After much discussion on this list about cemetery restoration I thought for those of you who have an interest in it, you would appreciate reading a story in today's Ohio paper. This is the little town where I moved to many years ago from Rhode Island. It was founded by the people who moved here from Granville, Massachusetts. I have always said if I had to leave New England I'm glad it was to this part of Ohio. It is very much like a New England town. I hope you enjoy the article. Nancy Article published May 14, 2006 Hoffman retires from Granville cemetery restoration board Former archivist brought decrepit cemetery back to life By BRIAN MILLER Advocate Reporter GRANVILLE -- The tombstones in Granville's Old Colony Burying Ground stand like silent sentries of Granville's past, old soldiers speaking volumes about the 200-year history of the town and the people who built its first homes and started its first businesses. They stand erect and firm on the grassy cemetery grounds, mainly because of the work of Florence Hoffman, a retired Denison University archivist whose passion for the restoration of the cemetery has become legendary in the community. This spring, after 15 years at the helm of the board of the historic cemetery, Hoffman retired, ending a chapter that took the cemetery from a decrepit state to its present beauty. "She was the driving force behind the restoration," said Mike Frazier, the board's clerk-treasurer since its founding. "She did it for the good of the community and didn't look to get any personal credit." For decades before the restoration, the cemetery was overgrown with weeds. Many stones had fallen down and were broken or buried. Efforts to restore it had fallen short. In about 1991 Hoffman, working with other members of the Granville Historical Society, went to the Granville Township trustees to ask for seed money for the project. Ninety-one thousand dollars had been made available from an insurance settlement from a fire that burned the Opera House. "We were distressed about the cemetery," Hoffman said. "It was neglected because no money had been allocated." She thought getting the funding was long shot. But the request was approved. In the ensuing years, with financial help from both the township and village and numerous volunteers, 500 to 600 stones have been restored and pathways and benches have been added. "If Flo had not become interested and persisted in pursuing her vision, it would not have happened," said Rob Drake, who volunteered on cemetery work crews and has taken her position as head of the board. "The way it looks today is a result of her determination." Chief among her accomplishments was locating Fannin-Lehner Preservation Consultants, the Massachusetts firm whose historical qualifications and technical expertise have anchored the restoration, Frazier says. Hoffman organized volunteers for the restoration work and for tours, said Frazier. Sandy Nihiser has led ghost tours, in which re-enactors wearing period costumes impersonate people buried in the cemetery. "Flo wants people to know the history of the village," Nihiser said. "It's a very nice history." The cemetery -- which is on the National Registry of Historic Places -- is a tool to teach history in a town that treasures its past, says Jim Fannin, owner of the consulting firm working on the restoration. From the gravestones you learn about life in the early 1800s -- how long people lived and what they died of, he said. "It sends a message that the village considers its history important." Despite Hoffman's attempt to downplay her contribution, the trustees and Granville Village Council honored her with commendations. And a marker in her honor will be placed in one of the seating areas in the cemetery. In brief remarks to the trustees at their meeting last week, she prodded them not to let the restoration efforts fade. "One person can't do the cemetery," she said. "It's too big. A group of people brought it back from the brink of extinction. Don't let it go back."

I don't know if anyone else in the area has ever noticed on Flanders Road in Mystic-(just around the corner from the Road Church on Pequot Trail)-a cemetery on the right just before the intersection of Flanders Rd & Pellegrino Rd. It is walled on the sides with a locked gate on the front. There appears to be a large mausoleum in the rear. I have passed by it many times during the years & oft wondered if it had a name. Lo & behold...as I passed by it last Fri. I noted some- one has posted a sign on the front wall reading: "Hilliard Cemetery." This, I believe, confirms it must be a private cemetery. I just thought I'd post this as 'a note of interest' on the chance someone might be researching the name Hilliard. I suspect the Stonington Historical Society must also be aware of it. Bill Waterhouse Mystic, CT -END-

