> > > Obama Snubs Nation's Heroes, Becomes the First President to Skip Ball > Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients in Over 50 Years > > > > Submitted by Julie on January 21, 2009 - 10:13pm. > > > Elections > > Elections 2008 > > News > > Politics > > U.S. Government > > U.S. Politics > > World Politics > > > > > > Barack Obama may have stumbled over his words briefly during his > inauguration, but he made an even bigger blunder later Tuesday evening. > The newly sworn-in President opted not to appear at what should have been > one of the most important Balls on his agenda that evening - The Salute to > Heroes Inaugural Ball. > > > > The Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball was begun in 1953 for President Dwight > Eisenhower's inauguration. The event recognized recipients of the Medal of > Honor, the nation's highest military award. There were 48 Medal of Honor > recipients in attendance, who were undoubtedly disappointed by the > Commander-in-Chief's failure to show. Over the past 56 years and 14 > inaugurations, no President has skipped this event - until now. > > > > The Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball is sponsored by the American Legion, > and co-sponsored by 13 other veteran's service organizations, including > those such as the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Military Order of > the Purple Heart. > > > > Instead of attending this ball honoring our nation's heroes, Obama was > busy making stops at 10 other official balls. Obama and his wife's first > stop was at the Neighborhood Ball. From there they went to the Home State > Ball for Illinois and Hawaii, the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Youth > Inaugural Ball, and the Home State Ball for Delaware and Pennsylvania. > They finished off the night with brief appearances at the Mid-Atlantic, > Western, Midwest, Eastern, and Southern regional Balls. > > > Celebrities were a plenty at the balls, with Stevie Wonder, Shakira, Mary. > J. Blige, Faith Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine, will.i.am, Sting, > Mariah Carey, and Leonardo DiCaprio in attendance at the Neighborhood > Ball. In addition, the other nine balls also featured a star-studded > lineup including Kanye West and Kid Rock at the Youth Ball, Marc Anthony > at the Western Ball, and Cheryl Crow at the Western Ball. > > > > It was the party without all of the celebrities that Obama skipped. The > very people who he sought to have support him during his candidacy and > campaign, who have fought to protect this country, were snubbed in favor > of publicity and the opportunity to rub shoulders - yet again - with the > out-of-touch Hollywood elite. > > > Follow-up story: American Legion Acknowledges That Obama Failed to Attend > the Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball > > > > > > > News?|?Weather?|?Traffic?|?Sports?|?Lifestyle?|? On TV?|?News > Tips?|?Interactive > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to > this and other newsletters, please click here. > > > > > > You are subscribed to this newsletter. Click here to update your email > address. > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click here, then un-select > this newsletter from the list and hit submit. > Or, send an Unsubscribe Request C/O WCNC.com, 1001 Wood Ridge Center Dr., > Charlotte, NC 28217. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) > Database version: 5.11650 > http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ > > > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: avarim Surnames: Sheldon, Green Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/4945/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have the marriage of Robert Green of Sheffield [Berkshire Co., MA] and Mary Shailor as 18 Jan 1773 At North Canann, Litchfield, CT F. W. Bailey Early Connecticut Marriages, Book 5, p. 21 I have not found a birth record for Ellis Green. She died 28 Jun 1816 at Hampton, Washington, New York. She was supposedly born in Poultney,Rutland, VT. Thaddeus Sheldon and his wife Ellis attended church in Poultney, VT. I found the following references to the activities of Robert Green in Poultney, VT F59.P8J8 A History of the Town of Poultney, VT to 1875 pp.23-24 "The first setlement of Poultney was commenced in `5 Apr 1771. There were several families that season and soon followed by these persons in this order: Icahbod and Joseph Marshall, Silas Howe, Heber Allen, John Grant, Thomas Goodwin, Robert Green, ..." pp. 25-26 Poultney 14 Jun 1773 'We,the subscribers ...covenant...to have our equal part in giving 50 acres of land ... for the settlement of a midwife. ..., Robert Green, ..." pp. 41-42 A List of the Poles and Rateable Estate of Poultney, VT 4 Oct 1871 ... Robert Green 45 pounds, 10 sh." This supports the fact that Robert Green was living in Poultney, VT during the time of Ellis Green's birth. Historical Society, Hartford, CT, Book C, p.562 Oliver Sanford, Jr. was an early and prominent member of the Baptist Church. He was a farmer in Poultney, VT. On 25 May 1795, Oliver and Catherine [Green] Sanford signed a quit claim of all rights in the Susquehannah Purchase which had been willed by her father, Robert Green, to his children. The estate was distributed 29 Aug 1846. If Robert Green was a member of the Baptist Church in Poultney, VT, then any birth records of his children would probably be found there. I have not written a book about Thaddeus Sheldon. That was Ruth Watson of New York City. You might Google her name and see if you can contact her. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am searching for information on the family of David Edwards, b. 5 Nov 1770 in Haverhill, MA. He was the son of John Edwards and Jemima Wallingford. David and his brother Timothy Edwards are both listed in the history of Walden, Caledonia County, VT. David is listed as having voted on 4 Sept 1802 and again as voting for Representative to Congress on 10 Dec 1804. I believe that this man is the father of my gr gr gr grandmother Esther Edwards, b. 3 Mar 1803 in VT. I am trying to find birth records that will support this fact. Any help I can get will be greatly appreciated. Janet Heck geheck@embarqmail.com

My Grt-Uncle ,Bertie Lee(don't know if Bertie was his given name or nickname) Sanders born in Lowell,Vt.went by the Surname"Cross".The story I had as a kid was that Uncle Bert was in a fight+thought he killed a man,and ran away to sea.He lived+died in Charlestown,N.H.I do not know of a Vivian Sanders. Frank ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <VERMONT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 7:02 PM Subject: [VERMONT] Cross, Harold VT>NY>? > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: B_Suni_Roveto > Surnames: Cross; Russell; Sanders; Hodges; Douglas > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/4944/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Seeking information on the death of Harold Cross, b. 23 Jul 1893 in Stowe, > LaMoille, VT. Harold and his brother Bernie spent several years in THE > HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS, Plattsburgh, NY, beginning abt 1900. Family lore > has it that Harold committed suicide in VT or upstate NY. He served in the > Army, was a sargeant stationed in 1920 in Arizona. After 1920 I have hit a > wall. > > Father: Willie B (AKA Willis) Cross VT>NY>VT > Mother: Adelaide (AKA Addie) Russell Cross VT > Sibs: Bernie VT>NY; Vivian(Sanders)VT (raised by her aunt, Augusta CROSS > Douglas); Shurley(adopted AKA Hazel Hodges)VT>CA > > Any information regarding Harold's death would be greatly appreciated. I > have much information and sources regarding his family's descendants and > ancestors, glad to share. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > > ************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html > Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: B_Suni_Roveto Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/4944.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply to my query. I will follow up on this lead........ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Mathewson70s Surnames: CROSS Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/4944.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "The pall bearers were Harold Cross, Hugh McCann, Clarence Lynch, Samuel Healey, Harold Healey, and Alwyn Mooney." Plattsburgh Sentinel, FRI., SEPT. 17, 1926 "Harold Cross, formerly of this city, but now living in Detroit, Mich., is visiting friends in this city for a few days." Plattsburgh Sentinel, TUES., SEPT. 14, 1926 http://news2.nnyln.net/plattsburgh-sentinel/search.html I am not related and have no further information. Someone on the Clinton County, NY, shared that link with me and it was helpful in finding a DOD for an ancestor. Perhaps someone else on the Clinton Co. knows about that home or the Cross boys. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: B_Suni_Roveto Surnames: Cross; Russell; Sanders; Hodges; Douglas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/4944/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information on the death of Harold Cross, b. 23 Jul 1893 in Stowe, LaMoille, VT. Harold and his brother Bernie spent several years in THE HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS, Plattsburgh, NY, beginning abt 1900. Family lore has it that Harold committed suicide in VT or upstate NY. He served in the Army, was a sargeant stationed in 1920 in Arizona. After 1920 I have hit a wall. Father: Willie B (AKA Willis) Cross VT>NY>VT Mother: Adelaide (AKA Addie) Russell Cross VT Sibs: Bernie VT>NY; Vivian(Sanders)VT (raised by her aunt, Augusta CROSS Douglas); Shurley(adopted AKA Hazel Hodges)VT>CA Any information regarding Harold's death would be greatly appreciated. I have much information and sources regarding his family's descendants and ancestors, glad to share. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: B_Suni_Roveto Surnames: Cross; Russell; Foster; Dix; Tucker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.unknown/4943/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for more information on my gr-grandfather: Willis/Willie B. CROSS and his descendants from his second marriage. I would be THRILLED to get any photos of Willie or his descendants or his parents: James Munroe CROSS NH>VT and Adelaide RUSSELL Cross, Stowe and Morristown, VT. Willis/Willie born in Stowe VT Dec 1864 and died on 23 Aug 1922 in the Rutland Hospital in the city of Rutland. His residence was Mt Holly, his occupation was a farmer. Spouse in 1922: Bessie Foster Cross NY>VT (his second wife) Children with Bessie: Alice Irene Cross (spouse: Oliver F. Tucker) Etheline Cross (spouse: Kenneth Dix) James Benton Willis Thank you in advance for any information you might share. I have lots to share regarding Willie's first family with Adelaide RUSSELL and their descendants. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Fri. Aug. 5, 1938. Page 1. BOY DROWNS IN WHITE R. New Jersey Lad Slips on Rock and Is Carried Under in Full View of Mother. BETHEL, Aug. 4--A six-year-old Ridgewood , N.J. boy, was drowned in the White river, shortly after 4 o'clock this afternoon when he slipped on a rock in the river and went under after a brief, futile struggle. The boy, Douglas Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Murray, had been wading in the river near its junction with Olympus brook. With him at the time were his eight-year-old brother, Wallace and two young friends, Dolores and John Kimball. Watching helplessly from the bank was Douglas' mother. Her father, B. A. Goodale, who owns property in the vicinity, had left to attend to business in the neighborhood. Mrs. Murray's screams brought forth a large crowd to the banks of the river, and Douglas' water-sodden body was recovered an hour later a half-mile down the river by Calvin Cornell of Bethel, one of a group of young men and women who had been swimming in Parker's hole. Eye-witnesses to the drowning expressed the belief that the swift current of White river put a quick end to the boy's struggles as his body tumbled over the rocks down the river. It was believed that he fell into a deep hole in the river after slipping on the rock. His body was taken to the home of his grandfather,B. A. Goodale. His father, who manages a camp at Smuggler's Notch, Mount Mansfield, was notified of the accident. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Tues. Mar. 12, 1918. FAIR HAVEN, VT. The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. F. O. Vaughn. Corp. Leo Maynard and Byron Eaton of Camp Devens are spending several days at their home here. Mrs. Gardner Flagg of Glens Falls. N.Y., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moon. Harold Hughes of Springfield, Mass., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Hughes. (Mrs. Hughes was the former Catherine Rowlands, sister to my Taid, Ellis Rowlands, both born in Wales. Taid is welsh for grandfather.) A Hoover supper will be served by the ladies of the Baptist church in the church parlors Saturday night. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Minogue. Carlos Hughes of this place has enlisted as a carpenter in the United States service and will eave Wednesday for Waco, Tex. Mrs. Richard Griffith is seriously ill at her home. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Fri. Aug. 5, 1938. Page 1. ONE FELLED BY HEAT HERE Mrs. C. Pamarello Is Victim as Mercury Soars to 95 to Set New Record. One heat prostration was reported yesterday in Rutland as the temperature soared to new heights after 12 days of record-breaking heat. Mrs. Catherine Pamarello, 39, of 139 Spruce street fell a victim to the 95- degree high heat in her home yesterday afternoon. She was treated by Dr. George J. Ravit. Yesterday's mark of 95 degrees, the highest since August 1, 1933, when the mercury hit 97, came as a climax to 12 hot days since July 24 with the thermometer registering 80 degrees or over each day. Wednesday a high of 92 degrees of July, 1921's all time high of 98. The lowest Rutland temperature in the recent heat-wave, which has affected the entire nation, was only 57. Sixteen out of the last 17 nights have found the mercury dropping no lower than 60 degrees. July of 1935 set a record for "heat- longevity." At the time 22 consecutive days of 80 degree heat were recorded by George H. Ross, co-operative weather observer. Rutland hotels and tourist homes yesterday reported heavy registrations. These were explained as a flight of tourists from large urban centers to the comparatively cool Vermont countryside. Supervisors of the Madison Street Nursery school took their young charges to Main street park yesterday for their regular afternoon nap, instead of to the schoolrooms, in an attempt to escape the withering heat. Yesterday's attendance at the Rutland swimming pool, neighboring swimming places and lakes in the Rutland area was reported as near record-breaking. Discomfort from the heat was increased yesterday by the extremely high humidity. Rutlanders shed their jackets and dressed as lightly as possible. Every effort was made to stay off the street and cold-drink and ice cream sales in the city's stores were reported high. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. N Nov. 23, 1903. RUTLAND, VT. The funeral of Luther Eastman, who died at Ludlow Thursday, was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sabra Caswell, No. 124 Pearl street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. George W. Phillips officiating. The bearers were John Plumley of Clarendon, Ziba Eastman and Chauncey Balch of Shrewsbury and Wallace Eastman of this city. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Harrison Sumner of Proctorsville was among those who attended the funeral from out of town. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. Nov. 23, 1903. RUTLAND, VT. Miss Eleanor Sweeney and Edward Smith, both of this city, will be married at St. Peter's church this morning at 9 o'clock. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. Jan. 16, 1933. RUTLAND, VT. DINNER IS GIVEN FOR NONAGENARIAN Nelson Washburn, Veteran of Civil War, Deplores Passing of G. A. R. Nelson Washburn of Gibson avenue, a Grand Army veteran, celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday at the home of his son, Cecil Washburn of Chaplin avenue. A turkey dinner featured by a huge cake, generously covered with lighted candles, was the outstanding event of the day, Mrs. Washburn was also present at the party. Friends in large numbers called at the Washburn home to congratulate the old soldier and scores of cards were received by the war veteran. Several bouquets of flowers, presented by friends, surrounded Mr. Washburn's chair. One of the callers yesterday was a member of the Sons of Union Veterans order. For considerable length of time, the two man sat discussing the war days of the Sixties and the decline of the various Grand Army posts in this section of the state. The nonagenarian pointed out that a fine symbol of the old American spirit is passing. Washburn was born at Sand Lake Mountain, N. Y., on January 15, 1843 the son of Samuel and Caroline Cline Washburn. He enlisted at Bennington in the First Vermont Light Artillery in 1862. He saw two years, six months and 10 days of war service, mainly under Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler. His health is unusually good for a man of his age. His sight is clear, his mind is keen and he is able to walk considerable distances. His average day is spent in reading and "puttering" about the house of his son, Leon Washburn on Gibson avenue, where he makes his home. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Thur. Aug. 26, 1943. Page 8. 2 VERMONTERS DIE IN ACTION. 19 Others Wounded in Africa and Southwest Pacific, According to War Dept WASHINGTON, Aug. 25--The War department today released an official list two Vermont men killed and19 others wounded in action in North African and Southwest Pacific areas : Killed in the North African area were; Pvt. John M. Houlihan, son of Mrs. Michael Houlihan of Bellows Falls. Pfc. Hollis W. Mayo, brother of Mrs. Hazel Clapper of Montgomery Center. Wounded in the Southwest Pacific and North African areas were : Pfc. Berkley A. Ballard, son of Mrs. Nina Ballard of Fairfax. Capt. Nelson N. Barnes, husband of Mrs. Madeline M. Barnes of St. Albans. Sergt. Ernest W. Duprey, husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Duprey of Northfield. Pvt. Herbert G. Evans, son of Mrs. Carrie A. Evans of Woodstock. Sergt. Harold K. Field, son of Thaddeus Field of Vergennes. Tech. 5th Grade Lawrence Gowette, son of Joseph F. Gowette of Burlington. Sergt. Raymond J. LeBlanc, son of Albert J. LeBlanc of Bennington. Pfc. John J. Mulcahy, son of John L. Mulcahy of Sudbury. Staff Sergt. Joseph A. Parsons, son of Mrs. Melvina Parsons of Washington. Sergt. Robert F. Patenaude, son of Archie Patenaude of Winooski. First Sergt. Merton H. Whitcomb, husband of Mrs. Doris E. Whitcomb of Sheffield. Pvt. Lawrence R. Wright, son of Mrs. Ethel Wright of South Burlington. Sergt. Richard J. Bellemare, son of Mrs. Odila Bellemare of Bennington. Pfc. Clarence A. Clifford, nephew of Carl Clifford of Northfield. Pvt. Frank E. Lorette, son of Frank E, Lorette, sr., of Bennington. Pfc. Robert R. Paquette, son of Alexander Paquette of Highgate Springs. Corp. Robert R. Weddell, son of Mrs. Jane Martin of Burlington. Pvt. Charles H. Wheeler, son of Mrs. Margaret Price of Arlington. Pfc. Erwin W. Wheeler, son o Mrs. Ida Wheeler of Newport. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Glad the info was helpful. Sometimes you have to look at the page before or after to find an address or to find the name of an institution. I wasn't able to tell from your message if you had the entire sheet or just the information about the Capen person, so I looked it up myself to see. This still doesn't answer the question of who the Capen person in this home was..... Hope you find something about that. Lisa llepore@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robby" <yankeeindixie@bellsouth.net> Thanks for the information. I wasn't smart enough to read the fine print. The home was moved to Westminster in 1922, changed the name to Kurn Hattin and started admitting girls. I found an ancestor of Orrin Prince who was the headmaster of the school in 1920. Robby Robinson An 'old' Yankee in the 'Heart of Dixie'

