According to obit of Ira Hanks Elsworth/Ellsworth he was born Feb 14 1808 Bennington VT. Died Nov 23 1888 in Nottawa,Michigan. Parents and children moved to NY after he was born sometime.Oldest of 10 children. Father died early and Ira helped his mother with raising all the younger children. He was educated I believe because he held an assessors job in Michigan. He married in Manlius, NY in 1829 and lived in Clay, NY for a while. His mother's name may have been Margaret Bein/Bain/Bayne? I am looking for any help on Ira and his parents and siblings. I know there were Ellsworth and Aylesworth in this area at this time frame and would very much appreciate anything anyone can give me on this. This has been my brick wall for so long I can't even remember how long I have been working on this. Norma Elsworth Roberts

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Hi Michelle, On page 246 Volume 1 "[Capt. Jonas Galusha's Company] A Pay Roll in Col. Herrick's Regt. for service done in the alarm in Oct 1780. Name: David DAILY Days in service 10 No. of Miles travel 55 Total pay 1.11.8 (1 pound, 11 shillings, 8 pence) on 8th June 1781." On page 267, Volume 1 "[Major Elkanah Day's Battalion] Muster Roll of the two Companies of Militia in Westminister, Officers and Soldiers who marches in the Alarm, Oct. 17, 1780, by and with me the subscriber, Elkanah Day of said Westminister. Name; David DALY Days 2 Miles 30 Per mile 4 Per day 1.4 Total pay 0.12.8 (12 shillings, 8 pence). Received Arlington, Sept. 15, 1781, of the Treasurer, the contents of the within order. Elkanah Day, Major." On page 835, Volume II "Capt. Azariah Wright's Company Of Westminister, was organized between 1768 and 1770. By what authority Wright held his captaincy is not known. The following list of members if from: 'Hall's Eastern Vermont', p. 753. Privates: David DALEY... There were 4 casualties in the Westminister Massacre, one at the Court House just before midnight, March 13, 1775." Source is "Rolls of Vermont Soldiers in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1775-1783" prepared and published under the direction of Major General Martha T. Rainville The Adjutant General, Vermont, Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont, 1998, Volumes I and II. Another David DALY [DALEY], Esq., my 4th great grandfather, son of James and Zerviah NORWOOD, was born 4 Dec. 1767 in Windham, Windham Co., CT, married Martha CALL 29 Aug. 1792 in Pittsfield, Rutland, VT, [I have marriage certificate] and he died 18 March 1842 in Pittsfield, Rutland, VT, at age 75 years. He was a farmer, shoemaker operating the first tannery, and justice of the peace. Martha CALL, daughter of Ebenezer and Elizabeth SANDERSON CALL, was born 10 April 1771 in Woodstock, Windsor, VT, and she died 30 Oct. 1852 in Pittsfield, Rutland, VT, at age 81 years. Their children were: Mary [Polly], Martha, Elizabeth [my direct ancestor], Cynthia Martin [marriage listed in George M. DAINES, husband's obituary, of 23 Sept. 1823], Frederick Trink, Sibyl [Sybel], Chloe Call, David N., and David Jr. [I have marriage certificate]. Nice to find out more about the other David DALY [DAILEY, DALEY]. Cheers, Jan Jordan in Vermont

