Source,Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--Wed.July 4, 1956. EVAN R. JONES. POULTNEY, Vt., July 3.--Evan R. Jones, 84, died early today at his home on the North Poultney Road after a long illness. He was born April 9, 1872, in Wales, son of Richard R.and Elizabeth Jones. He had lived in this country for 79 years. He is survived by a sister, Miss Margaret E. Jones of Poultney, Vt. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home. Burial will be in Poultney . Friends may call at the home tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m.

Source, Poultney, Vt. town clerk. DEATH. RICHARD R. JONES--Date of death--Nov.21, 1908. Age, 86 yrs., 2 mos., 29 days. Place of birth--Wales. Wife--Elizabeth Jones--Pace of birth, Wales. Father--Wm. Jones.--Place of birth, Wales. Mother--Gwen Jones--Place of birth, Wales. Informant, Maggie Jones.

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/0AC.2ACI/1822.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, what info do you want to share or need? Thanks, Anne

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Howard deaths Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0AC.2ACI/1843.1 Message Board Post: I have Howard family from Rutland around that same time. Can you tell me if the death article gives any relatives or other names of family? Thanks, Sophie

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald--Wed.Dec. 11,1918. MARRIED RUTLAND MAN BUT DIDN'T KNOW IT. Burlington, Vt., Dec.10--Mrs. Charles E. Miller of Winooski, whose petition for divorce was heard in Chittenden County court today, claims as the ground for separation that her marriage certificate was obtained under false pretenses and that the wedding was brought about through the use of drugs and undue influences. She testified she was living in Winooski seven years ago with her mother. She became acquainted with Miller, who brought milk to the house. One night he brought some liquor with him. Her mother took a drink or two and Mrs. Miller also drank, but rather against her will, she says. She said she drank from a different bottle from the one furnished her mother. After that she remembered little or nothing. She had a hazy idea that MIller went out and returned with a clergyman.In the morning she saw the marriage license but could not believe she was married and in a hysterical mood she tore the license up. Later she pieced it together. The clergyman's name on the certificate was Rev. F.O. Winans, she stated. She said she never lived with MIller and that she had always had her doubts as to whether or not she was married to him until last summer, seven years later, she investigated and found that she was married to Miller, the marriage been recorded in Winooski. The woman's mother told practically the same story. Miller, who is being sued, is now in Rutland, working in a hotel. He does not contest the case. According to the statement of the attorney for Mrs. MIller, the man admits everything except that the whiskey was drugged. He says it was good rye whiskey. Judge Slack, who is hearing the case, expressed a desire to get more evidence and an effort will be made to get hold of the minister who performed the ceremony so as to find out just what took pace. Mr. Winans, the clergyman named, was formerly a Methodist pastor at Winooski.

I thought this might help researching welsh ancestors. When I started researching my grandfather's family, I didn't know about the Welsh Patronymic naming system. My grandfather's father was Rowland Williams, so my grandfather's surname became Rowlands. I found this out from a researcher in Wales. The Welsh used an ancient PATRONYMIC naming system whereby the children of a marriage took their Father's forename as their surname. As a result surnames were not fixed and changed from generation to generation. It works like this: Evan son of Thomas William would be known as Evan Thomas Evan's son, John would be John Evan John's son Rees would be Rees John Rees's son, David, would be David Rees David's son, James, would be James David If James then decided to abandon patronymics, he might retain the name David as his fixed surname or he might change it to Davies/Davis both of which imply 'son of' David.

Source, Welsh Family History Archive. Listed below are meaning to the most common Welsh language words and phrases found on gravestones in Wales. Welsh words and phrases (welsh spelling variants in brackets) Er cof am-------In memory of Er cof an(n)wyl am----------In loving memory of (g)wraig------------------wife (of) priod (briod)-----------spouse (male or female) an (n) wyl wraig-------beloved wife(of) an (n) wyl briod-------beloved wife/husband (of) chwaer-----------------sister (of) hefyd------------------also eto / etto--------------also ei ferch / ei merch / eu merch---his /her / their daughter. ei fab / ei mab /eu mab---his/ her/ their son yn eu mabandod------------in infancy yn mlwydd oed--------------age in years yn mis oed--------------------age in months corffwys (yn gorffwys) mewn hedd---rest in peace. Mam----------------------Mother Tad----------------------Father. Nain-------------------Grandmother Taid-------------------Grandfather. CALENDAR MONTHS. ( common abbreviations in brackets ) Awst-----------------------------August. Chwefror (Chwe.)-----------February. Ebrill (Ebr.)------------------April. Gorffenaf / Gorphenaf (Gor.)-------July. Hydref/ Hedref (Hyd./Hed.)-----October. Ionawr (Ion.)-----------------January. Mai----------------------May. Mawrth (Maw.)----------March. Medi---------------------September Mehefin (Meh.)-------June. Rhagfyr(Rhag.)-----------December Tachwedd ( Tach.)-------November.

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald--Thur.May 13,1926. 1 KILLED, ANOTHER HURT, IN FAIR HAVEN SLATE QUARRY SLIDE. Others Flee as 100 Tons of Rock Crash to Floor of General Slate Co. Pit. WALL SAPPED BY THAW. Workers Dig Frantically to Reach Two Victims Pinned Under Mass of Debris. FAIR HAVEN, Vt, May 12--Nicholas Stefano , 35 of Poultney, an Italian laborer, is dead and William Barber of Fair Haven is at his home in a serious condition as the result of an accident in the workings of the General Slate company when without warning a mass of rock estimated to weigh 100 tons become dislodged from the north wall of the quarry and buried both men under the mass. The disaster which is said to be the most serious in the history of the industry occurred at 7:45 o'clock this morning, about 15 minutes after the men had entered the quarry. Seven men were working on the floor of the pit when the slip took place. With the exception of Stefano, all fled. He seemed rooted to the spot with terror and was buried under the whole mass of rock.Barber was unable to move rapidly enough to avoid the slide and was caught by the extreme edge of the stone and earth. Other Workmen Knocked Down. The workmen who fled from the path of the slide were hurled from their feet by the impact of the rock on the quarry bottom. The crash of the rock and the cries of the workmen could be heard over the entire district in which the quarry is located. G. Hill Smythe of Boston, president of the company, who was at the workings on an inspection visit, announced that although the face of the quarry where the slip occurred had been blasted last Saturday, there was no loose rock left. He stated that in the opinion of expert rockmen the wall was safe and did not constitute a menace to workers.President Smythe said that in is opinion the accident was the direct result of frost coming out of the rock, the melting of ice in the seams and other weathering influences. This is the first accident of a serious nature in the six years in which the quarry has been operated. Barber Badly Injured. Barber was but partly buried under the rock, his legs being caught and badly crushed, and he suffered contusions and abrasions. He was taken from the pit as soon as the debris was removed from his body and carried in the office car to Fair Haven where he received medical attention. It was thought this afternoon he had sustained serious internal injuries and physicians declined to state the probable outcome of the case. Workmen dug frantically to uncover the body of Stefano in the hope that the man might still be living. When found the man was crushed beyond recognition, nearly every bone being broken by the terrific impact of the falling rock. The body was removed from the pit in the huge carrier and was taken to Poultney. Stefano Born in Italy. Stefano, better known as "Jumbo", was born in Italy and is understood to have been unmarried. He has a brother living in New York and his mother is living in Italy. President Smythe and Supt.Loughlin are endeavoring to locate his brother before definite funeral arrangements are made. Austin F. Burns, M. J. Laughlin, Frank Burns, Harry Brown and Walter Brown,all rockmen, were working in the quarry when the accident occurred and escaped death by only a narrow margin. The news of the slide brought hundreds of visitors to the quarry during the day.

David, I know this isnt your Cork guy but you said in your tome that you were related to other Pinders as well. "Search For Missing Friends" Boston Pilot Mar. 19, 1853 James Pinder seeking brother Edmond natives of Drumcliff, Ballycar, near Ennis Co. Clare location after arrival : Vermont

Found these 2 Blakes buried in Hillside Cemetery in Castleton,Vt. Lois Blake 12/4/1812-8/30/1856 [buried in Davis lot.I think her married name is Davis] Ann Louisa Blake 5/4/1839-7/8/1856[buried same lot.[married name[I think]Davis] Jean M

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily herald--Thur.Jan.25, 1951. MRS. LAURA B. COLLINS. Mrs. Laura Elizabeth (Hall) Collins, 91, widow of Edwin Blodgett Collins, former residents of North Ferrisburg, Vt., died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence E. Hunt, of 125 Church street, Rutland, Vt. Mrs. Collins was born in Lisbon, N.Y.,March 26, 1859, daughter of Orin and Lucy Loina (Cole) Hall and was married May 15,1877. She is survived by three daughters, Miss Mary E. Collins and Mrs. Hunt of Rutland, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Frank J. Hinds of Brandon, Vt.;three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs Collins was a member of the Congregational church at Ferrisburg, Vt..The body was moved to the Aldous Funeral home on church street where services will be held Friday at 8 p.m. Burial will be in the family lot in North Ferrisburg cemetery following a service in the Methodist church at North Ferrisburg Saturday at 2 p.m.