I thought I heard on the news a few weeks ago that someone was working on this lot? Have any improvements been made recently? ANGELL ALFRED 1796 - 15 MAY 1867 NP007 ANGELL ELISHA 1771c - 25 FEB 1846 NP007 ANGELL FREELOVE 1805 - 1889 NP007 ANGELL JULIA A 1813 - 1888 NP007 ANGELL MARCY 1745c - 23 JAN 1832 NP007 ANGELL MARY CUSHING 1808c - 17 JUN 1808 NP007 ANGELL SARAH 1784c - 8 SEP 1835 NP007 ANGELL SHADRACK 1801c - 10 AUG 1838 NP007 ANGELL STEPHEN 1799c - 18 MAR 1859 NP007 NP007 ANGELL LOT NORTH PROVIDENCE BIRCHWOOD DR of tel pole #1 Gloria ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beth Hurd" <beth.hurd@cox.net> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 6:53 PM Subject: [RIGENWEB] ANGELL, N. Providence Cemetery # 7 > there are only a few stones in this graveyard, and they have been encased > flat in concrete - I had never seen this before. > > North Providence Historical Cemetery #NP007, near Birchwood Middle School > > Freelove Angell, daughter of Elisha and Abigail Angell, b. 1805, d. 1888 > (1889?) > > Julia A., wife of Alfred Angell, born 1813, d. 1888 > > In Memory of Mr. Elisha Angell, son of Enoch & Freelove Angell, > who died Feb. 25, 1846, aged ?5 years, 8 mo's & 24 days [b.c. 1771 per > cemetery database] > (verse - almost unreadable) ... a life well spent ... > erected by Stephen & Freelove Angell (broken, dandelions growing through > cracks) > > (broken info many pieces) > In Memory of Mr. Stephen Angell > son of .... and Abigail Angell > .. March 18, 1859 > aged ... (broken) > [ANGELL STEPHEN 1799c - 18 MAR 1859 NP007] > > In Memory of Marcy Angell > daughter of Elisha & Abigail Angell > who died Feb. 23, 1832, in the 88? year of her age > (verse) > > In Memory of Miss Sarah Angell, > daughter of Enoch & Freelove Angell > who died Sept. 8, 1835, aged 51 years & 10 months > (verse) > All you that read with ... (verse) > and go away and leave me here > must not forget that you must go > and be entombed as well as I > erected by Amey A. Angell, her .... > > > the RI Historical Cemeteries Database also lists these stones: > ANGELL, MARY CUSHING 1808c - 17 JUN 1808 NP007 > ANGELL, SHADRACK 1801c - 10 AUG 1838 NP007 > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Visit and/or join our Rhode Island off topic Mail list > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rhode_Island/?yguid=86367525 > Subscribe: Rhode_Island-subscribe@yahoogroups.com >

there are only a few stones in this graveyard, and they have been encased flat in concrete - I had never seen this before. North Providence Historical Cemetery #NP007, near Birchwood Middle School Freelove Angell, daughter of Elisha and Abigail Angell, b. 1805, d. 1888 (1889?) Julia A., wife of Alfred Angell, born 1813, d. 1888 In Memory of Mr. Elisha Angell, son of Enoch & Freelove Angell, who died Feb. 25, 1846, aged ?5 years, 8 mo's & 24 days [b.c. 1771 per cemetery database] (verse - almost unreadable) ... a life well spent ... erected by Stephen & Freelove Angell (broken, dandelions growing through cracks) (broken info many pieces) In Memory of Mr. Stephen Angell son of .... and Abigail Angell ... March 18, 1859 aged ... (broken) [ANGELL STEPHEN 1799c - 18 MAR 1859 NP007] In Memory of Marcy Angell daughter of Elisha & Abigail Angell who died Feb. 23, 1832, in the 88? year of her age (verse) In Memory of Miss Sarah Angell, daughter of Enoch & Freelove Angell who died Sept. 8, 1835, aged 51 years & 10 months (verse) All you that read with ... (verse) and go away and leave me here must not forget that you must go and be entombed as well as I erected by Amey A. Angell, her .... the RI Historical Cemeteries Database also lists these stones: ANGELL, MARY CUSHING 1808c - 17 JUN 1808 NP007 ANGELL, SHADRACK 1801c - 10 AUG 1838 NP007

Does anyone know if Rev. Thomas Baker is related to the Cape Cod Bakers line?- Francis and Elisabeth (Twinning) Thanks Donna

>> Does anyone know if Rev. Thomas Baker is related to the Cape Cod Bakers line?- Francis and Elisabeth (Twinning) Thanks Donna<< Cousin Bonnie Baker Weber has established that the two lines are not connected. Richard Baker > ==== 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 >

If you want I'll scan and send it to you.............. As a JPEG file or as printed material? Either would be fine. elaine

EC I have related info on your Baker line. If you want I'll scan and send it to you. Charlie C Charlie Carpenter Washington County,R.I. Johnny cakes are spoiled by Maple syrup ----- Original Message ----- From: <ECC123@aol.com> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [RIGENWEB] Early BRAMANs & BAKERs at Newport > Any info on these Bakers? > > Beamon - Marriage Records Washington County RI > Benjamin Bentley and Deborah Baker, of John and Susanna - Mentioned Will > (Ch=Charlestown) Probated 1773 > Austin - Gene Dict of RI has a John b. 1699, son of Thomas Baker. > > Benjamin was born 11 Jun 1744 at Richmond, son of William Bentley Jr and > 2nd > wife, Bathsheba _______ (wid of Israel) Lewis Bentley. > > Benjamin and Deborah seem to be the couple having children in Kent Twp, > Litchfield Co. CT, at about the same time as Greene Bentley Sr and his > wife Dinah > Straight Bentley were there, also having two children. > Thanks > ec > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Washington County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~riwashin/ > Scans of Rhode Island Maps are at http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/maps/ > >

yes he is--image coming to your email ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Scott" <squirejack@suscom.net> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 12:06 PM Subject: [RIGENWEB] Jeffrey Mathewson @Warwick 1830 > Can anyone tell me if Jeffrey Mathewson is in the 1830 Federal Census at Warwick ?? > > if he is - can anyone send me an image or at least tell me who he is near ? > > thanx for any help ! > > jack > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Bristol County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ribristo/ > RI Cemeteries Index http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/

Any info on these Bakers? Beamon - Marriage Records Washington County RI Benjamin Bentley and Deborah Baker, of John and Susanna - Mentioned Will (Ch=Charlestown) Probated 1773 Austin - Gene Dict of RI has a John b. 1699, son of Thomas Baker. Benjamin was born 11 Jun 1744 at Richmond, son of William Bentley Jr and 2nd wife, Bathsheba _______ (wid of Israel) Lewis Bentley. Benjamin and Deborah seem to be the couple having children in Kent Twp, Litchfield Co. CT, at about the same time as Greene Bentley Sr and his wife Dinah Straight Bentley were there, also having two children. Thanks ec

Can anyone tell me if Jeffrey Mathewson is in the 1830 Federal Census at Warwick ?? if he is - can anyone send me an image or at least tell me who he is near ? thanx for any help ! jack

On Friday, May 05, 2006 Judith McNiel said: >> . . . now I am tracing BACKWARD to Newport. Am interested in Bramans there, . . . here is my question: WHERE IS a good place to look at old CHURCH RECORDS from say, 1700's time period? << I was at the Newport Historical Society this week. The membership records there of the First Baptist Church of Newport, Manuscript 1169, record the following BRAMANs: No. 236, Mary Braman, Baptism by B. Foster, Feb. 10, 1787 No. 272, David Braman, Baptism by M. Eddy, Sept. 29, 1793 No. 283, Eunice Braman, by letter, Aug. 3, 1794 No. 626, Gardner Braman, Baptism by M. Eddy, May 13, 1820 My ancestor, Rev. Thomas BAKER, is listed No. 13 immediately after the original 12 charter members. There is no date given for him, but it is known that he was there before 1656. The founding date of the church is believed to be 1644 and the first entry is the founding pastor Dr. John Clarke. Rev. Thomas and Sarah BAKER had children Thomas BAKER, Jr., Benjamin BAKER, James BAKER, Comfort BAKER, and Mary BAKER. In the early 1700s they resided in North Kingstown. The Newport Historical Society does not allow Xerox copying of old manuscripts. Anyone desiring electronic copies (from photographs) of the above-listed Newport First Baptist Church records, please e-mail me privately. Richard BAKER Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

RI PBS will be Airing the TV Show Ancestors on Friday nights at 7:30 . Here is the episode guide . Bill Keough http://www.byubroadcasting.org/ancestors/records/

Hi, all - I wrote this release for our local Johnston paper ... Beth Hurd, Johnston, RI >JOHNSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE GETS REVAMPED >New site went "live" on April 1. > >By Beth Hurd > >The Johnston Historical Society's website, in its new and improved state, >"went live" on April 1, and is a testament to years of continued research >conducted by its members. > >Updated by computer guru and Society member Christopher Martin, the site, >formally one page, it now features five main pages and over 20 linked >pages of information and is constantly growing. Martin is also co-editor >of the Society's newsletter. > >The Society has been in existence for over twenty years. Over the years, >its members have conducted exhaustive research on the town's historic >houses, its over 100 historic cemeteries, and even the historic trees of >the town. This research will be put on line, a valuable tool to >researchers worldwide. > >New to the site, are current and back issues of the society's newsletter, >the older issues, predating computers, are currently being transcribed by >volunteers. Transcriptions of out-of-copyright historical articles are >also being added, as they are transcribed. > >"We hope to keep it updated as much as possible," said Martin, adding, >"there's an online guest book for people to sign or ask queries. We >encourage people to contact us with genealogical questions." > >Among the pages to be constantly updated is a list of Society >events. Upcoming events include an ice-cream social on June 25, and a >walking tour of the village of Graniteville, on June 28. > >The society meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from September >through June. The next general meeting will be held on May 31, and will >feature a talk on Rhode Island railroads, by Society member Rolf >Johnston. Meetings are held in the "barn", aka the Johnston Historical >Museum, located behind the historical home owned by the Society, the >Elijah Angell house, at 101 Putnam Pike, and start at 7 p.m. > >Looking ahead, the group is just starting to plan for the town of >Johnston's 250th anniversary, which will occur in 2009. "It's not to soon >to start planning," said society president Louis McGowan, at a recent >meeting, looking to form a committee. The town almost missed the 200th >anniversary, when is occurred in 1959. > >Society meetings are open to the public, and new members are always welcome. > >The newly revamped site can be accessed at <www.johnstonhistorical.org>

The Brownells moved to New York where She died and was returned to RI. She is buried in the Old North Burial Ground in Providence. Her husband moved to PA where he died and is buried there.

I'm new to your list and am very interested in learning about the RI "genealogy road-block" SWOP/ luncheon in RI. I looked for the "fun list" on the website and could not find it. Please post the info on this site or, can you post a link to gain access to the "fun list." Judith, would you like me to mention your event in the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists -- Middlesex Chapter Newsletter? I am in the process of preparing it for this Saturday's chapter meeting. Contact me off list if this is an inappropriate request for this website. Pat Stano-Carpenter carstano@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arlan Maguire" <List-adminis@cox.net> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [RIGENWEB] Invitation to a RI "genealogy road-block" SWOP/ luncheon in RI > Jude, > > Being as it is about Rhode Island Genealogy it is permissable to post some > of the information here, such as the date, time, and place > > Please include "luncheon" in the subject line, that way those not interested > will have no reason to read about it and complain > > Several of the subscribers here are not aware of the "fun list" > > Arlan Maguire... > ********************************************************************* > Administrator: RIGENWEB Mail List > Email: list-adminis@cox.net > ********************************************************************* > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Judith McNiel" <judemcniel@cox.net> > To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:40 AM > Subject: [RIGENWEB] Invitation to a RI "genealogy road-block" SWOP/ luncheon > in RI > > > > Please go to the fun list to read about this event I am trying to set up > > for the week of Monday 5-22 thru 5-26, 2006. > > > > > > ==== 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 ==== > The RI Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ri/rifiles.htm > RIGenWeb Archives Search http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/ri/risearch.html >

Jude, Being as it is about Rhode Island Genealogy it is permissable to post some of the information here, such as the date, time, and place Please include "luncheon" in the subject line, that way those not interested will have no reason to read about it and complain Several of the subscribers here are not aware of the "fun list" Arlan Maguire... ********************************************************************* Administrator: RIGENWEB Mail List Email: list-adminis@cox.net ********************************************************************* ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judith McNiel" <judemcniel@cox.net> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: [RIGENWEB] Invitation to a RI "genealogy road-block" SWOP/ luncheon in RI > Please go to the fun list to read about this event I am trying to set up > for the week of Monday 5-22 thru 5-26, 2006. > > > ==== 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 > >

Please go to the fun list to read about this event I am trying to set up for the week of Monday 5-22 thru 5-26, 2006.

Thank you. That is the information I needed. Pam

James C. & Hannah C. are buried in lot 77 in EG 38. Other Greenes there are Eliza A. (James' wife), Mary E., Anne M., R. Maria, Jane A., J. Edmund and Catharine C. There are no dates for any of them. The latter are all children of James C. & Eliza A. John Lillibridge ----- Original Message ----- From: <Pamcu@aol.com> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:03 PM Subject: [RIGENWEB] EG Cemetery Book lookup > > GREENE HANNAH C - > EG038 > > GREENE JAMES C - > EG038 > > GREENE ____ - OCT > EG038 > > Hoping someone with the EG Cemetery book will do a lookup to see if the > above people are buried together in one area. > I thank Gloria for finding them now hoping they are the ones I'm looking > for. > > Thanks > > > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Kent County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~rikent/ > Search the RIGenWeb Pages http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/search.html > >