This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1699 Message Board Post: From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, dated Tuesday, March 5, 1940 page 4 Typed just as it appeared in original paper, including any/all typos. Willis Stearns, 84, Dies at Home Here Willis J. Stearns, pioneer of the Valley Springs, SD., vicinity and a resident of Sioux Falls since 1935, Died Monday night at his home, 827 South Spring ave., after an illness of four weeks. He was 84 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Federated church at Valley Springs and burial will be made in the Pleasant View cemetery there. Born January 17, 1856 in Cornwall, Vt., he lived there until 17 years old when he moved to Rock County, Minn. He was married at Beaver Creek, Minn., in 1884. His wife, the former Gertrude Pinney, died in 1934. Survivors include seven children, Mrs. Alice Gibson, Mabel, Marjorie, Herbert and Harry Stearns, all of Sioux Falls; Mrs. Florence Berke, Britton, S. D., and Alan Stearns, Huron. There are 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. May Pinney of Valley Springs, and one brother, Charles, of Oklahoma City. Volunteer Posting

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat. May 23, 1914. SALISBURY, VT. M. A. Thomas has recently purchased a new Buick automobile. Mrs. Charles Wainright is not well. Mrs. D. E. Gibson of Cornwall spent last week at O. P. Mead's. Mrs. Richard Noyes has returned after visiting relatives in New York state. John Dyer has rented his small tenement house to Walter Quelch. The College quartet gave a concert at the town hall last evening. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wright, Cowles Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nAC.2ACI/1698 Message Board Post: I have a marriage license between Austin Wright and Eliza Cowles issued in Panton Vermont ,May 4,1828. Party officiating Aaron Lawrence, Justice of the peace,Township of Shoreham , Levi O. Birchard town clerk . This is a certified copy , Attest by A.John Yacavoni, Director of Public Records Division State of Vermont Dated June 20,2002. Does anyone have any info on parents of Austin. I have been looking for about 3 yrs.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat.May 23, 1914. BRISTOL, VT. Sunday at 3 o'clock a service will be held in the Baptist church for members of the Grand Army of the Republic, Rev. C.B. Danse of Lincoln will deliver the sermon. Charles E. Munsill of Pasadena, Calif., has sold his land on West Pleasant street and Munsill avenue to Henry D. Whitney of Hartford, Ct. The C. Brigham Milk company has purchased a piece of land near the Bristol railroad on which to erect a milk receiving station. Mrs. C. V. Ray has returned from a stay of three months in South Framingham, Mass., with her sons. This afternoon at Athletic park the Middlebury college second team will play a Bristol nine. The village trustees have purchased a tank of oil for the streets. They also plan to make some needed improvements on the village park. I. J. Carpenter of Marlboro, Mass., has been visiting his brother, Henry Carpenter, and other relatives here. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat. May 23, 1914. (page 8) VERMONTER KILLED IN MEXICO. BURLEY C. HILL, formerly of Lincoln (VT), who has been a resident of Monterey, Mexico, for several years, is now at Blessing, Texas. He has a place two miles out of Monterey and, with a nephew, conducted a printing office in that city. During the battle there April 21 the nephew, GUY SAWYER, was wounded by a bursting shell from a federal battery and died 12 days later. Mr. Hall and family left with the other Americans, going to Texas. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

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/1697 Message Board Post: 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Webster,Goodrich,DeVaux,Devoe,Lilly,Lebold,Evans Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nAC.2ACI/94.323.466.1 Message Board Post: I am a direct descendant of Nettie Lee Goodrich, she was the daughter of Martha A. (Webster) wife of Simeon Goodrich and the sister of Delia the abolitionist you mention. Delia was buried by my greatgrandmother Nettie and my greatgrandfather Francois Hilaire DeVaux. You are absolutely correct that Benajah did in fact have a son also named Benajah who went on to have a large family. Your search begins in Addison, Ferrisburg Vermont area.It is my understanding that Martha A. Webster above was the wife of Benajah Websters son who went on to have this "large family".