Hi Fred and other researchers, Freeman's Oath: Becoming a freeman in Puritan New England originally meant becoming a member in good standing of the local church -- in turn meaning that a man had to demonstrate persuasively that he was one of the "elect" (a Calvinist concept essentially meaning that he was predestined to go to Heaven). Then he was inducted as a freeman, meaning he could vote in town meetings and elections. The oath essentially was a swearing of allegiance to the colony. Mass Bay Colony (and to a lesser extent Conn Colony) were theocracies, except that clegymen generally did not hold civil offices. "The Freeman's Oath" was the first paper printed in New England. It was printed at Cambridge by Stephen Daye in 1639, upon a single sheet, in the form of a handbill and without date." "The Oath was in these words as established in 1634" in Massachusetts: " I, _____, being by God's providence, an Inhabitant and Freeman within the Jurisdiction of this Commonwealth: do freely acknowledge myself to be subject to the Government thereof: And therefore do here swear by the great and dreadful Name of the Ever-living God, that I will be true and faithful to the same, and will accordingly yield assistance and support thereunto, with my person and estate, as in equity I am bound! and will also truly endeavor to maintain and preserve all the liberties and privileges thereof, submitting myself to the wholesome Laws and Orders made and established by the same. And further that I will not plot or practice any evil against it, or consent to any that shall so do; but will timely discover and reveal the same to the lawful Authority now here established for the speedy preventing thereof. "Moreover, I do solemnly bind myself in the sight of God that when I shall be called to give my voyce touching any matter of this State in which Freemen are to deal, I will give my vote and suffrage as I shall judge in mine own conscience may best conduce to tend to the public weal of the body. So help me God in the Lord Jesus Christ." Posted by Jan Jordan

Soldier who fought in the CIVIL WAR in 1861+: ~Charles H. DUVALL, Winhall, Bennington Co., VT, page 701. Also, check out Union Soliders at http://www.vermontcivilwar.org Jan

Many Thanks for the look-up on the Mattesons . Carol S.

Hi list! I am Michelle Dailey of Columbus, Ohio. I am researching the MATTESON & DAILEY families. If anyone has information or would like to share information, please contact me. To be specific, I am looking for any info on Vanity Matteson & David Dailey. David was born June 9, 1752 in Pownal, VT. He was a Revolutionary War Soldier and later settled in Athens County, Ohio. Thank you for having me on the list! Michelle

I would bet the Bennington Historical Museum in Bennington, VT can help you. They have the second largest repository of historical data in the State -- and about VT and VT related events. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. It's been a long time since I talked to them, but I believe you can reach someone at www.bennmuse@sover.net. For sure you should look at their website which can be reached by general search engine using the words: *Bennington Historical Museum VT* Good hunting. Sandy in Calif. - ----- Original Message ----- From: "David J. Ellis" <djellis@gsinet.net> To: <VTBENNIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 1:00 PM Subject: [VTBENNIN] Early Anglican records in Arlington > I am trying to locate early Anglican records for Arlington (and the adjacent > town of Sandgate if any). There do not seem to be any microfilms covering > St. James, Arlington. Does anyone know why, or whether the records for 1784 > (founding) to about 1800 can be seen anywhere? > > > > > > ==== VTBENNIN Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

I am trying to locate early Anglican records for Arlington (and the adjacent town of Sandgate if any). There do not seem to be any microfilms covering St. James, Arlington. Does anyone know why, or whether the records for 1784 (founding) to about 1800 can be seen anywhere?

"[312] A payroll of Capt. Israel Hurlbut's Company of Militia in Col. Thomas Lee's Regiment, on an expedition to the Northward, under the immediate company of Maj. Gideon Brownson, the month of 1782. Name: John Preston Days: 5 Per day: 0.1.4 Miles: 49 Per mile: 4 Amount of pay: 0.6.8 Amount travel: 0.16.4 Total: 1.3.0 [1 pound, 3 shillings, 0 pence]. Treasurer's Office, Sunderland, [Bennington Co., Vermont], Jan. 3, 1784. Recd. of the Treasurer the contents of the above order. Israel Hurlbut, Capt." Source is "ROLLS OF VERMONT SOLDIERS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR", prepared and published under the direction of Major General Martha T. Rainville, The Adjutant General, Vermont, Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont, 1998, Volume II, pages 592 and 593. Jan

