Hi All, Can anyone help me find more information on Stafford HORTON of Guilford and Wilmington? Here is what I do know - Stafford was b. 1746 in MA to Hezekiah HORTON and Mary "Martin" HORTON. Hezekiah Horton was part of a Baptist migration from Rehoboth, MA to Guilford, VT. Stafford married Eunice ??, I know not where. The couple had at least one daughter, Mehitable, who married George A. PETTEE September 06, 1796 at the Congregational Church Wilmington, VT. George's brother Silas PETTEE married Anna HORTON August 07, 1797 also in Wilmington, VT. It is believed that Stafford and Eunice had a daughter Elizabeth Horton b. bef. 1774 of Guilford m. 21 July 1790 John Scovill. This marriage shows in VT VR's. It is well documented that Stafford was of Wilmington by 1793. I am trying to find if the marriage of Stafford to Eunice took place in Guilford, names of any children born to the couple and where. Stafford is my 4th great grandfather and while I know for sure Mehitable was his daughter I know very little else. Any and all help appreciated, Jack Pettee Researching Surnames: PETTEE, MORTON, BEATTY, SINNOTT and HORTON Visit the Pettee family at: http://www.theramp.net/railroad/family/index.htm

Bion Eddy was my great Uncle. His sister is still living at Vernon Green her name is now Elizabeth Brown. Diane Carroll

Are any of your Atchinsons related to a Zebeadiah Atchinson of Underhill, Vt. His wife name is Elvira and they had two sons named Albert and William? Ellen

Craig: Saw your message about Larabee, Belknap, etc. I too am searching for information on this line. Daniel Belknap, b. 1730 is my 5th great grandfather. You can get what information I have on the Belknap line and others by loking at my data base on rootsweb worldconnect; "mrverneschwartz" If you come into more information on Bathshua Larabee, let me know. I have very little on her. Good luck and good hunting --- Verne

Mr. Arlen Huesman in his posting provides evidence to support his belief that James Albee married Hannah Parmenter and that Hannah was not James Hayward's second wife as is incorrectly recorded in the Mendon VR. Here I show that proof that Lois Parmenter is the mother of the children of James Hayward which are sometimes assigned to Hannah is in the Mendon MA Vital Records for births. The supposed marriage of James Hayward and Hannah Parmenter would be on 26 Feb 1754. However, the following is in the VR for Hayward births: Martha, d. James and Lois, Aug 4. 1754 Solomon, s. of James and Lois, Dec 6, 1756 Rebeckah, d. of James and Lois, July 23, 1758 Joseph, s. of James and Lois, Aug. 24, 1760 Uriel, s. of James and Lois, Mar. 1, 1763 Thus, whoever Hannah Parmenter married in 1754 it certainly was not James Hayward. Arleen Huesman makes a good case that it is James Albee. I hope this clarifies the issue. --- Robert Lincoln

I am looking for the marriage records of Stanislaw Kopacz (b. 1884 Galicia, Austria d. Oct. 20, 1959 Bellows Falls, VT) and Victoria Butter (Mason) (b. 1882 Galicia, Austria d. 1966). We suspect that they were married in the Polish Catholic Church in Bellows Falls, VT abt 1919.

I am looking for the obituary of Sophia Kopacz (b. 1884 d. October 10, 1918 Bellows Falls, VT). Do you know which newspaper may have carried it? Also, is there a historical society in the area that may assist?

The 1800 census information when I submitted my 11 July query, was from census index.Today I received the following information from the census itself. The household members were: 2 males b. 1790-1800; 3 males b. 1784-1790; 2 males b. 1774-1784; 1 male b. before 1755; 1 female b. 1790-1800; 2 females b. 1784-1790; 1 female b. 1774-1784; 1 female b. 1755-1774. *My ancestor was born about 1789, and his older brother was born about 1783, so they would both fit in as sons in this family.PLEASE HELP ME FIND INFORMATION ON THIS ELIAS CROW (or Crowell) family who was in Rockingham VT 1800. An Elias Crow or Crowell was present when my ancestor married in Herkimer, NY 1810. Does anyone have VITAL RECORDS on members of this family when they lived at Rockingham? I can't tell you how happy I would be to get more information.

