Hi listers. I have some very nice cemetery photos from my trip to Vermont. I know there are some web sites that put up headstone pictures so if anyone wants copies, please email me. The Randolph ones are of the new Burridge plot in the Pleasantview cemetery in Randolph. (they just opened a small new section where plots are available and we purchased 6) I have a few of what I think is the Randolph Center cemetery, its located on the opposite side of the road from Pleasantview, about a mile closer to the town of Randolph. Then I have some photos of the very old family plot on Thayer Brook Road in Braintree which contains Back, Neff, Burridge and Riford graves. Just a few, there are only about a dozen stones there. Deidre

In a message dated 12/8/2003 5:21:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, VTORANGE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > X-Message: #1 > Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 10:22:54 -0800 (PST) > From: linda bailey <tootsieb2002@yahoo.com> > To: VTORANGE-L@rootsweb.com > Message-ID: <20031207182254.58171.qmail@web40608.mail.yahoo.com> > Subject: [VTORA] Re: VTORANGE-D Digest V03 #89 > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Marriane > > According to the 1800 Census for Bradford, VT, there were two SWEAT > families, headed by Paul and Silas Sweat. Paul and his wife were under the age of > 26, with three sons under age 10. In Silas' family there were two males and > one female over age 45, one female and two males between ages of 16-26, and one > male under age 10. There are no Sweat/Sweet families in Bradford for the > 1790 Census. Sorry, I don't have the 1820 Census. > > A Silas Sweet died at Bradford, VT on 23 Nov 1822, age 77. Evidently > another Silas Sweet was buried in 1882, according to the Bradford, VT Burials, by > Arthur L Hyde. > > You can contact the Bradford, Vermont Clerk's office by writing to P.O. Box > 339, Bradford, VT 05033 or calling 802-222-4727., M-F 8:30am-4:30pm. Their > vital records are all well indexed. > > This is all I could find in my personal, home library. Hope it helps > somehow. > > Tootsie > > Hello Tootsie, Yes, this does help a lot! I had no idea that the death information was available for that far back. If both Silas's died in Orange County, there's a chance of finding a Probate record also - and more info! I will begin by writing the Bradford Clerk's Office. Thanks so much for your response. Marianne in CA

Marriane According to the 1800 Census for Bradford, VT, there were two SWEAT families, headed by Paul and Silas Sweat. Paul and his wife were under the age of 26, with three sons under age 10. In Silas' family there were two males and one female over age 45, one female and two males between ages of 16-26, and one male under age 10. There are no Sweat/Sweet families in Bradford for the 1790 Census. Sorry, I don't have the 1820 Census. A Silas Sweet died at Bradford, VT on 23 Nov 1822, age 77. Evidently another Silas Sweet was buried in 1882, according to the Bradford, VT Burials, by Arthur L Hyde. You can contact the Bradford, Vermont Clerk's office by writing to P.O. Box 339, Bradford, VT 05033 or calling 802-222-4727., M-F 8:30am-4:30pm. Their vital records are all well indexed. This is all I could find in my personal, home library. Hope it helps somehow. Tootsie VTORANGE-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > ATTACHMENT part 1 message/rfc822 VTORANGE-D Digest Volume 03 : Issue 89 Today's Topics: #1 [VTORA] Sweet family in Bradford, [HHMACHSHOP@aol.com] Administrivia: If you've forgotten how to do something important, send mail to VTORANGE-admin@rootsweb.com. ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 2 message/rfc822 Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 14:15:07 EST From: HHMACHSHOP@aol.com To: VTORANGE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VTORA] Sweet family in Bradford, Vermont Hello Orange County Listers, I am looking for my 3rd greatGrandmother, Emeline Sweet, who was born 11Nov1820 in Bradford, Orange Co., VT. She married John Tatch on 29May1837 in Fairhaven, Mass. She had three brothers, that I know of... Lafayette Sweet, b. 27Apr1825 in Bradford, VT Andrew A. Sweet, b 1830-1834 in VT Benjamin F. Sweet, b. 1832 in Mass. Is anybody related to this family? They seemed to have moved from Bradford, VT to Massachusetts, and then on to Madison, Montgomery, and Macoupin Co., Illinois. I cannot find parents for these Sweet siblings. I have had no luck with the census. Are there any directories for Bradford between 1820 and 1832? Any other suggestions where to search, would be very much appreciated. I'm stuck. Many thanks for your help. Marianne in CA --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing

Hello Orange County Listers, I am looking for my 3rd greatGrandmother, Emeline Sweet, who was born 11Nov1820 in Bradford, Orange Co., VT. She married John Tatch on 29May1837 in Fairhaven, Mass. She had three brothers, that I know of... Lafayette Sweet, b. 27Apr1825 in Bradford, VT Andrew A. Sweet, b 1830-1834 in VT Benjamin F. Sweet, b. 1832 in Mass. Is anybody related to this family? They seemed to have moved from Bradford, VT to Massachusetts, and then on to Madison, Montgomery, and Macoupin Co., Illinois. I cannot find parents for these Sweet siblings. I have had no luck with the census. Are there any directories for Bradford between 1820 and 1832? Any other suggestions where to search, would be very much appreciated. I'm stuck. Many thanks for your help. Marianne in CA

Am willing to do Chicago IL Tribune obit lookups in trade for obit lookups that I need. I need obit lookups for the following King, Ruth Cooley d) 05/03/1831 in VT-Chelsea, Orange Co Cooley, Jonah d) 03/14/1809 in VT-Vershire, Orange Co Daggett, Joseph d) 04/28/1805 in VT-Vershire, Orange Co Daggett, Mercy Colton d) 06/28/1843 in VT-Vershire, Orange Co PLEASE EMAIL ME PRIVATELY AT BALLHAWK12@ATT.NET Jim Dlask 4538 N Avers Chicago IL 60625

Dear Kim Ely, Vermont was actually located in Vershire in the late 1800's Here's some info I found on the people in question, along with the sources. Hope it helps. [ ] indicate my thoughts. "Vital Record of Vershire, Vermont, 1783-1908", compiled by Ernest Russell Marriage: Stephen Matthews to Nettie Godfrey on July 4, 1874 Birth: Lizzie J. Matthews, daughter of Stephen & Nettie Matthews, born Feb 15, 1875 Death: Stephen Mathews, son of John & Mary Mathews, died Aug 5, 1874, age 20 yrs, 3 mths, 12 days. [Nettie must have been pregnant when Stephen died] Marriage: John Needling to Nettie (Godfrey) Matthews on Jan 1, 1876 Birth: Joseph Lewis Meddling, son of John & Nettie Meddling, born Oct 6, 1876 Birth: ? Meddling, son of John & Nettie Meddling, born Aug 1, 1878 Death: ? Meddling, son of John & Nettie Meddling, died Aug 5, 1878, age 4 days Birth: Albert Meddling, son of John & Nettie Meddling, born Aug 15, 1879 [no more on these names in this source] "Register of persons buried in the Cemeteries of the town of Thetford, Vt 1768-1976", compiled by Robert L. Bacon GODFREY, Nettie J. (Goodwin) wife of Benjamin B daughter of Martin & Ann Sanborn born 12/29/1864 or 1865 died 12/7/1949 age 83-11-9 buried Thetford Center (new) Cemetery [I don't think this could be your Nettie as she would have been age 10 for 1st marriage] I will let you know if I come up with more on these names. Toots --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard

I've "rescued" an old bible dated 1857 which originally belonged to the ELDER Family of Illinois. The bible contains the following: Marriage Records: · Charles S. ELDER Sr. and Mary E. MARTIN, married 2 Sept 1856, by the Rev. E. P. INGERSOLL Birth Records: · Charles Stuart ELDER Sr., b. 7 May 1835 · Mary Elvira MARTIN, b. 14 Sept 1835 · Lora Martin ELDER, b. 10 Aug 1857 · Henry Rossiter ELDER, b. 26 July 1858 · Josephine ELDER, b. 17 July 1859 · Edgar Burnham ELDER, b. 2 Feb 1861 · Lucy ELDER, b. 20 Oct 1863 · William Augustus ELDER, b. 13 Mar 1865 · Lottie ELDER, b. 3 Feb 1869 · Grace ELDER, b. 23 Jan 1870 · Eloise V. ELDER, b. 7 Feb 1873 · Charles Stuart ELDER Jr., b. 17 Mar 1876 Death Records: · Henry Rossiter ELDER, d. 6 Jan 1860 · Lucy ELDER, d. 22 Nov 1865 · William Augustus ELDER, d. 19 Feb 1867 · Eloise V. ELDER, d. 13 Sept 1873 · Charles Stuart ELDER Jr., d. 30 May 1886 · Mary Elvira ELDER, d. 17 July 1889 · Charles Stuart ELDER Sr., 12 Apr 1911 Additional Items: · Funeral Notice for Mrs. Ruth L. MARTIN d. 26 Feb 1866 at Middleport, IL, age 62 years and 7 months, the widow of the late Colonel Porter MARTIN of Martinton, son – James P. MARTIN of Middleport, son-in-law – Mr. STEARNS of Martinton, previously lived in Williamstown, VT · Dried field flowers · Library Book card referencing a 1750 cookbook · Funeral Notice for Mr. Henry FERRE, 24 Jan 1855 · Handwritten poem “Heaven help the Sons of Liberty” Based on limited research I believe that Charles Stuart ELDER was born in Waterloo, New York to parents Augustus ELDER and Lydia STUART. He and Mary Elvira MARTIN were married in Bloomington, Ohio and were living in Lexington, IL during the 1880 census with 5 of their children and Mary's Mother Catharine A. MARTIN. Charles was living at Chenoa, IL when he died in 1911. It appears that the older children were probably born at Bloomington, IL and the younger kids at Chenoa, IL. Lora Martin ELDER married Charles Fordyce CHURCHILL on 19 Oct 1876 and appears in the 1880 census living in Chenoa, IL with her husband and 2 year old daughter Lena L. CHURCHILL. Grace ELDER married Harry Carlton THOMPSON on 31 Oct 1894 at Chenoa, IL and d. 15 Nov 1953 in Wichita, Kansas. Not sure how Ruth & Porter MARTIN mentioned in the funeral notice are related to Mary E. MARTIN (possibly and Aunt & Uncle), however, I find Porter MARTIN b. 14 Feb 1799 at Williamstown, Vermont the son of James MARTIN and Martha COBURN, married to Ruth A. LADD on 14 Apr 1828. Porter MARTIN died 27 Apr 1865. Ruth A. LADD was b. in 1802 in Tunbridge, VT to parents Anson LADD and Ruth MOULTON. The bible is in poor physical condition, however, I'm hoping to locate someone from the family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Hello fellow Rooters, I am seeking information on my grandmother, Nettie Godfrey, and her daughter, Lizzie Mathews. I found Nettie in the 1870 Census in Thetford as a Servant at age 15, Page 11 line 25. About 1875 a child was born to Nettie; Lizzie Jane Mathews. It is not known where she was born, possibly Thetford. Or if the Englishman who fathered her was ever married to Nettie. **Maybe a marriage record in Thetford for Nettie and a Mathews. Lizzie is shown in the 1880 Orange Co. Ely, as a Step daughter to John Medling now married to Nettie Godfrey, with 2 sons the eldest being born in 1876 (Ely). I am hoping someone may know how I find if they (John and Nettie) married in Thetford Vt. My second hope is that someone may be able to find a death date for Nettie or maybe divorce papers for the couple, as by 1883 John Medling is married and living in Huntingdon Co. Pa. and has the 2 sons with him that were born in Vt. There is no further mention as to where or what happened to Lizzie Jane -- but family has a picture of Lizzie older that age 5 so she must have stayed in the Vermont area, possibly with family if Nettie actually died. Any suggestions would be most apprecitive, or someone there to assist in a physical search... Many thanks, Kim WIlliams Portland, Oregon

There are many sources for the history of Randolph. However, I have found Harry Cooley's "Randolph, Vermont Historical Sketches", 1979; commissioned by the town of Randolph to be the most simplistic and straight forward. Randolph begins as a town in 1781, when Vermont was an independent republic; granted to Aaron Storrs & Company petitioning from Dresden, (now know as Hanover) New Hampshire. The tract is described as being northwest of Tunbridge and Bethel about six miles square. Experience Davis five years previous established "squatter's rights" to 1500 acres near East Bethel and South Randolph. This area was South Randolph, but also known as "Davis Gore". There also was an area in South Randolph, known as "Painesville", settled by Samuel Paine. The first meeting house was at Randolph Center, then known as Randolph. East Randolph was considered the "City", while "West Randolph" but a budding area. Some folks of the Center referred to it as "Slab City" because of the many saw mills. With the coming of the railroad to West Randolph, it became the main commercial area and about 1900, the US Post Office named it Randolph. Another area which might raise some confusion is that of "Farwell's Village" which was in North Randolph. All vital records should be in the town office in the village. However, even to this day original documents are coming out of the "woodwork" from some of the very early houses built 1790-early 1800. Record keeping began on "Day One", some are very easy to search in the Town Clerk's Office. Others, elusive, viz. one unique and un-indexed book called "Liber Primus", misc. records of Randolph appears to have been entered at a much later date then the events. Individual families are bunched together, with B, M & D. It is also in this book that the description of the lay out of roads and documentation of individuals declaring allegiance to their church of their choice to avoid supporting the main one. Randolph Village is bordered by Bethel, Windsor County on the South and Braintree to the North. To the north of Randolph Center is Brookfield; South E Bethel; East, E Randolph and West; Randolph. To the north of North Randolph is Williamstown. ________ Harriet Chase

A wonderful resource from the "Geneabios" web site. http://www.geneabios.com/ Biographical Notes from the 1902 Vermont Legislative Directory [contains information for all VT counties] http://www.geneabios.com/vermont/vermont.htm "The 1902 Vermont Legislative Directory contained biographical information about a large number of people who held positions in the state. These included Federal Officers, Congressional Delegates, Judges, Members of the Executive Department, State Senate and House of Representatives." Enjoy! Karima --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003

I am looking for any information on a Maria coachman born in Vermont in 1807. I cannot find the name Coachman in Vermont, except for Maria Coachman. Does anyone have any info on this name? Thanks for any info you might have In the 1880 census she was living with a young coupe name Charles Norris and his wife Melissa Beckwith Norris and Josiah Beckwith (Melissa's father). Thanks for any info Jeanne

OSGOOD. M. ELSIE OBIT Herald Randolph a weekly local paper: ourherald.com Granddaughter of Dr. George Davenport, E Randolph, VT. Does not give date of printing, but figure the Thursday after the death. Randolph (Vermont, Orange County) M. Elsie Osgood, 97, died March 20, 1992, at the Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield, where she resided since 1985. She was born in Randolph March 9, 1895, the daughter of Arthur G. and Annie (Davenport) Osgood. She graduated from Randolph High School. Attended Skidmore College, and taught at elementary schools in Randolph from 1915-1918. She later received her bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of California at Berkeley. She taught botany in New Jersey during the 1930's. From 1941-1952 she was head of the science department at Lydon State Teacher's College (Vermont). She maintained her ties to Randolph, where her father was a partner in the Sargent, Osgood and Roundy Foundry. She summered at her home in Braintree Hill until 1975, when she moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, to live with her sister Cora Davenport Osgood [Sister Theodora]. She returned to Vermont in 1984 following sister's death. She was a member of St. Jon's Episcopal Church. She leaves a cousin, Mildred Hunt of Southbury, Conn. She was predeceased by a cousins, Clara Riford of Randolph. Funeral services will be held March 27, at St. Jon's Episcopal Church at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Timothy Eberhart officiating. Burial will be in the South View Cemetery, Randolph. Arrangements are under the care of the Day Funeral Home. This info helps to solve some mysteries: We, as in the Randolph Historical Society have received boxes of pictures and letters, donated by Elsie Osgood. Pictures of her mother, Annie Davenport and uncle Pearl Davenport were in a Riford file, E, S Randolph & Braintree, Vermont family. Note the relationship in Elsie's obit. More questions: was her sister, Cora, a Catholic or Episcopalian nun? How does one trace a nun who has taken upon a "saint's" name. Did she go to retire where her gUncle Frank Davenport may have ended? In another article, 1927, on Thomas Davenport the inventor, of Williamstown, Vermont, there is reference to Rt. Rev. George W. Davenport, D. D. , Bishop of Maryland, grandson of Thomas and Rev. Walter R. Davenport, D. D. of Montpelier, Vermont. Were they Catholic or Episcopalian? The wonder and mysteries of research continues! Harriet M. Chase Randolph, Vermont. With a claim to Davenport connections by my gggrandfather, George J. Chase who married Sarah Davenport, August 28, 1837, Grande Isle, Vermont and died Essex Jct., Vermont 1906. ///////

I am looking for information on and any and all descendants of Richard Paine RICHARDSON, b. 29 Dec 1803, Orange Co. VT. and d. 5 Jul 1855 who married Mary Currier DICKEY b. 2 Feb 1805, Orange Co VT, d. 22 Aug 1871. Thanks, new to the list, Anita

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Carla: You are correct inyour assumption that the parent of George Webster Bliss, b. Oct. 17, 1811 is the son of Ellis Bliss and Mary Worthen. McKeen's "History of Bradford" has a pretty good write-up of this family. Under George (no middle name given) is this: 2. George [Bliss], born Oct. 17, 1811. He studied for the medical profession with Dr. John Poole, of Bradford, and became establishedin business in Ohio, where he married, and at this date [1853] has two sons, Newton and Edmund, and two daughters, Priscilla and Lovie Jane. If you would like more info, let me know. Steve D/ > > Subject: > Re: [VTORA] BLISS, George Webster > From: > Carla Mascara <pigletcompany@yahoo.com> > Date: > Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:23:22 -0700 (PDT) > To: > VTORANGE-L@rootsweb.com > > >Paul, > I'm so very sorry not to have emailed you sooner. I've just now sat down to begin looking through all of my genealogy emails. > Pike County, Ohio has book of biographys. George Webster is listed. No, I haven't tried to get birth infomation from VT. I don't think I would have success due to the early date. According to the biography, George Webster was born 17 Oct 1811 in Bradford, VT to Ellis and Mary Bliss. I have reasons to believe the Mary's maiden name is Worthem. > I have tried looking at census information, but have found limited information. I know that there was an Ellis Bliss living in Orange county, VT in 1790. There were 4 males, 16 or older, 1 male younger than 16, and 4 females above age 16. > The obit for George W. Bliss mentioned nothing about his parents. The next time I get to go to Pike County, I'm going to see if I can find any other death information on him, to see if that might list parents. I do believe the biography is correct. I believe that he is the one that provided the information. I will let you know if I find any other information. > Are you related to the BLISS line? >Take Care, >Carla > >Pwallred@aol.com wrote: >His name was George Webster Bliss, and his father was Ellis Bliss. > >Item No. 1 for Review: >Genealogy of the Bliss Family in America, Volume I, Compiled by Aaron Tyler >Bliss, Published by the Author, 1982, Midland, Michigan. p. 145. >Ellis Bliss son of Ellis Bliss and Tamar Dewey of Hebron. He removed in >1781 from Hebron to Vermont with his brothers, John and David, and his sister, >Lydia. He was a Sergeant in 1779 in the Revolutionary War, and afterwards a >Lieutenant. During his nine months of service, he was stationed at New London, >Connecticut and at White Plains, New York. The follow is a copy of a permit >given him to go to his home in Hebron: "New London, Sept. 7, 1779. Ellis >Bliss, a Sergeant in my regiment, hath liberty to go to Hebron, and to return in >four days. Per me, L. Wells, Lt. Col., Command't." Mr. Bliss was married to >Abigail Taylor of Hebron. She was born April 6, 1757, and died February 13, 1799. >Issue: name of 8 children listed. > >The father was afterwards married to Thankful Webster of Hebron, who died >January 4, 1841. He died August 22, 1829. Further issue: >a dau., stillborn Oct. 30, 1800. > >Note: No reference to George Webster Bliss. > >Item No. 2 for Review: >History & Genealogy of the Gov. John Webster Family of Connecticut. By >William Holcomb Webster & Rev. Melville Reuben Webster, D.D. 1st Edition, Published >by Endless Genealogies, St. Paul, printed by: E. R. Andrews Printing Co., >Rochester, N. Y. 1915. p. 322. >Thankful Augusta Webster (dau of John and Mary (Bliss) Webster of Lebanon, >Ct.) b. at Lebanon, Ct., March 26 or 28, 1760, mar. (1) Judah West; and (2) >Ellis Bliss, and lived at Bradford, Vt. No issue, but Bliss had children by a >former wife. Her second husband, West, died, in 1830; and she probably died in >1841. The end. > >Question: Have you located vital records for Bradford, Vt. that documents an >additional child (George Webster Bliss)? > >Regards, >Paul Allred >pwallred@aol.com > > > >==== VTORANGE Mailing List ==== >An intolerance for irrelevancies and an inability to filter out >unneeded information are not positive traits in genealogists. >-- List admin. darrellm@sprynet.com > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >- ------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software > >

Paul, I'm so very sorry not to have emailed you sooner. I've just now sat down to begin looking through all of my genealogy emails. Pike County, Ohio has book of biographys. George Webster is listed. No, I haven't tried to get birth infomation from VT. I don't think I would have success due to the early date. According to the biography, George Webster was born 17 Oct 1811 in Bradford, VT to Ellis and Mary Bliss. I have reasons to believe the Mary's maiden name is Worthem. I have tried looking at census information, but have found limited information. I know that there was an Ellis Bliss living in Orange county, VT in 1790. There were 4 males, 16 or older, 1 male younger than 16, and 4 females above age 16. The obit for George W. Bliss mentioned nothing about his parents. The next time I get to go to Pike County, I'm going to see if I can find any other death information on him, to see if that might list parents. I do believe the biography is correct. I believe that he is the one that provided the information. I will let you know if I find any other information. Are you related to the BLISS line? Take Care, Carla Pwallred@aol.com wrote: His name was George Webster Bliss, and his father was Ellis Bliss. Item No. 1 for Review: Genealogy of the Bliss Family in America, Volume I, Compiled by Aaron Tyler Bliss, Published by the Author, 1982, Midland, Michigan. p. 145. Ellis Bliss son of Ellis Bliss and Tamar Dewey of Hebron. He removed in 1781 from Hebron to Vermont with his brothers, John and David, and his sister, Lydia. He was a Sergeant in 1779 in the Revolutionary War, and afterwards a Lieutenant. During his nine months of service, he was stationed at New London, Connecticut and at White Plains, New York. The follow is a copy of a permit given him to go to his home in Hebron: "New London, Sept. 7, 1779. Ellis Bliss, a Sergeant in my regiment, hath liberty to go to Hebron, and to return in four days. Per me, L. Wells, Lt. Col., Command't." Mr. Bliss was married to Abigail Taylor of Hebron. She was born April 6, 1757, and died February 13, 1799. Issue: name of 8 children listed. The father was afterwards married to Thankful Webster of Hebron, who died January 4, 1841. He died August 22, 1829. Further issue: a dau., stillborn Oct. 30, 1800. Note: No reference to George Webster Bliss. Item No. 2 for Review: History & Genealogy of the Gov. John Webster Family of Connecticut. By William Holcomb Webster & Rev. Melville Reuben Webster, D.D. 1st Edition, Published by Endless Genealogies, St. Paul, printed by: E. R. Andrews Printing Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1915. p. 322. Thankful Augusta Webster (dau of John and Mary (Bliss) Webster of Lebanon, Ct.) b. at Lebanon, Ct., March 26 or 28, 1760, mar. (1) Judah West; and (2) Ellis Bliss, and lived at Bradford, Vt. No issue, but Bliss had children by a former wife. Her second husband, West, died, in 1830; and she probably died in 1841. The end. Question: Have you located vital records for Bradford, Vt. that documents an additional child (George Webster Bliss)? Regards, Paul Allred pwallred@aol.com ==== VTORANGE Mailing List ==== An intolerance for irrelevancies and an inability to filter out unneeded information are not positive traits in genealogists. -- List admin. darrellm@sprynet.com ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software

In a message dated 8/27/2003 8:43:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, asr141@copper.net writes: ces@primenet.com Max, Yes indeed I do see a connection. My Austin's are: Hezekiah Austin B. 25 Oct 1763 in Methuen, MA, married Hannah Austin (daughter of Jonathan Austin & Hannah Charles)? children: David, Benjamin, Olive, May, Mary, Isaiah & Hannah The widow Hannah married Joseph Rand Higgens in 1805 We seem to have the same info except for Hannah's maiden name. But I would say we are definetly related. I have Isaiah's wife as Olive Hall (daughter of Nathaniel Hall & Olive Wallis) If you have any more info I would be happy to get it. I f you have any questions about my part of family let me know. Thanks Darlene

-----Original Message----- From: CarrKev@aol.com [mailto:CarrKev@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:24 PM To: VTORANGE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VTORA] Austin I am looking for information on the following: Isaiah Austin b. Jan 4, 1798 d. Jan 4, 1868, buried Hunt Cemetery, Tunbridge, VT <rest of message snipped> Hello -- Oddly, in researching the Smith family in Tunbridge today, I ran across some information about an Isaiah Austin who may well be the one you are looking for. Note that I tried to reach the author of this message, but the e-mail address is no longer valid. The message to the Austin list is quoted in its entirety. Cindy Walcott Grand Isle, VT -----Original Message----- From: Max R. Colgrove <ces@primenet.com To: AUSTIN-L@rootsweb.com <AUSTIN-L@rootsweb.com Date: Saturday, 11 April, 1998 6:19 PM Subject: Re: RI & VT AUSTINS ca 1700'S William, What part of Vermont were your AUSTIN family living? Here is my Vermont AUSTIN line: Mr. Austin of Tunbridge, Vermont was probably born 1768-perhaps in NH or MA. Married Hannah (maybe Rand or Wallis). Mr. Austin died prior to 1803/04. It is suspected that the unknown Mr. Austin may be related to the Austin families of Townshend and Jamaica, Windham Co., Vermont. Children: David, Benjamin, Olive, Mary, Isaih, & Hannah The Widow Hannah Austin married Joseph Higgens in August 1804. Late summer of 1805 finds the Austin/Higgens family at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio. Three years later they moved to Bloomfield Twp, Knox Co., Ohio. When the Austin/Higgens removed to Ohio they left young Isaih Austin with the Stephen Smith family of Tunbridge. Isaih never rejoined the Austin family. Stephen Smith was born ca. 1768 in MA and died July 29, 1836 at Tunbridge, VT. His parents were Josiah Smith & Apphier Smith (Apphier's maiden name as Smith). Stephen and his Brother Joseph came to Tunbridge, VT in 1794 from New Durham, NH. Stephen purchased land on May 12, 1794 in Tunbridge and took Comfort Wallis as his bride on August 10, 1794 at Gilman, NH at the Smith meeting house where they were married by Stephen's uncle, the Rev. Isaac Smith. Comfort was born 1771 in MA and died June 4th 1857 at Tunbridge, VT. Her parents are unknown. Two sisters resided at Tunbridge--Olive Wallis Hall and Betsy Wallis Whitney. Because young Isaih was left with the Smith family it is believed that his mother was related to Comfort Wallis. The fact that Isaih's brother, David Austin who is my direct ancestor, has a grandchild named William Wallis Mount supports this theory. Perhaps Hannah maiden name is Rand and she is a sister to Polly Rand the first wife of Joseph Higgens. If so Hannah is a step-mother, which would make it easier for her to leave Isaih with a close relative. As you can see I have a wild imagination, but perhaps my intuition is correct. Do you see any connection? Max ces@primenet.com

I am looking for information on the following: Isaiah Austin b. Jan 4, 1798 d. Jan 4, 1868, buried Hunt Cemetery, Tunbridge, VT married Olive Hall b. April 1, 1802 in Tunbridge, VT d. Sep. 7, 1884 in Tunbridge, VT children: Nathaniel Austin b. Aug. 16, 1828 in Tunbridge, VT d. Jan. 15, 1915 in Tunbridge, VT, buried Hunt Cemetery married Mahala Corwin b. Sep. 9, 1835 in Chelsea, Orange, VT d. Jan 7, 1921 in Tunbridge, VT children: Aura Isaih Austin b. Dec. 5, 1863 in Tunbridge, VT d. Mar. 31, 1938 in Cavendish, VT Frank John austin b. Dec. 5, 1873 in Tunbridge, VT d. Feb. 15, 1968 in Tunbridge, VT Carlos W Austin b. 1859 in Tunbridge, VT d. VT married Hattie Sandborn b. 1866 in VT, married on Feb. 19, 1884 in Tunbridge, VT children: Albert Nathaniel Austin b. 1885 in Barre, VT d. 1922 in VT married Irene Mary Cota b. 1886 in Waterbury, VT d. 1962 in Vt children: Emily Mary Austin b. July 31, 1909 d. June, 1993 Dorothy Hattie Austin b. Mar. 26, 1907 Willis Ellerson Austin b. Nov. 28, 1911 d. 1944 Ernest Gillman Austin b. Apr 19, 1914 Mildred Irene Austin b. Oct. 29, 1916 Victor Albert Austin b. Apr 21, 1919 Lewis Nathaniel Austin b. Apr 17, 1922

Nathan and Hannah (PETTIE) Goodwin presumably married in NH before 1781, later settling in Tunbridge, VT. Nathan was born in Hampstead, NH in 1750. There do not seem to be any PETTIEs (or variations) in Hampstead, at least not at the time of the 1790 census. Nathan and Hannah had 14 children. The first 6 were probably born in NH - -the rest, starting in 1791, in Tunbridge. Hannah died in Tunbridge in 1842; Nathan died there in 1832. Does anyone know who Hannah’s parents were? Cindy Walcott Grand Isle, VT Researching -- Vermont: Alger, Ryea, Walcott, Bean, Gray, Barber USA and Canada: Robblee/Rublee/Roblee USA: Towle South: Sharp, Scoggins, Seawright, Banta