Is there anyone I can get to check land records in Windsor, West Windsor and Hartland? I am seeking info on children of Abel Herrick. I have the vital records for Herrick, so it's not necessary to look at those. I am trying to prove that Abel had a son, Martin, who served in the War of 1812 from Hartland. I will be glad to reimburse anyone to help me. I broke mt left wrist on Wednesday, and it is a great handicap to me! Joann Nichols

Source, Fair Haven Era--Thur. July 16, 1936. JOHN O.WILLIAMS DIES IN FAIR HAVEN. Funeral services were held at the Welsh Congregational church on North Main street, Tuesday afternoon, for John O. ("Caewern") Williams, a resident of this town for many years who died Saturday evening at his home on North Main street. Mr. Williams had been in failng health for many months, his death came suddenly from a heart attack. He was born in Caewern, Caernarvonshire, North Wales,September 15, 1864, and came to this country in 1905. Besides his wife, Margaret Ellen Williams, he is survived by a son, Lloyd George Williams. He was a member of Eureka lodge, F.& A. M., the True Ivorites and the Welsh Congregational church, where he served as deacon for many years. While in town he was employed as a slate maker in the quarries in this vicinity. The Rev. John D. Owen, pastor of the Welsh Congregational church, officiated at the services, during which his favorites hymns were sung by the congregation. Miss Dorothy Beach gave "Nearer My God To Thee," with Edith T. Jones accompanying at the piano. Interment was in Cedar Grove cemetery where the Masonic ritual service was conducted by members of Eureka lodge. The honorary bearer was William R. Hughes of the Fair Haven-Hydeville road; and the pall bearers were William H. Williams, R. Temple Jones, John L. Roberts, R. H. Williams, William T. Robert and Owen W. Roberts. Many acquaintances were present from Poultney and Granville, N.Y., where the deceased was well known. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Fair Haven Era--Thur. July 16, 1936. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RICHARD CRANE. FAIR HAVEN, VT.--Richard Crane of Watervliet, N. Y., who for twelve years was a conductor for the Rutland Street Railway Company, which operated trolleys between Poultney and Rutland, and who died suddenly Wednesday evening, July 8th, about 12:00 o'clock, from acute indigestion at the home of his cousin, John Larkin, First street, was buried in St. Mary's cemetery, Saturday morning, July 11th. Mr. Crane was called to this vicinity by the sudden death of his only aunt, Mary Crane, of Rutland, and passed away while visiting at the Larkin home. The deceased, who was well known in town, was born in Castleton, a son of the late Anna Larkin and Patrick Crane. He was educated in the schools of Castleton and attended Rutland Business College. He was employed in the Marble Mills in Proctor, Vermont before working for the Rutland Railway and 12 years ago he went to Watervliet where he has been employed as conductor for the United Traction Co., of Albany, N.Y. Mr. Crane is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Foley Crane, of this town; an uncle, William Larkin, sr. of No. Main street ; two cousins, John Larkin of First street, and William Larkin of Second street ; also by several cousins in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a member of Fair Haven Council Knights of Columbus, a delegation from which attended the funeral services, which were conducted at St. Mary's church Saturday morning at 9:00 o'clock. In the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, including a delegation of twelve men representing the United Traction Co., of Albany, N.Y., Rev. B. McMahon, pastor, celebrated the high mass of requiem. He was assisted by the members of the regular choir and the organist, Mrs. Alice Foley, and during the service Mrs. Joseph Durick sang "Mary, Dear Mother." Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery on Washington street, where Rev. McMahon read the committal prayers. The bearers were John Farley of Castleton; Francis Sweeney of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dr. Francis Foley of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Leo Foley of Yonkers, N.Y. and William O'Day of this town. Many floral set pieces and spiritual bouquets were received by the bereaved relatives. Rest of article is missing Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Is anyone on the list knowledgeable about the cemeteries in Pittsford? I seek information about George E. Briggs, b. Feb. 1856 and his wife, Julia, b. Nov. 1859 whom I believe are buried there. With them may be a grandson, Kenneth Briggs, b. between 1915 - 1925 who died at a young age, perhaps an infant. Thanks. Janice

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Joan, re: "Genealogy is not just a hobby, but a labor of love" What you do for this list is truly a "labour of love". I read your contributions faithfully. It brings back thoughts of another time, another place, another way of life. Newspapers of today seem to report only wars, and rumors of wars; abused children and murder amongst friends. I hope you continue for a long time, doing just what you do. Thank you, Cheers, Yolanda

