I hope you can give me some direction to go in finding my husband's great grandfather after 1880 and before 1864. This is possibly his immigration record: Name: Val Schneider Arrival Date: 26 Oct 1864 Estimated Birth Year: 1844 Age: 20 Gender: Male Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland Destination: United States of America Place of Origin: Germany Ship Name: Louisiana Port of Arrival: New York Line: 1 Microfilm Roll: 246 List Number: 1062 This is taken from his Declaration and Naturalization record which we have a copy of: Declaration of Intention, 30 Oct, 1869 in Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County, NJ before Clerk of Common Pleas, William Ross, Jr.. Valentine Kesselring Attested he had been in the country for at least 5 years. Naturalization -Valentine Schneider signed "Valentin Snyder" and gave up allegiance and fidelity to the King of Bavaria, November 1, 1871. His marriage from Ancestry.Com New Jersey Marriages, 1684-1895 Name: VALENTINE SCHNIDER Spouse: CATHERINE SCHMIDT Marriage Date: 3 Apr 1870 County: Somerset State: NJ Here he is in 1870: CENSUS - U. S. 1870 Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, Post Office Raritan Enumeration day 22 June 1870, page 390 Valentine Snyder, age 28, male, white, factory hand, no value of real estate, no value of personal estate, born Germany, Father and mother of foreign birth, no other marks; Catharine Snyder, age 23, female, white, born Germany, father and mother of foreign birth. Here he is in 1880: 1880 U.S. Federal Census > New York > New York > New York > District 84 Madison 194 household 177 enumeration date June 5 1880 Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Wallentine SNYDER Self M Male W 35 BAVARIA Shoemaker BAV BAV Catharine SNYDER Wife M Female W 33 PRUSSIA House Keeper PRU PRU John SNYDER Son S Male W 5 NJ BAV PRU Maggie SNYDER Dau S Female W 2 NJ BAV PRU Kate SNYDER Dau S Female W 1 NY BAV PRU Source Information: Census Place New York, New York (Manhattan), New York City-Greater, New York Family History Library Film 1254870 NA Film Number T9-0870 Page Number 296A Here is his son in 1900 and 1910: 1900 U.S. Census . New Jersey . Hudson . Other Townships . ED# 102 Enumerated 8 June 1900, New Jersey, Hudson, Jersey City, First Precinct, Fourth Ward, York Street, #274 Snyder, John, head, white, male, Apr 1873, age 27, married one year, born New Jersey, father and mother born Germany, clothing salesman, can read, write, speak English, rents home Snyder, Dorothy, wife, white, female, June 1880, age 19, married one year, mother of one living child, born New Jersey, both parents born Germany, can read, write, speak English Snyder, Dorothy, daughter, born February 1900, born NJ ********************************************* 1910 United States Federal Census > Rhode Island > Providence > 7-wd providence > District 229--enumerated 27 April 1910 - 143 Roger Williams Ave. Schneider, John, head, age 37, married 11 yrs, born NJ, parents born Ger, Salesman clothing store Schneider, Dorothy, wife, age 30, married 11 years, born NJ, parents born Ger Schneider, Dorothy C, dau, age 10, born NJ Schneider, Edna E, dau, age 8, born NJ Schneider, Marie F, dau, age 6, born NJ Schneider, John Jr, son, age 3, born RI He seems to have fallen off the face of the earth after 1880. Dotty Sprague Cole Lake Mary, FL

Dear Listers, Maybe just as well to be "lucky" than "good" I stumbled across this site and thought it may be of interest to someone interested in Newtown, Rhode http://www.sydneyarchives.info/Sands_Directory/sands1885.htmlland. William R. Randall ==================================================================== Beebe, Cranmer, Hale, Lamb, Oviatt, RANDALL, Roberts and Wightman families in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island Web Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~randall