You will notice from the little vignette below that there was a Levi Crowell in the 'west parish' of Westminster, Windham Co., VT. around 1800. Possibly a relative. He is said to be part of a group that came from Cape Cod. There would be more information in the history of the West Parish, but I don't know that it has been transcribed. Regards, Charlie Jefferson Woodbridge, VA 22192 ----------------------------------------- In 1797, there was a Congregational Church in Athens. She reports in the Consociation only once, -- September 25th, 1798, by the name of Rev. Joseph BULLEN, a former minister of this church, who, after leaving this church, served in Athens for a few years in the treble office of minister, farmer and miller. This church never reports herself after 1799. Probably what few members there were became connected with the church in the West Parish in Westminster, which was formed in that year. The families from which this church was formed, were, first, the children of the early families of this part of this town, who seemed to have had the "Western fever," enough to carry then as far as the West Parish. Among these were the two sons of your first deacon, Ephraim RANNEY; Elijah and Ephraim, and a William RANNEY of another family, Aaron GOULD and his brother, Abiel CARPENTER, and Levi HARLOW. Secondly, the GOODELLS: -- Asahel and Edward, and a relative of the same name, from Ashfield, Conn., then Mendon. Ephraim WILCOX from the same State. Thirdly, the HITCHCOCKS, Heli, Eldad, Elisha and Zadock, from Brimfield, Mass. Fourthly, Ebenezer GOODHUE, son of the first minister of Putney. Fifthly, Capt. Robert MILLER and the TUTHILLS from Long Island. Sixthly, about the year 1795, the emigration from Cape Cod to the parish that began, led by Atherton HALL, Esq., with his two sons, Atherton and Peter, then married men; followed soon by Matthias GORHAM, with his five sons, -- Isaac, Matthias 2d, David, William and James. Levi CROWELL, Elisha BARRY, Joseph HAMBLIN, the HALLETS, HOWES and GIDEONS. These families, with their sons which I have mentioned, had daughters to match. They soon paired off, and by a law of progress sacredly regarded in those days, multiplied on a fearful ratio. Every nook and corner of the parish was soon full. There was a house in almost every place were the soil was deep enough for a cellar, as may be seen by passing over the sheep pastures on the ridge that divides Westminster from Brookline and Athens. The church was full every Sabbath. The school house in the parish were crowded. It is said three families sent thirty scholars one day and had a large reserve force at home."

I'm looking for a birth record for Louisa LARKINS b. approximately 1770. I need to confirm if her father is Levi LARKIN (S) who d. 25 May 1794. If this is her father, would also appreciate a check to see if his birth record is on file. Thanks so much for your help!

I need some HELP to find information on the above Elias Crow. His name might have actually been Elias Crowell. I don't know anything about him, only that I saw his name on the 1800 census, and feel that he might be the ancestor that I am looking for. Is Elias listed in any history? What was his wife's name, and what were his children's names? Is there any available information at all on Elias? Thank you very much. I have been looking for this information for years, so would appreciate your help very much!