Source,Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald--Thur.Jan.25, 1951. MRS. ADELAIDE BURBRIDGE. Funeral services will be held at Mechanicville, N.Y., for Mrs. Adelaide Burbridge, 65, of 37 Pine street, Rutland, Vt., who died Tuesday morning at Rutland (Vt) hospital. Mrs. Burbridge lived in Rutland for 14 years and had been employed at the Modern Linen laundry service prior to her death. She came to Rutland from Troy, N.Y. Among survivors are a son, Leland Burbridge, and a daughter, Mrs. Christian Thrane, both of Mechanicville, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Sadie Hogan of North Stratford.

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald--Thur.Jan.25, 1951. SUZANNE F. FLEMING. Funeral services for Suzanne Frances Fleming, 9, daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Emmett J.Fleming, who died yesterday at her parents' home, 16 Stratton road (Rutland), after a long illness, will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ the King. Born in Pittsford,Vt. May 2,1941,she is survived by her parents; a sister , Mary Anne Fleming; and a brother, Thomas Michael Fleming, both of Rutland; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Marjorie Disorda of Brandon, Vt., and several aunts and uncles. The body was moved to the Spencer Funeral Home on West street where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald--Thur.Jan.25, 1951. MRS. JOSEPH A. GRAVELLE. Mrs. Elrina Knipes Gravelle, wife of Joseph A. Gravelle of North Clarendon, Vt., died early yesterday a the Rutland (Vt hospital following a long illness.She was born in Rutland ,Vt., September 18, 1898, residing in Rutland and North Clarendon all her life. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Russel E.Handly and Mrs. John T. Shelvey, jr. both of this city (Rutland); one sister, Mrs. Ronald Cairns of Stratford, Conn.; a brother, David L. Knipes of Rutland; five grandsons, one granddaughter, several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary church. Entombment will be in the vault at St. Joseph's cemetery. The body is at the Clifford Funeral home where friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Source, Rutland (Vt) Daily Herald--Fri.Sept.8, 1944. JOHN WHALEN. BRANDON, Vt., Sept. 7--Funeral services for John F. Whalen, 65, native of Brandon, Vt. who has been in the West and Alaska the past 30 years for the Vermont Marble company, will be held Friday at 9 in the Church of Our Lady of Good Help with the Rev. Mark J. Harvey officiating.Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The body arrived today and was taken to the Miller and Ketcham funeral home. Mr. Whalen was born October 10, 1878, the son of Richard and Mary (O'Brien) Whalen. The survivors are three brothers, James B. of Rutland, Thomas of Pittsford and Harry M. of Minneapolis, Minn.; and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Shannon of Pittsford and Mrs. Lenora Preseau of Rutland.

Joan - Thank you for taking the time to enter and post those records to the list. I'm keeping them closeby and easily at hand. Susan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blake Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0AC.2ACI/2678 Message Board Post: Possibly born Sept. 24, 1857 to Levi F. and Mary A. Blake in Castleton Township, Rutland, VT. Looking for confirmation of this and any other Blake's in this area. Thanks. aj

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fish - Bosworth Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0AC.2ACI/2677 Message Board Post: John Fish b. 2/2/1797 in Mason?,Vt. m. about 1820 to Elizabeth Pratt John d. 11/27/1877 in Mt. Chase, Maine. Elizabeth b. 4/3/1798 in St. George, New Brunswick, Canada. d. 10/13/1876 in Mt. Chase, Me. Have most of the children down to the present but can find nothing about John. Can not find Mason on any map. All the children of John and Elizabeth were born in New Brunswick, Canada. Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks don

Source,History of Rutland County, Vt., Smith & Rann, 1886. PAGE 944. KINGSLEY, JOHN H., Clarendon, p.o. East Clarendon, was born in Clarendon June 25, 1852 ; is proprietor of the Kingsley grist-mill, and wool carding. His parents were Harrison and Caroline (Taylor) Kingsley, of Clarendon. Mr. Kingsley is a native of this county and Mrs. Kingsley of Andover, Vt. He was married March 10, 1880, to Lizzie Wyman, a daughter of T.J. and Diantha (Foster) Wyman ; they have one child, Emma W.