me your e-mail address, and I can free up the list. I have just located some interesting information, that might solve all of the problems. Thanks, Bonnie

I checked the NEHGS MA vital records for 1869-1871 for all male births Hayes (soundex) in Bristol Co, MA, and found none with the parents you mentioned. Donna in NC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Porritt Sr" <21dkp@comcast.net> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:45 PM Subject: [RIGENWEB] John Hayes > > Could someone look up the birth of John Hayes, born March 1, 1870 in > Dodgeville, Massachusetts? His parents were John Edwin Hayes and Eliza > (Ellen) Seal Hayes. > > thanks for any help. > > Dick > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Visit RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative: http://www.rootsweb.com/ > WorldConnect Project -- Connecting the World One GEDCOM at a Time > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/

Maps indicate that Dodgeville is just south of Attleboro. I checked the Massachusetts Vital Records on the NEHGS website and there was only one Hayes (or any Soundex equivalent) birth recorded in 1870 in Attleboro[ugh]. Thomas Hayes born on 27 Oct 1870 to John E. and Eliza Hayes. John E.'s occupation was given as Machinist and it was recorded that both he and Eliza were born in England. Does this sound like the right family to you? Judy Anthony Houston, Texas -----Original Message----- From: Dasmi1170@aol.com [mailto:Dasmi1170@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:30 PM To: RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RIGENWEB] John Hayes > Could someone look up the birth of John Hayes, born March 1, 1870 in Dodgeville, Massachusetts? His parents were John Edwin Hayes and Eliza (Ellen) Seal Hayes. thanks for any help. Dick <

Bonnie, Yes, Philip could have been married to both Marys as you suggest. But there wre more than one Philip Greene in RI at this time. Philip of West Greenwich is identified in Frank L. Greene as having married Theodosia Spencer and then Mary (Reynolds) Sweet. Philip of Warwick is identified in Louise Brownell Clarke, "The Greenes of Rhode Island." Comfort Baker's will administration identifies his daughter,Mary, as the wife of Philip of Exeter. Is Philip of Exeter the same person as Philip of West Greenwich? The records of both West Greenwich and Exeter need to be examined to try to answer that question? Did Philip and Theodosia in West Greenwich execute any deeds after 1750 when a Philip married Mary Baker in Exeter. If so, then, Philip of Exeter and Philip of West Greenwich are different persons. Are there other mentions of Philip of Exeter in Exeter records other than his marriage to Mary Baker and the mention in Comfort Baker's will administraiton? What can we learn from these other mentions of PG of Exeter? Does Philip of West Greenwich disappear from WG records during the time that a Philip is mentioned in the Exeter records? WG references from Arnold's VRRI to Philip Greene: Beginning in Sep 1753 and continuing until Dec 1777 Philip Greene, Justice, officiated in 33 weddings. The first marriage at which is officiated which was: Joseph Baker and Freelove Bates, both of Exeter, is of particular interest. Who is Joseph Baker? How is he related to Mary? Is this the link to tie Philip of WG to Philip of Exeter? Did Philip of West Greenwich execute deeds between 1750 and his 1783 marriage to Mary Sweet? Was he joined by a wife, Mary, or did a wife, assign her dower rights? Bill Wright Subject: Re: [RIGENWEB] Philip Greene From: "Bonnie Weber" <bonnie.travel@sympatico.ca> Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 16:43:06 -0400 To: RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com Maybe Mary Baker was the 2nd wife and Mary (Reynolds) Sweet, 3rd wife? Here is what I know, Mary Baker, only surviving child of Comfort Baker, and Elizabeth Haxton. Comfort's will admin. by Benoni Hall, inventory taken by Capt. Simon Smith and Benoni Gardner. She was born 3 Feb 1716/17 so would be a spinster of age approx. 34/35. Comfort died 6 Nov 1749, and his estate was processed 27 Nov 1749. Mary Baker and Philip Greene were married 31 Dec. 1750 by Peleg Tripp, in Exeter. "Philip Green of Exeter gives receipt to Benoni Hall of Exeter, guardian of Mary Baker, daughter of Comfort Baker, decd (my now wife) of said Philip Greene, for goods belongg to Mary"" (Bates Collection, Vol. 4, page 84) Too my knowledge, no children were born to this union. The Mary (as Philip's) wife in his will, could possibly be Mary (Reynolds) Sweet, instead of Mary Baker, as I cannot find a death date for her. Bonnie

http://nysparks.state.ny.us/heritage/purple_hrt.asp The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is currently under construction in New York's Hudson River Valley at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site. The 7,500 square foot facility will share the stories of America's combat wounded veterans and those who never returned, all recipients of the Purple Heart. The mission of the Hall of Honor is to collect and preserve the stories of Purple Heart recipients from all branches of service and across generations in an attempt to ensure that all recipients are represented. Their stories will be preserved and shared through a series of exhibits, live and videotaped interviews with veterans themselves, and the Roll of Honor, an interactive computer program detailing the stories of each individual. The Hall of Honor will be the first in the nation to recognize the more than 1.7 million Americans wounded or killed in action while serving in the United States Military, and will become the nation's sole repository dedicated to the preservation of these stories of sacrifice. Governor Pataki has committed over $4 million toward the planning, design and development of the Hall of Honor. The project also enjoys the generous support of veterans and their families, Congresswoman Sue Kelly, Senator William J. Larkin, Jr., and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Hall of Honor will serve all Americans and inspire people around the world to learn more about these men and women and to give thanks to those who gave so much to keep the dream of freedom, liberty, and equality alive for all. For more information or to share the story of a Purple Heart recipient, contact the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, P.O. Box 207 (374 Temple Hill Road), Vails Gate, New York 12584-0207, telephone 845-561-1765, or fax 845-561-6577. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor overlooks the site of the camp (cantonment) of the Continental Army for 1782 - 1783, the final winter of the Revolutionary War. In 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, the inspiration for today's Purple Heart, and the following year officers met at the Cantonment to determine candidates for the award. In 1932, some of the nation's very first Purple Hearts were presented to veterans of World War I on these same grounds.

> Could someone look up the birth of John Hayes, born March 1, 1870 in Dodgeville, Massachusetts? His parents were John Edwin Hayes and Eliza (Ellen) Seal Hayes. thanks for any help. Dick < Dick, www.familysearch.org Might help. Go to Google, and ask where Dodgeville is located. It could be part of Attleboro, Ma. Joan

Could someone look up the birth of John Hayes, born March 1, 1870 in Dodgeville, Massachusetts? His parents were John Edwin Hayes and Eliza (Ellen) Seal Hayes. thanks for any help. Dick

Hi Listers, I believe I am certain of the identification of the parents of William Clark Mason, born Broadalban, Fulton, New York on January 14, 1831 and died in Oaklawn, Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island on February 22, 1918. I have outlined the family below. If anyone recognizes this family I would appreciate hearing from you. My two immediate questions are who is Betsey, maiden name, parents, etc and who were George S. Mason's parents, siblings, etc. Thanks so much. Jon Normandin Descendants of George S. Mason 1 George S. Mason b: Abt. 1805 Vermont or Massachusetts d: Aft. 1880 Mexico, Oswego, New York . +Betsey b: Abt. 1814 Perhaps New York d: Aft. 1880 Mexico, Oswego, New York 2 Marcus F. Mason b: Abt. 1829 of Northampton, Fulton, New York in 1860 . +Hattie E. b: Abt. 1834 New York 3 Lama E. Mason b: Abt. 1858 3 George W. Mason b: Abt. 1859 2 William Clark Mason b: January 14, 1831 Broadalbin, Fulton, New York d: February 22, 1918 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island . +Ellen Adalaide Fargo b: October 21, 1828 Montville, New London, Connecticut d: April 09, 1920 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island m: Abt. 1855 Fort Plain? Father: Elijah Fargo Mother: Nancy Brown 3 Emma Adelaide Mason b: October 21, 1859 Westerly, Rhode Island d: November 08, 1941 . +Herbert Winsor Mowry b: February 01, 1858 Glocester, Rhode Island d: October 07, 1922 Oaklawn, Cranston, Rhode Island m: November 08, 1880 Providence, Rhode Island Father: Scott Winsor Mowry Mother: Amy Hunt 4 Walter Scott Mowry b: June 22, 1882 Cranston, Rhode Island d: February 1937 Cranston, Rhode Island . +Grace Lillian Knight b: January 26, 1887 Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island d: January 08, 1943 Oaklawn, Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island m: October 03, 1907 Providence, Rhode Island Father: Sheldon Tillinghast Knight Mother: Sarah F. Greene 3 Walter H. Mason b: Abt. 1860 3 Frank Manley Mason b: February 1864 Rhode Island d: December 15, 1947 . +Mable A. b: May 1863 Massachusetts 4 Mildred Mason b: August 1889 Rhode Island 4 Stanley B. Mason b: June 1892 Rhode Island 2 Mary Mason b: Abt. 1833 2 Sillis Mason b: Abt. 1835 2 Amos L. Mason b: Abt. 1837 of Mexico, Oswego, NY in 1880 census . +Maria A. b: Abt. 1837 2 Sidney A. Mason b: Abt. 1840 of Mindon, Motgomery, New York in 1880 . +Lavern 3 Burton D. Mason b: Abt. 1867 2 Ruth Mason b: Abt. 1844 2 Ann Mason b: Abt. 1847 2 Simes Mason b: Abt. 1849