Believe he may have come from a family in Winhall, Bennington, VT but haven't pinned it down and now my paperwork is so mixed up I can't find it at the moment. Robby Robinson An 'old' Yankee in the 'Heart of Dixie' --- On Thu, 1/29/09, Lisa Lepore <llepore@comcast.net> wrote: From: Lisa Lepore <llepore@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Orphanage in Rockingham, Windham, VT To: vermont@rootsweb.com Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 7:22 PM Glad the info was helpful. Sometimes you have to look at the page before or after to find an address or to find the name of an institution. I wasn't able to tell from your message if you had the entire sheet or just the information about the Capen person, so I looked it up myself to see. This still doesn't answer the question of who the Capen person in this home was..... Hope you find something about that. Lisa llepore@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robby" <yankeeindixie@bellsouth.net> Thanks for the information. I wasn't smart enough to read the fine print. The home was moved to Westminster in 1922, changed the name to Kurn Hattin and started admitting girls. I found an ancestor of Orrin Prince who was the headmaster of the school in 1920. Robby Robinson An 'old' Yankee in the 'Heart of Dixie' ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks for the information.  I wasn't smart enough to read the fine print.  The home was moved to Westminster in 1922, changed the name to Kurn Hattin and started admitting girls.  I found an ancestor of Orrin Prince who was the headmaster of the school in 1920. Robby Robinson An 'old' Yankee in the 'Heart of Dixie' --- On Wed, 1/28/09, Lisa Lepore <llepore@comcast.net> wrote: From: Lisa Lepore <llepore@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Orphanage in Rockingham, Windham, VT To: vermont@rootsweb.com Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 8:59 PM Hi Robby - If you have the entire census sheet, look at the top of the page - it says Warner Home for Boys [line 17-52] As Neysa says, it is the Kurn Hattin homes Here is a website with some information. They are still in operation today. http://www.kurnhattin.org/about/index.html Lisa llepore@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neysa Johnson" <gramneysa@ct.metrocast.net> Could you be looking for the Kurn Hattin home in Westminster VT, a home for boys and girls at risk or in need? I was born in Northern Vermont, and when we moved to Brattleboro in the late 30s I am sure it was in operation. You can find info on google. Neysa -----Original Message----- From: yankeeindixie@bellsouth.net Would anyone know if there was an orphanage or reform school in Rockingham at the time of the 1920 census? I have a census that lists a James H. Capen, age 9, listed along with a large number of other children at one location living with five adults; none of the children having the names of any of the adults. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to track down my Capen relations and this one doesn't fit. Thank you for your time. Robby Robinson An 'old' Yankee in the 'Heart of Dixie' ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I didn't know it was still in operation. Neysa -----Original Message----- From: vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vermont-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lisa Lepore Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:00 PM To: vermont@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Orphanage in Rockingham, Windham, VT Hi Robby - If you have the entire census sheet, look at the top of the page - it says Warner Home for Boys [line 17-52] As Neysa says, it is the Kurn Hattin homes Here is a website with some information. They are still in operation today. http://www.kurnhattin.org/about/index.html Lisa llepore@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neysa Johnson" <gramneysa@ct.metrocast.net> Could you be looking for the Kurn Hattin home in Westminster VT, a home for boys and girls at risk or in need? I was born in Northern Vermont, and when we moved to Brattleboro in the late 30s I am sure it was in operation. You can find info on google. Neysa -----Original Message----- From: yankeeindixie@bellsouth.net Would anyone know if there was an orphanage or reform school in Rockingham at the time of the 1920 census? I have a census that lists a James H. Capen, age 9, listed along with a large number of other children at one location living with five adults; none of the children having the names of any of the adults. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to track down my Capen relations and this one doesn't fit. Thank you for your time. Robby Robinson An 'old' Yankee in the 'Heart of Dixie' ************************************************* List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Robby - If you have the entire census sheet, look at the top of the page - it says Warner Home for Boys [line 17-52] As Neysa says, it is the Kurn Hattin homes Here is a website with some information. They are still in operation today. http://www.kurnhattin.org/about/index.html Lisa llepore@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neysa Johnson" <gramneysa@ct.metrocast.net> Could you be looking for the Kurn Hattin home in Westminster VT, a home for boys and girls at risk or in need? I was born in Northern Vermont, and when we moved to Brattleboro in the late 30s I am sure it was in operation. You can find info on google. Neysa -----Original Message----- From: yankeeindixie@bellsouth.net Would anyone know if there was an orphanage or reform school in Rockingham at the time of the 1920 census? I have a census that lists a James H. Capen, age 9, listed along with a large number of other children at one location living with five adults; none of the children having the names of any of the adults. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to track down my Capen relations and this one doesn't fit. Thank you for your time. Robby Robinson An 'old' Yankee in the 'Heart of Dixie'