John BARTRAM & wife Hannah CRAW (daughter of Reuben CRAW) 1820 census VT-Addison son- Orange BARTRAM b abt 1815 VT m. Maria FLOOD b 1814 VT Have not been able to find any other records except census for this family. Looking for others connected to these VT families. Patti

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nAC.2ACI/1692.1 Message Board Post: go to Addisonindependent.com or Burlingtonfreepress.com and search archives...it will be there but there is a charge - Becky

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/493.2 Message Board Post: The Patenaude family that you are looking for is also mine. Genivive is my gram and was born in Addison VT October 14, 1900. I can't tell you a whole heck of a lot as I'm surching also. She past away January 31, 1985 and really didn't tell or leave much of anything regarding her past. If you want to e-mail me at griffin0130@charter.net I can copy and send you what I do have. Sandy

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat. June 25, 1904. VERGENNES, VT. Mrs. G. K. Clark and Miss Marion Booth of Richmond Hill, N. Y., are the guests of their mother, Mrs. E. B. Booth. The rural free delivery carriers have been granted a holiday on July 4. Miss Alice Gregory of Oswego, N. Y., is visiting Mrs. J. J. Barnard. The funeral of Oscar Turkey, who died Wednesday , was held Friday morning at St. Peter's church, Rev. Beauchampe officiating. The burial was in the Catholic cemetery. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat.June 25, 1904. MIDDLEBURY, VT. Newsdealer Rich has the Herald at 8 a.m. Subscribers can have their paper left at their homes by notifying him. Miss Sophie Wilds is in town, after a week's stay in Albany, N.Y., as the guest of Miss Mary Patten. Miss Maude Miller returned home today after a few days' visit with friends in Fair Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Forest have returned from Starksboro, where they were called the first of the week to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Crowley. Julius A. Wilcox of Rutland is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hubbard during commencement. Percival Wilds, who has been attending the Harvard Law school the last year, is visiting friends in town. Mrs. Grace Allen of Fair Haven is in town for a two weeks' visit with friends. The annual flower service will be held in the St. Stephen's church next Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. It is desire that all of the children take part. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OLIVER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1695.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the info John, I really appreciate your 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/1695.1 Message Board Post: 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/ A separate index lists Henry p. 124, Jane p. xxxviii, M.O. p. 479, and Robert p. 558. Jane in this instance doesn't appear to be yours. She is the wife of William Peake. Robert may be your Robert in Orwell but he only is named in a list of those who took the Freeman's Oath on 12 Dec 1787 with no additional info. The Panton Town Clerk might have a suggestion of a local researcher - phone 802-475-2333.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SIMPSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1696 Message Board Post: My ancestor Georgiana Simpson was born 1838 (as per IGI) to William Simpson and Martha Day (both were from Yorkshire England arriving on unknown ship and unknown date after marriage in 1819 Wakefield Yks.). Georgiana later married William Henry Harrison Brainard in 1857 in Albany, Albany Co. NY. Seeking any relatives or researchers who might help me link up with SIMPSON families of this area. Would also love to know if Georgiana had other brothers and sisters born in or around Middlebury VT. Her older brother William Webster Simpson came to Australia around 1863 - he is my great great grandfather. Also I wonder what happened to Martha and William Simpson? Thanks Helen Sullivan Queensland - Australia

Hi Joan,I knew you would get to one of my names sooner or later.Thanks much. Jean M

Source, Rutland (VT) Daily Herald--Sat. June 25, 1904. MIDDLEBURY, VT. MARRIED--At Middlebury, May 28, by Rev. S.W. Bidwell, DAVID W. HALES and MISS BERTHA HIER, both of Middlebury. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OLIVER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nAC.2ACI/1695 Message Board Post: I am trying to find the last name of Robert OLIVER Jr.'s wife. I have infomation that he was married in 1794 in Panton, her first name was Jane. They had land in Orwell during that same time. Thank you.

Hi listers, I'm looking for any information on Isaiah DECKER, purportedly born around 1801 or 1811 in Swanton Falls, Vermont. He married a Hannah MURCH and relocated to New York. I believe his parents names were John DECKER and Cynthia GILLETTE. I'd appreciate any leads. Regards, Aletha Some Vermont surnames I am researching: DECKER, GILETTE, HALL, MOODY, MOORE, MURCH, VICKERY, WILCOX

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