Yes, you can choose to use or not to use.... Jeanne/jmh --- On Wed, 10/19/11, Fawn <[email protected]> wrote: > From: Fawn <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [TTTP] Florida, California > To: [email protected] > Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 11:46 AM > On this one was the FL connection > because of her son living there? > fawn > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jeanne Hicks > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 7:49 AM > Subject: [TTTP] Florida, California > > > Published in the Vernon Broadcaster, 28 Sep 2011 > > > Irene (Brudos) Peterson, 96 of Viroqua, passed away on > Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at Bethel Home. > > Irene was born on Aug. 30, 1915, to Chris and Sophie > (Hanson) Brudos. Her mother passed away in the flu epidemic > of 1918. She lived with relatives until 1922, when her > father married Julia Rygh, who became her second mother. > > Irene married Herman Peterson Feb. 14, 1936. They were > active in their church and community. They enjoyed good > friends and relatives wherever they lived - Sag City, West > Prairie and Viroqua. After her husband passed away May 24, > 1996, she continued volunteering at Park View Manor, the > historical museum and Bethel Home, but visiting with friends > and family were best of all. > > Irene is survived by a daughter, Janice Peterson of La > Crosse; a son, Dale (Cathy) Peterson of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one > grandson, Ryan Peterson of Viroqua; a brother, Alan (Sally) > Brudos of Atherton, Calif.; a special cousin that was like a > brother, Capt. Don-ald (Etta) Monson of Fullerton, Calif.; a > sister-in-law, Mary Ann Head of La Crosse and many special > nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. > > Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, and an > infant son, Charles, 3 months. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. > 29, 2011, at South West Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Jim > Folz will officiate with burial in West Prairie Hauge > Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the > Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker (Hwy. 56), in > Viroqua, or at church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the > time of the service at 11 a.m. > > Online condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com. > > The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the > family. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message >

Submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy and this is only for Trails use. Pension Records Mehitable Corliss, widow of Emercon Corliss NH and Mass, who was a private and Sergeant in the New Hampshire line and who died the 30th Nov 1843 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 83 Dollars 04 Cents per anum, to commence on November 1843 Certificate of Pension issued the 23rd day of September 1844 and sent to J W D Parker, Bradford, Vermont Act of 3 Mar 1843 Recorded in Book A Vol 2 Page 61 State of Vermont Orange County Probate District of Bradford Be it remembered that at a Probate court holden at Bradford in and for the said district of Bradford, in said Orange County on the 31 day of January AD 1844, before me, J W D Parker, Judge of said Court of Probate personally appeared Mehitable Corliss of said Bradford and made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 1 July entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" or of such other act or acts or joint resolutions as may be applicable to her case - that is to say - That her maiden name was Mehitable Mitchell - That she is the widow of Emerson Corliss who was a soldier & She verily belives a Seargent, in the army of the Revolution, and for proof of services, as such, She begs to refer the department to said Emerson's declaration & accompanying documents on file in the department and by virtue of which he drew a pension, having been duly inscribed on the Vermont agencys. She further declares that she was married to Emerson Corliss on the 14th day of September, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, at Haverhill, in the State of Massachusetts, That her husband, the aforesaid Emerson Corliss, died on the 30th day of November 1843 - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred & ninety-four, at the time above stated. Mahitable (her mark) Corliss Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written, before me. J W D Parker, Judge of Probate Witnesses to the signature of Mahitable Corliss J W D Parker A P Corliss State of Vermont Orange County District of Bradford On this 31 day of january AD 1844 personally appeared before me, Rebecca P Corliss, of Bradford, in said district of Bradford, who being first duly sworn, does depose, testify and say that she was present when Emerson Corliss, late a pensioner of the United States, and late husband of Mehitable Corliss the above declarant, died - that he died at Bradford, aforesaid, on the 30th day of November 1843, in the presence of this deponent, and left a widow, the said Mehitable Corlis who still remains his widow -- and per the say witness Rebecca P Corliss Subscribed and sworn before me this 31 day of January 1844 and I hereby certify that the said Rebecca Corliss is personally known to me and that she is a credible witness. J W D Parker, Judge of Probate Also on the same day and year, personally appears before me Orinda A Mussey of Bradford in said district of Bradford, who first being duly sworn, does depose, testify and say that she was present when Emerson Corliss, late a pensioner of the united States and late husband of Mehitable Corliss, the above deceased died -- that he died at Bradford aforesaid on the 30 Day of November 1843 in the presence of this deponent, and left a widow, the Said Mehitable Corliss who still remains his widow -- and per this say witness Orinda A Mussey Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 day of January 1844 and I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Orinda A Mussey and that She is a credible witness J W D Parker, Judge of Probate Haverhill February 22, 1844 I hereby certify that the following record is a copy from the record books of the town of Haverhill in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts - to wit - "Emerson Corliss and Mehitable Mitchell, both of Haverhill, married the fourteenth day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three," and I further certify that the foregoing, purporting to be a copy, is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible letter and figures as follows: to wit: Emerson Corliss Both of Haverhill Mehitable Mitchell Married September 14, 1783 William Taggart Town Clerk of Said Haverhill And I, William Taggart above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in Haverhill aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of Said Haverhill with the exception above named as exhibited by me. William Taggart, Town Clerk Sworn to and subscribed this twenty second day of February AD 1844 Before me Gilman Parker, Justice of the Peace Will send more later.. Jeanne/jmh

Published in the Vernon Broadcaster, 28 Sep 2011 Irene (Brudos) Peterson, 96 of Viroqua, passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at Bethel Home. Irene was born on Aug. 30, 1915, to Chris and Sophie (Hanson) Brudos. Her mother passed away in the flu epidemic of 1918. She lived with relatives until 1922, when her father married Julia Rygh, who became her second mother. Irene married Herman Peterson Feb. 14, 1936. They were active in their church and community. They enjoyed good friends and relatives wherever they lived - Sag City, West Prairie and Viroqua. After her husband passed away May 24, 1996, she continued volunteering at Park View Manor, the historical museum and Bethel Home, but visiting with friends and family were best of all. Irene is survived by a daughter, Janice Peterson of La Crosse; a son, Dale (Cathy) Peterson of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one grandson, Ryan Peterson of Viroqua; a brother, Alan (Sally) Brudos of Atherton, Calif.; a special cousin that was like a brother, Capt. Don-ald (Etta) Monson of Fullerton, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Head of La Crosse and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, and an infant son, Charles, 3 months. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at South West Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Jim Folz will officiate with burial in West Prairie Hauge Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker (Hwy. 56), in Viroqua, or at church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family. 

Published in the Vernon Broadcaster, 28 Sep 2011 Violette Mae Salzman, age 87, of Tomah, formerly of Viroqua, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, at Greenfield House in Tomah. She was born on June 20, 1924, in Washington, Ill., to Charles D. and Goldie (Rickett) Amerman. On May 14, 1941, Violette married Joseph M. Salzman in Palmyra, Mo. The couple resided in Carlock, Ill., until 1963, when the family moved to Genoa and farmed in Harmony Township until 1988, when they moved to Viroqua. Violette later moved to Tomah, where she lived with her son. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Violette is survived by her son, Kennith (Jane) Salzman of Tomah; grandchildren, James Brown of La Crosse, Gary (Theresa) Brown of Deer Creek, Ill. and Tonja (Tyson) Pichette of Tomah; four great-grandchildren, Kimberly and Kelly Brown and Tegan and Tatum Pichette; brother and sisters, Darrell Amerman of Peoria, Ill., Mary Jo Schupp and Shirley Carroll, both of Washington, Ill., Yvonne Powell of Bloomington, Ill., and Carol Fen-wick of East Grand Forks, Minn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Salzman in May of 1993; daughter, Charolette Brown in June of 1973; two brothers, Chuck and David Amerman, and two sisters, Juanita Sprinkle and Marjorie Betts. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at Reetz-Thorson Funeral Home, Viroqua. Officiating at the service was Elder Walter Levering. Casket bearers were Dennis Kraabel, Bob Scott, Gary Brown, Bob Fenwick, Philip Schultz and Tyson Pichette. Burial took place in Viroqua Cemetery. Visitation was held prior to funeral services at Reetz-Thorson Funeral Home, Viroqua. Blessed be the memory of Violette. Online condolences may be made on Violette's memorial page at www.reetzfh.com.

Submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy and this is only for Trails use. Bio: Lawrence Copeland lawrence Copeland was married to Lydia Townsend at Braintree, Massachusetts, the 12th day of the 10th month 1651, by Mr Hibbins of Boston. The names of their parents, place of birth and time of immigration is not known. Lydia Townsend may have been the servant who was mentioned in the will of Thomas Mills dated Oct 1651. "Lydddia Tounsesend, servant to Mr Bucke (Rucke) in pte Requitall of pains taken about me. Fforty Shillings." Lydia Copeland died 8 Jan 1687/8 at Braintree, Massachusetts and Lawrence died there 30 Dec 1699 a very aged man. His tombstone in Quincy, Massachusetts cemetery says "In memory of Mr Lawrence Copeland, who died Dec 30, 1699 aged 100." Norfolk County, Massachusetts Probate Records The Last Will and Testament of Lawrence Copeland of Braintree who being in Good Memory understand and of Diposing Mond, Hereby revoaking and making Null and Void all former Will or Wills either by work or Wrighting and this only to be & Remain as my last Will and Testament -- And first I committ my sole to Almighty God through Ye, Merrits of my Lord and savoir Juseus Christ my Deer Redeemer and after my Decease my body to Decent Burial, --- And as for what worldly Estate That my God of his Bounty hath Bestowed upon me followeth, --viz---Imprimis, My 1st All my Just Debts & Funeral Expenses be honestly paid By my Executor, hereafter Names with all Convenient Speed. 1. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Thomas Copeland my House orchard, & Barn And yards Thereunto Belonging And what land there is in Tillage or otherwise Within Ye field That is undisposed of Together with on Smallpoint of Salt meadow on Ye Neorth East of Sd Land, --- As Allso Three Acres of Saltmeadow Joyning upon Yel Great River Southerly & upon meadow of John Whitman Westerly, Northerly By upland of Thomas Holbrook,---Easterly by William Copeland, --- As Allso one half of A Little piece of upland About Two Acres Lying Between the Field & Little Piece of Westerly By Land which I formerly Gave to my son Ephraim Deceased and Low Watter mark, Easterly said half to Lye & be next and Joyning to his own Land Southerly --- All which Ye, above named I Give and Bequeath to him his heirs Executors Administrators & Assigns for Ever, --- With All ye appurtenances & Priviledges Belonging to the same. 2. I Give and Bequeath unto My Son William Copeland As and addition to what I have Allready given him by deeds; All my Sale meadow undisposed of Be it more or less Lying and Being Between the Meadow of Joseph Greene Easterly & That which I have now Given to my son Thomas, Westerly, --- As Allso half the Above said Little piece of upland Between the field and Jonathan Haywards, --- All which Is to Remaine to him his heirs, Executors Administrators And Assigns for Ever -- As Allso one Good Cow within one year After my Decease My Will is Allso that my Son William have All the appurtenances & Privilieges to said Meade. 3. I Give and Bequeathe unto my Son John Copeland fifteen pounds To be paid By My Executor hereafter named to him or his as followeth viz -- five pounds within Three years after my Decease. --- And five pounds more Within Six years After my Decease. --- And five pounds more Within Ten years After My Decease. 4. I Give & Bequeath To My Daughter Lidia White six pounds to be pay to her or hers by my Executor hereafter named within the term of six years After my Decease. 5. I Give & Bequeath To My daughter Hannah Ten pounds to be paid to her or hers; By My Executory After Named five pounds within one year After my Decease & five pounds More within Two years After my Decease As Allso one Two year Olde Heiffer At Ye same time more one Bed & Two Good Blandkets one chest one platter of Pewter one warming-pan Twenty pounds of Good flax. 6. I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter Abigail Ten pounds to be paid her or hers By my Executor here After named Five pounds within Three years after my Decease & Five pounds more within five years After my decease As Allso one Bed & Two Good Blankits -- one pewter platter; one lining Wheele and Twenty pounds of good flax well-dressed. 7. My Will is that the Twenty Acres of Land I formerly Gave to my son Ephraim Copeland Deceased shall Rest & Remaine to his Brothers above named As they hav Agreed. --- To them their heirs Executors Administrators & Assigns forever, they paying the thirteen pounds to their sisters the Agreed on. 8. My Will is that my Eldest son Thomas Copeland above sd Be my Executor of This my Will. 9. My Will is that my Trusty and well Beloved friends viz Joseph Arnold and Joseph Allen Be the overseers of this my Will. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale the Twentyth day of June in the year of our Lord sixteen-hundred ninety-eight -- Then year of his Ma'ty Reine, King William the Third of England, Scotland, France & Ireland -- Defender of the faith. Lawrence Copeland Signed sealed & delivered in His hand X & resale, presence of Joseph Arnold Jonathan Hayward Joseph Allen Boston Births, Baptisms Marriages & Deaths Births/Baptisms: 1640 Jonathan, son of William & Goodith Copp born 23rd da 6th mo Naomi, daughter of William Copp bp 5th da 5th mo 1641 Rebecca, daughter of William & Goodith Copp born 6th da 3rd mo 1643 Ruth, of William Copp born 24th da 9th mo " " " " bp 26th da 9th mo 1646 Lydia, of William Copp bp 9th da 5th mo Marriages: 1651 Thomas Saxton & Ann Atwood (wid) m 10th da 1st mo by Richard Bellingham 1659 Henry Tewxbury & Martha Harvey (wid) m 10 Nov by John Enficott, Gov Newspaper -- Lima News (no date) Vandals Disturb Historic Bones Boston (AP) -- Cemetery officials are trying to determine whose historic bones were disturbed when vandalls broke into graves at Copp's Hill Burial Ground, the resting place for colonial and Revolutionary War figures. Two burial chambers were found opened late Thursday after residents in the city's North End complained of noises coming from the cemetery. Officers found a skull propped on one gravestone with a cigarette stuck between his teeth. An 18-inch human thigh bone was found a short distance from the open graves. A shovel, empty cigarette packages and beer bottles were found near the excavations. Police said some 20 persons scattered when officers drove up to the cemetery which lies in the shadow of Boston's Old North Church. One man, James Bentibengna, 21, of Boston, was caught when he allegedly ran away. He was arraigned on charges of desecrating a burial site. His case was continued. Cemetery officials say they cannot determine to whom the graves belong because the names have been worn away on the slate grave markers, some of which still bear the marks of British bullets. Copp's Hill is the burial site for such historic figures as clergyman Cotton Mather, a founder of Yale who led witch hunts in the Massachusetts Bay Colony; his father Increase and grandson Samuel; Edmond Hart, the building of Old Irsonsides, and Robert Newman, the man who hung lanterns in Boston's Old North Church to signal the route being taken by British troops, initiating the famous ride of Paul Revere. "We're in the process of checking the polot plans to see whose graves these might be," said Alfred Morelli, superintendent of the city's cemeteries. "We took the cemetery over in 1896 so our records are pretty spotty." Morelli said the vandals dug four feet, going through fresh cement that had been laid across the site 12 hours earlier, to reach tunnels under the cemetery which connect to burial chambers. Morelli said the tunnels, some of which have collapsed, were used to transport bodies during colonial times and were later used as escape routes during the Revolutionary War. Newspaper -- unidentified, undated 17th Century Boston unearthed Under Rumbling Modern Highway Boston (AP) -- In a $9.25-a-day parking lot under and elevated downtown highway, urban archaeologist Ricardo Elia is searching for 17th-century Boston. Elia and a team of Boston University archaeologists are using trowels and brooms to probe repositories of urban detritus before construction workers using dynamite reclaim the land forever to more the Central Artery underground. "You just couldn't conceive of someone getting a research grant to rip up a parking lot under the artery and see what's there," Elia, who heads a 10-person BU archaeology team staying several steps ahead of construction, said as traffic rumbled overhead Thursday. After about a month of digging, the archaeologists have unearthed the soggy timbers of a wharf that a John Eustis bought in 1709 on property abutting what was then Boston's waterfront. The $846,000 federal- and state-funded project to search for Colonial Boston is part of a gradual movement to recognize the significance of what lies buried under America's cities. While maps, deeds, bills of sale and other historical documents have been preserved, the physical remains of early America are scarce, archaeologists said. Urban or historical archeology is only as old as the National Historical Preservation Act of 1966. Since then, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Alexandria, Va, Charleston, SC and Savannah, Ga, all have let archaeologists examine land before development. "What we are getting nationwide are little snapshots on what happened in the past in the centers of cities," said Ron Anzalone, staff archaeologist for the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in Washington. "We learn an awful lot about how Boston developed, about how everyday life occurred, that you just can't get from tax records,," he said. "In many communities there would be no other way to know about the early history and how it relates to the development of the United States." The Lima News Thursday, 24 Oct 1985 Puritan House Ruins Found in Boston Boston (AP) -- Archaeologists working near Bunker Hill said this week they have uncovered hundreds of artifacts in the 350-year-old-ruins of the first meeting house in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, where Gov John Winthrop once lived and ruled. "I think it's one of the most important archaeological finds in the country right now," said Mike Roberts, the site's project manager. "This is the heart of Massachusetts." The 800-square-foot foundation of "Great House," built in 1629, was discovered beneath a small city park in Boston's Charlestown section. The town was originally laid out by about 100 Puritans, headed by engineer Thomas Graves, who were hired by the Massachusetts Bay Company of England to settle there from Salem. A combination of documentary and archaeological research was used to verify the authenticity of the find. Archaeologists said the building was occupied from July to October 1630 by Winthrop, the first governor of the colony, who served under King Charles I. It was the colony's first government building, as well as Winthrop's dwelling and court before he moved to Boston. "What we're seeing in Charlestown today is probably the best reflection we'll ever have of teh early Puritan settlements in Boston," said Steve Pendery, the city's chief archaeologist. Archaeologists began digging at teh site in February. The excavation is being funded by the state and federal governments because the ruins are in an area scheduled for destruction when work begins in two years on an underground highway project. According to researchers, teh Great House was abandoned as the colony's seat of government and quickly converted to teh First Church of Charlestown. Tavernkeeper Robert Long purchased it in 1635 and converted it into the Three Crane Tavern. "For about a year, they had a tavern and a church running at the same time in the same building," said archaeologist John Cheney, the site's field supervisor. On April 19, 1775, British troops returning from a battle in the Lexington-Concord area occupied the tavern and looted it while waiting to be ferried across the harbor to Boston. Bio: George Corliss, son of Thomas Corliss, was born in Exeter, Devonshire, England in 1617. He came to this country in 1639 and settled, in that year, in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, but soon after moved to Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts where he resided until his death in 1686. The original tract of land on which he settled in 1640 and on which he built a log house in 1647, was in the "West Parish" of the town, and his farm was called "Popular Lawn". He was the first settler in that part of town. The book "red Sunday", p 73, by Francis W Cronan, states that the George Corliss family were the only landowners in Haverhill who had a direct grant from the King. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol 14 (1860), p 337, states that about the year 1635, the custom of registering the names of emigrants from England to America, which had been in vogue, was changed so that only the number of persons carried in each vessel was recorded. This, doubtless, accounts for the fact that no record can be obtained of the name of the ship in which George Corliss came to America. It is said, and is on record, that George Corliss left England on account of religious persecution; it is much more probably that he came over, as thousands of other young men did, to build a home in the new colony and to own land of his own. On 26 Oct 1645, George Corliss was married to Joanna Davis at Haverhill. This was the second recorded marriage in the town. Joanna was a daughter of Thomas and Christian (Bellsire) Davis. In 1723 John Corliss, grandson of George Corliss and "great=grandson of Thomas Davis" was appointed administrator of Thomas Davis' estate, "de Bonis non." In George Corliss' will, he speaks of the land "I have recovered of my brother Davis by law." This land was that recovered by George Corliss from Joseph Davis (son of Thomas Davis), whom he sued in Norfolk Courts for a debt, a part os which was for a years wages of George Corliss' son John. The verdict, rendered after the death of Joseph Davis was in favor of George Corliss, and an execution was granted May 1st, 1673. There is a tradition in the family to the effect that, at the time of his marriage, George Corliss was possessed of a pair of silk breeches of such generous proportions that his wife afterwards converted them into a dress for herself. There is no further record of Joanna Corliss after the death of her husband and the estate was settled unless it was she who married, 4 Oct 1687, as "Johannah Corley", James Ordway, at Newbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts. Popular Lawn, the Corliss homestead at Haverhill, was first occupied by George Corliss in 1640. The destruction of the early records of Haverhill, and the incomplete condition of those remaining for the early part of the town's history, have made it impossible to ascertain the exact number of acres the farm originally contained. Extracts from various sources, however, may enable one to form some idea of the size of the old homestead. On 16 July 1650, George Corliss was to have the first choice of land, in lieu of that already owned by him in the "plain". On 20 Dec 1650, he received ten acres adjoining land of Thomas Ayer. He received, 7 July 1652, seven acres in lot number 30, seconf division of ploughed land, and land in the third division of upland. On 3 Dec 1657 he was to have liberty to lay down the second division of upland he had bought of Hugh Sheratt, and take up land westward, acre for acre, in some convenient place. He received land in the fourth division of upland 14 Oct 1659, and on 4 March 1667, he received five acres of "accomodation" land -- one hundred and ten acres. He received land near the west meadow 4 April 1682, and on 14 June 1683, land from the second division on the east side of Merrie's Creek. George Corliss' name appears in the list of "freeman" of Haverhill in 1645; Constable, 1650; selectman in 1646-53-57=69-79. Under the date of 1683, his name as well as those of his sons-in-law, Robie, Kingsbury, Hutchins and Neff, appear in a vote on church affairs. Mary (Corliss) Neff, eldest daughter of George Corliss, was a nurse to Hannah (Emerson) Dunstan when she was captured by the Indians in 1697 and aided her in killing her captors. In 1738 a grant of 200 acres of land was voted to Joseph Neff, son of William and Mary Neff, for services rendered by his mother. William Neff died with the Army at Pemaquid (Bristol) Maine, in Feb 1689, aged 47 years. George Corliss' daughter Ann married John Robie, 1 Nov 1677, and the following describes the terrifying times these people lived in: "On the 16th day of Jun (1691), John Robie of this town was killed by the savages. Warned of the impending danger, Robie had taken his family from his own dwelling to a house of refuge in the North Parish. He was returning from this mission with his cart and oxen and had reached about midway of the burying ground, near the residence of Jesse Clement, when a ball struck him down. His son, Ichabod, who was with him, was taken prisoner, but soon after managed to escape and returned home. Robie's wife, Ann, had died a few days previously, leaving a family of seven children, the oldest not quite eleven years of age. This doubtless, led him to seek shelter for them in a house of refuge. A letter from Nathaniel Saltonstall to Major Pike of Newbury, dated 'June 15, 1691, 12 at night', states that Robie was killed about two hours before sunset, 'near the woods near Bradleys.' John Robie had built a cottage in Haverhill between 1675-77. He was a soldier in the Indian War of 1675. In 1679 he asked for 5 or 6 acres more land from the town, which was given to him. The estate of John Robie was administered by his brother, Thomas Robie of Hampton, June 30, 1691" {History of Haverhill, p 160 by George Chase} The will of George Corliss was dated 18 Oct 1686, and his death took place the next day, which probably accounts for the fact that he made "his mark" instead of signing his name. His signed name has been found on other documents. The original is on file at the County Clerk's office, Salem, Massachusetts. Being weak in body but well in mind and not knowing how it may pleas god to Deal with me do make my will as follow'th Do commit my Soal to god that gave it me & to Jesus christ that hath delivered it! o log my god most true: and my body to the earth. I give to my Son John the farms that he lives on with two commonages and my lower Spicket meadow and my medow at polocy: (Policy Pond) and my land at west medows: only my wife is to have a quarter part of that that I was to have of my son John: and that in kind as I was to have: that is to say half of that in every thing as I was to have in kind and as long as she lives; and that she shall have liberty to enjoy that hous that I lived in as long as she lives is she pleas: al so I give to my Son John have the 4th devishon and a 2 commonages belonging to the west medow land. To my Daughter mary nef I give the land that my Son nef lives on and to her children born of her body: forever; and the pond medow; and one commonage; and my Daughter Johana Huck'ns I give to her 2 hundred acres of land and 4 acres of medow of policy and 2 cows; my Son Joseph huckins did engaged to me that if I wood give him a claame of that land he wood make over to my daughter his wife and her children his house and land upon the hill: and it is my will that this shall be confirmed to him I wood be done at once that this house and land: or that which may be secured. and to my Daughter Debora Esman I give to my Son and Daughter esman half the uper Spicket medow and one commange for my Son and Daughter robe I give a parcell of land that I recovered of my brother davis by law and 2 commonages. and my Son and daughter martha lad I give them 30 acres of land at west medow that I have possess him of and one comon already and my Son and daughter hulda kinsbery I give ye 30 acres and a comon at the west medow that I have posest them of and for my daughter Sarah Corley I giver her one common and half the 4 devishon; I giver her one cow and 2 sheep and half the uper Spiket medow; and one swine; I give: I give to my Son John half that ox that he hath poss of further I order my Son John to pay al my debts and for my housold stuff and 2 calfs and my sheep and one cow and cloths I leave to my wife to dispos of as she shal pleas. to my Son John I pray you be dutyful to your mother and to fulfil this oblygations to her that you and I agreed or you fail your oblygations y is between you and I other my Son John se that my will bee fulfilled. George Corlee (his mark) John Tennie Elizabeth Worchester Joh Tennie and Elizabeth Worchester did upon oath affirm'd that George Corlee did sign and declare this to be his last will. Taken before the worship Jno Woodbridge Esq & Capt Richard Dunn Esq this 23d nov'r 1686 as shown. D Davision - Clk Abigail Caly was present & sarah Walinfor On the outside of this paper was "last will and testement of George Carles late of Haverhill deceased" 1686 November 23 Recorded Bio: John Corliss was the only son of George and Joanna (Davis) Corliss. He was born at the home farm in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts on 4 Mar 1648 and died at the same place 17 Feb 1698. He married Mary Wilford, daughter of Gilbert and Mary (Dow) Wilford 17 Dec 1684 at Haverhill. She was born 18 Nov 1667 at Merrimack (recorded at Bradford, Massachusetts). After teh death of John Corliss she married 2nd William Whitaker, a widower, 28 Jan 1702/3 at Haverhill. Note: At the time of her 2nd marriage she had several Corliss children under 18 years of age. She had 4 children by William Whitaker, Rachel, Susanna, Hannah and Abraham, all born in Haverhill. John Corliss received the home farm from his father by will and it descended in turn to his son John. Then name of John Corliss appears, among others, on a list of soldiers paid by the town, August 24th, 1676, and in a list of those who took the oath of allegiance at Haverhill Nov 28th, 1677. John Corliss died intestate and an inventory of his estate was taken on "march ye 25, 1698, by ye request of ye widow Mary Corliss" and it was filed August 1st, 1698. "The Real Estate of ye sd John Corliss amounts unto one hundred pounds, and ye personall free & clear of all Debts & charges of them: is to be divided being 30pounds 14s according to Law, 1/3 of the Real during her Naturall Life yn to revert to ye children of ye Dec'd and 1/3 of the personall for her: and ye eldest son a Double share of Real & personall, to all ye rest equal: viz: Real Personal To Widow Mary Corliss 33:13:3 10: 4:8 To eldest son John 16: 6:7 5: 2:8 To dau Mary 8: 6:7 2:11:4 To dau Hannah 8: 6:7 2:11:4 To son Timothy 8: 6:7 2:11:4 To son Jonathan 8: 6:7 2:11:4 To dau Mehitable 8: 6:7 2:11:4 (Note that son Thomas is not mentioned in the above distribution.) The widow's thirds consisted of "about ten acres of improved land at the easterly half of the homestead, and about twenty-three acres of woodland, 1/3 of the house and 1/3 of the barn. Bio: Jhn Corliss, son of John and Mary (Wilford) Corliss, was born at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, 4 March 1686 and died in November 1766. He married Ruth Haynes daughter of Jonathan and Sarah (Moulton) Haynes in 1711. She was born 10 Feb 1691 at Haverhill and died in 1787. John Corliss was a farmer and resided on the old homestead during his life. He eventually deeded the farm to his son Joseph, reserving a life interest for himself and his wife. As he outlived his son Joseph, the farm descended to his grandsons, Joseph and Ephraim (sons of Joseph), who took possession of it at the death of their grandfather. John Corliss was a man of large stature, being more than six feet tall and very well proportioned. He had a powerful voice, and it is said that he spoke so loud and distinctly that he could be heard and well understood at the distance of a mile. He was of a very kind and charitable disposition, and excellent farmer, a true and worthy citizen. He enjoyed a remarkable health from his youth until he was over seventy five years old. He gave each of his children a good English education and provided for them liberally in every way. Bio: Jonathan Corliss, son of John and Ruth (Haynes) Corliss, was born at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, 25 Feb 1730 and died of smallpox 18 Jun 1776 at Isleau Noix, Canada during the Revolutionary War. He married Lydia (aliddea) Emerson daughter of John Jr and Abigail (Stevens) Emerson on 13 March 1750 at Salem, Rockingham County, New Hampshire {Haverhill Vital Records lists this marriage as March 1749} She was born 13 Apr 1731 in Haverhill, and died 16 May 1799 at Salem, New Hampshire. Jonathan and Lydia were the parents of nine children. {DAR Lineage Book, Vol 156, p 30 #155092} Bio: Emerson Corliss, son of Jonathan and Lydia (Emerson) Corliss, was born in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, 27 March 1758, and died at his home in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont on 30 Nov 1843. His remains were laid to rest in the principal cemetery there, the grave being designated by rough stones, with no inscription whever, stone he himself seasonably selected for that purpose. Later descendants, however, have erected gravestones for Emerson Corliss and his wife Mehitable at Upper Plains Cemetery in Bradford. Emerson Corliss married Mehitable Mitchell daughter of William and Mehitable (Pool) Mitchell 14 Sept 1783 at Haverhill. She was born at Haverhill, Massachusetts 6 Jan 1765 and died at Bradford, Vermont 26 June 1846. At the age of seventeen years, 10 May 1775, Emerson Corliss enlisted in Captain Elisha Woodbury's Co, Col John Stark's New Hampshire Regiment. He was waiter to his father, Jonathan Corliss, who was a Lieutenant. He was at the battle of Bunker Hill, and served until 1 Aug 1775. He enlisted 1 Jan 1776, as a private in captain B Mann's Co, Col James Reed's New Hampshire Regiment, and the next June went to Canada and while there was wounded in the leg and his father died of smallpox. He was in the battle of Trenton and served until the middle of February 1777. He served as a Private from July 21 to sept 29, 1777 in Captain Jesse Wilson's Co, Col Moses Nichol's New Hampshire Regiment, and was at the battle of Bennington during which eight balls were shot through his clothes. In Sept 1777 he enlised as a Private in Captain Jeremiah Dowe's Co, Lt Col Welch's New Hampshire Regiment. He was wounded in the leg at the battle of Bemis Heights and was discharged 5 Nov 1777. He enlisted May or June 1778 as a private in Captain david Whittier's Co, Col Thomas Poor's Massachusetts Regiment and served eight months and twenty eight days. In July 1779 he enlisted as a private in Captain Jenkin's Co, Col Brewer's 12th Massachusetts regiment and was wounded in the right arm in 1779 by the British Light Horse below White Plains. He was appointed Second Sergeant of Captain Silas Clark's Co, Col Tupper's Regiment on 15 Feb 1780. Emerson Corliss was discharged at West Point on 22 may 1782. He was in fifteen engagements but his papers do not state the names of any other than the above mentioned. Emerson Corliss applied for a pension 4 April 1818 at the age of fifty-nine years and it was allowed. His wife, Mehitable, was allowed a pension on her application executed 31 Jan 1844. She was living at Bradford, Vermont, aged seventy-nine years. I guess that's all for today. Have pension records and other things for this family alone, but it can wait until tomorrow. Good night all Jeanne/jmh