SORRY about that last post. It picked up a lot of garbage as it went through the browser. Let's try again. I ran it through my text cleaner this time before sending.i Researching BRANCH > ENG>1638 MA>1685 New London Co CT>1790-1820 ORANGE AND WINDHAM CO VERMONT>1800-1855 Meigs County Ohio >1852-1890 Wayne Co Illinois >1890 Neb/Ks >1893 OK BRANCH Related lines: PARTRIDGE, READ, WILLIAMS, KINNEY, LAMB, MORGAN, TRACY, AVERILL, JENCKS, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, MORGAN, TRACY, HOWES, HOWARD, CURTIS, PINGREY, BARDWELL, GOODWIN, WEBSTER, GOODWIN, WOODWARD, ROSE, (All New London Co CT 1680- 1790); PARTRIDGE: Windham Co Vermont 1765-1820; also WOODWARD, ROSE, TRACY; In 1765, SAMUEL PARTRIDGE left Preston CT for Norwich, Vermont, with wife and seven of the children. One son (Reuben) remained in Connecticut to care for the “old folks” FROM: HISTORY OF NORWICH VERMONT: The town of Norwich was chartered on July 4, 1761 by Governor Wentworth of New Hampshire. The first proprietors meeting took place on August 26, 1761 in Connecticut. These men were chosen for the following offices: Eleazer Wales, clerk; Andrew Crocker, constable; Samuel Wert, Abner Barker and Joseph Storrs, selectman. The first settlers appeared in the spring of 1763 and they were Jacob Fenton, Ebenezer Smith and John Slafter. All three men came from Mansfield, Conn but Jacob Fenton died shortly after settling in the area and was buried Lebanon on July 15, 1763, aged sixty-five.In the summer of 1764 four more families came to the vicinity, three of them were Samuel Hutchinson, Nathan Messenger and Samuel Partridge. The first town meeting was held in April of 1768 and Nathan Messenger was chosen moderator; Lt. Partridge, Capt. Johnson and Nathan Messenger, selectman; Thomas Murdock and John Slafter, constables; Medad Benton, tithingman; Elisha Partridge, ? Thatcher, Thomas Murdock and Jacob Burton, fence viewers. They settled on a hill farm about one mile west from Norwich VT village which remained in the family for 3 generations, purchased by Deacon John Dutton who demolished the old mansion, now owned by widow of Ambrose Currier (CA 1929). Samuel PARTRIDGE is named as a “Father of the Town”. After hearing a sermon on evils of slavery in 1770, Sam Partridge freed his slave, Cudjo Wanton, and gave him a house and field. A brook near Preston was named Cudjo’s Brook in memory of this fist known freed slave. 1776 Sept 30, Partridge commissioned lieutenant in the “Regiment of Militia Foot, to consist of the Inhabitants of Norwich in County of Cumberland, in the Province of New York.” issued by his “Excellency, Henry Moore, Baronet, Captain General and Governor-in-Chief in and over the Province of New York.” The farm remained in the family for three generations. Sold in estate of Abel Partridge to late Deacon John Dutton, who demolished the old mansion. The farm is now owned by the widow of the late Ambrose Currior (CA 1929). FOUNDING OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE across the river from Norwich VT: According to “History of Norwich Vermont”, Dartmouth College was established as a center to educate the Indians. Page 35: "Doctor Wheelock had collected in England and Scotland several thousand pounds ...(for the)... support of a new college in the wilderness. .....The conservation and education of the Indians was the leading purpose of Doctor Wheelockin setting up his college on the very borders of civilization.... The location of the college at Hanover was decided upon early in the summer of 1770 after Dr Wheelock and two trustees from Connecticut made a tour of several weeks' exploration along the river and through the northern part of New Hampshire. ....location fixed at a conference at the house of Jacob Burton in Norwich in June 1770 between Dr. Wheelock and his associates and some of the leading men of this and neighboring towns......Doctor Wheelock was then well known as a favorite preacher and ... the preceptor of Moor's Indian Charity School at Lebanon, Connecticut." (now Columbia, Ct) Hope this information might help some other searcher. Carolyn Remember, you have a friend in Oklahoma!

Hi I'm new to the list and find studying Vermont history very interesting. Researching BRANCH > ENG>1638 MA>1685 New London Co CT>1790-1820 ORANGE AND WINDHAM CO VERMONT>1800-1855 Meigs County Ohio >1852-1890 Wayne Co Illinois >1890 Neb/Ks >1893 OK BRANCH Related lines: PARTRIDGE, READ, WILLIAMS, KINNEY, LAMB, MORGAN, TRACY, AVERILL, JENCKS, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, MORGAN, TRACY, HOWES, HOWARD, CURTIS, PINGREY, BARDWELL, GOODWIN, WEBSTER, GOODWIN, WOODWARD, ROSE, (All New London Co CT 1680- 1790); PARTRIDGE: Windham Co Vermont 1765-1820; also WOODWARD, ROSE, TRACY; In 1765, SAMUEL PARTRIDGE left Preston CT for Norwich, Vermont, with wife and seven of the children. One son (Reuben) remained in Connecticut to care for the “old folks” FROM: HISTORY OF NORWICH VERMONT: The town of Norwich was chartered on July 4, 1761 by Governor Wentworth of New Hampshire. The first proprietors meeting took place on August 26, 1761 in Connecticut. These men were chosen for the following offices: Eleazer Wales, clerk; Andrew Crocker, constable; Samuel Wert, Abner Barker and Joseph Storrs, selectman. The first settlers appeared in the spring of 1763 and they were Jacob Fenton, Ebenezer Smith and John Slafter. All three men came from Mansfield, Conn but Jacob Fenton died shortly after settling in the area and was buried Lebanon on July 15, 1763, aged sixty-five.In the summer of 1764 four more families came to the vicinity, three of them were Samuel Hutchinson, Nathan Messenger and Samuel Partridge. The first town meeting was held in April of 1768 and Nathan Messenger was chosen moderator; Lt. Partridge, Capt. Johnson and Nathan Messenger, selectman; Thomas Murdock and John Slafter, constables; Medad Benton, tithingman; Elisha Partridge, ? Thatcher, Thomas Murdock and Jacob Burton, fence viewers. They settled on a hill farm about one mile west from Norwich VT village which remained in the family for 3 generations, purchased by Deacon John Dutton who demolished the old mansion, now owned by widow of Ambrose Currier (CA 1929). Samuel PARTRIDGE is named as a “Father of the Town”. After hearing a sermon on evils of slavery in 1770, Sam Partridge freed his slave, Cudjo Wanton, and gave him a house and field. A brook near Preston was named Cudjo’s Brook in memory of this fist known freed slave. 1776 Sept 30, Partridge commissioned lieutenant in the “Regiment of Militia Foot, to consist of the Inhabitants of Norwich in County of Cumberland, in the Province of New York.” issued by his “Excellency, Henry Moore, Baronet, Captain General and Governor-in-Chief in and over the Province of New York.” The farm remained in the family for three generations. Sold in estate of Abel Partridge to late Deacon John Dutton, who demolished the old mansion. The farm is now owned by the widow of the late Ambrose Currior (CA 1929). FOUNDING OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE across the river from Norwich VT: According to “History of Norwich Vermont”, Dartmouth College was established as a center to educate the Indians. Page 35: "Doctor Wheelock had collected in England and Scotland several thousand pounds ...(for the)... support of a new college in the wilderness. .....The conservation and education of the Indians was the leading purpose of Doctor Wheelockin setting up his college on the very borders of civilization.... The location of the college at Hanover was decided upon early in the summer of 1770 after Dr Wheelock and two trustees from Connecticut made a tour of several weeks' exploration along the river and through the northern part of New Hampshire. ....location fixed at a conference at the house of Jacob Burton in Norwich in June 1770 between Dr. Wheelock and his associates and some of the leading men of this and neighboring towns......Doctor Wheelock was then well known as a favorite preacher and ... the preceptor of Moor's Indian Charity School at Lebanon, Connecticut." (now Columbia, Ct) Hope this information might help some other searcher. Carolyn Remember, you have a friend in Oklahoma!

I am interested in the Watkins surname listed in your post. I am looking for my gggggrandfather who was born in Vermont. I do not yet have a name, all I know is that he moved to New York and married a local gal. Of the children they had one is Henry Watkins who went to Ohio and married a Sarah Morehart. Does any of this sound familiar? Please let me know. Thanks, Susan Lewis

Perhaps of help to you. Per Lovell's "History of Rockingham Vermont 1907-1957" p. 91: "Fred [Winnewisser, brother of August] died in 1936 after running the newstand for many years and August was the first in the furniture business , later opening The Suprise Store on Westminster St, a variety shop in which he was engaged in 1910. He moved ot Brooklyn in 1912 and later to Lockwood, N.Y. where he left the business world for farming" p.98: "Fletcher's newstand is operated by John T. fletcher, Jr. It was opened by Mr. Fletcher, Sr., who came here from Somerville, Mass. and bought the business of F.C. Winnewisser, taking possesion April 1, 1929." p. 199: discussion of the town band of which Fred Winnewisser was a member. p. 200: "It was later that Felix [Exner] of the Class of 1905, B.F.H.S [Bellows Falls High School] and Marjorie Winnewisser instigated teh high school orchestra which rates so highly today"

Good Morning All, After almost one month of computer problems (with my "new" computer), I "think" the problems have been resolved . . . long story . . . That is the good news. The bad news is that in the process I lost all of my email files and my address book . . . What this means, in terms of the Vermont Web Site, is that anything that has not already been uploaded to the site, has been lost. So, if any of you sent me photos, bios, whatever, for the site AND it has not appeared on the site yet . . . please resend the information to me - at your leisure. Sorry for the hassle, but I really would like to include all of the wonderful photos, bios, stories, etc. that you all so graciously sent to me. If the information you sent is on line, then you do not have to resend it, as those files are ok. You can check it here, at your leisure: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VERMONTGATEWAY.html I apologize to those of you who will receive this message more than once . . . :-) Thanks for your help, Karima

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Hi, I am trying to find info about the family of Jeremiah B. Reed b.1795 in Halifax, VT Could you "point" me in the right direction there in Windham Co. to find out who his father was? The family moved to Ohio after Vermont as the oldest son was born there in 1820. Maybe you could give me the e-mail or address of the person in Halifax that might have what I need. I am really stuck and any help would sure be appreciated! Jerrie Hoge Tampa, FL [email protected]

I am looking for information on my line of Fosters in Shefford County, Quebec. They also were Loyalists. Perhaps you have come across them in your research. I am looking for info on James Foster married Jane Balfour born about 1800. 7-8 children. Our line is from Andrew Foster married Nancy Berry. Can you help? Lisa Mills [email protected]

Coming to VT next week and wonder if anyone knows the time the Grafton Town Hall is open and if it's where I would find birth and death records from 1790-1800. thanks to you all