George The Canadian Census is not easy to use unless you know where the person was (which province). The 1911 Census has been completed for Nova Scotia, but the other provinces have not been finished yet. Bonnie

Maybe Mary Baker was the 2nd wife and Mary (Reynolds) Sweet, 3rd wife? Here is what I know, Mary Baker, only surviving child of Comfort Baker, and Elizabeth Haxton. Comfort's will admin. by Benoni Hall, inventory taken by Capt. Simon Smith and Benoni Gardner. She was born 3 Feb 1716/17 so would be a spinster of age approx. 34/35. Comfort died 6 Nov 1749, and his estate was processed 27 Nov 1749. Mary Baker and Philip Greene were married 31 Dec. 1750 by Peleg Tripp, in Exeter. "Philip Green of Exeter gives receipt to Benoni Hall of Exeter, guardian of Mary Baker, daughter of Comfort Baker, decd (my now wife) of said Philip Greene, for goods belongg to Mary"" (Bates Collection, Vol. 4, page 84) Too my knowledge, no children were born to this union. The Mary (as Philip's) wife in his will, could possibly be Mary (Reynolds) Sweet, instead of Mary Baker, as I cannot find a death date for her. Bonnie

Margaret, Jean B, Ann: Am I supposed to join the RI archives for $35.00 per year in order to obtain the free search? I am in the Central Plains in Tulsa waiting patiently to my request for the divorce papers of Marvel Pollock & Jeremiah W. Pollock. I had no response at all to my inquiry and am quite certain that I followed the correct procedure. My email was never returned to me, so I assume it went through last March. I have no problem paying for a membership if I knew which area to sign up for. I do not wish to join the wrong section. LOL. It will be some time before I can ever travel to beautiful R.I. I still think the divorce papers will indicate who her children were and will establish or eliminate Marvel as a mother of John Pollock. The mother may be Jeremiah's first wife. I need the info for DAR purposes. You all have been so helpful, and I hope someone can direct me down the correct path. This has concerned me for two months. If the archives@courts.ri.gov is not the answer, should I write to South Kingstown Vital Records? Exeter Town Clerk? Sincerely, Suzanne Pollock Hough ----- Original Message ----- From: "M. E. Potter" <potter@inch.com> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [RIGENWEB] Pollock Murder -- The Scoop > Hi Jean, > > All of the following are from the same source, "Early American Newspapers, > Series I, 1690 to 1876" available to members on the NEHGS website. > > First, the following popped up (in case you don't already know this): > > From the Rhode-Island Republican, Vol.. 13, Iss. 27, pg. 4, 1821-10-03: > > "WASHINGTON, ss. -- Supreme Judicial Court / October term, A. D. 1820. / > WHEREAS Marvel Pollock of Exeter, in the county of Washington, wife of > Jeremiah W. Pollock, now residing in parts unknown, has this day filed her > petition, in my Office, praying, for certain reasons therein stated, that > the bonds of matrimony subsisting between her and the said Jeremiah, may > be dissolved. Notice is hereby given to the said Jeremiah, to be and > appear, if he see fit, before the Honorable Supreme Judicial Court to be > holden, at South-Kingstown, within and for the county of Washington, on > the second Monday of October, 1821, to shew [sic] cause why the prayer of > said petition, ought not to be granted. / JOHN SEGAR, Clerk. / South > Kingstown, Aug. 18, 1821 [S.12]" > > [If you don't already have the divorce papers, you can get them, free of > charge, by emailing <archives@courts.ri.gov> ] > > > From the Norwich Courier, Vol. III, Iss. 42, pg. 3, 1825-01-19: "Trial > for Murder. -- On Wednesday last, came on the trial of Adonijah Bailey, > aged 80 years, for the murder of Jeremiah W. Pollock, at the Superior > Court, holden at Brooklyn -- Judges Peters and Brainard presiding. The > jury retired about 20 minutes, and returned with a verdict of GUILTY. / We > understand that the counsel for the prisoner have in arrest of judgment on > the ground of one of the jurors not being a freeholder, and petitioned for > a new trial on account of the misdirection of the Judge." > > > From the Middlesex Gazette, Vol. XL, Iss. 2044 , pg. 2, 1825-01-26: > "DOMESTIC. / On Wednesday last, the trial of Adonijah Baily [sic] for the > murder of Jeremiah W. Pollock, commenced at Brooklyn, in the county of > Windham, and terminated on Friday evening. So much interest had been > excited, that before the trial commenced, the town was thronged with > people from all parts of the County. The Hon. Judge PETERS presided at the > trial. When Bailey was brought in to plead, great anxiety was manifested > to witness the solemn scene. The prisoner was brought in by the Sheriff > and his deputies, and as he approached the bar of justice, at the age of > 79, halting with infirmity, every soul present seemed deeply affected, > exoept [sic] the prisoner, who though attentive was unmoved. The case was > conducted on the part of the State, by Col. JUDSON, State Attorney, > assisted by Wm. P. CLEAVELAND, Esq.; and on the part of the prisoner by C. > GODDARD, and J. EATON, Esquires. / The testimony disclosed the most cruel > and awful murder that has taken place in the State of Connecticut for many > years. The substance of the testimony was as follows: -- / Pollock had for > some weeks been at work at Baileys, in the town of Sterling, and on the > 23d of Oct. last, Pollock was missing: search was made from day to day for > the body, until Nov. 3d when it was found buried, one foot deep, eight > rods from the place where Bailey and Pollock had been at work. On taking > the body from the ground, it appeared that four wounds were made on the > back part of the head, cut through the scull [sic] with an axe. Eight > witnesses testified that Bailey said he was with Pollock, making shingles > until 11 o'clock on the 23d of Oct. when Pollock went away, to go to a > neighbouring store, and that he, Bailey, stayed to work till late dinner > time, and immediately returned and continued work there all day. Traces of > blood were discovered from the shingle place, to the place where the body > was found, and a fire had been kindled with a view to burn up the bloody > shavings, but many were found partly consumed and others covered up, all > this within 30 rods of Bailey's house. Bailey was asked whether there was > any fire on the spot on the day Pollock was missing, repeatedly said there > was none, could not have been any, as he was in a situation to know, being > there all the time. It was then proved beyond all doubt that a fire was > seen to be kindled around the shingle place about 2 o'clock P. M. which > remained to burn some time. On searching Bailey, a note and order > belonging to Pollock were found in his possession. Pollock's trunk was > found open, and all its contents taken out, and some papers belonging to > Pollock were thrown into the fire, and identified, some of them were taken > off by a witness before consumed. When Pollock was last seen he had money > with him and Bailey was destitute of any, until after Pollock's death, > when he passed money at the store, to a considerable amount. Pollock's > pocket-book and watch have never been found. One witness swore that about > 10 days before Pollock was murdered, Bailey said 'that he or Pollock > should die soon.' After Bailey's arrest and while under the care of the > officer he tried to bribe his keepers and get away from them. -- These > together with many other circumstances rendered his case entirely > hopeless. After a protracted trial of three days, the cause was committed > to the Jury, who returned a verdict of GUILTY. / The next day the prisoner > was set at the bar to receive sentence, and being asked whether he had any > reasons why sentence of death should not be pronounced, the prisoner > replied with perfect coolness, that 'he had none, for he was willing to > submit to the law.' / Judge Peters then proceeded in a most solemn and > impressive manner to conclude the scene. The sentence was pronounced, and > the execution is to take place the 2d Wednesday of June next. -- N. L. > Advocate." > > From the Rhode Island American, Vol. XVII, Iss. 35, pg. 2, 1825-01-28: > "At a recent term of the Supreme Court of Connecticut in Windham county, > Adonijah Bailey, aged eighty years, was convicted of the murder of > Jeremiah W. Pollock, and sentenced to be executed on the 8th of June next. > It is stated that the testimony disclosed the most cruel and awful murder > that has been committed in Connecticut for many years." > > From the Middlesex Gazette, Vol. XL, Iss. 2062, pg. 3, 1825-06-01: "On > the night of the 24th inst. Adonijah Bailey who was sentenced to be > executed on the 8th day of June next, for the murder of Jeremiah W. > Pollock, evaded the sentence of the Judge by hanging himself, during the > silence of the night in the dreary mansion of the Goal [sic], without any > one to assist him. He made his rope of bandages which he took from his > sore leg, and attached one end of it by a nail to the hinge of the door, > and the other part of the rope round his neck, he was found hanging with > his knees nearly to the floor, when the Goaler [sic] entered his room in > the morning, the body was interred on Thursday. / Since his death we > understand the Gaoler has found many papers in the room where he was > confined which contain his confession of many black crimes, and among > which, is the murder of Jeremiah W. Pollock, he has confessed how and in > what manner he committed the bloody deed but not the cause, all of which > will soon appear in a pamphlet containing also his trial. -- Brooklyn > Obser." > > > Perhaps you can track down that pamphlet, if it was ever actually > published. Maybe a local historical society would have a copy. > > Regards, > Margaret > > > > At 07:49 AM 3/15/2006, you wrote: >>Hi Gang, >>Here is another murder nightmare that I have in my genealogy. Maybe one >>of >>you that have all this access to these great books can find something. >>I certainly would appreciate it... >>Jeremiah Wilson Pollock is my 5th gr grandfather..B 1769 Wakefield...died >>23 >>Oct 1824 Sterling, CT >>Per Arnold...Jeremiah Wilson Pollock was a postal carrier and Whig >>Also he was murdered in Sterling, Ct. as was his brother 2 months prior. >>Wonder if the murders are related. >> >>Sincerely, Jean B >> >> >>==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== >>The RI Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ri/rifiles.htm >>RIGenWeb Archives Search http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/ri/risearch.html > > > > > > > > At 07:49 AM 3/15/2006, you wrote: >>Hi Gang, >>Here is another murder nightmare that I have in my genealogy. Maybe one >>of >>you that have all this access to these great books can find something. >>I certainly would appreciate it... >>Jeremiah Wilson Pollock is my 5th gr grandfather..B 1769 Wakefield...died >>23 >>Oct 1824 Sterling, CT >>Per Arnold...Jeremiah Wilson Pollock was a postal carrier and Whig >>Also he was murdered in Sterling, Ct. as was his brother 2 months prior. >>Wonder if the murders are related. >> >>Sincerely, Jean B >> >> >>==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== >>The RI Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ri/rifiles.htm >>RIGenWeb Archives Search http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/ri/risearch.html > > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Kent County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~rikent/ > Search the RIGenWeb Pages http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/search.html >

The 1881 Canadian census index is available at www.familysearch.org Too early for Mae, but maybe you can find Maud. The 1901, 1911, and 1851 are on line at the national archives of canada http://www.collectionscanada.ca/genealogy/022-500-e.html There is an ongoing effort to index 1901 & 1911 here. 1901 is almost done. http://automatedgenealogy.com/census The 1851 is not indexed. Here is another page with canadian census links http://www.islandnet.com/~jveinot/cghl/census.html Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: "George" <GHWheat@cox.net> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 2:56 PM Subject: [RIGENWEB] canadian census > Would some one with the Canadian census,please look up: Mae Isabel Graton, Born 1904. Believe mother was Maud. Thanking you in advance. regards george > >

Would some one with the Canadian census,please look up: Mae Isabel Graton, Born 1904. Believe mother was Maud. Thanking you in advance. regards george

Bonnie, Philip is mentioned on Page 15 of Frank L. Greene's "Descendants of Joseph Greene of Westerly," published in 1894. He is said to be the son of John and Mary (Aylesworth) Greene, and a descendant of John Greene of Quidnessett. Principal Greene said of Philip, b ca 1712; m() 14 Sep 1732, Theodosia Spencer, dau of Capt. Robert; m(2) 23 Feb 1783, Mrs. Mary (Reynolds) Sweet, wid of Josiah. He was an influential man, and a Justice of the Peace in West Greenwich for many years. His will made 1 Apr was proved 27 Aug 1785, in West Greenwich. He had 11 children, all by first wife. Arnold reports the marriage to Theodosia: Greene Philip, of Lieut. John, and Theodosia Spencer, of Captain Richard [also 3-165]; m. by Thomas Spencer, Justice, Sept. 14, 1732. Arnold, VRRI, Vol. 5, Exeter, p 15, mentions the marriage of a Philip Greene to Mary Baker as you reported. But also according to Arnold: Greene Philip, and Mary Sweet, widow of Josiah; m. by Benjamin Tillinghast, Justice, Court of Common Pleas, Feb. 23, 1783. Searching the www.newenglandancestors.org site for Arnold's, I did find the birth of Elisha Green listed, b 14 July 1740, with the last child, Caleb, b 1 Dec 1747. Deborah, Almy (Aimy) and John are listed on this site as children of Thomas and Elnathan, not of Philip and Theodosia. So Theodosia must have died sometime subsequent to the birth of Caleb in 1747. How do we know which Mary, Philip, son of Lieutenant John, married? Principal Frank L. Greene is no longer around to ask him. Why do you say that Mary Baker was Philip's second wife? The marriage, birth, and probate record tie together, but what ties Philip to either Mary Baker or Mary Sweet? The marriage to Mary Sweet was in West Greenwich where Philip lived all his life. But Exeter is not that far away. Do you have any living male relatives surnamed Greene that descend from Philip and Theodosia? Can you get them to join the Greene Surname DNA Project? We need Greene descendants from all three of the John Greenes in 17th century RI to have their DNA tested to finally resolve the issues of whether there were 2 or 3 Johns who immigrated to RI and if they were related back in England as the highly romanticized account of Lora LaMance claimed. For information on your surname DNA project goto <http://www.familytreedna.com/cj.asp?ftdna_ref=199>, enter your surname in the box at the upper right and follow the link to your Surname Project. Bill Wright Subject: Philip Greene From: "Bonnie Weber" <bonnie.travel@sympatico.ca> Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 11:59:59 -0400 To: RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com Hi All Looking for help on Philip Greene, who married Mary Baker (probable 2nd marriage), 31 Dec 1750, in Exeter. Probable 1st marriage is Theodosa Spencer, 14 Sep 1732. Will of Philip Greene, of WG, Esqr., being aged. Willdated 1 Apr 1785, proved 27 Aug 1785, mentions wife Mary Greene. Sons, Eleazar Greene, Elisha Greene, Caleb Greene, and Job Greene dec. Daughters Zilpha Noxon & Rhoda Brown. Grandson Solomon Greene son of Job Greene dec. Granddaughter Lucy Greene. (According to Austin's VR, children of Philip & Theodosia were, Job, Eleazer, George, Zilpha, Rhoda, Susannah, Caleb, Deborah, Aimy, John. (Elisha not recorded), all born WG. Questions: Who were Philip's parents? When did Theodosa die? Thanks, Bonnie