Please consider adding your name to the A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE LIBRARY OF FLORIDA, THE DIVISION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES AND THE MUSEUM OF FLORIDA HISTORY. Please go to http://www.floridahistory.info/petition add your name and pass it on! This message is being sent to you by a friend. Your name has not been added to a mailing list and you will not be contacted again. ................................................. Hi all. Can you believe that Gov Bush has made a proposal to CLOSE the state library and dismantle and disburse it's collections. Have you ever heard of someting so STUPID AND UNBELIEVABLE? Thanks for your surrport in this issue. Susan Winters West Palm Beach, FL. FHS is merely providing a means for the public to raise concerns about this issue. If you have received this note in error, we apologize.

Listers, Sorry for the double posting, I forgot to put in a subject line. I have just added a book, "A Historical Sketch of Richmond Rhode Island, 1747 to 1876, to the Kent County archives. It has a wealth of historical and Genealogical information. There is mention of quite a few of the well known lines in Rhode Island <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~rikent/richmond/">Richmond Rhode Island</A> http://www.rootsweb.com/~rikent/richmond/ The pages are images and will take a long time to load. It was scanned and submitted by a generous person who wishes to remain anonymous. Arlan Maguire

unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: <Os44400@aol.com> To: <RINEWPOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 6:21 AM Subject: [RINEWPOR] CONNOLLY COAL MINERS > Seeking any information on the family of Patrick Connolly and Honora > Sullivan. They arrived in Portsmouth, RI from the Beara Peninsula in Cork, > Ireland about 1870 and by 1890 were living in Fall River. Patrick worked in > the coal mines. > > Is anyone researching this family? > > Paula > > > ==== RINEWPOR Mailing List ==== > Search the archived RINEWPOR messages at > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=RINEWPOR > Advertisements are added below against the wishes of this list manager > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Seeking any information on the family of Timothy Connolly and Margaret Sullivan. They arrived in Portsmouth, RI from the Beara Peninsula in Cork, Ireland following the mining strike of 1864. Their fifth child Patrick was born in Portsmouth, RI in 1865. Timothy, Margaret and five of their children appear in the 1870 census for Portsmouth. The family eventually settled in Fall River, but the oldest son Timothy J. Connolly stayed to work in the mines. He married Elizabeth Cocoran, who was born in Portsmouth, RI, and he died in Fall River in 1940. Is anyone researching this family? Paula

Seeking any information on the family of Patrick Connolly and Honora Sullivan. They arrived in Portsmouth, RI from the Beara Peninsula in Cork, Ireland about 1870 and by 1890 were living in Fall River. Patrick worked in the coal mines. Is anyone researching this family? Paula

I am researching and looking for descendants of Jane Cory (born about 1680) daughter of William Cory and Mary Earle of Portsmouth. Jane first married a Francis or Thomas Chaplin, a son was born 1-160 Samuel. This can be found in VRRI Vol. 4 Pt. 1 pg 62. Samuel was born 16 Feb. 1703,4. Jane second married Richard Taylor, VRRI Vol 4, Pt 1, pg 101. Children to this marriage; 1-160 William b. 21 Oct. 1706 1-160 Peter b. 1 May 1708 1-160 Rebeckah b. 7 Oct 1710 1-160 Richard b. 7 Mar 1712,13 1-160 Benjamin b. 1 Mar. 1719,20 A note on this page declares Richard's wife was formerly wife of Thomas Chaplin. Further evidence from her mothers will Mary Earle (Cory) Timberlake. excerpt taken from Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, pg. 57. 1717, Aug. 12 Will - proved 1718 Apr. 14 Widow Mary Timberlake; To daughter Jane Taylor, use of cupboard and chest for life, and then to my grandson Samuel Chaplin. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thomas Corey 10th great grandson of William Cory

I have been unable to locate the marriage of Alphonse Bourque and Lumina Marchand.  Their daughter Aurore was born 23 January 1888 in "Rhode Island", [no other information given], so they may have been married there. If someone has access to parish records for Rhode Island, I would appreciate it if they could look up a marriage for this elusive couple. Thanks for any help.        Paula

Seeking the marriage date and place of LAURA DUCHESNE, born about 1882, daughter of ANTOINE DUCHESNE and MARIE GAGNON of Baie Saint Paul, Quebec. Laura married VICTOR TREMBLAY in Rhode Island in the early 1900's. Would like to know his parents and family information and if this couple had any children. Thank you, Paula

Looking for information on the children/spouses of Robert Stanton (?) BABCOCK and Nancy (Anna) Redwood THURSTON. Robert and Nancy were married in 1789. Their children include: Abby Redwood BABCOCK- m- William TAYLOR 10/13/1831 Willliam Wanton BABCOCK m Martha Newton LOW 10/8/1825 Latham BABCOCK m Rosella Olney IDE 7/11/1813 Sarah Ann BABCOCK m John CHAMBERS 9/7/1820 Corneila Hilliard BABCOCK m William PRATT 1839 and John W.BABCOCK m Susan Rawson RICE of Nantucket 7/15/1818 Any information is certainly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Beverly

I have the pages you are interested in. Do you still need them. If so contact me at ellwood862@aol.com Happy hunting and have a good day Ellwood V Stafford

Does anyone have a copy of these two pages? According to cd 180 Family History: Rhode Island Genealogies #1 Fisher, Edward Section : Genealogies of R. I. Families, Volume II Page # : 123 Fisher, Edward Section : Genealogies of R. I. Families, Volume II Page # : 139

In a message dated 1/31/03 9:29:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, pieroth@ix.netcom.com writes: > www.rootsweb.com/~rinewpor/ > >

http://www.rootsweb.com/~rinewpor/postcards/ The pages with new additions will have today's date at the bottom. Susan -- Coordinator Rhode Island USGenWeb ~ http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/ Coordinator Newport County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~rinewpor/

A place to look for information in Rhode Island is the Brownell Library in Little Compton. This is south of Tiverton and there is quite a collection of books, genealogies, etc. there. Good luck, Judy Brooks Truchon

Hi, Lisa..... Welcome to the list! I'm afraid I've not much news for you, but there is mention of a Hill family (Jonathan) in Austin's "Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island." Do you know if this is the family you seek? If so, I would be glad to post the information for you. As to your other questions, I, too, would be interested in the response. I was thinking of spending some time in Rhode Island this spring, and the info you are asking for would be a great help. Thanks for thinking to ask it on the list! Sincerely, Leslie Lanigan Great River, NY

Hello. I just joined the list the other day. Using original records, I've worked my way from the Midwest to Canada and then to New York. My ancestors' trail now leads me to Tiverton/Newport Rhode Island and Freetown Bristol Co. Massachusetts. I have a few questions. First, Is anyone researching any RIDER families that were of Newport or Tiverton in the 1740s or prior? How about any HILL or TUCKER families? Second, I haven't seen too many published indexes, abstracts etc for Newport (Tiverton) nor much in way of films of original records by the LDS. Where would the early (1740s or prior) probate/deeds be held, the courthouse/land records office or archive or other? Third, For onsite research in this area what archives, societies, libraries, other government offices, etc. would be the "hot spots" to hit for this early time period (1740s or prior)? Thanks for your help and suggestions. Lisa

Hi Donna, This is totally off the wall, but are you by any chance Donna Ibbotson? I've been looking for her, a childhood friend. Her father came from Tiverton, RI. Thanks, June Hallin Rhodes ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna" <carpenterta@comcast.net> To: <RINEWPOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 9:16 AM Subject: [RINEWPOR] Passenger list _ FISHER, Edward > Does anyone know when Edward Fisher came to America? died in 1677 > > > > ==== RINEWPOR Mailing List ==== > Newport County, RI, USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~rinewpor/ > To unsubscribe: write unsubscribe and mailto:RINEWPOR-L-request@rootsweb.com > Advertisements are added below against the wishes of this list manager > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Does anyone know when Edward Fisher came to America? died in 1677

On the CD of RIROOTS, image of Volume 22, page 8: "1677[?/8], Jan 12: Know all men by these presents that wee Judith ffisher, William Bolston and John Brigs senior all of the Town of Portsmouth on Road Island in the colony of Road Island -------- do acknowledge our selves to owe --- unto the Town Councell in the aforesaid Towne --- the full sum of five hundred Eighty two pounds Eighteen Shillings ------ set our hands and seals the twelfe day of January in the yeare one thousand six hundred seventy seven. "The condition of the above written obligation is such that whereas Edward ffisher of the abovesaid Towne of Portsmoth Late deceased in his last will and Testament bearing the date 18th of September 1665 and also bearing date the Eleventh day of May 1677 did ordaine and appoint his wife Judith ffisher his full and sole Executrix-------". This is in an article with entries found on "Loose Papers". There is a further RIROOTS entry, Volume 9, page 57, that an inventory for Edward ffisher, who deceased 10 Sept 1677, was taken 25 Sept 1677. Ann Hayes ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna" <carpenterta@comcast.net> To: <RINEWPOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 11:58 AM Subject: [RINEWPOR] Mary Fisher who married Thomas Briggs > I need help to get my Mary Fisher straight > > I have that a Mary Fisher married Thomas Briggs > > from Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700, p. 99, it states: > > Briggs, Thomas (-1720) & Mary/?Martha [Fisher] (-1717+); b 1671; Portsmouth, RI/Dartmouth > > According to John Osborne Austin's, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, Genealogical Publ. Co. Baltimore, 1968 (first ed. was 1887). > Thomas married Mary Fisher, daughter of Edward Fisher & Judith [Fisher]. > > Now in A Genealogical Dictionary of The First Settlers of New England, > Before 1692 Volume #2 Field - Fiske By James Savage > it states > EDWARD, Portsmouth, R. I. freem. 1655. His d. Ruth m. 2 June 1664, John Potter of Warwick, and Frances, ano. d. m. John Briggs of the same. (did it just omit Mary???) > > Now supposedly he died in 1677 Did he leave a will that mentions daughter Mary Briggs?? I have seen on the internet that he might have died in Portsmouth RI. > > > > From Worldconnect > Edward Fisher wrote will on > 19 Sep 1665 Will--proved 5 Oct 1677. > > Can anyone get me a copy of this will?? Is there a source book with an abstract in it that proves the 1665 date? > > >From Worldconnect: > "A receipt for this legacy in 1682 > was signed by Mary Briggs and her husband Thomas." Is there a copy of this legacy? > > > ==== RINEWPOR Mailing List ==== > Search the archived RINEWPOR messages at > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=RINEWPOR > Advertisements are added below against the wishes of this list manager > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >