This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nAC.2ACI/1706 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Joseph Alden and his wife Sarah Jane. I believe that Joseph was born in Addison County. Thank you for any help : )

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1705 Message Board Post: Would anyone be willing to do a look-up for deeds in Monkton or Whiting? My gr. times 4 grandfather Rev. Ira Bentley (Bently) appears on these deeds. They are; Monkton, Addison Co., VT deeds vol. 8, p. 107, Aug. 25, 1825, p. 193, Mar.2, 1826. Whiting, Addison Co., VT deeds vol. 4, pp. 427-439, May 10, 1838. I have no idea what is on these deeds but I am looking for Ira's parents, siblings. I know this is asking alot but I thought I'd take a chance. Thanks so much! Jody

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blanchard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1704 Message Board Post: I am trying to obtain documentation for ABIAL/ABIEL/ABEL BLANCHARD b. 4/4/1773 in Andover, Massachusetts. He was the son of Daniel and Jerusha (Eaton) Blanchard. ABIAL was married to HANNAH GRAY about 1795 in Wilton, Hillsbourgh County, New Hampshire. They had 6 children. 1) Ashsah b. 1797 Ferrisburg, Addison County, Vermont, 2) Hannah b. 1798 (IGI records show 1789 and I think they have transposed) in Ferrisburg Addison County, Vermont or Landgrove, Bennington County, Vermont, 3) Abiel b. 1795 or 1799 in Ferrisburg, Addison County, Vermont or Wilton, Hillsbourgh, New Hampshire, 4) Hermon b. 1800 in Landgrove, Bennington, Vermont, 5) Reuben b. 1802 in Ferrisburg, Addison County, Vermont or Landgrove, Bennington County, Vermont, 6) Clerry (I have no information for Clerry). Hannah apparently died between 1802 and 1808. Abial married PATIENCE VARNEY about 1808 in Berwick, Maine. They had five children 1) Abel b. about 1809, 2) Ezra b. 1811 in Vermont 3) Lucy b. about 1813 4) Amos b. 1815 in Pennsylvania. There is an Abel Blanchard in the 1810 census in Charollette County, Crittenden, Vermont. The number of children and ages are almost the same as Abiel's family and this family does not appear in the 1820 census. Patience Varney appears in 1820 in the Clermont County, Ohio census. A lot of the information I have is from letters written to the Clermont County Ohio Library seeking information about this family, so I am not able to clearly link this family to my husband's great-great grandmother who was the daughter of Amos Blanchard. Amos moved from Clermont to Jennings County, Indiana.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1.3.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks! That would be great! The information on the children comes from rootsweb and the site has many sources but I noticed a few mistakes while researching. Much of the cemetery information is incorrect. Rosanna is listed as buried in Beers Cemetery, however. The site states she married Ira before 1818. This may be based on children's ages and incorrect information about the children's mothers. Thanks again, Jody

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1.3.1 Message Board Post: I'm sure I copied the gravestone data correctly but carvers as well as copiers have been known to make mistakes Rosanna and Susanna are such similar names. I can check again when I drive by.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1.3 Message Board Post: Hi John - I looked over your message a little closer this morn. I was surprised that the infant son was of Rev. Ira and SUSANNA and not Rosanna. According to my info. Ira had 8 children from the years 1809 - 1825. Only his first 2 children were by Susanna. Rosanna was suppose to have been the mother of the other 6!! Now I have to wonder if Susanna was the mother of all 8 children because this son was born abt. 1831 and Rosanna died in 1832. I have documents for Ira's other two wives whom he married after 1832. Thank-you for this interesting news! Jody

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi Jill - I haven't dug to deep into this but I do know that there is an online site for: Troy Annual Conference. It lists the different churches, addresses, phone numbers and sometimes emails. They might be able to help. I have tried to find old records on their site but haven't been able to. Jody

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1.2 Message Board Post: Thank-you so much for all the great information. Ira is my great times 4 grandfather. I did find the reference to Ira in Smith's History of Addison. Ira is also mentioned in Mount Holly, Rutland Co. re. Methodists. I have a reference from rootsweb that Ira was one of the the two ministers chosen for the Troy Annual Conference in 1836 in Danby but I haven't been able to verify this or locate any records dating back that far. Rosanna was the second of Ira's 4 wives. I did not know they had a child that died in infancy. Thanks again!! Jody

Can you pleased tell me if there are any Bonner or Deyette listed in Addison Co. in Smith's book? I have been unable to find my gg-grandfather's parents or siblings. The family bible states his father was John Boner/Bonner. Alfred's first wife was Solina/Celina (maybe last name of Deyette) who he married around 1859 to 61. He entered the army in 1861 at Cornwall, but was living in Heinsburg. I checked the 1850 & 1860 census for Addison Co. but did not find any Boner/Bonner families. Thank you for your time. Sandy Williams

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I suspect any of the old ME records are in archives of the Troy Methodist Conference. I am a Baptist so am unsure how to access them. Cherbino family names are found in Smith's History of Addison Co.: H. p. 720 as well as J. B. Jerome B. p. 717 as well as Toshaw

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHERBINO;SHERBINO, NOEL - NEWELL?, STURDEVANT (ALL SP) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1.1 Message Board Post: John Burbank, Snipped this from a message regarding Bently line. >>This would lead to the supposition that Ira must have preached there in East Monkton where there were persons of the ****Methodist persuasion**** including my mother's family.>> Are there ANY records from the Methodist Episcopal Church anywhere in Addison Co, VT? My line of French Canadians were ME's. They were in Can; Charbonneau in VT they were CHERBINO, SHERBINO, and prob more spellings than I can post. Toshaw (Toussaint) CHERBINO and (Emilie C) Amelia (of Francois Noel - Newell, mothers nee was LaForme) and Joseph C(S)HERBINO he m: Julia M HILL were in Ferrisburg and then Weybridge and died there. Interesting that they were NOT Catholic? Thanks for any help .. Jill in SoCalif

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702.1 Message Board Post: Ira is mentioned on p. 757 of H. P. Smith, ed., History of Addison County Vermont (Syracuse NY 1886) which can now be viewed on-line at: http://www.middlebury.edu/lis/lib/guides_and_tutorials/guides_to_collections/collection_guide-vermont/internet_resources/history_addison_county/ In that ref. re Allen P. Beach it states, "His first marriage occurred on the 26th of December, 1838, when Caroline, daughter of Rev. Ira Bentley, A Methodist clergyman became his wife." While visiting the Beers/Smith cemetery on the Bristol Road in Monkton VT I found two Bentley family members buried there: BENTLEY In memory of Rosanna wife of Rev Ira Bentley who died Aug. 19th 1832 in the 38th year of her age Row 13 fifth from south fence between infant son and broken stone of Andrew Rutherford BENTLEY Infant son of Rev. Ira & Susanna Bentley died Nov 20, 1831 Row 13 fourth from south fence between Cyrus J. Cook and Rosanna Bentley This would lead to the supposition that Ira must have preached there in East Monkton where there were persons of the Methodist persuasion including my mother's family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Daniels and Gee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nAC.2ACI/1703 Message Board Post: My ggg grandfather was Alexander Daniels. He married Harriette Gee on 5 Sept 1841 in Addison County Vermont. They were both born in lower Canada. I am trying to find out where in Addison County they were married. I tried ordering a marriage certificate, but they cannot locate one. Alexander Daniels moved to Addison County in 1839. I found Alexander and Harriette in the 1850 census living in Weybridge, but their ast name was spelled Donalds. All of the census records after 1850, they were living in Middlebury. Alexander's parents were Alexander Daniels and Mary Treudeau. Harriette's parents were Francis Guy and Priscilla Young. I am also looking for information on where in Canada Alexander and Harriette were born. I am also trying to find out if the Francis Gee I found in the 1850 census in Middlebury, living with a younger Francis Gee are related to Harriette. I found a record for a Pricior Gee who died in Addison County Vermont in the 1850 Mortality Schedule, an! d would like to know if this is Priscilla Gee. Any information would be appreciated. I am posting this message for my wife, Virginia. Please reply to her at vpond@surewest.net.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1702 Message Board Post: Looking for the parents, siblings of Rev. Ira Bentley b:abt 1785, VT. Ira was a traveling Methodist preacher and shoemaker. He and a Levi BENTLEY are listed as witnesses on a deed for James BENTLEY Jr. Cornwall, VT. Ira and the same Levi served in the Militia starting on Sept. 25, 1813, both in Dixon's Regt. Ira may be the brother or son of Levi and James Jr. may be related to or the father of one or both of these men. Ira also name his first son Levi and another son James. Ira is listed on deeds and census records in these VT. Counties; Franklin, Chittenden, Addison, & Rutland. Help! Please!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1701.1 Message Board Post: I have a lot of data on Daniel's father's family including a continuing line here in VT but nothing on Daniel. My data has his birth as 19 Nov 1808 in Starksboro. I will send this in a direct e-mail. Others who may be interested, please contact me at jbrbnk@wcvt.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peake / Tracy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1701 Message Board Post: Interested to find information on Daniel Peake who is suppose to be born 19 Nov 1807, in Starkboro VT. He married Soloma (Solome) Tracy bn.13 Jun 1806 in Monkton VT. I have seen her listed as Salvina Tracy at familysearch.org. They married 21 Feb 1829, Monkton, VT. We have children listed as Olive and Belinda born in 1830 and 1831. Then the family moves to Ohio and has Polly, Mandana, Guy, and Seth. They are born 1833, 1835, 1837, and 1842. Polly Peake married Godfrey Jerue and Mandana married Charles Stewart.

I saw this on the New York (Essex County List) with a Vermont connection so I am posting to Vermont list. Tammy W e l l s G r u b e From the Sioux Falls Daily Argus Leader Dated Monday, October 8, 1928 Typed just as is appeared in original newspaper, including any/all typos. Mrs. Amanda Stearns Funeral serviced for Mrs. Amanda E. Stearns, widow of J. H. Stearns, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Pinney, will take place at the Federated church, Valley Springs at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. T. H. Harding, pastor of the church, will conduct the service, and burial will be made at Pleasantview cemetery, Valley Springs. Mrs. Stearns was 93 years, four months and 15 days old when she died, Saturday morning. The cause of her death was pernicious anemia from which she had been suffering for several months. She leaves, besides her daughter, one son, Charles, who came from his Oklahoma home in time for the funeral. >From the Sioux Falls Daily Argus Leader Dated Tuesday March 21, 1922 Typed just ass is appeared in original newspaper, including any/all typos. EARLY PIONEER PASSES BEYOND Death Takes J. H. Stearns – Lived on Homestead 51 Years- Married 67 Years (Special to the Argus Leader) Valley Springs, March 20. – The funeral of the late J. H. Stearns, of this town, took place Saturday afternoon at the Frank Pinney home, in charge of Rev. J. D. Whitelaw, of the Federated Church. A choir composed of Miss R. H. Palmer, Mrs. P. N. Dixon, Ben Spies and Wesley Percival, sang some of the favorite hymns of the deceased, " God Will Take Care of You," and " In The Sweet By and By." The pallbearers were the following, who are all grandsons of the deceased: Harry, Allen and Ralph Stearns: Leroy and Chester Pinney, of this place: and Gilbert Stearns, of Luverne, Minn. Interment was made in Pleasantview cemetery, overlooking this village. There were many handsome floral offerings, one in the shape of a sheaf of ripe wheat, having been sent in by the grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stearns, of Luverne, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gibson, of Beaver Creek, Minn., were among the out-of-town people present. *Joseph Harris Stearns was born in Middlebury, Vt., Jan. 16, 1832*, and died at Valley Springs Friday, March 17, 1922 being 90 years old. At the age of six he moved with his family to Cornwall, Vt., and attended the public schools there, and worked with his father on the farm and also at the carpenter's trade until 1854, when he lived in a home of his own. He carried out both occupations in the same town until 1872, when he came to Bever Creek, Minn., and took up a homestead of 160 acres in Rock county. Here he lived for 51 years. In 1912, owing to poor health, he moved to this town and made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pinney, the later being his daughter. On Dec. 21, 1954, Mr. Stearns was married to Amanda Ella Smith, of Ticonderoga, N. Y., who survives him. This relationship lasted 67 years, and their married life was an ideal one from every point of view. Six children were born to them. Three of them, Flora, 14: George, 11, and Edith, two and a half years old, died of diphtheria in the winter of 1874. The others are: Willis J., of Manley, Minn., Chas E., of Luverne, Minn. and Mrs. Frank Pinney, of this place. >From the early days of his life here Mr. Stearns was interested in all public affairs. He took a great interest in the schools, was a member of the school board of his township, acting as treasurer several times, and was also a member of the town board. He was a good husband and father, a most obliging neighbor. His home was noted for its kindly and unfailing hospitality, and all who called always felt at home there. He was a great reader: for many years he took several of the leading magazines and several dailies, besides farm publications: and he never failed to read some of the most famous books of the year. He was a most interesting man to meet and with whom to converse on current topics, as he was well read and well informed. In 1889 he joined the Congregational church of Valley Springs, now the Federated church, and in 1893 became one of its deacons and held office continuously. His life was quiet, unostentatious, devoid of loud pretensions to religiously, yet he gave the example of a consistent, christian life by word and conduct. Of late years his hearing had become quite defective, and his eye-sight greatly impaired. Yet, deprived as he was of his favorite pastime, reading and the pleasure of talking with friends, he preserved his sweetness of spirit, never complaining and making the best of everything. One of his favorite Bible verses was, "The eternal God is thy dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms." And he lived and died in the spirit and hope of the words. Volunteer posting

Source, Rutland (VT) Daily Herald--Mon.Nov. 12,1904. BRISTOL, VT. John Shedrick, aged 84 years a soldier of the rebellion, was found dead in his bed Saturday morning at the home of his son-in-law, Henry Hurlburt. Mr. Shedrick had lived many years here. He is survived by eight children.The funeral will be held this afternoon. " Uncle John," as he was familiarly called, had a large circle of friends and was a pleasant, agreeable man. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cummings, Merrill, Lotrip, Buell, Black, Bishop, Robeson, Rood, Rude, Barton, Mclean, Raven, Dumesnil, Sieh, Schwarting Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1700 Message Board Post: To all I am not associated with him, but check out ebay. There is a gentleman listing one hour of research for $15 in any of the Towns in Addison or Rutland. No bidding, buy as many hours as you want. Not a bad deal and he lives in Brandon VT. His listing says he will go to any county. Patrick

Source, Rutland, Vt. Daily Herald--Mon.Nov.12, 1904. BRISTOL, VT. Julian A. Jennings and Mrs. Nellie Downey, a divorced woman, were arrested Friday by Deputy Sheriff E. B. Palmer on warrants, charging immoral conduct. They were given a hearing Saturday before Justice H. P.Sherwin. State's Attorney Downey appeared for the state and W. H. Davis of Middlebury for the defense. A number of witnesses were examined and the defendants were bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $300 each. H. S. Jennings became surety for J. A. Jennings. The Bristols played the Lincolns Saturday afternoon at Lincoln. The game was an interesting one and resulted in Bristol's favor, 5 to 4. Next Saturday the Richmonds play the Bristols here, and a hot game is expected as both clubs have won a game and each wants the "rubber." Dr. E. H. Young, and his children of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. Myra Raymond of Dawson, N. D., who have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Young, left Friday for their homes. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby