This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cathabes1 Surnames: Bixby Burke Ryan Doolin Sweeney Langdon Sherman Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4813/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found the following story amusing. It is from an 1881 pamphlet called :"An account of the celebration of the Fourth of July, 1881, at Mason's Point, Lake Bomoseen." The pamphlet explained a monument to a pig on the southeast cape of "Chowder Island", an island in Lake Bomoseen. The story involved several Castleton locals. The pig had been the property of Charles G. Child, Esq., of Sheffield, MA. In 1876, to celebrate the centennial of the US, Child had been part of the "Centennial Legion" formed for a parade in Philadelphia. This legion included members from all the original 13 states, and some of the Northern members arranged to entertain the Southern members. Since this was, according to Child, "the first instance of southern military visiting the north since the war", it was seen as a gesture toward "healing the breach." William Emerson Baker of Boston threw a week long party costing $25,000 at the conclusion of which (for reasons not completely explained) he presented Charles G. Child with two live pigs from his famous piggery. These were Berkshire breed pigs, the offspring of pigs presented to Baker by the Queen of England. Child wrote: "I had these pigs sent by express to Castleton; one was smothered and the other was kept at friend Langdon's. One day W. F. Bixby photographed it for me, after which it died. What was the cause none of us knew. I had it buried up on the Island in the lake." The pamphlet continues: "The remains of the pig were put into a casket and taken to the Island for burial. John Doolin, John P. Ryan, James J. Sweeney and William H. Burke acted as bearers. Their services were paid for in cigars and whiskey." A marble tombstone was carved by T. Smith Sherman. Langdon, who had been out of town when the pig died, later took his prayer book and a bottle of lager over to the Island and read the Episcopal burial service over the pig's grave. My personal comment: it sounds like EVERYBODY in this story must have been influenced by "the spirits" - and I don't mean the spirit of the pig! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald--Tues. May 5, 1891. RUTLAND, VT. Died in Rutland, May 4 William Aaron Hinckley, 2 years old son of Aaron C. Hinckley. Funeral services from the residence, corner of Madison and Strong, this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Tues. May 5, 1891. MARRIED--In Kansas City, Mo., April 29, by Rev. Father Lerry, L. C. TUCKER of Kansas City, Mo., and MISS MAGGIE CASEY, formerly of Rutland, Vt. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Batcheller & Sons of Wallingford manufactured agricultural forks in that time period. For one historical account see: Yesteryear Tools/ American Fork and Hoe Co. at http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/American%20Fork%20&%20Ho e%20Co..html Thank you! It was just an interesting occupation that I had never heard of in that area. Kathy

Annette,I checked "Extracts from The Rutland Weekly Herald'for the year of 1831 ,By Dawn D Hance and Joann H Nichols.No one with the Prince name. Jean M [email protected] wrote:

What papers would have been in print circa 1831? I'm attempting to locate information about Job PRINCE, jr, who would was supposed to have been living in the area at that time. There are rumors he had at least one son and owned a mill in the area. Thanks! Annette ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dimart54 Surnames: Eklund, Foote, Crane, Senif Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4812/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We are looking for any information on Frank O. Eklund (b. abt 1825) and married to Elsie J. Foote. Also, looking for Henry M. Foote, marrid to Etta Baker, and their son, Norman Stewart Foote, b. 15 Jan 1883, Cornwall, Addison, VT. Norman was married to Jessica C. Crane. Any information on these families would be appreciated. John, Boise, ID Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Batcheller & Sons of Wallingford manufactured agricultural forks in that time period. For one historical account see: Yesteryear Tools/ American Fork and Hoe Co. at http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears%20Tools/American%20Fork%20&%20Hoe%20Co..html (Long address. Hope it is clickable!) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Campbell" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:56 AM Subject: [VTRUT] Fork Factory in Wallingford, 1870 >I was just extracting someone from the 1870 Wallingford Census. His > occupation was "works at fork factory." Has anyone ever heard of a fork > factory in Wallingford? > > Thank you. > Kathy Campbell > > > List administrator > [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1030 - Release Date: > 9/25/2007 8:02 AM > >

I see that someone already responding on the history but if you are familiar with Wallingford, I just thought I'd mention that this company eventually morphed into what is now True Temper just off Route 7 down from Cumberland Farms. The orignal Batchellor & Sons shop was the Old Stone Shop which is right on Main Street/Route 7 and now houses a small art gallery/shop. My husband's family worked there during and prior to WWII. Cindy Taylor-Patch Kathy Campbell <[email protected]> wrote: I was just extracting someone from the 1870 Wallingford Census. His occupation was "works at fork factory." Has anyone ever heard of a fork factory in Wallingford? Thank you. Kathy Campbell List administrator [email protected] ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.

I was just extracting someone from the 1870 Wallingford Census. His occupation was "works at fork factory." Has anyone ever heard of a fork factory in Wallingford? Thank you. Kathy Campbell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JNichols7769 Surnames: Maynard, Waller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4811.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Peru, Vermont is in Bennington County. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Peru is pretty small....Just east of Dorset and northeast of Manchester in Bennignton County. Try this website for some information on what resources are available. http://www.rootsweb.com/~vtbennin/zperb.html Cindy "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: teacher36870 Surnames: Maynard, Waller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm searching for the ancestors of Sally Maynard, b 5/4/1812, info I have says Peru, VT but I cannot locate a Peru, VT anywhere??? She married Monroe Waller, b NY, 1808 and the lived in Mehoopany, PA by the time of the birth of their first child in 1830. Children are Ann Hasseltine, Sara Jane, Geroge Leroy, Stoughton J, and Mary Malvina. In the 1850, 1860 and 1870 census records for Wyoming Co, Pa, there are other Maynard families, similar ages - Truman and Emily. Any info or suggestions as to where Peru, VT was/is? Or info on the Maynard family. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. List administrator [email protected] ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: teacher36870 Surnames: Maynard, Waller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm searching for the ancestors of Sally Maynard, b 5/4/1812, info I have says Peru, VT but I cannot locate a Peru, VT anywhere??? She married Monroe Waller, b NY, 1808 and the lived in Mehoopany, PA by the time of the birth of their first child in 1830. Children are Ann Hasseltine, Sara Jane, Geroge Leroy, Stoughton J, and Mary Malvina. In the 1850, 1860 and 1870 census records for Wyoming Co, Pa, there are other Maynard families, similar ages - Truman and Emily. Any info or suggestions as to where Peru, VT was/is? Or info on the Maynard family. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. Dec. 22, 1919. POULTNEY, VT. The officers and members of the Joyce Woman's Relief corps will meet at the home of Mrs. William Kelley at Hampton on Monday afternoon at 12:30 to attend the funeral of Mrs. J. L. Clark. Mrs. James Garrity left today for New York city to join her husband, who has just returned from Europe. Mrs. L. S. Kintner, who has been visiting Mrs. John Cairns at Rutland, has returned to her home on Church street. Miss Clara Flynn has returned to her home in Burlington after spending several days with her sister, Mrs. James Butler. Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley of Greenwich, N. Y., are visiting at their former home in East Poultney. Mrs. J. L. Clark, aged 76 years, died at her home in Hampton at 7 o'clock on Saturday morning. Mrs. Clark had been an invalid for about seven years but death came suddenly at the last. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. L. Woodard. The funeral will take place at the house on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Poultney cemetery. Mrs. Clarence McClure of Hydeville is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. Lamb of East Main street. Miss Anna Burns of Washington, D. C., is spending the holiday vacation wit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Burns. Mrs. Ira Wilson, whose home is on the Lake road, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Evans, at Hampton, N. Y., on Thursday night at 11 o'clock, after a week illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Thomas Evans, Mrs. Lena Thomas, Mrs. D. Hooker and Mrs. Ellis Rowlands, and one son, Charles Wilson. The funeral was privately held at the home of her daughter in Hampton on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald-Sat. Sept. 22, 1951. POULTNEY, VT. Sept. 21--Thomas C. Williams, 86, died today at his home on Grove street. He was born in Bethesda, Wales, April 15, 1865, the son of John and Jane (Closs) Williams. He married May Williams at Bethesda church, December 24, 1891. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert R. Jones of Poultney and Mrs. Earl Beebee of Fair Haven ; two sons, John C. of West Hartford, Conn.,and Ivor of Springfield, Mass., nine grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Welsh Presbyterian church here Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. D.C . Davis of Waterville, N. Y., formerly of Rutland, will officiate. The body will be at his home, where friends may call. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Thur. Feb. 16, 1950. POULTNEY, VT. Feb.15--Thomas R. Williams, 84, formerly of Poultney, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Felker of Albany, N. Y. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Owens ; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Aston and Mrs. Felker of Albany, Mrs. Robert Baptie of East Poultney and Mrs. Eleanor Jones of Fort Edward, N.Y.: five sons, Morris, Robert, Malcolm and Thomas of Albany, and Benjamin H. of Bridport ; a brother, William Williams of Marcus Hook, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Evan Jones of Asbestos, Que., and Mrs. Price Jones of Wales, and 26 grandchildren. The body is at the Roberts Funeral home where friends may call tomorrow and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian church. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

hi John,I went to the town clerks this morning.of course it was almost their lunchtime.but did find this. Norma Merriman died 5-29-1974 Father Harry Howe Mother Anne Lellogg Elaine[ Parsons] Merriman died 9-10-1980 husband Harry., Father G.Colby Wardwell mother Celia Harry E Merriman age 63 Born 10-28-1923 died 1-23-1987 [creamated.]father Westley Leigh Merriman ,mother Norma Howe.Person giving info Dorthy H.Merriman. John,if you send me a list of who you are looking for I'll see what I can find. Jean M John McCarty <[email protected]> wrote: Thank you Jean. I can place all of these except Elaine W.: Arlene A. is Raymond James M's second wife; Bertha M. is Ellett Willard M's daughter with Jennie Harsha McMillan; Elaine W. can't place; Ellitt W. [interesting that it is spelled with an "i"] son of William James M with Rebecca Ann Willard; Harry E. son of Wesley Leigh M and Norma Howe Jennie H. (nee McMillan) wife of Ellett Willard M Norma Howe wife of Wesley Leigh M Raymond J. son of Ellett Willard M and Jennie Harsha McMillan W.Leigh. son of Ellett Willard M and Jennie Harsha McMillan However, I am missing many dates. I have no dates for Bertha A., Harry E., or Norma Howe. Does your list have these? Many thanks! John McCarty ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC List administrator [email protected] ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Joan, THANK YOU :-) so much for the lookup and transcription of the obituary of my maternal great grand aunt, Mrs. Susan OWENS WATTS, daughter of Morris OWENS and Elizabeth JONES OWEN. It is appreciated! Thanks again, Janice Jordan <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. June 22, 1953. POULTNEY, VT. MRS. ROBERT A. WATTS. June 21--Mrs. Susan Watts, 86, of Poultney, widow of Robert A. Watts, died today at 7 p.m. in the home of her sister, Mrs. W. G. Phillips. <excerpt> She is survived by two other sisters, Mrs. Mary O. Jones of Daytona, OH., and Miss Margaret G. Owens of New Rochelle, N. Y., and Poultney.

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Tues. July 28, 1953. PITTSFIELD, VT.--Mrs. Lena F. Colton. Miss Joyce Beatty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Beatty of Granville, is staying at Preston Taylor's home while at Bible School. Mrs. John Townsend and daughter, Shelley, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin of Bethel. Robert Durkee, Wallace Melvin and Mrs. Palmer of New York City are spending two weeks with Mrs, Carrie Durkee. Mr. and Ms. Richard Taylor, daughter, Linda and Preston Taylor, visited relatives in Livermore Falls, Me. The latter's sister, Mrs. Ethel Redstone, returned with them. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Wooz2007 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4809.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, it seems that the railroad was Washington Rutland Railroad. Patrick was listed in an article that someone sent me about that train company. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.