Hi Carol, "[239] Payroll of Capt. Jonas Galusha's Company in Col. Herrick's Regt. for service done in the alarm in Oct. 1780. Miles 110. Names: ~David Matteson, Sergt., Days 10, Pay per day 1.7, Total 1.14.2. ~Peleg Matteson, Sergt., Days 14, Total 2.18.10. ~Peter Matteson, Days 14, Total 2.15.4. Miles 55. ~Benejah Matteson, Days 14, Total 2.15.4. ~Henry Matteson, Days 8, Total 1.9.0. ~Samuel Matteson, Jr., Days 10, Total 1.11.8. Pay Table Office, 8th June 1781. Received of the Treasurer the contents of the above order. Capt. Jonas Galusha." Source is "ROLLS OF VERMONT SOLDIERS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1775-1783", 1998, Volume 1, pages 246-247. Transcribed by Jan <<lookup other Matteson on the Rev. War Veterans list of Capt. Peleg Matteson's Roll. Carol S. MrsClanDig@aol.com>>

Hi Carol, "[156] Payroll of Capt. Peleg Mattison's Company of Militia for service done on an Expedition to the Northward, Shaftsbury, 1781. Miles 55, Allowance for travel 18.4: Names: ~Peleg Mattison, Capt., Days 15, Pay per day 6.8, Total 5.18.4. ~Henry Mattison, Sergt., Days 15, Pay per day 1.7, Total 2.2.1. ~David Mattison, Sergt., Days 10, Pay per day 1.7, Total 1.14.2. Treasurer's Office, Sunderland, Jan. 3rd, 1782. Received of the Treasurer the contents of the above order. Capt. Peleg Matteson." Source is "ROLLS OF VERMONT SOLDIERS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1775-1783", 1998, Volume 2, page 519. Transcribed by Jan <<lookup other Matteson on the Rev. War Veterans list of Capt. Peleg Matteson's Roll. Carol S. MrsClanDig@aol.com>>

"[319] Payroll of Capt. William Dyre's Company in the service of the State of Vermont, from Oct. 12th, to the 6th day of Nov. 1780, both days included. Name: John Bradford Days in service: 25 Amount: 1.13.4 Mileage allowed by Act of Assembly 60 m each: 0.20.0." page 253 "[57] Payroll of Lieut. Nathl. Holmes' Company in the service of the State of Vermont, commencing the 27th December 1780, ending the 3rd of April 1781, inclusive, the money being due from this State. Name: John Bradford Time when entered service: Jan. 18, 1781 Time when left service:       April 03, 1781 Given at Arlington this 7th of June 1781 ... Thomas Chittenden, Timothy Brownson, Committee. March 20, 1782. Received the above in full. Thomas Tolman, Paymaster." pages 366 and 367. "[160] True list of Capt. John Stark's Company's Payroll of services in the State of Vermont, from the beginning of the campaign 1781 to the 30th of June in said year, inclusive, taken from the original in the Paymaster's Office. Name: Jno. Bradford Sum: 3.12.0 Pay Table Office, Sunderland, Aug. 18, 1783... Timothy Brownson and Samuel Bartlit, Committee. Received of the Treasurer the contents of the above warrant, Oct. 2, 1784. Thomas tolman, Paymaster." page 393 "[237] A payroll of Capt. John Stark's Company in the Battalion commanded by Col. Samuel Fletcher, in the service of the State of Vermont-1781. Name: John Bradford Commencement of pay: July 1st Ending of pay:               Sept. 22nd Days: 82 Per day: 1/4 Total 5.9.4 [5 pounds, 9 shillings, 4 pence]. Deserted. Pay Table Office, Arlington, Oct. 2nd, 1784 received of the treasurer the contents of the above warrant. Thomas Tolman, Paymaster." page 578 "Pay-book for the year 1780 Capt. William Dyre Lieut. Gideon Spencer Ensign Solomon Safford Sergt. Moses Hurd Sergt. Simeon Prentice Sergt. Jed. Durfee Corpl. Moses Ellis Corpl. Stephen Holmes Corpl. James Bates Drummer, Luther Toplift, alias Dan Howlitt Fifer, Stephen Fuller. Private: John Bradford," etc. page 830 Source is "Rolls of Vermont Soldiers in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1775-1783", prepared and published under the direction of Major General Martha T. Rainville, The Adjutant General, Vermont, Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont, 1998, Volumes 1 and 2. Transcribed by Jan

"BOYD, Francis J. 07 Jan 1862 Priv Served Vermont Claimed Residence in Readsboro, Bennington, VT Enlisted H Co 8th Inf Reg VT Mustered Out 22 June 1864." For more Vermont Civil War Union Soldiers data check out http://vermontcivilwar.org/ Transcribed by RichBoyd@SpeednetLLC.com Posted by Jan

Hi Marilyn, "BARACH BOLSTER. Londonderry, Windham Co., VT. Served in Capt. Richardson's Company, Col. Martindale's Regt. Detached Militia in U.S. service 2 months and 13 days, 1812. Ref: 53, AGO Page 58; Vol. 50, Vt. State Papers, Page 115." Source is book "State of Vermont ROSTER OF SOLDIERS IN THE WAR OF 1812-14", prepared and published under the direction of Herbert T. Johnson, The Adjutant General, 1933, page 59. Transcribed by Jan <In the War of 1812 my Baruch Bolster organized the first unit to report for duty. Thanks, Marilyn IL Marzim100@aol.com>

Jan would you please look-up the other Matteson on the Rev. War Veterans list of Capt. Peleg Mattesons Roll. Many Thanks Carol S.

Looking for someone that would have knowldege of Mabel Allen Hewitt's data papers, re garding ALLEN HEWITT JONES GARDENER SAUNDERS MATHEWSON etc. Some are in the Bennington Library.. Some seem to be missing? misplaced filed or never were there no idea. Any one have ideas?? Next of kin etc?? Susi Jones Pentico SusiCP

Hi Maureen, Bennington, NY, is in Wyoming County. Five HOOKER soldiers fought in the War of 1812+: John HOOKER from Ferrisburg, Addison Co., Ralph HOOKER has pension #7313, Oris HOOKER of Poultney, Rutland Co., VT, etc. Seventeen CHURCH soldiers fought in the War of 1812+: one was Harvey CHURCH, 1st Lieutenant, Fair Haven, Rutland Co., VT. Also, I'm related to the GIRARD family of Chicago, IL, and to Bygod EGGLESTON, immigrant, married Mary WALL? in 1627, etc. Please reply off-list to jnrose@webtv.net. Jan Jordan <<Samuel Church Hooker may have been born in "Bennington, New York" in 1834, parents: Nathaniel Eggleston Hooker and Fannie Church. Where's Bennington, NY? Maureen Girard maureen@redshift.com>>

I am looking for evidence of a Jonathan DAY, supposedly born 1777, died 1833. According to my sources, his son, William Cutler DAY was born 19 Jun 1812. In an obituary from Kansas, his family moved to Clinton, NY when he was 4. No mention is made of his parents names. I have the name Jonathan from some tings my grandmother gave me and nothing to support or deny it. However, I have a genealogy of Giles DAY (1784-1872) and Hannah CUTLER DAY who have a child William Butler b 8 Apr 1831. Any information to clear this up for me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Rae Petersen

Hi- According to family lore, Samuel Church Hooker was born in "Bennington, New York" in 1834, while his family was traveling from Hartford CT to the western edge of Lake Erie in Ohio. His parents were Nathaniel Eggleston Hooker and Fannie Church. I'm not sure how this family ended up in Bennington unless they had relatives there. Since the child was named "Samuel Church," I'm guessing that one of the relatives who put them up was named Samuel Church-perhaps a father, uncle or grandfather of Fannie Church, the child's mother. And I'm not even sure if "Bennington, New York" would be the same as Bennington, Vermont. I understand there was a VT-NY border change, but I don't understand much more about it. If the two are one and the same, when was there a change, and which state's Bennington would I search? Thanks very much! Maureen P.S. Does anyone know if there is there a Bennington, New York in existence?