I am researching my family in Chittenden County, (Hinesburgh, Milton, Willston). I need to find information on Noah Spencer, his wife Persis and their daughter Amelia. Does anyone here have this line or know where I can go for more Information? Was there one church in the area at the time of 1790- 1850 that would have been more prominent? Any help would be appreciated and I would gladly share any information I may have. Thank you. Barbara

Hi Phil The 1800 Census of Vermont has only one Alford--Ashley who lived in Swanton Vermont, about 30 miles North of Colchester. This family had four males under age 10. In reference to the ship's carpenter--Colchester is on Lake Champlain--Vermonts largest lake and many ship builders worked at Mallett's Bay in Colchester. I will keep my eye out for you. Mal Bevins, Chittenden County GENWEB coordinator. phil cartmille wrote: > Hello Vermonters: > I am trying to write a family history for my gkids. I have recently > stumbled onto information that my second great grandfather, James Alford was > born in 1799 in Colchester, VT. He married Almeda Chase, also of > Colchester, and they later migrated to Ohio ( about 1825). A scrap of info > indicates his trade as "ships carpenter", which puzzled me. Was there > enough boat/ship building in that area to have tradesmen such as "ships > carpenter"? > If this is valid, I would like to make an assumption that he moved to OH to > work on canal boats, as the timing is right. > James's father is listed as Alexander Alford. I know nothing of him, but he > does appear on the 1820 census in Chittenden Co. Colchester Twp. If anyone > has any information on Alexander I would appreciate it. My goal is to find > the immigrant Alford. It could be Alexander, or his father.....or his > father. > I know nothing of the Chase family either, and any information on them would > be appreciated. > I am interested in trying to write history of the times in areas where my > ancestors lived, so if anyone can guide me to some sources of Colchester > history, migration to the area, or anything that I can use to "flesh out" > this story, I would appreciate that too. > As you might notice, I am not a genealogist, but I have been bitten by the > geny bug and the stories of my family roots have become a passion. Any and > all help is gratefully received. > Thank you, > > Phil Cartmille > pcartmille@ohiohills.com

Dear Friends, This may be a repeat message. If so, I apologize - - - but as I was closing down for the night, I found this message among my "inmail" and no copy in the "sent" mail. If I sent it to myself, and not to you folks, I'm in worse shape, competency wise, that I thought. I look forward to being in Chittenden County right after Labor Day 1999. Peace be with you and yours, Don Love -----Original Message----- From: donald c. love <therev@lakeozarks.net> To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, March 20, 1999 5:25 PM Subject: Query ! >I seek the burial place of: > Artemas Cushman b. 28 July 1752 d. 18 Oct. 1841 at Colchester, VT at the >home of his daughter Vilate Allen, wife of Alfred Allen. > >Artemas Cushman is my GGGGrandfather. I plan on coming to Vermont in early >September and would VERY MUCH like to visit his gravesite - if possible. > >Your assistance, please ! > >Peace be with you and yours, > >Donald Charles Love b. 1927 > son of Charles Wayman Love b. 1887 > son of Charlotte CUSHMAN Love b. 1860 > dau. of Andrew Rusk CUSHMAN b. 1821 > son of Artemas Williams CUSHMAN b. 1783 > son of Artemas CUSHMAN b. 1752 > son of Nathaniel CUSHMAN b. 1712 > son of Isaac CUSHMAN Jr. b. 1676 > son of Isaac CUSHMAN b. 1648 > son of Thomas CUSHMAN b. 1607/8 > son of Robert CUSHMAN b. 1577/8 > son of Thomas COUCHMAN b. 1538 > son of Thomas COUCHMAN d. >1567 > son of John ? ? ? ? ? > >

I seek the burial place of: Artemas Cushman b. 28 July 1752 d. 18 Oct. 1841 at Colchester, VT at the home of his daughter Vilate Allen, wife of Alfred Allen. Artemas Cushman is my GGGGrandfather. I plan on coming to Vermont in early September and would VERY MUCH like to visit his gravesite - if possible. Your assistance, please ! Peace be with you and yours, Donald Charles Love b. 1927 son of Charles Wayman Love b. 1887 son of Charlotte CUSHMAN Love b. 1860 dau. of Andrew Rusk CUSHMAN b. 1821 son of Artemas Williams CUSHMAN b. 1783 son of Artemas CUSHMAN b. 1752 son of Nathaniel CUSHMAN b. 1712 son of Isaac CUSHMAN Jr. b. 1676 son of Isaac CUSHMAN b. 1648 son of Thomas CUSHMAN b. 1607/8 son of Robert CUSHMAN b. 1577/8 son of Thomas COUCHMAN b. 1538 son of Thomas COUCHMAN d. 1567 son of John ? ? ? ? ?

Hello Vermonters: I am trying to write a family history for my gkids. I have recently stumbled onto information that my second great grandfather, James Alford was born in 1799 in Colchester, VT. He married Almeda Chase, also of Colchester, and they later migrated to Ohio ( about 1825). A scrap of info indicates his trade as "ships carpenter", which puzzled me. Was there enough boat/ship building in that area to have tradesmen such as "ships carpenter"? If this is valid, I would like to make an assumption that he moved to OH to work on canal boats, as the timing is right. James's father is listed as Alexander Alford. I know nothing of him, but he does appear on the 1820 census in Chittenden Co. Colchester Twp. If anyone has any information on Alexander I would appreciate it. My goal is to find the immigrant Alford. It could be Alexander, or his father.....or his father. I know nothing of the Chase family either, and any information on them would be appreciated. I am interested in trying to write history of the times in areas where my ancestors lived, so if anyone can guide me to some sources of Colchester history, migration to the area, or anything that I can use to "flesh out" this story, I would appreciate that too. As you might notice, I am not a genealogist, but I have been bitten by the geny bug and the stories of my family roots have become a passion. Any and all help is gratefully received. Thank you, Phil Cartmille pcartmille@ohiohills.com

To All Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this message is to inform all genealogists & researchers of a very important web site that now has a searchable database of over 1,650 U.S. Regular Army soldiers who once served at the Buffalo Barracks between 1835 and 1846. Vermont was well represented. Many of these soldiers fought in the Florida Indian Wars and also the War with Mexican, and then the Civil War. It is without doubt that descendants of these men are most likely now in every state. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT: The 1840 Census of Buffalo, NY lists Colonel James M. Bankhead, of Virginia, and a total 'quantity' of 671 individuals, ranging in age from 1 to 60, as being under his command and/or responsibility. Unfortunately, the census does not list each of these barracks residents by name....only by 'quantity.' (ie. 426 males 20-30 yrs, or 34 females 20-30 yrs) HOWEVER, The Buffalo Barracks Historical Web Site has turned most of these 'quantities' into actual names. The list of these officers and soldiers (and some of their wives and dependants...see the Barracks Notebook section) are available, free of any charge. The URL for this outstanding web site is: [ http://www.buffalonet.org/army ] There, you will discover the "Descriptive & Historical Register Data of Enlisted Soldiers in the U.S. Army," for those who served at this federal military post on the Niagara Frontier. Also available is a wealth of rare and interesting information pertaining to the Buffalo Barracks and it's unique historic value. I encourage everyone to take the time to visit this site. Perhaps you have an ancestor who once served there? Enjoy your visit, Cliff Williams 104740.372@compuserve.com buffalobarracks@hotbot.com

Hi, Looking for any information on the eight Swinyer brothers who served in the Civil War: John, Lawrence, Jr. Steven, Truman, William, Alphis, Alfred and James. Two sets of twins. Their father Lawrence Swinyer, Sr. was a veteran of the War of 1812. ANY INFORMATION AT ALL WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! Jeanne JMar137@aol.com

Please take my name off your list -----Original Message----- From: James Webster <webster@cybertours.com> To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Willis/1860 >Please take me off your list >-----Original Message----- >From: Jackie M. Botala <jbotala@together.net> >To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Saturday, March 13, 1999 6:39 AM >Subject: Willis/1860 > > >>Looking for Asa WILLIS. He is in 1860 census pg. 535. Shelburne VT >> >>Thank you, >> >>Jackie >>@-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- >> >>Surnames: BUTALA, BOTALA, SEARS, TATRO, TETREAULT, >> BLANCHARD, HARRIS, WILLIS, PITTS, BURRITT, CENTER, >> CADY, SMITH, FLEMMING, PARIEZO, TINELY >>@-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- >> >

Please take me off your list -----Original Message----- From: JKillickbr@aol.com <JKillickbr@aol.com> To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 5:34 AM Subject: Burlington marriages - BREWSTER females >Hello fellow Chittenden County, VT, researchers, > >I've discovered marriage records for four BREWSTER females in Burlington, >Chittenden County, VT, and I would like to know who their parents were: > >Sarah BREWSTER m. David CLARK 23-SEP-1820. They probably lived in Milton, >Chittenden Co., VT. > >Mindwell BREWSTER m. John Johnson FAY 12-FEB-1826 (by Rev. G. G. Ingersoll). >They lived in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT. > >Caroline BREWSTER m. Giles Sedgewick ISHAM of Shelburn, 26-OCT-1826 (by Rev. >G. G. Ingersoll). Caroline & Giles lived in Colchester, Chittenden Co., VT. >Caroline is a daughter of Frederick BREWSTER and Eusebia (GILSON) BREWSTER. >Are any of these others her sisters? Are Giles S. and Jireh B. ISHAM >brothers? > >Katherine Jeanette BREWSTER m. Jirah B. ISHAM of Shelburn 2-MAY-1830 (by Rev. >G. G. Ingersoll). They lived in Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT. > >I am researching all BREWSTERs of Vermont, and I'm more than willing to share >all information that I have collected. Hope to hear from you soon! > >Jeannie-ology : ) >for the BREWSTER Family Network >http://www.angelfire.com/mi/brewsterlist/index.html >

Please make sure i don't keep receiving your mail this is the 2nd letter today. -----Original Message----- From: James Webster <webster@cybertours.com> To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 9:28 PM Subject: Re: Burlington marriages - BREWSTER females >Please take me off your list >-----Original Message----- >From: JKillickbr@aol.com <JKillickbr@aol.com> >To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 5:34 AM >Subject: Burlington marriages - BREWSTER females > > >>Hello fellow Chittenden County, VT, researchers, >> >>I've discovered marriage records for four BREWSTER females in Burlington, >>Chittenden County, VT, and I would like to know who their parents were: >> >>Sarah BREWSTER m. David CLARK 23-SEP-1820. They probably lived in Milton, >>Chittenden Co., VT. >> >>Mindwell BREWSTER m. John Johnson FAY 12-FEB-1826 (by Rev. G. G. >Ingersoll). >>They lived in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT. >> >>Caroline BREWSTER m. Giles Sedgewick ISHAM of Shelburn, 26-OCT-1826 (by >Rev. >>G. G. Ingersoll). Caroline & Giles lived in Colchester, Chittenden Co., >VT. >>Caroline is a daughter of Frederick BREWSTER and Eusebia (GILSON) BREWSTER. >>Are any of these others her sisters? Are Giles S. and Jireh B. ISHAM >>brothers? >> >>Katherine Jeanette BREWSTER m. Jirah B. ISHAM of Shelburn 2-MAY-1830 (by >Rev. >>G. G. Ingersoll). They lived in Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT. >> >>I am researching all BREWSTERs of Vermont, and I'm more than willing to >share >>all information that I have collected. Hope to hear from you soon! >> >>Jeannie-ology : ) >>for the BREWSTER Family Network >>http://www.angelfire.com/mi/brewsterlist/index.html >> > >

-----Original Message----- From: James Webster <webster@cybertours.com> To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 9:28 PM Subject: Re: Willis/1860 >Please take my name off your list >-----Original Message----- >From: James Webster <webster@cybertours.com> >To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 5:07 PM >Subject: Re: Willis/1860 > > >>Please take me off your list >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Jackie M. Botala <jbotala@together.net> >>To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> >>Date: Saturday, March 13, 1999 6:39 AM >>Subject: Willis/1860 >> >> >>>Looking for Asa WILLIS. He is in 1860 census pg. 535. Shelburne VT >>> >>>Thank you, >>> >>>Jackie >>>@-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- >>> >>>Surnames: BUTALA, BOTALA, SEARS, TATRO, TETREAULT, >>> BLANCHARD, HARRIS, WILLIS, PITTS, BURRITT, CENTER, >>> CADY, SMITH, FLEMMING, PARIEZO, TINELY >>>@-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- >>> >> > >

THE STORY OF OLD VERMONT IN PICTURES foreword The forty-four pictures shown in this booklet are reproductions of some of the original historical drawings, numbering nearly one hundred and fifty, which have been made especially for the National Life Insurance Company. The drawings are the owrk of the late Roy F. Heinrich and the late Morton Stoops. Both of these men achieved fame among the best American illustrators, and their work has been seen in both books and magazines. All of the historical episodes protrayed in this series are drawn from a study of Vermont History. Both artists, after graduating from more commercial forms of art, took a keen interest in illustrating this series and have been painstaking in their research to make costumes, characters and all points of the historical background in accurate accord with old times. Hundreds of thousands of copies of previous editions of this booklet have been distributed n the United States, and copies of this edition are readily available without charge to school teachers, pupils, and others. Simply drop a note to the Public Relations Division, National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602 (I have absolutely no idea when this booklet was printed. My father had it in his possession, and all I can honestly tell you is that it was printed before August of 1978, as that is when we left Vermont. Please do not take these tidbits for absolute fact. They are simply interesting things that were written and I'm sure a lot of you are like me, and like to read short sweet little things that may or may not be fact. Always do your research before saying things are absolute truths. By the way, if anyone in Vermont could call National Life and find out if these booklets are still available, could you please send me a message with the information? Thanks, Michele)

Oliver Luce of Hartland, Vermont, came into Vermont in the early 1800's with his wife, two small daughters and furniture on an ox-sled. When the heavy sled became mired and the oxen failed, it is said that he buckled into the traces and frew it to firmer ground. The British threatened Poultney, Vermont in 1777. The battle was fought nearby, after which the men of the town returned and found that their families had vanished. Mrs. Dan Richards with her two children, had fled fifty miled through the forest to Bennington, where later they were found safe and well. On August 17, 1775, John Kilburn and his family were able to repel and Indian attack on their cabin which lasted from noon until sunset. Kilburn lived to see four generations enjoy the land which he helped free from primitive dangers. On a cold night in 1777 two Vermonters, Richard Wallace of Thetford and Ephraim Webster of Newbury, swam across Lake Champlain and through the British fleet to deliver important dispatches from Ticonderoga to Mt. Independence. Hartland, Vermont, was settled by Timothy Lull, who in the Spring of 1763 transported his family up the Connecticut River from Dummerston in a hollowed out log canoe. Hope you enjoyed, Michele

Hope some of you may be able to use these tidbits of information I came across: Follwing the American Revolution, Colonel Jacob Davis built his first log cabin in Montpelier as his postwar home. He didn't need a mortgage, and a kettle was all his kitchen equipment. Thetford, Vermont, 1777. Mrs. Richard Wallace, the wife of one of the two American soldiers who swam across Lake Champlain through the enemy fleet to deliver important messages, was a true pioneer woman. She worked the farm singlehanded while her husband was with his regiment. Threatened with seizure by the redcoats, Jacob Bayley, founder of Newbury, Vermont, escaped from his home. Although his son was captured, other members of his household would have been taken but for the courage of a housemaid, who stood off the assailants until the occupants of the house escaped. Reading, Vermont. Mrs. James Johnson, one of two women captives of raiding indians, was delivered of a daughter at their first night's encampment, August 31, 1754. Elizabeth Captive Johnson thus became the third white child to be born on what is now Vermont soil. Londonderry Settlment, Vermont. In the early 1800's a hungry bear kept Mrs. Nancy Arnold and her two children imprisoned in the loft of their cabin until he had finished eating the evening meal she had been preparing. More to follow, Michele

Hello fellow Chittenden County, VT, researchers, I've discovered marriage records for four BREWSTER females in Burlington, Chittenden County, VT, and I would like to know who their parents were: Sarah BREWSTER m. David CLARK 23-SEP-1820. They probably lived in Milton, Chittenden Co., VT. Mindwell BREWSTER m. John Johnson FAY 12-FEB-1826 (by Rev. G. G. Ingersoll). They lived in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT. Caroline BREWSTER m. Giles Sedgewick ISHAM of Shelburn, 26-OCT-1826 (by Rev. G. G. Ingersoll). Caroline & Giles lived in Colchester, Chittenden Co., VT. Caroline is a daughter of Frederick BREWSTER and Eusebia (GILSON) BREWSTER. Are any of these others her sisters? Are Giles S. and Jireh B. ISHAM brothers? Katherine Jeanette BREWSTER m. Jirah B. ISHAM of Shelburn 2-MAY-1830 (by Rev. G. G. Ingersoll). They lived in Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT. I am researching all BREWSTERs of Vermont, and I'm more than willing to share all information that I have collected. Hope to hear from you soon! Jeannie-ology : ) for the BREWSTER Family Network http://www.angelfire.com/mi/brewsterlist/index.html

Please take me off your list -----Original Message----- From: Jackie M. Botala <jbotala@together.net> To: VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com <VTCHITTE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, March 13, 1999 6:39 AM Subject: Willis/1860 >Looking for Asa WILLIS. He is in 1860 census pg. 535. Shelburne VT > >Thank you, > >Jackie >@-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- > >Surnames: BUTALA, BOTALA, SEARS, TATRO, TETREAULT, > BLANCHARD, HARRIS, WILLIS, PITTS, BURRITT, CENTER, > CADY, SMITH, FLEMMING, PARIEZO, TINELY >@-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- >

Looking for Asa WILLIS. He is in 1860 census pg. 535. Shelburne VT Thank you, Jackie @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- Surnames: BUTALA, BOTALA, SEARS, TATRO, TETREAULT, BLANCHARD, HARRIS, WILLIS, PITTS, BURRITT, CENTER, CADY, SMITH, FLEMMING, PARIEZO, TINELY @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->-- @-->--

-----Original Message----- From: Parker, Evan <Evan.Parker@mail.house.gov> Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 7:39 AM Subject: FW: email from Congressman Sanders, re: Internet Access Charges chain email > >> ---------- >> From: Bernie@mail.house.gov >> To: Parker, Evan >> Sent: Friday, February 26, 1999 12:36 PM >> Subject: email from Congressman Sanders, re: Internet Access Charges >> chain email >> >> >> Thank you for contacting me about Internet access charges. >> >> I am pleased to inform you that, according to the Federal >> Communications Commission, there are no such plans to allow local phone >> companies to charge you a long distance toll for accessing your Internet >> service provider (ISP). Let me also say that there is no bill before >> Congress which would impose a tax on internet usage. >> >> The confusion stems from a recent ruling by the FCC which said that a >> substantial portion of Internet traffic is interstate and therefore >> subject to federal jurisdiction. However, according to the FCC, this >> decision will not affect your phone bills. In fact, now that the FCC has >> full jurisdiction over ISP fees, your phone bill can not be affected as >> the FCC has exempted ISPs from long distance charges. This is FCC policy, >> as established in 1996, and will not be modified in the foreseeable >> future. Rest assured that were this policy to change, my fellow Members >> of Congress and I will do all we can to prevent its implementation. >> >> If you would like more information on the FCC's decision please >> visit: >> >> http://www.house.gov/bernie/mail_central/nominute.html >> >> Also, the Department of Computer Incident Advisory Capability, a >> branch of the US Department of Energy that monitors the Internet, has >> added this Internet Access Charge chain email to its site of Internet >> hoaxes. This site, which is continually updated, can be accessed at: >> >> http://www.house.gov/bernie/mail_central/CIACHoaxes.html >> >> I will continue to monitor the situation and, if a long-distance >> charge is ever seriously proposed for ISP calls, I will be one of its >> leading opponents. Thank you again for contacting me about this issue, >> and please do not hesitate to contact me again in the future with any >> questions or comments. >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Rep. Bernie Sanders >> Independent -- Vermont >> >> >> >> >

Judson Story of Burlington was married July 4, 1850 in Alburgh Vermont (on board the Steamer Swan). He married a Donaldson woman. Has anyone any information on Judson and his wife? Gary Donaldson

Hi,,, Does anyone happen to know if the cemeteries in Richmond have been transcribed? Does anyone know how many cemeteries were in Richmond in the mid to late 1800s and how I can get info about someone interred in them? Thanks for any help Barbara Montgomery, AL