I'll echo how much we appreciate Joan Bixby's taking the time to post info that she finds as she does her own research and some info she posts because she knows it will be useful to us. She has contributed a lot to my 'picture' of life in VT during various decades and she has helped me in my personal research a time or two. Thank you Joan. Please keep up the good work, knowing that we appreciate the time it takes you to post it. SHusk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Beach Little" <bonnybd@worldpath.net> To: <vermont@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [VERMONT] Joan Bixby is a treasure >I thoroughly agree, Harriet. I just read Joan's latest transcripts and was > thinking that I should thank her. So, Thank You, Joan for all the > research > you do and submit to the Vermont mailing lists. My paternal grandparents > were Vermonters from Salisbury and Sunderland. My grandfather had a > carriage factory at Factory Point/Manchester Center. Thus my keen > interest > in your e-mails. > > Joan Beach Little > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Harriet Cady" <kd1843@verizon.net> > >> We should all be proud of our lists Joan Bixby who puts so many >> transcripts of newspapers in her area. > > > > ************************************************* > 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 >

Good Evening, For some reason, not known to me, messages that were sent 10 days ago have suddenly appeared on the list. This is not to be a subject of discussion on the list . . . . I just wanted to let you know that there was apparently a delay in some of the messages getting through the Rootsweb servers. Karima List Admin

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Wed. Dec. 1, 1937. EAST WALLINGFORD, VT. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mudge of Florida are spending a few days with Mudge's brother, Basil Mudge. Judith Mudge, who has been staying here several months, will return to Florida with them. Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. McGuirk of Rockville Center, N. Y., who have been visiting McGuirk's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McGuirk, have returned home. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Wed. Dec. 1, 1937. SHERBURNE, VT. Miss Christine Johnson, a member of the High school faculty in Bethel, has closed her home here for the winter and will remain in Bethel. George Prior and Leslie Ragan from Skaneateles and F.F. Edinger of Marietta, N.Y., spent last week in town hunting and visited the former' mother, Mrs. Ella Prior. Mr. and Mrs. Erle (sic) D. Wilson and two sons of Rutland spent Sunday with Mrs. Ida Wilson. Merle, returned home with them after spending the Thanksgiving vacation with her grandmother. Sherburne is now known as Killington, Vt. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland (Vt.)Daily Herald--Mon. Dec. 30, 1946. SAMUEL HUMPHREY. POULTNEY, VT. Dec. 29, --The funeral of Samuel Humphrey, 54, who died yesterday, will be held Monday at 3:30 o'clock in the Roberts Funeral home. Burial will be in the Poultney cemetery. Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. George Lewis of Fair Haven, Mrs. Ann Sabo and Mrs. Mike Ross of Whitehall, N.Y., Mrs. Richard Jones of Fort Edward, N.Y. and Mrs. William Preedom and Mrs. Betty Van Guilder of Rennsselaer, N.Y. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

I thoroughly agree, Harriet. I just read Joan's latest transcripts and was thinking that I should thank her. So, Thank You, Joan for all the research you do and submit to the Vermont mailing lists. My paternal grandparents were Vermonters from Salisbury and Sunderland. My grandfather had a carriage factory at Factory Point/Manchester Center. Thus my keen interest in your e-mails. Joan Beach Little ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harriet Cady" <kd1843@verizon.net> > We should all be proud of our lists Joan Bixby who puts so many > transcripts of newspapers in her area.

Hello, I have been given permission to announce my new List on this List. I started it last month so that researchers could have a place to discuss the lives and times of their ancestors, or their grandparents, etc. The how's and why's and how-comes's of their lives. And, you can discuss memories of your childhoods - if they involve the early 1900's. It has been placed under the Miscellaneous category in the Index of the Lists, so you need to scroll down to the bottom of this page to find the "information page" for the new List: "New-England-Memories" http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/misc/misc.html I have only been unofficially mentioning the new List to a few people and we already have ~45 subscribers. But, because of the Holiday season and the Winter weather, it has not become active, yet. Enjoy. Betty (near Lowell, MA) (on Lists for 8 years; now an Administrator of 8 Lists)

We should all be proud of our lists Joan Bixby who puts so many transcripts of newspapers in her area. The genealogist who search may one day use some of the scraps of transcripts to complete a family lineage. God Bless her for her dedication. Harriet Cady

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Thur. July 13, 1911. SHOREHAM , VT. The funeral of Mrs. Matilda Barror was held here Saturday. Mrs. Barror was an old resident and the widow of Thomas Barror. She was 71 years old and died at Barre, where she was visiting at her daughter's. Mrs. J. C. Moore returned home from Alexandria Bay Saturday, where she had been visiting relatives for two weeks. Mrs. Francis Ballou of Ticonderoga and Henry Keegan of New York city were guests of H. W. Jones' over Sunday. Miss Janet Parker and brother,Beach of Watervleit, N.Y., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. M. P. Cook. L. E. Moore has returned from a visit with his son at Watertown, N.Y. The Misses Winifred and Lydia Baldwin have gone to Lake George, where they have positions for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Moore have returned from a visit with friends in Massachusetts. Loren Parrish of New York visited his sister, Mrs. A. E. Tottingham, last week. Miss Ruth Collins of East Orange, N.Y., is visiting at C. W. Howard's. Mrs. Sherry Mead returned Saturday from Mary Fletcher hospital, Burlington, where she underwent an operation some four weeks ago. Mrs. C. N. North visited in Cavendish two days last week. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, The Poultney Journal--Fri. June 12, 1925. HYDEVILLE, VT. John Quinn returned on Saturday to his home here from a Boston hospital, where he recently underwent an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith and children and Mrs. Warren Smith spent Sunday in Glens Falls, N.Y. L. McKeown is passing some time at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKeown of West Haven. Walter Foster and daughter have returned to their home in Rutland, after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young. A number from here attended the funeral of Wynne Ludden of Fair Haven on Monday. Mr. Ludden was a resident of this village for a number of years. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Tues. Feb. 9, 1937. NORTH SPRINGFIELD, VT. Everett Bryant was taken to Springfield hospital and operated on for mastoid. Three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ward Sylvia, Merylin and Patricia have been patients at Springfield hospital, all being treated for ear trouble. Barbara Trefry has been ill at her home for a week. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Wed. Dec. 1, 1937. WEST RUPERT, VT. The December meeting of the Philathea class will be held with Mrs. Lela Cole Friday afternoon at the home of H. C. Hay. A Christmas program and exchange of gifts will be held and a covered dish supper served. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bibens returned to Ilion, N.Y., Sunday after spending a few days with Mr. Bibens' mother, Mrs. Nellie Bibens. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Bloomberg spent the week-end at their farm with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bloomberg. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald-- Thur. July 13, 1911. ARLINGTON , VT. Mrs. W. C. Viault and family were in town over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy McKeon returned from Bennington on Monday where they were called by the death of Mr. McKeon's father. Miss Elsie Mattison of East Greenwich is visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. C. Brownson. Miss Florence Holden is in Bennington for a few days. Earl Goodell of Greenfield, Mass., spent Sunday at Mrs. Ida Brownson's. Mrs. William Jones and son, Leslie of Brooklyn spent Sunday with Mr. Jones. Mrs. Robert Johnstone of New York city will arrive in town Saturday and will occupy St. James' rectory for the remainder of the summer. Spafford Canfield of Schenectady, N.Y., is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Canfield. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Reichling have returned from their wedding trip and have gone to housekeeping in the Holden house. Edward Phillips of Troy, N.Y., visited his daughter, Mrs. G. D. Howard recently. Paul Rochester of New York city spent Sunday with Mrs. Rochester a Mrs. Marble's. Edgar Boody of Englewood, N.J., spent Sunday with his family at the McAuley's. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Jacob Reynolds was born ca. 1777 at Spencertown, NY, d. 15 Jan. 1864 at Woonsocket, RI., ae 88 years. He married Betsey Cole 13 November 1798. She d. 24 March 1813 at Ira, age 33 years. He m. 2nd, Amy Alger, 5 Dec. 1819 at Stamford, VT. She d. 11 August 1853, age 73 years. All are buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland. [Information from "Early Families of Rutland, Vermont" compiled by Marvel G. Swan and Donald P. Swan and edited by Dawn D. Hance.] I would like to discover more information on Betsey Cole, such as where and when she was born, her parents and any siblings. Could she have had a sister, Lydia Cole, who married Increase Rudd? Betsey (Cole) Reynolds had at least six children, one daughter being named Lydia. Lydia (Cole) Rudd had 12 children and one daughter was named Betsey. Lydia Cole is in my matrilinial line and I would love to find her ancestry, so this Betsey Cole is the first good clue I may have found. Thanks for reading this message and giving me your ideas. Joann Nichols