Hello listers Just wanted to thank you all for all the great information you have provided over the last several days. I have gained quite a bit of information on the Maj/Col John SPURR (a 1st cousin) that I was asking about. John participated in the Revolutionary War and the Boston Tea Party. One bit of info that was sent mentions a possible obituary for the Major/Colonel. I was wondering if anyone out there might be able to do an obituary lookup on him, please. The information I received mentioning the obit is below. I believe the newspapers involved could be Providence Journal, the Providence Gazette, and/or the Providence Phenix of November 5, 1822. The following was extracted from the "Vital Record of Rhode Island, 1636 - 1850, Arnold Collection. Volume 20 Rhode Island American Marriages & Deaths. This was so kindly sent by Pam: ********************** Death: SPURR, Col. John, in 74th year. He was born at Dorchester, Mass., came here at the commencement of the Revolution, and served until 1783. October 28, 1822. See obituary Nov 5, ************************** It is this obituary that I am seeking. I am vitally interested in the cause of his death. I will be contacting the Swan Point Cemetery (where he is interred) and the RI Archives to see if there is a death certificate that might state the cause of death. Here is some additional info that I have on John: Descendants of John Major Colonel Spurr Generation No. 1 1. JOHN MAJOR COLONEL5 SPURR (JOHN PRIVATE4, ROBERT3, ROBERT II COLONEL2, ROBERT I1) was born October 05, 1749 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and died October 28, 1822 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. He married SALLY SARAH WEST May 18, 1777 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, daughter of THOMAS WEST and ? ?. She was born 1760, and died September 16, 1820 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Children of JOHN SPURR and SALLY WEST are: i. 56 SPURR. ii. MARY SPURR, b. Abt. 1784; d. November 03, 1805, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. iii. ELIZA WEST SPURR, d. December 11, 1819, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; m. JOHN H CAPTAIN ORMSBEE, October 24, 1815, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. *************************************** Any other ideas? Thanks again, so much Richard Hardwick Richard Hardwick (Researching direct lines in Nova Scotia and New England- HARDWICK, ARMSTRONG, BARTEAUX, SPURR, HENDERSON, CREIGHTON) RiHardwick@comcast.net

Hi again. The records on disk I was talking about are by County and then town. I checked both Volumes of Providence county and found no Spurr. There are one or two Spears. I also have a cd with the Beammon RI Vital Records and am willing to search it for you. Problem is I have only gotten 2 hrs sleep in the last 24 and as I've done a lot of computer work today my eyes have about had it. It wouldn't be fair to you for me to do the searches now and maybe miss something important. I will print out your email and do some work on it tomorrow meanwhile watching to see if anyone with access to these records either by cd or Ancestry.com mail you answer via the list. Pam

In the "Roger Williams of Providence, R.I." Vol. II, Comp.by Bertha Williams Anthony, on page 136, it mentions Joseph Williams, 1739-1793, who married Esther SMITH. I would like to know where this Joseph Williams died and get a full death date for him. Did he leave a probate? Can anyone help me? Thanks, Renee __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

Hi Pam By all means, please get some rest. I can wait until you can get back to the computer. So far, you are only response and I certainly appreciate your help. My best Richard From: <Pamcu@aol.com> To: <RIPROVID-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [RIPROVID] SPURR in Rhode Island > Hi again. The records on disk I was talking about are by County and then > town. I checked both Volumes of Providence county and found no Spurr. > There are > one or two Spears. I also have a cd with the Beammon RI Vital Records and > am > willing to search it for you. Problem is I have only gotten 2 hrs sleep in > the > last 24 and as I've done a lot of computer work today my eyes have about > had it. > It wouldn't be fair to you for me to do the searches now and maybe miss > something important. I will print out your email and do some work on it > tomorrow > meanwhile watching to see if anyone with access to these records either by > cd or > Ancestry.com mail you answer via the list. > > Pam > > > ==== RIPROVID Mailing List ==== > Please do not FLAME this list - We are here to help each other and we all > had to start somewhere. Flames just scare off good people...People who > might someday be able to help you. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Hello lists I was wondering if some kind soul might be able to provide some information on Major John SPURR (1749-1822.) I believe he was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts and died in Providence, Rhode Island. I am very interested in the circumstances surrounding his death. He was married in 1777 to Sally WEST in Newport, Rhode Island and had 7 children. I believe his children all predeceased him. I do not have the names of his children. I have additional info on the Major if anyone is interested. Thank you Richard Hardwick Richard Hardwick (Researching direct lines in Nova Scotia and New England - HARDWICK, ARMSTRONG, BARTEAUX, SPURR, HENDERSON, CREIGHTON) RiHardwick@comcast.net

Jane "Gaddes" is on the RI cemetery page as born c1809 d.2 Jan 1878 buried in Cranston, RI (Pocasset Cemetery). A John Gaddis died in Newburyport 1852. I don't have further info on that. The state archives should have Jane's death record. I would try them again with this 1878 date. Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: <MaryEllenZ@aol.com> To: <RIPROVID-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 8:16 PM Subject: Gaddis family of Providence > Hi, > I'm new to the list, but not new to research. > > I recently determined that my Gaddis family from England, who spent a > few years in MA, moved to Johnston, RI between the 1850 & 1860 census's. The > last place I find them is in the 1870 Providence census. I have written to > the Archives for the parents death records, but they were not found there. Any > help on the following family or suggestions about where to try next is > greatly appreciated. Also, I would be happy to trade NH or MA Vital Record > research for RI research.: > > James Gaddis, b abt 1810 Hayton by Brampton, Cumberland, England, son of > James Gaddis & Mary Modlin. Immigrated with family to Newburyport, MA 1840-42. > Md in England 1832 to: > Jane Monks/Munks b. abt 1808. > Known Children: > 1) Mary J. Gaddis, b. 1833 England, md. John Walsh 1853 Portsmouth, NH (my > ancestor - stayed in NH) > 2) John Gaddis, b. 1835 England, living in Portsmouth, NH in 1850 > 3) Joseph Gaddis, b. 1837 England, > 4) William E. Gaddis, b. 1840 England, md. Mary E. in Providence, RI bef > 1870. Living in Providence in 1880. Had at least one son, Raymond b. 1876 > 5) Thomas James Gaddis, b.1842 Newburyport, MA. living in Johnston, RI in > 1860 > 6) Isaac Gaddis, b. 1844 & d. 1845 Newburyport, MA > 7) Isaac Henry Gaddis, b. 1846, Newburyport, MA. Living in Providence, RI in > 1870 > 8) George W. Gaddis, b. 1850 Newburyport, MA or Portsmouth, NH. Living in > Providence RI in 1870. > > Thank you, > Mary Ellen Moulton > Plaistow, NH >

Hi, I'm new to the list, but not new to research. I recently determined that my Gaddis family from England, who spent a few years in MA, moved to Johnston, RI between the 1850 & 1860 census's. The last place I find them is in the 1870 Providence census. I have written to the Archives for the parents death records, but they were not found there. Any help on the following family or suggestions about where to try next is greatly appreciated. Also, I would be happy to trade NH or MA Vital Record research for RI research.: James Gaddis, b abt 1810 Hayton by Brampton, Cumberland, England, son of James Gaddis & Mary Modlin. Immigrated with family to Newburyport, MA 1840-42. Md in England 1832 to: Jane Monks/Munks b. abt 1808. Known Children: 1) Mary J. Gaddis, b. 1833 England, md. John Walsh 1853 Portsmouth, NH (my ancestor - stayed in NH) 2) John Gaddis, b. 1835 England, living in Portsmouth, NH in 1850 3) Joseph Gaddis, b. 1837 England, 4) William E. Gaddis, b. 1840 England, md. Mary E. in Providence, RI bef 1870. Living in Providence in 1880. Had at least one son, Raymond b. 1876 5) Thomas James Gaddis, b.1842 Newburyport, MA. living in Johnston, RI in 1860 6) Isaac Gaddis, b. 1844 & d. 1845 Newburyport, MA 7) Isaac Henry Gaddis, b. 1846, Newburyport, MA. Living in Providence, RI in 1870 8) George W. Gaddis, b. 1850 Newburyport, MA or Portsmouth, NH. Living in Providence RI in 1870. Thank you, Mary Ellen Moulton Plaistow, NH

At 11:56 AM 1/6/2005 -0500, you wrote: >THERE is a Thurber in the providence journal today, I don't know if that in >your line. >Barbara Thank you Barbara. Although Ethan Emery Thurber, late husband of the deceased, is not in my Thurber line, it is still good to have the information to update my Thurber genealogy files. I have printed the information and added it to my files on Ethan. I am always happy to receive updates on any Thurber families. Florence

THERE is a Thurber in the providence journal today, I don't know if that in your line. Barbara -----Original Message----- From: Florence Gargaro [mailto:florence@gargaro.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 7:51 PM To: RIPROVID-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RIPROVID] New England steamship company At 11:22 PM 1/5/2005 +0000, you wrote: >This leads me to believe that the NE Steamships run from Rhode Island to >New york. I have searched the www to locate information on these ships but >other than they were described as "floating palaces" can find no information. Have you seen this site? http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA01/Davis/newport/leisure/fallriverline.html ==== RIPROVID Mailing List ==== You can contact the list administrator at GFSBrenda@aol.com ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

Hi, I have found from the WWI draft that my cousin John f, Christie worked as a sailor on the New England steamship company. Although he gave his address at the time in New York he was a boarder and his draft was stamped in Pawtucket where he normally resided. This leads me to believe that the NE Steamships run from Rhode Island to New york. I have searched the www to locate information on these ships but other than they were described as "floating palaces" can find no information. Would anyone out there know any scraps of information about these boats...........I dont suppose I would be so lucky as to find employees registers.........however, It is possible that from the stories and letters this man wrote to family back in Ireland they got the impression he was very wealthy. Thank you all for taking the time to read this email. Yours Roisin Lafferty

At 11:22 PM 1/5/2005 +0000, you wrote: >This leads me to believe that the NE Steamships run from Rhode Island to >New york. I have searched the www to locate information on these ships but >other than they were described as "floating palaces" can find no information. Have you seen this site? http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA01/Davis/newport/leisure/fallriverline.html

has anyone access to newspaper index please? I am looking for an event which took place in early 1910.. " Carey was shot in the legs and is in hospital yet" is part of a sentence on a postcard sent to my aunt in Ireland in 1901..........Would anyone be able to explain please? . Thanking you in advance Roisin Lafferty

Brenda, Thank you very much! Priscilla GFSBrenda@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 1/2/2005 5:01:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, RIPROVID-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Do you know how I might get in touch with the family? Do you think that > Billy McComb is still the Police Chief of Block Island? > Priscilla > For anybody interested in the McComb family, I found the following article from the Block Island Times June 12, 2004 edition. Chief McCombe to retire July 5 By Pippa Jack --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more.

In a message dated 1/2/2005 5:01:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, RIPROVID-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Do you know how I might get in touch with the family? Do you think that > Billy McComb is still the Police Chief of Block Island? > Priscilla > For anybody interested in the McComb family, I found the following article from the Block Island Times June 12, 2004 edition. Chief McCombe to retire July 5 By Pippa Jack Chief William McCombe Police Chief William McCombe, who has worked for the New Shoreham Police Department since he was 19, has resigned. McCombe is leaving the force to take a job as security officer with Interstate Navigation. His resignation is effective July 5. "I’ve loved working for the town, and I want to retire with the same enthusiasm with which I started work," McCombe said. "I feel lucky to have found such a good job in my field that doesn’t force me to relocate." McCombe, 44, has been police chief here since May 1992. He first started work on the force under Paul Riker, when the two of them were the only full-time officers on the island. The town had to get special dispensation to make him an officer at 19, he said; the normal age requirement was 25. Since then, McCombe has steered the town through many crises, moving his way up the ranks and attending the FBI Academy, as well as serving as chief of the New England Police Chiefs Association and garnering other honors, not the least a handshake with then-President Bill Clinton during his visit to the island. McCombe said that he’d been planning on waiting to retire until his son, Trevor, graduates from college in another few years, although he’s already eligible for a full pension. But after consulting with Interstate Navigation earlier this year, as the company works to bring itself into compliance with new Homeland Security regulations, McCombe got an offer that was too good to refuse. "I’ve known the Linda family for a long time," McCombe said of the owners of Interstate, "and I’m looking forward to working with them." McCombe’s position with Interstate will be full-time, he said. It starts in early July, as per Homeland Security requirements; the town has agreed to let him out of his contract in time to start the job. "It’s going to give me a chance to remain on the island, which is my home, where I met my wife and raised my family," McCombe said. "I didn’t want to pass this up because I didn’t know if another opportunity would come up for which I wouldn’t have to relocate." McCombe said Block Island has been a great place to work. "The community has been very good to me," he said. "I feel truly lucky that the town invested so much in me. And the town councils I’ve worked with have been very supportive." The thing McCombe’s enjoyed most? "Working with the kids," he said. From outreach programs up at the school to dealing with delinquency, McCombe said he’s enjoyed treating the kids how he himself would like to have been treated, fairly and without compromise. Brenda Bova President, Golden Gate Services, Inc. Webmaster, GenealogyForum.com (http://www.genealogyforum.com) Co. Coordinator, Providence Co., RIGenWeb and Bristol Co., RIGenWeb Listowner - RIProvid-L, RIBristo-L, FISKE-L, DANFORTH-L See my ancestors at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bova/index.html

I've "rescued" the original marriage certificate belonging to Joshua F. HILTON of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Almeda J. PROCTOR of Windham, Maine who were married on the 25th of December 1872 at Windham, ME by Luther WISWALL, Ordained Minister. Based on limited research I find this same couple living in Wells, ME during the 1880 census along with Joshua's father Frederick HILTON. The family includes Frederick HILTON age 84, born in ME to parents also born in ME, Joshua F. HILTON age 38, born in ME to parents born in ME, a Farmer by trade. Joshua's wife, Almeda J. HILTON age 27, born in ME to parents born in ME, and two male children, Malville H. age 6, and Marston age 1, both born in ME as well. I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I believe I knew the nephews of Joseph McComb at the Immaculate Conception School. Billy McComb was in my class from the 1st thru 5th grade (1946-1951). I believe he became a Cranston, RI Policeman and upon retiring the Police Chief of Block Island, RI. An older brother, Jackie McComb worked as a bartender in the Polish American Club. I remember meeting their father or grandfather (Another Billy McComb?) in the late sixties. An older man with Jet Black hair and a prominent widow's peak. I believe he worked on the railroad. Paul McEnanly

Thanks, Paul. Do you know how I might get in touch with the family? Do you think that Billy McComb is still the Police Chief of Block Island? Priscilla Pomce2000@aol.com wrote: I believe I knew the nephews of Joseph McComb at the Immaculate Conception School. Billy McComb was in my class from the 1st thru 5th grade (1946-1951). I believe he became a Cranston, RI Policeman and upon retiring the Police Chief of Block Island, RI. An older brother, Jackie McComb worked as a bartender in the Polish American Club. I remember meeting their father or grandfather (Another Billy McComb?) in the late sixties. An older man with Jet Black hair and a prominent widow's peak. I believe he worked on the railroad. Paul McEnanly __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

I have a newspaper clipping which contains a picture of Pvt. Joseph C. McComb who was born in Providence in 1919. I have found that his family were neighbors of the Daniel Fannings, my relatives. It appears that they are not family to each other, but I could be wrong. This is what the clipping says: Pvt. Joseph C. McComb Dead of Wounds Private McComb An infantryman, Private McComb, was wounded in action for the second time in Italy on Oct. 14 and died of wounds Oct. 31. He was wounded previously on May 31, recovered and returned to action. Born in Providence Dec. 14, 1919, he attended Immaculate Conception School in Providence and was employed by American Screw Company before his induction in May, 1943. He had been overseas a year. Surviving him besides his parents are two brothers Staff Sgt. William H. McComb, Jr., Miami Beach, Fla., and Arthur C. McComb, who was discharged from the army this month; and two sisters, Helena McComb and Mrs. Elizabeth Everett. I found in the January 7, 1920 census: Father: William H. born in NY Mother: Mary C born in Ireland (came to US in 1889) Son: William H. 9 Son: Arthur C. 7 Daughter: Mary H. 5 Daughter: Elizabeth C. 3 1/12 Son: Joseph C. 0/12 Does anyone know this family? Thanks, Priscilla --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page � Try My Yahoo!