this is my direct line. 11th great grandfather. son of Allen Convers Sarah the wife is Sarah Parker witness Allin Convers is Edward's brother witness Jno Parker is Sarah's brother son James is my 10th great grandfather and his first wife Anne Long. David Samuelsen On 10/18/2011 12:11 PM, Jeanne Hicks wrote: > Back to the grind.... > > Submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy and this is only for Trails use. > > Probate > Middlesex County, Massachusetts > In the name of God, Amen, I, Edward Convers, of Woburne, in the Coun of Midd Massachusetts Collony in New England, being in p-fect memory though weake of Body, do make this my last will and testamt, to dispose of my lands, goods and chattles, that the Lord hath lent unto mee, dureing my naturall life, which my Will is shall be disposed of in mannr as followeth, > <u>Imp</u>. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Convers ten poun pr a year, to be payd unto Her from yeare to yeare during her naturally life, that is to say, five pounds a yeare out of my sonne Josias Convers his house, and ye other five pounds a yeare out of the Mill. Also my will is that my wife shall have such roomes to live in dureing her life in the house that I now live in, as She shall make choyce of for Her use, and one of the gardens before the house, which she shall made choyce of for her use, and ten of the apple trees in the old orchard dureing her life which she shall make choyce of. Also my will is that my wife shall have a fourth part of all my moveable goods and chattels when my debts and legacyes and my funall be discharged. Also I give unto my sonne, Josias Convers, the House wherein He now liveth and the barnes and outhouses and the orchard before the house, with the yards and other appurtenances to the same > belonging, and the land that lyeth in the great field, and all that meadow that lyeth in the west side of the brooke in bucke meadow. My Will is that my soone Josias shall enjoy all these houses and lands, with the other appurtenances above specified, for Him and his heyres lawfully begotten of his body, and for want thereof, to my sonne James Convers, his son Edward Convers, and to his Heyres lawfully begotten of his body, and for want thereof my Will is that it shall be divided between the rest of my sonn James his children equally, or to the next Heyre according to law, and for the field called the sheep-pastuer, I give it to my sonnes Josiah and Samuel together with my mill and mill house and the appurtenances to them belonging , to be possessed by the longest liver and his Heyres. Also I give to my sonne Samuel Convers my house wherein I now dwell and all the land lying behind the house to the brow of ye Hill northward, and all the land that is > plowable lying on the north side of the blind bridge, together will all the meadow that lyeth adjoining to the said land and that p'cell of land that lyeth on the east side of the rode, next to the mill pond betweene the aforesaid blynd Bridge, and my dwelling house. Also I give to my sonne Samuel all ye meadow yt lyeth on ye east side of the river in Bucke meadow, and my English pasture that is fenced in on the other side of the mill river, and my will is that for all the rest of ye land that is not plowable lying on the north side of blind Bridge, together with all the rest of my pasture lands, shall be equally divided between my three sonnes, Josiah, James, and Samuel, only reserveing the timber that is upon the said pasture lands from my sonne James, who shall have no part therein, but is shall be injoyed by my other to sonnes Josiah and Samuel and their Heyres. Also my will is that if my sonne Samuel shall dy without Heyres lawfully begotten of > his body, that the estate that I have given to Him shall be divided between ye children of my daughter Mary Thompson. Also I give to my sonne James Convers the sum of thirty pounds and I give to my daughter Mary Sheldon the sume of twenty marks. And I give to my kinsman Allan Convers the sume of ten pounds, and I give to my kinswoman Sarah Smith the sume of five pounds. Also I give to my kinsman John Parker the sume of forty shillings, and for these legacyes my will is that they shall be paid within three years after my deceased as my Executors shall see meete and are able to pay the same. and for all that land that lyeth common between the houses my will is that it shall ly common for pertetuity, and for all my moveable goodes and chattles that remaineth of what is given to my wife, I give to thirds of the same to my sonne Josiah and the other third to my sonne Samuel. and for the legacyes that I have given my will is that they shall be payd in > Corne and cattle or either of them. Also my will is that my sonne Josiah and my sonne Samuel shall be my sole excutors. Also my will is that my sonne James Convers and my kinsman Allin Convers, and my kinsman John Parker shall be the overseers of this my Will. My will also is that all my moveable goods be apprised distinctly. > Signed and subscribed the ___ day of August, 1659 > Edward Convers > Witness: > Allin Convers > Jno Parker > My Will is that my sonne Josiah shall have the meadow that is fenced in on the other side of the mill brook, lying next unto my sonne James his meadow for him and his Heyres, as the rest of the lands within expressed. > > Cambridge, 7, 8th, 1663 > At the County Court, then sitting at Cambridge, Allin Convers and John Parker appearing in Court, do on their oath given them say that Edward Convers dec'd being of a disposeing mind, they saw Him signe, seale, and publish this instrument as his last Will and testament and that they know of no other. > Entered and Recorded, 7, 8th, 1663 > Thomas Danforth, Recorder > > The inventory of Edward Convers' estate was taken 7 Oct 1663. The total value was 827:05:06. > > > > Bio: > James Converse, son of Edward and Sarah (Parker) Converse, was baptized 29 Nov 1620 at South Weald, Essex, England and came to this country with his parents in 1630, settling first at Charlestown, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts and later removing to Woburn, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts. He died in Woburn, 10 May 1715, aged ninety-five years. He married first Anna Long on 24 Oct 1643. She was a daughter of Robert and Sarah (Taylor) Long. She was born 1 Jun 1623 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England and died in Woburn, Massachusetts 10 Aug 1691. James Converse married second Anna (Sparhawke) Cooper in 1692. She was a daughter of Nathaniel Sparhawke and widow of Deacon John Cooper of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. > James Convers was Sargeant from 1658 to 1672, Ensign from 1672 to 1688 and Lieutenant 1688 to 1715. As Lieutenant he served with the Woburn Company in garrison there during King Philip's War. > He was one of the Selectmen of Woburn, a Commissioner of the Rate, and one of the leading members of the Woburn Church. He was Deputy to teh General Court in 1679, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 89. > The last twenty years of his life were spent in retirement. His will was dated 28 Aug 1712. > > > Partial Listing > Old Burying Ground, > Park Street, Woburne Center > > Here Lyes the Body of > Lieut James Converse > Who Departed this life > May the 10th 1715 > In ye 95th Year > of his age > "The Memory of the Just is Blessed" > > Here Lyes the Body of > Ann Convers > Wife of > James Convers > Aged 69 Years > Died > Aug 10 1691 > > > > Bio: > Henry Cook was a butcher. He had a grant of six acres in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts in 1638. On 4 Feb 1638/9 the town granted him 5 acres and 21 Jan 1649/50 he was granted 40 acres "beyond the river". > John Talbey, 24 Dec 1655 was to be put out as a servant to Robert Morgan or some other man for a year, at the expence of the town. Jan 29, 1655/6, Henry Cook agreed to so take him for a year, the town to supply him shirts, cloth to make a coat, covering for a bed and some things to make a bed. > Nov 27, 1658, the selectmen ordered that the forty acres granted to each of Philip Veren, Henry Cooke and John Hill be laid out in the common land above the house of Thomas James. Forest Street, in Peabody, Essex Co, Massachusetts now runs through these lots, which lie just west of Summit Street. Four acres of meadow was also to be laid out to them. > Henry Cook died intestate and administration on his estate was granted to widow Judith and eldest son Isaac. Inventory totaled 255 li. It was ordered that the whole estate remain in the hands of the widow until the children became of age, except that Isaac was to have 5 li in hand and, after his mother's decease, to have the house and land adjoining valued in the inventory at 60 li. The other children were to have 10 li each at age or time of marriage. "Ye ordering of this estate is null and refers to what ye court have further ordered as apeers in ye records of ye second session of this court." > Upon further consideration about ordering the estate of Henry Cooke, deceased, it was ordered July 7, 1662, that Isaack, the eldest son, have 24 li and the other children, John, Henry, Judith, Rachell, Mary and Hanna, 12 li each payable at age or time of marriage, and the widow was appointed executrix. > > > > I am at a stopping point.... > Sorry if this is overwelming anyone. > > Jeanne/jmh > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Back to the grind.... Submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy and this is only for Trails use. Probate Middlesex County, Massachusetts In the name of God, Amen, I, Edward Convers, of Woburne, in the Coun of Midd Massachusetts Collony in New England, being in p-fect memory though weake of Body, do make this my last will and testamt, to dispose of my lands, goods and chattles, that the Lord hath lent unto mee, dureing my naturall life, which my Will is shall be disposed of in mannr as followeth, <u>Imp</u>. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Convers ten poun pr a year, to be payd unto Her from yeare to yeare during her naturally life, that is to say, five pounds a yeare out of my sonne Josias Convers his house, and ye other five pounds a yeare out of the Mill. Also my will is that my wife shall have such roomes to live in dureing her life in the house that I now live in, as She shall make choyce of for Her use, and one of the gardens before the house, which she shall made choyce of for her use, and ten of the apple trees in the old orchard dureing her life which she shall make choyce of. Also my will is that my wife shall have a fourth part of all my moveable goods and chattels when my debts and legacyes and my funall be discharged. Also I give unto my sonne, Josias Convers, the House wherein He now liveth and the barnes and outhouses and the orchard before the house, with the yards and other appurtenances to the same belonging, and the land that lyeth in the great field, and all that meadow that lyeth in the west side of the brooke in bucke meadow. My Will is that my soone Josias shall enjoy all these houses and lands, with the other appurtenances above specified, for Him and his heyres lawfully begotten of his body, and for want thereof, to my sonne James Convers, his son Edward Convers, and to his Heyres lawfully begotten of his body, and for want thereof my Will is that it shall be divided between the rest of my sonn James his children equally, or to the next Heyre according to law, and for the field called the sheep-pastuer, I give it to my sonnes Josiah and Samuel together with my mill and mill house and the appurtenances to them belonging , to be possessed by the longest liver and his Heyres. Also I give to my sonne Samuel Convers my house wherein I now dwell and all the land lying behind the house to the brow of ye Hill northward, and all the land that is plowable lying on the north side of the blind bridge, together will all the meadow that lyeth adjoining to the said land and that p'cell of land that lyeth on the east side of the rode, next to the mill pond betweene the aforesaid blynd Bridge, and my dwelling house. Also I give to my sonne Samuel all ye meadow yt lyeth on ye east side of the river in Bucke meadow, and my English pasture that is fenced in on the other side of the mill river, and my will is that for all the rest of ye land that is not plowable lying on the north side of blind Bridge, together with all the rest of my pasture lands, shall be equally divided between my three sonnes, Josiah, James, and Samuel, only reserveing the timber that is upon the said pasture lands from my sonne James, who shall have no part therein, but is shall be injoyed by my other to sonnes Josiah and Samuel and their Heyres. Also my will is that if my sonne Samuel shall dy without Heyres lawfully begotten of his body, that the estate that I have given to Him shall be divided between ye children of my daughter Mary Thompson. Also I give to my sonne James Convers the sum of thirty pounds and I give to my daughter Mary Sheldon the sume of twenty marks. And I give to my kinsman Allan Convers the sume of ten pounds, and I give to my kinswoman Sarah Smith the sume of five pounds. Also I give to my kinsman John Parker the sume of forty shillings, and for these legacyes my will is that they shall be paid within three years after my deceased as my Executors shall see meete and are able to pay the same. and for all that land that lyeth common between the houses my will is that it shall ly common for pertetuity, and for all my moveable goodes and chattles that remaineth of what is given to my wife, I give to thirds of the same to my sonne Josiah and the other third to my sonne Samuel. and for the legacyes that I have given my will is that they shall be payd in Corne and cattle or either of them. Also my will is that my sonne Josiah and my sonne Samuel shall be my sole excutors. Also my will is that my sonne James Convers and my kinsman Allin Convers, and my kinsman John Parker shall be the overseers of this my Will. My will also is that all my moveable goods be apprised distinctly. Signed and subscribed the ___ day of August, 1659 Edward Convers Witness: Allin Convers Jno Parker My Will is that my sonne Josiah shall have the meadow that is fenced in on the other side of the mill brook, lying next unto my sonne James his meadow for him and his Heyres, as the rest of the lands within expressed. Cambridge, 7, 8th, 1663 At the County Court, then sitting at Cambridge, Allin Convers and John Parker appearing in Court, do on their oath given them say that Edward Convers dec'd being of a disposeing mind, they saw Him signe, seale, and publish this instrument as his last Will and testament and that they know of no other. Entered and Recorded, 7, 8th, 1663 Thomas Danforth, Recorder The inventory of Edward Convers' estate was taken 7 Oct 1663. The total value was 827:05:06. Bio: James Converse, son of Edward and Sarah (Parker) Converse, was baptized 29 Nov 1620 at South Weald, Essex, England and came to this country with his parents in 1630, settling first at Charlestown, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts and later removing to Woburn, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts. He died in Woburn, 10 May 1715, aged ninety-five years. He married first Anna Long on 24 Oct 1643. She was a daughter of Robert and Sarah (Taylor) Long. She was born 1 Jun 1623 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England and died in Woburn, Massachusetts 10 Aug 1691. James Converse married second Anna (Sparhawke) Cooper in 1692. She was a daughter of Nathaniel Sparhawke and widow of Deacon John Cooper of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. James Convers was Sargeant from 1658 to 1672, Ensign from 1672 to 1688 and Lieutenant 1688 to 1715. As Lieutenant he served with the Woburn Company in garrison there during King Philip's War. He was one of the Selectmen of Woburn, a Commissioner of the Rate, and one of the leading members of the Woburn Church. He was Deputy to teh General Court in 1679, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 89. The last twenty years of his life were spent in retirement. His will was dated 28 Aug 1712. Partial Listing Old Burying Ground, Park Street, Woburne Center Here Lyes the Body of Lieut James Converse Who Departed this life May the 10th 1715 In ye 95th Year of his age "The Memory of the Just is Blessed" Here Lyes the Body of Ann Convers Wife of James Convers Aged 69 Years Died Aug 10 1691 Bio: Henry Cook was a butcher. He had a grant of six acres in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts in 1638. On 4 Feb 1638/9 the town granted him 5 acres and 21 Jan 1649/50 he was granted 40 acres "beyond the river". John Talbey, 24 Dec 1655 was to be put out as a servant to Robert Morgan or some other man for a year, at the expence of the town. Jan 29, 1655/6, Henry Cook agreed to so take him for a year, the town to supply him shirts, cloth to make a coat, covering for a bed and some things to make a bed. Nov 27, 1658, the selectmen ordered that the forty acres granted to each of Philip Veren, Henry Cooke and John Hill be laid out in the common land above the house of Thomas James. Forest Street, in Peabody, Essex Co, Massachusetts now runs through these lots, which lie just west of Summit Street. Four acres of meadow was also to be laid out to them. Henry Cook died intestate and administration on his estate was granted to widow Judith and eldest son Isaac. Inventory totaled 255 li. It was ordered that the whole estate remain in the hands of the widow until the children became of age, except that Isaac was to have 5 li in hand and, after his mother's decease, to have the house and land adjoining valued in the inventory at 60 li. The other children were to have 10 li each at age or time of marriage. "Ye ordering of this estate is null and refers to what ye court have further ordered as apeers in ye records of ye second session of this court." Upon further consideration about ordering the estate of Henry Cooke, deceased, it was ordered July 7, 1662, that Isaack, the eldest son, have 24 li and the other children, John, Henry, Judith, Rachell, Mary and Hanna, 12 li each payable at age or time of marriage, and the widow was appointed executrix. I am at a stopping point.... Sorry if this is overwelming anyone. Jeanne/jmh

Break is over. Continuing on.... Submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy. This is only for Trails use. Know all Men by these Presents that I Jonathan C Colby of topsfield in the County of Washington and State of Maine in consideration of the sum of four hundred and forty four Dollars and fourteen cents, paid by Emerson C Colby of said Topsfield the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do hereby give grant bargain Sell and convey unto the said Emerson C Colby his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in said Topsfield and bounded as follows to wit: Commencing on the east Side of the Baring and Houlton road and on a line of said road and at the southwest corner of land owned and occupied by Stephen Bean thence running easterly on a line of said Beans' land to the northwest corner of land sold to Jonathan Fitch by me, thence running southerly on the line of said Fitch's land to land owned a dn occupied by Livia Haley thence running westerly on the line of said Haley's land to the line of the Baring & Houlton road thence running northerly on the east line of said road to the first mentioned bounds, reserving one acre sold to the town and fenced out for a burying ground and also reserving a piece of land fenced out where the School house stands being part of the lots of land No 113 and 114 according to the plan of Survey of Zebulon Bradley containing ninety one acres more or less. To have and to hold the afore granted and bargained premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof to the said Emerson C Colby his heirs and assigns to their use and behoof forever. And I do covenant with the said Emerson c Colby his heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises, that they are free of all incumbrances, that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Emerson C Colby And that I will warrant and defend the same premises to the said Emerson C Colby his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. In witness whereof I the said Jonathan C Colby have hereunto set may hand and seal this twenty second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty. Jonathan C Colby [Seal] Signed sealed and delivered in presence of M Vickery JP Washington Ss June 22, 1850. Then the above named Jonathan C Colby acknowledged the above instrument by him subscribed to be his free act and deed. Before me Mathias Vickery Justice of the Peace Received and Entered July 10, 1850 5h PM - Attest Dan'l M Dorman Reg Washington County Deeds Vol 77 p 208-9 Know all men by these presents that we Jonathan C Colby and Sarah A Colby of the County of Adams and State of Wisconsin in consideration of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid by Ollivetti Cloak of Topsfield in the county of Washington and state of maine, the receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge, do remise, release, bargain, sell and convey and forever quit claim unto the said Ollivetti Cloak, her heirs and assigns forever all right title and interest in and to a certain piece or parcel of real estate situated and being in the Town of Topsfield and bounded and described as follows, to wit: Commencing on the east line of the Baring and Houlton Road, and at the southwest corner of land owned and occupied by Stephen Bean then running easterly on the line of said Bean's land ot the Northwest corner of Land owned and occupied by William Clark thence southerly on the west line of said Clark's Land to the north line of Land owned by Mrs Abigail Colby, thence westerly on the north Line of said Mrs Colby's line, and land owned and occupied by Liba Haley to the line of the Burying Ground to the North East corner of the same, thence westerly on the line of the Burying Ground to the line of the Burying Ground and Houlton Road, thence Northerly on the line of said road to the first mentioned bounds, containing Ninety one acres more or less being the same lot deeded by Jonathan C Colby to Emerson C Colby deceased. To have and to hold the same together with the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to her the said Ollivetti Cloak, her heirs and assigns forever and we do covenant with the Said Ollivetti Cloak, her heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by through or under us. In witness whereof we the said Jonathan C Colby and Sarah A Colby wife of the said Jonathan in relinquishment of her right to dower in the premises conveyed, have hereunto set our hands and seals this 15th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. Jonathan C Colby [Seal] Sarah Ann Colby [Seal] Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of John Mulbin Edward Norris State of Wisconsin, County of Adams Ss On the 30th day of November AD 1852 personally came before me the above named Jonathan C Colby and Sarah A Colby to me known to be the persons who executed the above deed and acknowledged the same to be their free act for uses and purposes therein mentioned Edward Norris, Notary Public Rec'd and entered April 25, 1853 6 and 1/2h PM Attest J W Lyman Register Marriage Record: Name of Groom: Jacob Colbey Name of Bride: Mahitable P Corliss Residence of Groom: Bradford Date of marriage: April 6th 1806 Name of Party Officiating: Paul Sweet, Justice of the Peace Town: Bradford A B Peters, Town Clerk Death Record: Full Name of Deceased: Colby, Capt Jacob Age: 44 Yrs Date of Birth: Names of Parents: Name of Husband or Wife: Hitty Colby Date of Death: September 30, 1825 Name of Cemetery: upper Plain A True Copy Attest: Chas A Haskins Nov 13, 1919 Attest: Harvey W Eaton Town Clerk of Bradford Full Name of Deceased: Colby, Hitty P Age: 70 Date of Birth: Names of Parents: Name of Husband or Wife: Jacob Colby Date of Death: May 5, 1855 Name of Cemetery: Upper Plain A True Copy Attest: Chas A Haskins Nov 13, 1919 Attest: Harvey W Eaton Town Clerk of Bradford Partial Cemetery Transcription Upper Plains Cemetery Bradford, Vermont Abigail Hewes Heaton Colby wife of Jacob Curtis Colby 26 May 1813 - 30 Mar 1883 Absolom J Colby Died 3 Oct 1896 Age 75 years 7 mos Alphonso J Colby Died 11 Oct 1846 Age 16 years, 9 months Edmund Colby son of Thomas & Elizabeth Colby Died 5 Sep 1827 age 6 years Elias T Colby son of M & L T Colby Died 7 Feb 1833 Eliza J Colby Died 26 May 1833 age 1 yr 2 mos Elizabeth Colby dau of M & L T Colby died 7 Feb 1833 Elizabeth (Corliss) Colby wife of Dr Thomas Colby died Jan 1837 age 42 years Elizabeth T Colby wife of Mood Colby 20 Sep 1807 - 23 Dec 1885 Enock Colby 5 Dec 1798 - Dec 1823 Lost at Sea Harrison T Colby 1892 - 1959 Henry B Colby (Capt) Died 16 Apr 1883 age -3 years 20 days Henry C Colby Born Fairlee Vt 4 Mar 1866 - 3 May 1953 Hitty Mitchell Colby dau of J & H P Colby died 23 Mar 1829 age 18 years Hitty P Colby wife of Jacob Colby died 5 May 1855 age 70 years Hulda Jane H Colby dau of Thomas & Elizabeth Colby died 24 Oct 1843 age 20 years Laura Colby dau of Thomas & Elizabeth Colby died 14 Sep 1832 age 4 years Lizzie K Colby 1861 - 1940 Lucia Colby wife of Allen W Colby died 11 Oct 1876 age 25 years, 22 days Margery Colby wife of Simeon Colby Mildred L Colby 1895 - Moody Colby 5 May 1806 - 22 Jul 1862 Thomas Colby (Dr) died 26 Dec 1829 age 41 years Resign D (McKellips) wife of Absolom J Colby 9 Aug 1823 - 24 Apr 1898 Capt Jacob Colby Died 30 Sep 1825 AE 44 years Death Record: Full Name of Deceased: Colby, George Washington Place of Death; Color: White Age 81 yrs 8 mos 2 Dy Married Occupation; Farmer Birthplace: Bradford, Vt Father's Name: Jacob Colby Father's Birthplace: Vermont Mother's Maiden Name: Mehitable Corliss Mother's Birthplace: Vermont Date of Death; 1905 Feb 6 Disease Causing Death; Broncho pneumonia Contributing Disease: Old age & Lagrippe Medical Attendant: Chas N Fox, MD Town: Topsham, Vt H B White, Town Clerk Certified Copy Public Records Division State of Vermont Bio: Ryce (or Rise) Cole came from England with the Winthrop fleet in 1630 and settled at Charlestown, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts. It is believed he came from London. He and his wife, Arrold, were among those dismissed from the Boston Church in October 1632 to form the first Church of Charlestown, and their names appear in the covenant signed on 14 Nov 1832 Ryce Cole was admitted Freeman April 1, 1633 and appears on the list of proprietors of October 13, 1634 and in a division in January 1635 in which he obtained four acres. He was a witness of the will of Daniel Sheperdson, blacksmith, of Charlestown, May 16, 1644. His possessions in Charlestown, 1638, consisted of 9 lots and are shown by the land records. They were: 1. One dwelling house with a garden plat situated in the middle row, abutting southwest upon the stree way, northeast upon the back street, bounded on the northwest by William Johnson, and on the southeast by the mill way. 2. Two acres of arable land, by estimation, more or less, situated in the east field, abutting the southwest upon Long way, northeast upon the swamp, bounded on the southwest by William Brakenburg, and on the northwest by Daniel Sheperdson and Samuel Carter. 3. Two acres of swamp, by estimation, more or less, lying in the wast field; bounded on the east by Samuel Carter, on the west by Edward Convers, on the south by Capt Robert Sedgwick and on eht north by Robert Cutler and William Palmer. 4. Milch cow commons, three and a quarter. 5. Four acres of arable land, by estimation, more or less, situated in the line field, abutting southwest upon the Cambridge line, northeast by the common; bounded on the southeast by John Penticost and one the northwest by William Frothingham. 6. Five acres of woodland, by estimation, more or less, situated in the Mystic field. 7. Four acres of meadow, by estimation, more or less, situated in Mystic marshes, abutting west upon the North River, east upon the woodland; bounded on the south by William Brakenburg and on the north by Samuel Carter. 8. Ten acres of woodland, more or less, situated in Mystic field, abutting northeast upon John Wolrich, Prudence Wilkinson and James Hubbard; southwest upon Thomas Carter; bounded on the northwest by John Hodges and southeast by Mrs Harvard. 9. Fifty acres of land, by estimation, more or less, situated in the water field; bounded on the northwest by Mrs Harvard, on the east by the river and on the southwest by John Hodges. Ryce Cole married Arrold Dunington. Her will was dated 20th of the 10th month 1662, and was proved on the 26th of the 10th month 1662. She bequeathed to son John Cole, sons Lowden and Pierce and their children and to brother Solomon Phipps. Ryce Cole died in Charlestown, Massachusetts, 15 Mar 1646. His will was dated the 3rd month 1646 and was probated 1 April 1662. It gave to wife, sons Robert, John and James and two daughter. Richard Lowden and Thomas Pierce of Woburn, who married the daughters asked for a division of the estate, the eldest and youngest sons having died without heirs, leaving only one son. The widow, Arrold, wrote from Charlestown 28 Aug 1655, to her son and daughter Jenks and daughter Ruth Coles, giving love to "your brother John Cole and brothers and sisters Peirce and Lowden. She wrote 16(10) 1661 to daughter Ruth Mood, referring to Ruth's former husband. Henry Mudd of Stepney, England, mariner, and Ruth his wife, gave power of attorney to John Smith of Charlestown 16(-)1661" According to Wyman, Ryce Cole was an inhabitant of Charlestown in 1629 and was 9th on the first list of 13. He was an original member of the church, #109. It has been believed that Arrold, wife of Ryce Cole was descended from one of the early Phipps lines in Amerca because she mentions "brother Solomon Phipps" in her will. It is not known just what this connection is. It maybe through the marriage of a sibling or merely refers to Solomon as a spiritual brother. However, it appears clear that Ryce Cole and Arrold Dunington were married at Great Bowden, Leicestershire, England on 7 Jun 1612. Arrold was a daughter of Edward and Margaret (Cox) Dunington. She was baptized 21 Sep 1587. Probate #4798 Cambridge Middlesex County, Massachusetts This 24th of the 10 month 1662[1661] I harald Cole of Charlestowne In the county of Middlex Relict to Rice Colles Deceased Being Sicke and Weak In Bodie But of good understanding Doe make this my last Will And Testament As followeth First I give my Soule to god that gave it mee And to the lord Jesus Christ who Redeemed it: Next I commit my Body to the grave to be decently Burried: And after my charges Both for Sickness and Burrial be Defrayed I Desire that my Husbands will may be fulfilled I do give to my Sonne John Colles a bible that was my Husbands The Rest of my estate to be equall Devided Between my Sonne Lowden: And my Sonne pierce: And my Sonnes Colles And before this estate be equally Devided my daughter pierce is to take the Bede on which I lye -- And my Grandchild John Colle a Iron potte And his father is not to Disposse of it from him -- I give to my Grand child John Lowden A pair of sheetes & to my Grand child Mary Lowden one Box and one Scarffe & to my grandchild James Lowden A pinnt potte: & more to my grand child Mary Colle a Brass Kettell -- it is likewise my will And my Desire that Brother Solloman phips shall seee the foresayd [satisfied?]: In this my Last to be Right Disposed of Her Mark Wittnesse William ---- The mark of Anna March Nathaniell Dady The mark of Elizabeth Johnson Gorge ----- Charlestown, 26 (20) 1661 mr George Hepbourne and Nathaniel Dady being Sworn do Say that the above named Harrold Colle being of good understanding did Signe & declare this above written instrument to be her Last Will & testamt and that thereto they Subscribed their names as witnesses and that they know of no other Before Capt Daniel Gookin & Thomas Danforth Recorder Entered & Recorded 26 10 1661 at Cambridge in the Register of wills in Lib as attest Thomas Danforth Recordr Bio: Edward Converse (also seen as Convers/Combers/Cumbers), son of Allen and Joanna ()Converse, was baptized 23 March 1588/9 at Navestock, Essex, England and died 10 Aug 1663 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married 1st Sarah Parker 29 Jun 1614 at Great Burstead, Essex, England. Sarah died in 1625 and was buried 13 Jun 1625 at South Weald, Essex, England. Edward Converse and children Josiah, James and Mary came from England with the Winthrop Fleet in 1630. They arrived at Salem, Essex Co, Massachusetts 12 Jun 1630 after a stormy passage of sixty three days. They settled first at Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts and "Edward Converse and Sarah Converse, his 2nd wife", were among the first members of the church received on the Sunday following its organization in Charlestown 30 July 1630. This was the First Church of Boston and Edward and Sarah Converse and thirty three other members were dismissed 14 Oct 1632 to be embodied as the first Church of Charlestown, enterin into mutual covenant for this purpose 2 Nov 1632. The name of Edward Converse appears among those who "desire to be made freemen" 19 Oct 1630, and took the oath as such 18 May 1631, these being the first to be admitted to the company in New England. Edward Converse established the first ferry between Charlestown and Boston under the vote of the General Court of 9 Nov 1630, and 18 May 1631 was authorized to charge, for ferrying, "two pence for every single person, and one penny apiece if there be two or more." This lease was renewed 9 Nov 1637, for three years, Mr Converse agreeing to pay therefor forty pounds each year into the Colonial treasury. This ferry crossed the river where Charlestown bridge now crosses it, and it was called the "Great Ferry," to distinguish it from the ferry operated by Thomas Williams between Charlestown and Winnisimmet. Edward Converse held the lease of the "Great Ferry" until 7 Oct 1640, when it was granted for the support of Harvard College. Edward Converse served Charlestown as a selectman from 1635 until his removal in 1640 to the new town, which was first called Charlestown Village and later Woburn. He was one of the most prominent citizens of Woburn. He built the first dwelling house there before 4 Jan 1641. It was at the mill once called by his name in the South Village, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts now Winchester. He also built this first mill there, a corn mill. Edward Converse served on the jury 28 Sept 1630. On 7 Oct 1640, he was appointed with two others to "set the bounds betweene Charlestown & Mr Cradock's farme on the other side of the Mystick Ryver;" and in December 1641 it was ordered "that Lieft Sprague and Edward Converse should repair the bridge at Meadfoard over the Mystick Ryver & the same to bee paid for out of the treasury." The first bridge was built in Woburn 10 Feb 1640/41. IT was called Cold Bridge, but was better known as "Convers Bridge" from the name of the proprietor of the adjacent mill, and, as it is said in the records to have been laid "over against Edward Convars' hows," it is inferred that that house, which continued many years in the occupation of that distinguished family, and the site of which is still well remembered, was either already standing when the bridge was built, or that it was erected immediately after, and before the entry just quoted from the records was made, and that it was the first built dwelling house in Woburn. Edward Converse was one of the first two deacons of the church, and he hald this office until his death. His wife, Sarah, died at Woburn, 14 Jan 1662 and he married 3rd Joanna Sprague, widow of Ralph Sprague 9 Sep 1662. Gonna take a break, then will start back.... I've got about ten more emails to finish this first binder..... Enjoy Jeanne/jmh

Continuing on.... The Submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy. This is only for Trails use. Probate, Orange Co, VT Vol 8 p 202 Whereas at Private Sale of the Estate of jacob Colby Late of Bradford in the County of Orange and State of vermont Deceased at the Dwelling house of hitty P Colby of Bradford in the County of Orange aforesaid on the 2nd day of January AD 1828 by Virtue of a licence in due form of Law from the Hon'able William Spencer Judge of Probate for the District of Bradford in Said county of Orange to me Hitty P Colby of Bradford in Said district Administratrix on the Estate of sd Jacob Colby 2d - George W Corliss became the Purchaser of a tract of Land in Said Bradford hereafter Described in persuance of the condition of the sale - therefore know all men by these presents that I Hitty P Colby of Bradford in sd District administratrix as aforesaid by virtue of the authority in me vested by the licence aforesaid and in consideration of the Sum of one hundred and Eighty five Dollars to me paid by the sd George W Corliss - do hereby remise & release and quit claim to him the Said George W Corliss his heirs and assigns forever all the right title interest claim or demand of which the sd Jacob Colby 2d died seized and possessed in & unto twenty four acres of Land in said Bradford bounded as follows to wit - Said Land being taken off the East end of the lot of land formerly owned by James McDuffee and sold to Silas Aldrich and being the same land Deeded by Thomas Highland to Jacob Colby 2d Late of Bradford deceased - to have and to hold and afore Described premises with all the privileges and appurtenances to the Same belonging to him the sd George W Corliss his heirs & assigns forever - in Witness whereof I the sd Hitty P Colby in my Capacity of Administrix as aforesaid hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 2nd Day of January AD 1828 Hitty P Colby Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Richard Aldrich Emerson Corliss Rec'd & Recorded this 30th April AD 1831 Attest A Peters - Town Clerk Probate, Orange Co, VT Vol 8 p 203 Whereas at private Sale of the estate of Jacob Colby 2d Late of Bradford in the County of Orange and state of Vermont Deceased at the dwelling house of Hitty P Colby of Bradford in the county of Orange aforesaid on the second Day of January AD 1828 by virtue of Licence in due form of Law from the Hon William Spencer Judge of Probate for the district of Bradford in Said County of Orange to me Hitty P Colby of Bradford in said District administratrix on the estate of said Jacob colby 2d Richard Aldrich became the purchaser: a tract of Land in said Bradford hereafter Described in pursuance of the condition of Sale - therefore Know all men by these presents that I Hitty P Colby of Bradford in said District Administratrix aforesaid and by Virtue of the authority in me vested by the licence aforesaid and in Consideration of the Sum of forty two Dollars to me paid by Richard Aldrich do hereby remise release and quit claim to him the Said Richard Aldrich his heirs and assigns forever, all the right title interest claim or demand of which the Said Jacob Colby 2d Died Seized and possessed in & unto Seven Acres of land in said Bradford and is bounded as follows - beginning at a Stake and Stones the southwest corner of her thirds as formerly Set off to her by order of the Judge of probate - thence 30' west twenty Six rods and 10 links to a Stake and Stones the northwest corner of Phillip Greenleaf Land thence South 59' east forty two rods and 10 links on Said Greenleaf north line to a State and Stones thence north 30' east twenty Six rods and twelve links to a Stake on the South Line of said Widows - thence north 59' west forty two rods 10 Links to the bound began at containing Seven Acres by measure. To have and to hold the above Described premises with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging to him the Said Richard Aldrich his heirs and assigns forever - In witness whereof I the Said Hitty P Colby as administratrix as aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and Seal this second day of January 1828 Hitty P Colby [Seal] Administratrix Signed Sealed and Delivered in Presence of us John McDuffee Sally Willig Probate, Orange Co Vt State of Vermont Bradford District Ss In Probate Court holden at East Corinth in said district May 13, 1856 Present Hon James S Moore, Judge John W batcheder Esq of Bradford in said district is appointed agent to at for and receive the share and manage the same of Jonathan Colby heir to the Estate of Mehitable P Colby late of Bradford in said District deceased Said Jonathan residing out of this state in the distribution of the said Mehitable Estate and he accepts said trusts and gives bonds in due form of Law A True Record Attest - John A Tenny - Register Probate, Orange Co, VT State of Vermont Bradford District In Probate Court at East Corinth said District May 13, 1836 - Present Hon James S Moore, Judge John W Batchelder Esq is appointed Guardian unto Roxana and Emerson A Colby Minors and children of Emerson C Colby late of Topsfield Washington Co Maine deceased and said minors being heirs to the Estate of Mehitable P Colby late of Bradford deceased in the district aforesaid the said minors having in this state no Guardian and a letter of Guardianship is issued in due form he haven given bonds to the satisfaction of this court for the faithful performance of his trust as Guardian and it is ordered that said Guardian make a true inventory of said Minors Estate and return within 60 days after the same shall come into his possession and settle his account in one year as by law required. A True Record Attest - John A Tenney - Register State of Vermont Bradford District John W Batchelder Esq agent for Jonathan Colby and Guardian to Roxana and Emerson A Colby who reside out of this state who are heirs to the estate of M P Colby late of Bradford deceased presents the following receipts which are accepted and ordered to be recorded and are as follows to Wit: Aug 19, 1856 Received of John W Batchelder agent appointed by the Probate Court for that purpose My full share of Mehitable P Colby Estate it being Two Hundred & Ninety seven Dollars & forty two cents including his charge in and about the same. Jonathan C Colby Topsfield Me June 6, 1857 Received of John W Batchelder of Bradford Orange County Vermont Guardian (in said Vermont) of Roxana Colby & Emerson Abiah Colby Minor heirs of Emerson C Colby late of Topsfield in the county of Washington and state of Maine deceased Two Hundred Ninety seven dollars forty two cents it being their distributive share in the right of their father of the Estate of Mehitable P Colby late of Bradford aforesaid deceased. Samuel C Cooke - Guardian of said Roxana & Emerson Abiah at Topsfield Maine in the county of Washington A True Record Attest - John A Tenney - Register Probate, Orange Co p 210 - 214 State of Vermont District of Bradford Ss At a Probate Court holden at Bradford in said District on the 18th day of May AD 1855 Presents Hon C B Leslie Judge William P Colby of Corinth in said District is appointed administratrix on the estate of Mehitable P Colby late of Bradford in said district deceased and he appears in Court and accepts the trust and gave bonds as the law requires and letters of administration issued in due form of Law and it is ordered that he cause to be returned into the registry of said Court within three months a true and perfect inventory of said Estate and to pay all the just debts against said deceased's Estate so far as he may have assets for that purpose in one year & also render and settle his administration account on said Estate in one year And Jonas W Clark Esq of Corinth aforesaid and Geo Baldwin of Bradford in said district are appointed appraisors and a warrant is issued to them in due form of Law And said Administrator represents to said Court that the Estate Exceeds one hundred & fifty Dollars in Value and that there are outstanding debts against said Estate - Whereupon Jonas W Clark of said Corinth and George Baldwin of said Bradford are appointed commissioners of insolvency on said Estate and a warrant issued to them in due form of law and it is ordered by said court that they give notice of the times & places where and when they will attend to the business of their said appointments as also the time allowed creditors to present their claims for allowance to them sixty days from the date of their appointment by posting up notices at N D Blakes Store in Corinth & one at G & E Prichard's Store and one at the Trotter House in Bradford and one at Wm McDuffee's State in Newbury all in the County of Orange. And by publishing the same three weeks successively in the Orange County Journal a Newspaper printed at Bradford in said District And Six Calendar Months are allowed to creditors to present their claims against said Estate for Allowance -- And said administrator represents to said court that it will be necessary to sell the personal Estate of said deceased to pay debts & charges against said Estate & prays for a licence for that purpose Whereupon he is hereby Empowered & Licenced to sell all the personal Estate of said deceased at public or private sale. And if sold at auction is ordered that he give notice thereof by posting up notices at the public places in said Bradford at least six days prior to such sale at auction. A True Record Attest Abram Beace - Register And in probate Court holden at Corinth in said District on the 12th day of June AD 1855 Present Hon C B Leslie Judge The appraisers on the Estate of Mehitable P Colby late of Bradford in Said district deceased Make report and the same being accompanied with the Warrant of their appointment & a certificate of their having been duly sworn to the faithful discharge of the duties assigned to them is accepted & ordered to be recorded And is as follows to wit: To the Probate Court for the District of Bradford - We the subscribers, a committee appointed by said Court by warrant for that purpose to appraise at its true Value in Money the Estate of Mehitable P Colby late of Bradford in said district deceased intestate, have been sworn in due form of Law and to return to said Court with our said warrant An inventory of said Estate as the Same has been shown to us by Wm M Colby appraised by us as follows to wit: Real Estate - about 48 acres of Land - the Homestead lying in Bradford $650.00 1 mare & colt by her side $115.00 one two year old colt $35 1 old wagon $10 $ 45.00 The rest is small farm tools, produce, househould goods and clothing. The total of the inventory is $1779.23 less $2.75 on the bidding making the total $1776.48 And in Probate court holden at Bradford in said District on the 7th day of November AD 1855 Present Hon C B Lester Judge Arad Stebbins of said Bradford upon request of the next of Kin in writing is appointed administrator de Bonis Non of the Estate of Mehitable P Colby late of Bradford in Said district deceased. Wm M Colby the former administrator on Said Estate having deceased without having fully administered upon said Estate and said Stebbins appears in court and accepts said trust and gave bonds in due form of law - and letters of administration De Bonis Non issued to him in due form of law - And he is ordered to return a true and proper inventory of said Estate in three months to the Register of said Court and to pay the debts & charges against said Estate so far as he may have assets for that purpose & also settle his administration accounts on said Estate with said court on or before the 18th day of May AD 1856 - And J W Clark of Corinth in said district and George Baldwin of Bradford in said district are appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of said deceased not already administered and a warrant issued to them in due form of Law. Bio: Jonathan Corliss Colby, son of Jacob and Mehitable Pool (Corliss) Colby, was born 2 Oct 1806 at Bradford, Orange Co, Vermont, and died at Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin 23 Jul 1887. He married Sarah Ann Pettigrove 25 Apr 1838 in Washington County, Maine. She was a daughter of Thomas and mary (McCurdy) Pettigrove and was born at Calais, Maine 27 Aug 1809 and died at Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin on 9 Jul 1895. The family bible states that the wedding was performed by Rev William Brown. Jonathan Colby and his wife, Sarah, are both buried in Easton Cemetery. Jonathan Corliss Colby was one of the heirs to the estate of his mother, Hitty Pool Colby. As he resided outside the state of Vermont at the time of his mother's death (5 May 1855), an agent was appointed to look out for his interest. After his marriage to Sarah Ann Pettigrove, Jonathan Colby made his home in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine. They lived there for about twelve years and seven of their children were born there. In 1850 (census) they are in the home of Sarah's parents and a little later that year they removed to Adams County, Wisconsin. Family tradition states that they came "by way of the Great Lakes to Milwaukee and thence to Adams County by ox team." They stopped for a while on the banks of White Creek and were known as the first white settlers there. They removed to Easton within a year, and there Jonathan surveyed forty acres, entered a claim, cleared the land and erected a shanty. At this time the land was all Indian land and not on the market. He later bought more land and finally had a farm of about 160 acres. This farm still remains in the Colby family and is farmed by Jonathan's great grandson, Richard Colby. When the township of Easton was organized, Jonathan Corliss Colby was chosen supervisor. In 1870 he was the Treasurer of the School Board. He was a man of retiring disposition and did not accept public office. Through hard work, he accumulated a good estate. he was a consistent member of the United Brethren Church, and a man respected by all in the community for his honesty and good citizenship. Washington County, Maine Deeds Book 25, p 509-10 Know all men by these presents that I Levi Campbell of St Stephens in the province of New Brunswick, in consideration of Eighty Dollars to me paid by John C Colby of Plantation number eight in the county of Washington the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have remised released and forever quit claimed and do for myself and my heirs by these present remise release and forever quit claim unto the said Colby his heirs and assigns a certain lot or parcel of land described as follows to wit: In Township numbered Eight in the second range of Townships north of Binghams Penobscot purchase, the lot numbered one hundred and eight containing one hundred and twenty acres more or less being one of two lots deeded to me by the land agents of the State by Deed bearing the date the ninth day of April AD Eighteen hundred and thirty two & I the said Campbell Covenant that whereas the Tresury of the said State holds three notes against me as the consideration for said two lots of land bearing even date with the deed aforesaid, one for Sixty three Dollars and fifty cents payable in one year, one for Sixty three dollars payable in two years, and one for Sixty two dollars payable in three years all with annual Interest; should the said Colby from my negligence or other means be obliged to pay said notes, I hereby release and forever quit claim to him his heirs & assigns the one other lot mentioned in said Deed of the agent aforesaid to me being lot numbered ninety reference to sd Deed being had - and that should the negligence arise from sd Colby's fault then the sd Lot numbered one hundred and eight to remain mine. To have and to hold the aforesaid premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Colby his heirs and assigns forever so that I the said Campbell nor my heirs or any other person or persons claiming from or under me or them or in the name right or stead of me or them their appurtenances or to any part of parcel thereof forever. In witness whereof I the said Levi Campbell have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three. Levi Campbell [Seal] Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us J Q Rettelle Washington Ss July 25, 1833. Then the above named Levi Campbell acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act & Deed before me. J Q Rettelle - Justice of the Peace This deed rec'd July 27, 1833 & is recorded Attest G S Smith Reg Deeds Vol 32 p 281-2 Know all men by these Presents that I Jonathan C Colby who am named and described in the deed to me by Levi Campbell dated the 25th day of July AD 1833 of the piece of land herein named and described of Plantation number eight herinafter named as John C Colby, in consideration of Two hundred dollars to me paid by Dan Pineo of the Parish of St Stephens, county of Charlotte, province of New Brunswick, merchant, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby remise release bargain and sell and convey and forever quit claim unto the said Dan Pineo his heirs and assigns forever all my right title and interest in and to the piece of land herein after described to wit: the lot of land in said plantation of township Number Eight in the second range of Township, north of Bingham purchase so called which is one hundred & eight containing one hundred and twenty acres more or less being one of the two lots conveyed to Levi Campbell by the Land agent of the State of Maine by deed dated the ninth day of April AD 1832, and is the same which was by said Campbell by his deed above named conveyed to me under the name by mistake of John C Colby together with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging. To have and to hold the same together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Dan Pineo his heirs and assigns forever and I do covenant with the said Dan Pineo his heirs and assigns that I and my heirs will warrant & defend forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by, through or under me. In witness whereof I the said Johna C Colby have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty five. Jonathan C Colby [Seal] Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Anson G Chandler Washington Ss 9 Dec 1835 Personally appears Jonathan C Colby above named and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and Deed before me - Anson G Chandler - Justice of the Peace This Deed rec'd and entered March 24, 1836 - Attest G S Smith Reg Washington County Deeds Vol 53 p 374 Know all men by these presents. That I Levi Bradley "Agent to superentend and manage the sale and settlement of the Public Lands" of the State of Maine in virtue of the authority by Law in such Agent rested, in consideration of thirty one dollars paid for the use of said State by Jonathan C Colby of Topsfield in the County of Washington and that said colby has complied with the provisions of the 12th section of an act entitled "An act additional to an act in relation to the public lands" approved March 18, 1842, the receipt whereof, to the use aforesaid, I acknowledge, do hereby in behalf of said State, give, grant, bargain, sell and convey to the said Colby his heirs and assigns forever, the following described land, to wit: Lot numbered one hundred fourteen in said town of Topsfield containing one hundred eighteen acres more or less according to the survey and plan of said township made and returned to the Land Office in 1831 by Zebulon Bradley Surveyor, reference to said survey being had. To Have and to Hold the same with all the priviledges and appurtenances thereof, to the said Colby his heirs and assigns, to his and their use and behoof forever. In testimony whereof, I, the said Agent, in behalf of said State have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this eleventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four. Levi Bradley [Seal] Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us - Wm Cutter Penobscot, Ss April 11, 1844 Personally appeared Levi Bradley and acknowledged the above instrument by him subscribed to be his act and deed as agent as aforesaid made in behalf of said State Before me, Wiliam Cutter, Justice of the Peace Received & entered July 10, 1844, 4 hours PM Attest D W Dorman Register Taking a break. Will send more later today... Jeanne/jmh

Henry Clay Hart Born in Ashe County, NC on Sep. 29, 1934 Departed on Oct. 17, 2011 and resided in Marion, VA. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Service: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 2:00 pm Cemetery: Middlefork Cemetery

They did have a way of legal writing in those 1600s days. Over in Connecticut they wrote the same way about the affairs of my ancestor Beebe in that commonwelth. In 1650 New York was not there yet, owned by the Dutch, was called New Amsterdam. Curious curious turns, dips and rises in our olde history. don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeanne Hicks" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 9:11:06 PM Subject: [TTTP] Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont I'm not sure where I left off, and I didn't see this family there. If this is a duplicate, please disregard.... The submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy. This is only for Trails use. Essex Co Deeds Vol 88 p 38-9 To all People to whom these presents shall come greeting I Jacob Colby of Almsdrery (Think it is supposed to be Amesbury, but the writing makes it seem that it is spelled different...) in ye County of Essex and Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England Yeoman for & in Consideration of the Love Good Will & Affection which I have and Do bear Unto my two sons namely Zachares Colby & Jacob Colby which consideration me hereto Moving have and by these present do fully freely Clearly and Absolutely give and bequeath unto them ye Zacherus & Jacob Colby all that my Right Title proportions in and Unto a Certain Lot or use in that Division Called ye farming Twelfth Lot a Farmadrafts out and granted by ye Town of Almsbury as of Record may more fully Appear being one hundred and Eight acres and by Grant may appeal Defferance thereto being had To Have & To Hold all that my Right Title Interest Claim & Demand in and Unto Lot or Farme And Immediately to Enter into ye profession thereof Lot Layd out as to ye Right of Widow Witeredge and now do yeth in ye Zacheus & Jacob Colby their Heirs & Assigns To Have & to Hold of same with all with all ye Privileges & Appurtenances thereto belonging free & clear & freely & Clearly forever hereafter In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this Tenth Day of September in ye 19th Year of his Majesty's Reign A D: 1745 Signed Sealed & Delivered Jacob Colby In ye Presence of us Exxes Almsbury September ye 15th 1750 Orlando Bagly, appeared ye above named Jacob Colby and acknow Joseph Gould ledged ye above written Instrument to be his Act & Deed Before Orlando Bagly Jr Received & recorded 30th October 1765 Bio: Thomas Colby, youngest child of Anthony and Susanna Colby, was born in Salisbury, Essex Co, MA, 8 Mar 1651 and died before 30 Mar 1691. He married Hannah Rowell, daughter of Valentine and Joanna (Pinder) Rowell 16 Sep 1674 in Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts. She was born in Salisbury in January 1653. Thomas Colby took the oath of allegiance and fidelity in December 1677. The inventory of his estate was taken 31 Mar 1691 and the estate was divided in Nove 1697. His widow, Hannah, married 2nd Henry Blaisdell, about 1691. Bio: Jacob Colby, son of Thomas and Hannah (Rowell) Colby, was born at Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts on 13 Apr 1688. He married 1st, 9 Apr 1711 at Amesbury, Hannah Hunt, daughter of Edward and Anne (Weed) Hunt. She died before 1724 and he married 2nd, 11 Nov 1724, Elizabeth Elliot, daughter of John and Naomi (Tuxbury) Elliot. She was born in Amesbury, 11 Nov 1691. Jacob Colby owned the covenant and was baptised in the First Church in Amesbury 22 Feb 1735/6; his wife did the same 13 Jun 1736. Both Jacob and his wife were still living in 1755. On 1 Jun 1736, Daniel Lunt and Sarah, his wife; Jacob Colby and Elizabeth, his wife; Robert Carr and Hannah, his wife and Naomi Elliot, spinster, daughters of John Elliot of Amesbury, yeoman, and John Elliot and David Elliot, executors, petitioned the General court of Massachusetts to have the will of their father, John Elliot, Senior, set aside because his mind had not been clear at the time of the signing of the will. Bio: Jacob Colby, son of Jacob and Hannah (Hunt) Colby, was born in Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts, 20 May 1714. He died after 1760, probably in Newtown, New Hampshire. He lived in Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts and in South Hampton, Rockingham Co and Newtown, New Hampshire. Jacob Colby was married twice; his first wife was Hannah Kimball and they were married 23 Dec 1736. She died sometime after 6 Apr 1747 and Jacob married second, Susanna Sargent 12 oct 1749 at Amesbury Second Church. Susanna Sargent was a daughter of Jonathan and Jemima (heath) Sargent. She was born 14 Mar 1723 at Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts. She is mentioned in her father's will. Deed -- Hillsborough County Vol 11, p 85-86 Know all Men by these Present that I Jacob Colby of Dunbarton in the State of New Hampshire and County of Hillsborough Yeoman For and in consideration of One Hundred and Fifty pounds lawful Money to me in Hand paid before the Delivery hereof by Jacob Sargent Colby and Kimbel Colby both of Dunbarton & State and County above mentioned Yeomans The Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and Sold By these Presents Do give grant bargain Sell alien enseoss and confirm unto the said Jacob sargent Colby and Kimball Colby their heirs and assigns forever A certain Tract or parcell of Land laying in Dunbarton aforesaid containing Fifty acres being a part of a Lot of Land originally granted to Insign James McGragor of Londonary and bounded as followeth Viz: beginning at the Easterly End at the South east Corner of said Lot at a White oak Tree marked Thence northerly to Bow Line and to extending west so far as makes one half of said Lot South to the South Line and east to the Bounds first menche'd -- To Have and to Hold the Said granted & bargained premises with all the Privileges and Appurtenances To the Same appertaining to them the said Jacob sargent Colby and kimball colby their heirs and assigns to Their only proper Use & benefit forever. And I the said jacob Colby for myself Heirs executos and administratos do hereby covenant Grant and agree to and with the said Jacob Sargent Colby and Kimball Colby that until the Delivery hereof I am & are the lawful Owner of said premises and am lawfully seized and possessed thereof in my own Right in Fee Simple and have full power and lawful Authority to grant & convey the same in Manner aforesaid that the said premises are free and clear of all and every Incumbrance whatsoever. And that I the said Jacob Colby my heirs executors and administrators shall and will warrant the same to them the said Jacob Sargent Colby and Kimball Colby their heirs and assigns against the lawful Claims and Demands of any person or persons whomsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this tenth day of June Anno Domini 1780 Jacob (his mark) Colby [Seal] Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of us John Ordway Thomas Hoyt State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough June ye 26 1783 then the within named Jacob Colbe appeared & Acknowledged the Bio: Jacob Sargent Colby, son of Jacob and Susanna (Sargent) Colby, was born 12 Oct 1755 at Newtown, New Hampshire, and was baptised at the Second Amesbury Church 30 Nov 1755. He was a resident of Newtown and Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. he married Phebe Putney 15 Sep 1777 at the Hopkinton Congregational Church. She was a daughter of Asa and Abigail Putney and was born 5 Oct 1759 at Dunbarton, New Hampshire. Their children were all born at Dunbarton. According to "Where the Winds Blow Free": "A house stood in what is called the 'Colby Field' on the former Wheeler farm. It was owned and occupied by Jacob Sargent Colby, who came to Dunbarton in 1770, and later by his sons, Kimball and Sargent Colby. There may have been two houses there." Jacob Sargent Colby signed the Association Test and is rated in the First Census in 1790 where is listed 1-2-4. He served in the Revolutionary War. He deposed in 1818 that he had enlisted with Thomas Colby of Bow, New hampship "in his (J S C's) father's house" and had enlised with him 6 Jan 1776. Bio: Jacob Colby, son of Jacob and Phebe (Putney) Colby, was born at Dunbarton, Merrimack Co, New Hampshire, 22 Jan 1782 and died at Bradford, Orange County, Vermont on 30 Sep 1825. He is buried in Upper Plains Cemetery and the gravestone says Capt Jacob Colby. He married at Bradford, 6 Apr 1806, Mehitabel P Corliss, daughter of Emerson and Mehitable (Mitchell) Corliss. She was called Hitty and was born at Haverhill, Essex Co, Massachusetts 5 Dec 1784. She died at Bradford Vermont, 5 May 1855, and is also buried in Upper Plains Cemetery as is their daughter, Hitty Mitchell Colby. Jacob Colby was a farmer. he died intestate. His wife, Hitty P received her part of the farm. The family is shown in the 1820 Vermont census under Jacob Colby 2nd: 3 boys under 10 2 boys 10/16 1 male 26/45 1 female 10/16 1 female 26/45 Hitty P Colby also died intestate and their son William Mitchell Colby was made administrator but died before the job was done. Among her heirs were son Jonathan Colby and the children of dec'd son Emerson Colby. Vermont Vital Records (Deaths) Roll #60 (Town of Bradford) Colby, Hitty Mitchell, age 18, parents Jacob & Hitty Colby, died 23 Mar 1829, buried Upper Plains, Bradford Colby, Capt Jacob, age 44, wife Hitty Colby, died 30 Sep 1825, buried Upper Plains, Bradford Colby, Hitty P, age 70, husband Jacob Colby, buried Upper Plains, Bradford Part Inventory of Jacob Colby Estate An Inventory of teh estate of Jacob Colby 2nd late of Bradford in the County of Orange, deceased, appraiesed upon oath by us the subscribers duly appointed to that Service by the Hon William Spencer Esq Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Bradford Viz - Real Estate Seventy Acres of land and the buildings thereon standing Situate in Bradford aforesaid in Said County 600.00 Personal Estate One red Cow at $12 - One Brown Cow at $10 22.00 Two Fatting Hogs at $12.00 - Two Shoats at $2 14.00 Ten Tons of Hay at $50 - Eight Bushels of wheat at $8 58.00 Eight bushels of oats $2 - Thirty seven pounds of flax at $3.70 5.70 one plow at $5 - One ax at %.50 - two hoes at $.25 5.75 One Scythe at $.75 - Teo scythe swaths at $.25 1.00 Three Augurs at $2 - One (?) at $.25 2.25 One old Sley at $1 - Old iron at $1 - Two (?) and pins at $1 3.00 Eleven Sheep at $13.75 - One Yoke & (?) at $1 14.75 One ox yoke & Irons at $1 - One Iron Bar at $1.25 2.25 One chain at $1.12 - a pile of apples at $6.00 7.12 Thirty bushels of corn at $12.60 - One of Beans at $1 13.60 One half bushel of Flax Seed at $.41 - Six Cider Barrels at $3 3.41 One small keg at $.34 - One man's Saddle at $.75 1.09 Seventy Bushels of Potatoes at $17.50 17.50 Committee to set off Dower - Real Estate State of Vermont Bradford District At a Probate Cort Holden at Bradford within aforesaid District on the last Tuesday being the 30th day of May AD 1826 Present the Honorable Wm Spencer, Judge. The committee heretofore appointed to set off to Hitte P Colby, widow of Jacob Colby late of Bradford in said District deceased intestate - the dower which happened to her out of the Real estate of said deceased make their return - which being accompanied with their warrant and a certificate of their having been sworn as the law requires is accepted and ordered to be recorded - and is as follows - viz: Pursuant to a warrant to us directed by the Honourable The Probate Court for the District of Bradford we the subscribers having first sworn agreeably to the directions of the said warrant appraised all the Real Estate Whereof Jacob Colby 2nd late of Bradford deceased died seized and possessed within this state - as follows viz: 69 acres of land in the Town of Bradford on which said Jacob lived last before his decease at 600 dollars the one third of which is Two Hundred Dollars - We then set off to hitty P Colby the widow of the said deceased for her dower or thirds thereof a tract situate in the Northeasterly part of said farm beginning at the Northeasterly corner of the lot as formerly deeded by the committee for deeding land in Bradford to Joseph Colby thence South thirty degrees west twenty rods to a statke and stones thence north fifty nine degrees West one hundred fifty rods to a state and stones on a line between the third and fourth Range of Hundred Acres lots thence north thirty degrees west twenty two rods to the northwest Corner of said Joseph Colby lot thence South fifty nine degrees west on the north line of the lot and on the South line of the Highway to the line between the Second and Third range thence southerly on said Range line to the bound began at containing twenty acres the same more or less and amounting to the above sum of Two Hundred dollars. Dated at Bradford the 3rd day of May 1826 Richard Aldrich Daniel Kimball Committee John McDuffee A True Record - Attest - Simon Short - Register It is getting late and my eyes aren't wanting to remain open, so I guess I will do the rest of the estate papers for Jacob and Mehitable tomorrow.... Jeanne/jmh ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I'm not sure where I left off, and I didn't see this family there. If this is a duplicate, please disregard.... The submitter is Phyllis D (Wilson) Purdy. This is only for Trails use. Essex Co Deeds Vol 88 p 38-9 To all People to whom these presents shall come greeting I Jacob Colby of Almsdrery (Think it is supposed to be Amesbury, but the writing makes it seem that it is spelled different...) in ye County of Essex and Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England Yeoman for & in Consideration of the Love Good Will & Affection which I have and Do bear Unto my two sons namely Zachares Colby & Jacob Colby which consideration me hereto Moving have and by these present do fully freely Clearly and Absolutely give and bequeath unto them ye Zacherus & Jacob Colby all that my Right Title proportions in and Unto a Certain Lot or use in that Division Called ye farming Twelfth Lot a Farmadrafts out and granted by ye Town of Almsbury as of Record may more fully Appear being one hundred and Eight acres and by Grant may appeal Defferance thereto being had To Have & To Hold all that my Right Title Interest Claim & Demand in and Unto Lot or Farme And Immediately to Enter into ye profession thereof Lot Layd out as to ye Right of Widow Witeredge and now do yeth in ye Zacheus & Jacob Colby their Heirs & Assigns To Have & to Hold of same with all with all ye Privileges & Appurtenances thereto belonging free & clear & freely & Clearly forever hereafter In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this Tenth Day of September in ye 19th Year of his Majesty's Reign A D: 1745 Signed Sealed & Delivered Jacob Colby In ye Presence of us Exxes Almsbury September ye 15th 1750 Orlando Bagly, appeared ye above named Jacob Colby and acknow Joseph Gould ledged ye above written Instrument to be his Act & Deed Before Orlando Bagly Jr Received & recorded 30th October 1765 Bio: Thomas Colby, youngest child of Anthony and Susanna Colby, was born in Salisbury, Essex Co, MA, 8 Mar 1651 and died before 30 Mar 1691. He married Hannah Rowell, daughter of Valentine and Joanna (Pinder) Rowell 16 Sep 1674 in Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts. She was born in Salisbury in January 1653. Thomas Colby took the oath of allegiance and fidelity in December 1677. The inventory of his estate was taken 31 Mar 1691 and the estate was divided in Nove 1697. His widow, Hannah, married 2nd Henry Blaisdell, about 1691. Bio: Jacob Colby, son of Thomas and Hannah (Rowell) Colby, was born at Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts on 13 Apr 1688. He married 1st, 9 Apr 1711 at Amesbury, Hannah Hunt, daughter of Edward and Anne (Weed) Hunt. She died before 1724 and he married 2nd, 11 Nov 1724, Elizabeth Elliot, daughter of John and Naomi (Tuxbury) Elliot. She was born in Amesbury, 11 Nov 1691. Jacob Colby owned the covenant and was baptised in the First Church in Amesbury 22 Feb 1735/6; his wife did the same 13 Jun 1736. Both Jacob and his wife were still living in 1755. On 1 Jun 1736, Daniel Lunt and Sarah, his wife; Jacob Colby and Elizabeth, his wife; Robert Carr and Hannah, his wife and Naomi Elliot, spinster, daughters of John Elliot of Amesbury, yeoman, and John Elliot and David Elliot, executors, petitioned the General court of Massachusetts to have the will of their father, John Elliot, Senior, set aside because his mind had not been clear at the time of the signing of the will. Bio: Jacob Colby, son of Jacob and Hannah (Hunt) Colby, was born in Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts, 20 May 1714. He died after 1760, probably in Newtown, New Hampshire. He lived in Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts and in South Hampton, Rockingham Co and Newtown, New Hampshire. Jacob Colby was married twice; his first wife was Hannah Kimball and they were married 23 Dec 1736. She died sometime after 6 Apr 1747 and Jacob married second, Susanna Sargent 12 oct 1749 at Amesbury Second Church. Susanna Sargent was a daughter of Jonathan and Jemima (heath) Sargent. She was born 14 Mar 1723 at Amesbury, Essex Co, Massachusetts. She is mentioned in her father's will. Deed -- Hillsborough County Vol 11, p 85-86 Know all Men by these Present that I Jacob Colby of Dunbarton in the State of New Hampshire and County of Hillsborough Yeoman For and in consideration of One Hundred and Fifty pounds lawful Money to me in Hand paid before the Delivery hereof by Jacob Sargent Colby and Kimbel Colby both of Dunbarton & State and County above mentioned Yeomans The Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and Sold By these Presents Do give grant bargain Sell alien enseoss and confirm unto the said Jacob sargent Colby and Kimball Colby their heirs and assigns forever A certain Tract or parcell of Land laying in Dunbarton aforesaid containing Fifty acres being a part of a Lot of Land originally granted to Insign James McGragor of Londonary and bounded as followeth Viz: beginning at the Easterly End at the South east Corner of said Lot at a White oak Tree marked Thence northerly to Bow Line and to extending west so far as makes one half of said Lot South to the South Line and east to the Bounds first menche'd -- To Have and to Hold the Said granted & bargained premises with all the Privileges and Appurtenances To the Same appertaining to them the said Jacob sargent Colby and kimball colby their heirs and assigns to Their only proper Use & benefit forever. And I the said jacob Colby for myself Heirs executos and administratos do hereby covenant Grant and agree to and with the said Jacob Sargent Colby and Kimball Colby that until the Delivery hereof I am & are the lawful Owner of said premises and am lawfully seized and possessed thereof in my own Right in Fee Simple and have full power and lawful Authority to grant & convey the same in Manner aforesaid that the said premises are free and clear of all and every Incumbrance whatsoever. And that I the said Jacob Colby my heirs executors and administrators shall and will warrant the same to them the said Jacob Sargent Colby and Kimball Colby their heirs and assigns against the lawful Claims and Demands of any person or persons whomsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this tenth day of June Anno Domini 1780 Jacob (his mark) Colby [Seal] Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of us John Ordway Thomas Hoyt State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough June ye 26 1783 then the within named Jacob Colbe appeared & Acknowledged the Bio: Jacob Sargent Colby, son of Jacob and Susanna (Sargent) Colby, was born 12 Oct 1755 at Newtown, New Hampshire, and was baptised at the Second Amesbury Church 30 Nov 1755. He was a resident of Newtown and Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. he married Phebe Putney 15 Sep 1777 at the Hopkinton Congregational Church. She was a daughter of Asa and Abigail Putney and was born 5 Oct 1759 at Dunbarton, New Hampshire. Their children were all born at Dunbarton. According to "Where the Winds Blow Free": "A house stood in what is called the 'Colby Field' on the former Wheeler farm. It was owned and occupied by Jacob Sargent Colby, who came to Dunbarton in 1770, and later by his sons, Kimball and Sargent Colby. There may have been two houses there." Jacob Sargent Colby signed the Association Test and is rated in the First Census in 1790 where is listed 1-2-4. He served in the Revolutionary War. He deposed in 1818 that he had enlisted with Thomas Colby of Bow, New hampship "in his (J S C's) father's house" and had enlised with him 6 Jan 1776. Bio: Jacob Colby, son of Jacob and Phebe (Putney) Colby, was born at Dunbarton, Merrimack Co, New Hampshire, 22 Jan 1782 and died at Bradford, Orange County, Vermont on 30 Sep 1825. He is buried in Upper Plains Cemetery and the gravestone says Capt Jacob Colby. He married at Bradford, 6 Apr 1806, Mehitabel P Corliss, daughter of Emerson and Mehitable (Mitchell) Corliss. She was called Hitty and was born at Haverhill, Essex Co, Massachusetts 5 Dec 1784. She died at Bradford Vermont, 5 May 1855, and is also buried in Upper Plains Cemetery as is their daughter, Hitty Mitchell Colby. Jacob Colby was a farmer. he died intestate. His wife, Hitty P received her part of the farm. The family is shown in the 1820 Vermont census under Jacob Colby 2nd: 3 boys under 10 2 boys 10/16 1 male 26/45 1 female 10/16 1 female 26/45 Hitty P Colby also died intestate and their son William Mitchell Colby was made administrator but died before the job was done. Among her heirs were son Jonathan Colby and the children of dec'd son Emerson Colby. Vermont Vital Records (Deaths) Roll #60 (Town of Bradford) Colby, Hitty Mitchell, age 18, parents Jacob & Hitty Colby, died 23 Mar 1829, buried Upper Plains, Bradford Colby, Capt Jacob, age 44, wife Hitty Colby, died 30 Sep 1825, buried Upper Plains, Bradford Colby, Hitty P, age 70, husband Jacob Colby, buried Upper Plains, Bradford Part Inventory of Jacob Colby Estate An Inventory of teh estate of Jacob Colby 2nd late of Bradford in the County of Orange, deceased, appraiesed upon oath by us the subscribers duly appointed to that Service by the Hon William Spencer Esq Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Bradford Viz - Real Estate Seventy Acres of land and the buildings thereon standing Situate in Bradford aforesaid in Said County 600.00 Personal Estate One red Cow at $12 - One Brown Cow at $10 22.00 Two Fatting Hogs at $12.00 - Two Shoats at $2 14.00 Ten Tons of Hay at $50 - Eight Bushels of wheat at $8 58.00 Eight bushels of oats $2 - Thirty seven pounds of flax at $3.70 5.70 one plow at $5 - One ax at %.50 - two hoes at $.25 5.75 One Scythe at $.75 - Teo scythe swaths at $.25 1.00 Three Augurs at $2 - One (?) at $.25 2.25 One old Sley at $1 - Old iron at $1 - Two (?) and pins at $1 3.00 Eleven Sheep at $13.75 - One Yoke & (?) at $1 14.75 One ox yoke & Irons at $1 - One Iron Bar at $1.25 2.25 One chain at $1.12 - a pile of apples at $6.00 7.12 Thirty bushels of corn at $12.60 - One of Beans at $1 13.60 One half bushel of Flax Seed at $.41 - Six Cider Barrels at $3 3.41 One small keg at $.34 - One man's Saddle at $.75 1.09 Seventy Bushels of Potatoes at $17.50 17.50 Committee to set off Dower - Real Estate State of Vermont Bradford District At a Probate Cort Holden at Bradford within aforesaid District on the last Tuesday being the 30th day of May AD 1826 Present the Honorable Wm Spencer, Judge. The committee heretofore appointed to set off to Hitte P Colby, widow of Jacob Colby late of Bradford in said District deceased intestate - the dower which happened to her out of the Real estate of said deceased make their return - which being accompanied with their warrant and a certificate of their having been sworn as the law requires is accepted and ordered to be recorded - and is as follows - viz: Pursuant to a warrant to us directed by the Honourable The Probate Court for the District of Bradford we the subscribers having first sworn agreeably to the directions of the said warrant appraised all the Real Estate Whereof Jacob Colby 2nd late of Bradford deceased died seized and possessed within this state - as follows viz: 69 acres of land in the Town of Bradford on which said Jacob lived last before his decease at 600 dollars the one third of which is Two Hundred Dollars - We then set off to hitty P Colby the widow of the said deceased for her dower or thirds thereof a tract situate in the Northeasterly part of said farm beginning at the Northeasterly corner of the lot as formerly deeded by the committee for deeding land in Bradford to Joseph Colby thence South thirty degrees west twenty rods to a statke and stones thence north fifty nine degrees West one hundred fifty rods to a state and stones on a line between the third and fourth Range of Hundred Acres lots thence north thirty degrees west twenty two rods to the northwest Corner of said Joseph Colby lot thence South fifty nine degrees west on the north line of the lot and on the South line of the Highway to the line between the Second and Third range thence southerly on said Range line to the bound began at containing twenty acres the same more or less and amounting to the above sum of Two Hundred dollars. Dated at Bradford the 3rd day of May 1826 Richard Aldrich Daniel Kimball Committee John McDuffee A True Record - Attest - Simon Short - Register It is getting late and my eyes aren't wanting to remain open, so I guess I will do the rest of the estate papers for Jacob and Mehitable tomorrow.... Jeanne/jmh

Hi Jeanne...good to hear from you, I am familar with him...here is one link I use,  http://www.mohicanpress.com/battles/ba04004.html   but send what you have also..there is so much there and now they have the "friends of the LBhorn fight which is a neat one. Let me know when a  good time for lunch again.... :)   Jo Ann ________________________________ From: Jeanne Hicks <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 1:00 PM Subject: [TTTP] Daniel Kanipe I JUST HAD to share this!! Today I went to the Historical Marker Dedication ceremony at the Daniel Kanipe Home in Marion, North Carolina. I will be forwarding some of the information from this to JoAnn and Billie, as Daniel Kanipe is one of the two survivors from C Company, 7th Cavalry after the Battle of Big Horn, where Custer's Army was decimated.  Most of the history of the battle is based upon Daniel Kanipe's memories and recollections of that day. It was awesome!  The home has been restored and it was open for walk throughs.  The man who has researched Mr Kanipe's life is emailing me the biography that he wrote for the occasion which I plan to put on McDowell County's site, but which I think should be made available for Montana and the military site.  Mr Kanipe's memories were instrumental in the establishment the Custer National Park. Wonderful way to start the day.... Btw, I have updated Idaho and have bunches more data available for researchers.  www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idtttp    Let me know what you think... Jeanne/jmh ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

You meant Custer Battlefield National Monument? Congress changed the name to this to reflect the hard facts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Bighorn_Battlefield_National_Monument The name change was 10 Dec 1991 because it was not a Army victory. It was the combined tribes victory. The Native Americans hate the name Custer for very good reasons. David Samuelsen On 10/17/2011 11:00 AM, Jeanne Hicks wrote: > I JUST HAD to share this!! > > Today I went to the Historical Marker Dedication ceremony at the Daniel Kanipe Home in Marion, North Carolina. > > I will be forwarding some of the information from this to JoAnn and Billie, as Daniel Kanipe is one of the two survivors from C Company, 7th Cavalry after the Battle of Big Horn, where Custer's Army was decimated. Most of the history of the battle is based upon Daniel Kanipe's memories and recollections of that day. > > It was awesome! The home has been restored and it was open for walk throughs. The man who has researched Mr Kanipe's life is emailing me the biography that he wrote for the occasion which I plan to put on McDowell County's site, but which I think should be made available for Montana and the military site. Mr Kanipe's memories were instrumental in the establishment the Custer National Park. > > Wonderful way to start the day.... > > Btw, I have updated Idaho and have bunches more data available for researchers. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idtttp Let me know what you think... > > Jeanne/jmh > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

I JUST HAD to share this!! Today I went to the Historical Marker Dedication ceremony at the Daniel Kanipe Home in Marion, North Carolina. I will be forwarding some of the information from this to JoAnn and Billie, as Daniel Kanipe is one of the two survivors from C Company, 7th Cavalry after the Battle of Big Horn, where Custer's Army was decimated. Most of the history of the battle is based upon Daniel Kanipe's memories and recollections of that day. It was awesome! The home has been restored and it was open for walk throughs. The man who has researched Mr Kanipe's life is emailing me the biography that he wrote for the occasion which I plan to put on McDowell County's site, but which I think should be made available for Montana and the military site. Mr Kanipe's memories were instrumental in the establishment the Custer National Park. Wonderful way to start the day.... Btw, I have updated Idaho and have bunches more data available for researchers. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idtttp Let me know what you think... Jeanne/jmh

May we all take a moment to say a prayer for Brenda in our own way.  God Bless God Speed Jeannie  We love you and pray for you. From: Billie Walsh <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:39 PM Subject: Re: [TTTP] BRENDA'S CONDITION You, Brenda and her family will be in our prayers On 10/15/2011 05:45 PM, Colleen wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I had hoped to come to you with better news, but I can't.  Brenda is > back in the hospital and this time it doesn't appear that she'll ever > walk back out.  This time she's in intensive care. > > She had a stress-related heart attack last night that did significant > damage to that muscle.  This is on top of a broken neck for the second time. > > Brenda's stomach is now swollen to a 9-month pregnancy with triplets > (this from her daughter-in-law who is at Brenda's bedside).  This is the > ascites I told you all about in earlier messages.  This infection has > now gone into her bloodstream. > > Brenda is on fluids to keep her blood pressure up however, those same > fluids have no where to go out of her body.  Though she is on a > catheter, it isn't enough.  The fluids are going to cause another > breakdown in her body system, they just don't know where yet.  But when > that next whatever happens, Brenda will be pulled off the fluids and > nature will be allowed to take its course while keeping her > comfortable.  She has signed a DNR (Do Not Resusitate) order. > > I talked to her just a little bit ago.  Her breathing is labored, very > raspy. > > Her family has been called in and met this morning with the doctor and > Brenda, herself.  The doctor says her condition is extreme.  She has > days to weeks left to live, the doctor unable to give a better idea of > the length of time left.  All he can say is he "can't speak for God." > > Brenda has been my closest friend since we were stationed at Fort Sill, > Oklahoma 18 years ago, yet we've never met.  To say this is a hard > message to write is an understatement.  I've been looking into flights > to head for Michigan, where she lives to finally meet her and to say > good-bye at the same time.  :`(    Whether I'll go or not, I still don't > know.  I want to remember Brenda on the other side of my phone and my > monitor, not lying in a hospital bed.  So I'm caught. > > I don't know what else to say.  It really hurts, though. > > Be with the Creator, Bren.  I love you, my friend. > Colleen > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb."    - Benjamin Franklin - _ _...  ..._ _ _._  ._  .....  ._..  ...  .._ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

So sorry to hear this, will be praying for her, and you . . . Gerry -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Colleen Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 3:45 PM To: [email protected]; jan cortez Subject: [TTTP] BRENDA'S CONDITION Hi everyone, I had hoped to come to you with better news, but I can't. Brenda is back in the hospital and this time it doesn't appear that she'll ever walk back out. This time she's in intensive care. She had a stress-related heart attack last night that did significant damage to that muscle. This is on top of a broken neck for the second time. Brenda's stomach is now swollen to a 9-month pregnancy with triplets (this from her daughter-in-law who is at Brenda's bedside). This is the ascites I told you all about in earlier messages. This infection has now gone into her bloodstream. Brenda is on fluids to keep her blood pressure up however, those same fluids have no where to go out of her body. Though she is on a catheter, it isn't enough. The fluids are going to cause another breakdown in her body system, they just don't know where yet. But when that next whatever happens, Brenda will be pulled off the fluids and nature will be allowed to take its course while keeping her comfortable. She has signed a DNR (Do Not Resusitate) order. I talked to her just a little bit ago. Her breathing is labored, very raspy. Her family has been called in and met this morning with the doctor and Brenda, herself. The doctor says her condition is extreme. She has days to weeks left to live, the doctor unable to give a better idea of the length of time left. All he can say is he "can't speak for God." Brenda has been my closest friend since we were stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma 18 years ago, yet we've never met. To say this is a hard message to write is an understatement. I've been looking into flights to head for Michigan, where she lives to finally meet her and to say good-bye at the same time. :`( Whether I'll go or not, I still don't know. I want to remember Brenda on the other side of my phone and my monitor, not lying in a hospital bed. So I'm caught. I don't know what else to say. It really hurts, though. Be with the Creator, Bren. I love you, my friend. Colleen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

You, Brenda and her family will be in our prayers On 10/15/2011 05:45 PM, Colleen wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I had hoped to come to you with better news, but I can't. Brenda is > back in the hospital and this time it doesn't appear that she'll ever > walk back out. This time she's in intensive care. > > She had a stress-related heart attack last night that did significant > damage to that muscle. This is on top of a broken neck for the second time. > > Brenda's stomach is now swollen to a 9-month pregnancy with triplets > (this from her daughter-in-law who is at Brenda's bedside). This is the > ascites I told you all about in earlier messages. This infection has > now gone into her bloodstream. > > Brenda is on fluids to keep her blood pressure up however, those same > fluids have no where to go out of her body. Though she is on a > catheter, it isn't enough. The fluids are going to cause another > breakdown in her body system, they just don't know where yet. But when > that next whatever happens, Brenda will be pulled off the fluids and > nature will be allowed to take its course while keeping her > comfortable. She has signed a DNR (Do Not Resusitate) order. > > I talked to her just a little bit ago. Her breathing is labored, very > raspy. > > Her family has been called in and met this morning with the doctor and > Brenda, herself. The doctor says her condition is extreme. She has > days to weeks left to live, the doctor unable to give a better idea of > the length of time left. All he can say is he "can't speak for God." > > Brenda has been my closest friend since we were stationed at Fort Sill, > Oklahoma 18 years ago, yet we've never met. To say this is a hard > message to write is an understatement. I've been looking into flights > to head for Michigan, where she lives to finally meet her and to say > good-bye at the same time. :`( Whether I'll go or not, I still don't > know. I want to remember Brenda on the other side of my phone and my > monitor, not lying in a hospital bed. So I'm caught. > > I don't know what else to say. It really hurts, though. > > Be with the Creator, Bren. I love you, my friend. > Colleen > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb." - Benjamin Franklin - _ _... ..._ _ _._ ._ ..... ._.. ... .._

Thank you for the news, bleak as it is. You are both in our prayers........ Jim Jim in Florida www.albrogenealogy.com On 10/15/2011 6:45 PM, Colleen wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I had hoped to come to you with better news, but I can't. Brenda is > back in the hospital and this time it doesn't appear that she'll ever > walk back out. This time she's in intensive care. > > She had a stress-related heart attack last night that did significant > damage to that muscle. This is on top of a broken neck for the second time. > > Brenda's stomach is now swollen to a 9-month pregnancy with triplets > (this from her daughter-in-law who is at Brenda's bedside). This is the > ascites I told you all about in earlier messages. This infection has > now gone into her bloodstream. > > Brenda is on fluids to keep her blood pressure up however, those same > fluids have no where to go out of her body. Though she is on a > catheter, it isn't enough. The fluids are going to cause another > breakdown in her body system, they just don't know where yet. But when > that next whatever happens, Brenda will be pulled off the fluids and > nature will be allowed to take its course while keeping her > comfortable. She has signed a DNR (Do Not Resusitate) order. > > I talked to her just a little bit ago. Her breathing is labored, very > raspy. > > Her family has been called in and met this morning with the doctor and > Brenda, herself. The doctor says her condition is extreme. She has > days to weeks left to live, the doctor unable to give a better idea of > the length of time left. All he can say is he "can't speak for God." > > Brenda has been my closest friend since we were stationed at Fort Sill, > Oklahoma 18 years ago, yet we've never met. To say this is a hard > message to write is an understatement. I've been looking into flights > to head for Michigan, where she lives to finally meet her and to say > good-bye at the same time. :`( Whether I'll go or not, I still don't > know. I want to remember Brenda on the other side of my phone and my > monitor, not lying in a hospital bed. So I'm caught. > > I don't know what else to say. It really hurts, though. > > Be with the Creator, Bren. I love you, my friend. > Colleen > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thanks Coleen for the update. It is hard being on the watching end, just waiting. I know she is in good hands and has a new place to look forward to. I just pray God will bring her home soon if she won't be getting any better. Miracles do happen. Fran By the Grace of God, we live in the land of the free because of the Brave. Pray like your life depended on it. It does! In a message dated 10/15/2011 6:47:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Hi everyone, I had hoped to come to you with better news, but I can't. Brenda is back in the hospital and this time it doesn't appear that she'll ever walk back out. This time she's in intensive care. She had a stress-related heart attack last night that did significant damage to that muscle. This is on top of a broken neck for the second time. Brenda's stomach is now swollen to a 9-month pregnancy with triplets (this from her daughter-in-law who is at Brenda's bedside). This is the ascites I told you all about in earlier messages. This infection has now gone into her bloodstream. Brenda is on fluids to keep her blood pressure up however, those same fluids have no where to go out of her body. Though she is on a catheter, it isn't enough. The fluids are going to cause another breakdown in her body system, they just don't know where yet. But when that next whatever happens, Brenda will be pulled off the fluids and nature will be allowed to take its course while keeping her comfortable. She has signed a DNR (Do Not Resusitate) order. I talked to her just a little bit ago. Her breathing is labored, very raspy. Her family has been called in and met this morning with the doctor and Brenda, herself. The doctor says her condition is extreme. She has days to weeks left to live, the doctor unable to give a better idea of the length of time left. All he can say is he "can't speak for God." Brenda has been my closest friend since we were stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma 18 years ago, yet we've never met. To say this is a hard message to write is an understatement. I've been looking into flights to head for Michigan, where she lives to finally meet her and to say good-bye at the same time. :`( Whether I'll go or not, I still don't know. I want to remember Brenda on the other side of my phone and my monitor, not lying in a hospital bed. So I'm caught. I don't know what else to say. It really hurts, though. Be with the Creator, Bren. I love you, my friend. Colleen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message