Hello -- new to this list and looking for more complete and/or more correct information about my COOK line: Descendants of Oliver Cook 1 Oliver Cook b: 1755 in Possibly Connecticut d: August 21, 1834 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were his parents?) .. +Meribah Jones b: 1758 in Massachusetts? d: July 14, 1828 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont m: April 15, 1779 in Ashfield, Massachusetts (**WHO were her parents?) 2 Ziba Cook b: December 18, 1782 in Whitingham Tnp, Windham Co., Vermont d: 1818 in Guilford, Windham Co., Vermont .... +Lydia Thomas b: Bet. 1784 - 1785 in Vermont or New Hampshire d: May 23, 1865 in Berrien Co., Michigan m: 1803 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont .. 3 Israel Cook b: November 08, 1803 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: September 20, 1867 in Pipestone, Berrien Co., Michigan ...... +Amelia Shorts Ferguson b: November 27, 1803 in Hallowell Township, Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada d: April 14, 1887 in Lawrence, Van Buren Co., Michigan m: Bet. 1830 - 1834 in Picton, Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada (**D/O Arra Ferguson & Catherine Shorts ... PE Co., Ont.) .. 3 William J. Cook b: August 27, 1805 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: November 20, 1892 in Berrien Co., Michigan ...... +Catherine Dunbar b: Abt. 1817 in Scotland or Ireland d: Bef. November 1853 in ?Berrien Co., Michigan m: Abt. 1835 in Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada (**WHO were her parents?) .. *2nd Wife of William J. Cook: ...... +Catherine b: April 10, 1815 in New York d: December 27, 1893 in Berrien Co., Michigan m: Aft. November 1853 in Michigan (Wid/o ?? Brandt in Berrien Co., MI ... Parents?) .. 3 Ziba Cook b: August 13, 1807 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: December 28, 1857 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont ...... +Louisa L. b: Abt. 1818 in Vermont m: Bef. 1836 in Vermont (**WHO were her parents?) .. 3 Lydia Cook b: October 28, 1809 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: September 07, 1848 in Howard Township, Cass Co., Michigan ...... +Josiah H. Kinnison b: Abt. 1808 in Maine d: September 18, 1888 in Howard tnp, Cass Co., Michigan m: Abt. 1820 in Vermont?New York?Michigan? (**WHO were his parents?) .. 3 Tirza Cook b: May 13, 1812 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont .. 3 Marian Cook b: July 17, 1814 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did she marry? Children? Die young?) .. 3 Darius Cook b: October 08, 1816 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: in Michigan ...... +Eliza Ann Drummond b: Abt. 1818 in Canada d: Bef. 1880 m: January 04, 1835 in Hallowell, Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada (**WHO were her parents?) .. *2nd Wife of Darius Cook: ...... +Mary A. b: Abt. 1818 in New York m: Bef. 1853 in New York (**WHO were her parents?) .. 3 John Atwill Cook b: August 25, 1818 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont ...... +Louisa b: Abt. 1825 in Canada d: Aft. 1864 m: Bef. 1852 (**WHO were his parents?) 2 Prudence Cook b: February 22, 1785 in Witingham, Windham Co., Vermont d: February 20, 1866 in Dover, Windham Co., Vermont .... +Ebenezer Copeland b: May 12, 1777 in Thompson, Windham Co., Connecticut d: Aft. 1860 in Dover, Windham Co., Vermont m: February 20, 1817 in Buckland, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were his parents?) .. 3 Charles Cook Copeland b: January 18, 1818 in Dover, Windham Co., Vermont d: October 1869 ...... +Cornelia Ladd b: October 27, 1819 m: August 04, 1844 in Wheelock, Choctaw Nation .. 3 Ebenezer Copeland b: April 20, 1820 in West Dover, Windham Co., Vermont d: August 1896 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts ...... +Susan Chase Fuller b: September 23, 1820 in Waterbury, Washington Co., Vermont d: November 20, 1869 .. 3 Sarah Smith Copeland b: December 20, 1821 in Dover, Windham Co., Vermont d: March 11, 1852 ...... +[1] Erastus White b: March 15, 1819 in Heath, Franklin Co., Massachusetts d: May 19, 1893 m: Bef. 1844 (**WHO were his parents?) .. 3 Esther Amelia Copeland b: April 23, 1826 in Dover, Windham Co., Vermont d: August 16, 1828 .. 3 Aurilla Prudence Copeland b: October 17, 1829 in Dover, Windham Co., Vermont d: March 13, 1881 ...... +[1] Erastus White b: March 15, 1819 in Heath, Franklin Co., Massachusetts d: May 19, 1893 m: October 28, 1852 in Franklin Co., Massachusetts .. 3 Fayette Cook Copeland b: June 06, 1833 in Dover, Windham Co., Vermont ...... +Mary Elizabeth Kinney b: August 20, 1831 d: March 23, 1896 m: September 05, 1861 in Wynantskill, Rensselaer Co., New York 2 Mary Cook b: October 22, 1787 in Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHEN/WHERE did she die? Childlren?) .... +David Orcutt m: 1846 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were his parents?) 2 Oliver Cook b: March 17, 1790 in Whitingham Tnp, Windham Co., Vermont d: May 30, 1840 in Guilford, Windham Co., Vermont .... +Rebecca Clark b: Abt. 1792 in Vermont d: Aft. 1860 in Vermont m: 1808 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were her parents?) .. 3 Betsey Cook b: September 27, 1808 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: October 25, 1816 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont .. 3 Meribah Cook b: October 06, 1811 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did she marry? Children? Die young?) .. 3 Alvira Demolina Cook b: February 24, 1814 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: Aft. 1870 in ?Brattleboro, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did she marry? Children?) .. 3 Alexander George Augustus Cook b: December 08, 1815 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did he marry? children? Die young?) .. 3 Elizabeth Cook b: August 16, 1818 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: October 16, 1820 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did she marry? Children?) .. 3 James Riley Cook b: August 16, 1820 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont ...... +Achsah b: Abt. 1831 in Vermont (**WHO were her parents? Children?) .. 3 Jabez C. Cook b: Abt. 1827 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont d: March 26, 1871 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont ...... +Belinda Bemis b: Abt. 1827 in Vermont d: June 27, 1858 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont m: May 04, 1845 in Dummerston, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were her parents? Children?) .. *2nd Wife of Jabez C. Cook: ...... +Julia b: Abt. 1825 in Vermont m: Aft. June 1858 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont .. 3 Frederick Francis Cook b: Abt. 1832 in Vermont d: Aft. 1880 ...... +Emma J. b: Abt. 1834 in Vermont d: Aft. 1880 m: Bef. July 1864 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were her parents? Children?) .. 3 Lewis Cook b: Abt. 1835 in Vermont (**Did he marry? children? die young?) 2 Enos Cook b: May 31, 1794 in Whitingham Tnp, Windham Co., Vermont d: 1861 in Guilford, Windham Co., Vermont .... +Elizabeth b: Abt. 1797 in Vermont (**WHO were her parents? children?) .. 3 Laura Louise Cook b: October 12, 1817 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did she marry? children? die young?) .. 3 Rosella Cook b: 1818 (Ditto) .. 3 Arnold Cook b: May 24, 1821 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont ...... +Fanny H. m: Bef. 1846 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were her parents? children?) 2 Jerusha Cook b: June 01, 1792 in Whittingham Tnp, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did she marry? children? die young?) 2 Darius Cook b: September 17, 1797 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did he marry? children? die young?) 2 Sarah Cook b: April 17, 1800 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**Did she marry? children? die young?) .... +Daniel Baldwin m: 1819 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were his parents? children?) *2nd Husband of Sarah Cook: .... +Nathaniel Buswell m: 1828 in Vernon, Windham Co., Vermont (**WHO were his parents? children?) Thanks for any additions/corrections/connections for this family. Be well & God bless, Kate Beaugrand Cook Minnesota kbcook@cfaith.com or kbcook@mn.rr.com ><>God Bless America & Israel<><

FAIRBANKS Asa Fairbank died Feb 24, 1828 aged 54 years Lucy widow of Asa Fairbank died July 20, 1843 aged 64 Infant dau died 15 Jan 1809 AE 3 weeks Phebe dau of Asa & Lucy Fairbank died 2 Sept 1806 AE 1 yr 6 mos Amos Fairbank di'd 24 Sept 1824 AE 23 Jemima wife of A F di'd 6 Dec 1824 AE 19   Asa Fairbank died Jan 21m 1861 AE 61 Sally wife of Asa died Jan 10, 1891 AE 89yrs 4 mos Freman son of Asa died Aug 18, 1831 AE 1 yr 7 mo Emri Fairbank died Feb 1, 1861 AE 27   Leafy Fairbanks died April 5, 1846 aged 26 years   Leola S Dix wife of S P Fairbanks Aug 21, 1870-March 12, 1897 Rev Solon P Fairbanks 1869-1935   Grace Hasbrouck wife of Rev S P Fairbanks June 6, 1874-April 15, 1916 Ethel M Page wife of Rev S P Fairbanks March 12, 1879-Sept 26, 1900 Irene Leola dau of S P & : S Fairbanks born Jan 2, 1897 died Mar 25, 1899   Gertie dau of O C & I B Fairbanks died Mar. 29 1869 AE 1 yr 8 m's 21 d's   Odid B Fairbanks 1838-1920 Isadora Shumway his wife 1845-1911. Thanks to E.J. for these lookups. Merry Christmas, Jan Jordan    

From Timely Tombstones, Whitingham, VT   SMITH Charles W 1937-  his wife Rita Mae 1942-1970   Ephraim Smith son of Ephraim Smith Esq died May 6, 1814 aged 8 months and 17 days   Chester H Smith  his wife Helen M Steston June 25, 1908-Dec 18, 1975   Eli II son of 'Doc" Horace & Charlotte W Smith died July 1, 1829 aged 4 mo & 4 days   Leo C Smith 1885-1970   Thomas Smith ---Susannah wife of Thomas Smith died Jan 21, 1856 AE 52. Thanks to E.J. for these lookups. Jan Jordan  

From Timely Tombstones, Whitingham, VT   SUMNER Charles W 1891-1956 (Vet. Mass. State Guard) Bertha C 1891-   Edwin L son of Levi & Deborah Sumner died July 16, 1838 aged 1year & 3 months Lucius M son of Levi & Deborah Sumner Jr died Dec 16, 1838 aged 3 years & 10 months   Asenath dau. of Levi & Polly Sumner died 6 Aug 1815 AE 7 years   Polly wife of Levi Sumner died June 11, 1841 aged 65 years Lucy J Sumner died Dec 30, 1836 aged 30 years. Thanks to E.J. for these lookups. Jan Jordan    

From 1884 Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont, Directory: ~Abraham FAIRBANKS, (Jacksonville PO) retired farmer, aged about 75, Road 56. ~Francis W FAIRBANKS, (Jacksonville PO), farmer, 50 acres, Road 56. ~Odid C. FAIRBANKS, (Jacksonville PO), farmer, 140 acres, Road 53. Thanks to E.J. for the lookup. Have a Merry Christmas, Jan Jordan

From Re: 1884 Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont, Directory: Berrilla M. SMITH (Jacksonville post office) widow of Hollis, milliner; lived on Road #18. Thanks to E.J. for the lookup, Jan Jordan

James BERRY of Dover, Windham Co., Vt., Jonathan BERRY of Rockingham, Windham Co., Vt., John G. BERRY, Capt. John D. BERRY, and J. BERRY are listed in Manuscript Papers at Vermont State Archives. Transcribed by Jan Jordan

Eliza Elliot of Boston, MA: Pet. for relief in re mortgage on certain mill property located on Whetstone Brook in Brattleboro, Vt. 7-19-1785 Vol. 22, p. 93 at Vermont State Archives, Montpelier, VT. Transcribed by Jan Jordan

James ELLIOT was Clerk of Supreme Court for Windham Co., VT. For example: JAMES ELLIOT Pet. for charter for construction of a canal on the Conn. River. Vol. 59, page 232 June 2, 1828 at Vermont State Archives, Office of Secretary of State, Montpelier, VT. Transcribed by Jan Jordan

Hello fellow list members, I know this may be "a little" off topic, -but- considering we are a locality list, maybe it is appropriate! I saw this in today's Ancestry news and could not pass up the opportunity to send along to all of you. Please consider suppoting your local and/or distance society. Forwarded with permission. Thanks for your time, in the spirit of the season, Sue, member (long-distance), Halifax Historical Society, Halifax, VT ==============Ancestry Daily News, 17 December 2004 =============== ALONG THOSE LINES... "GIVING BACK TO YOUR GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY," by George G. Morgan ============================================================== Genealogical societies are a great value for the money. If you belong to a local society, you already know how much fun it is to get together with other members. After all, your family probably isn't as receptive to your chattering away about Aunt Penelope, Cousin Elmer, and all the cemeteries that you've visited. Your friends and acquaintances at the local society are all open to listening to you and helping bring down your brick walls. Distant genealogy societies are valuable too. If you're researching ancestors in other states or countries, it's rewarding to receive their journals and newsletters, visit their websites, learn about their publications, and maybe even ask for some look-up assistance. It takes time and money to run a genealogy society, as well as the talents of people who are willing to give of themselves to take on some tasks. Your society dues are minimal when you consider all you get for your money. You can help your society by volunteering a little time and energy to help give back some of what you receive. I stay pretty busy myself, but I make time to volunteer to serve as president of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE), as a director on the board of the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG), and on the board of the Florida Genealogical Society (which is local to the Tampa area). It takes a little time, but the rewards are priceless! And so, in "Along Those Lines..." this week, I'd like to make some suggestions for how YOU can give back to your own society or societies to which you belong. VOLUNTEER AT MEETINGS While it would be great if you offered to serve as an officer or as a member of the board of a society, you don't have to make that kind of commitment in order to help. I attend scores of society meetings each year and see individuals doing specific tasks, all of which add to the camaraderie and the functionality of the group. These include: --- Setting up and taking down chairs and tables for the meeting --- Bringing cookies, chips, snacks, soft drinks, and other refreshments --- Staffing the welcome table at the door, asking people to sign in, and distributing name badges --- Distributing agendas and handout copies --- Helping a presenter get set up --- Setting out free literature and books or gift items for sale, and acting as a cashier --- Organizing the society's library materials and other holdings --- Doing look-ups for out-of-town members --- Applying mailing labels and postage to envelopes and newsletters --- Making copies at the local office supply store --- Taking mailings to the post office and picking up mail --- Taking copies of materials distributed at meetings to people who are ill or shut-in and cannot attend --- Spreading the word about the society and what it has to offer VOLUNTEERING ON PROJECTS Being a genealogist often means being an archivist and preservationist. There are plenty of projects that cannot be done without the help of volunteers, and even a few hours' help can be very beneficial. Here are some projects you might consider. --- Canvassing a cemetery and transcribing tombstones --- Typing and/or indexing results of a cemetery canvass --- Proofing someone else's typing --- Making photocopies or doing some binding --- Clipping obituaries and helping maintain a file for the society or the library --- Organize the society's library, create an index, and label the materials --- Volunteer at the local public library to help organize genealogical or historical materials in the vertical file cabinets --- Offer to photocopy newsprint materials and other non-archival safe records --- Transcribe records at a courthouse or produce a much-needed index to them --- Offer to speak to civic groups about the society --- Offer to carpool for a group trip to a library in another town with a genealogical collection PRESENTING A PROGRAM You are probably an expert in some aspect of genealogy by now. That may include how to effectively organize your genealogical materials, how to work with a particular type of record, or how to use a particular genealogy database program. Everyone has something to share. You can contribute to your society and to the members' knowledge by offering to present some short program at a meeting. At one society to which I belong, one member always talks about a different library in the state and the types of materials it holds. She also talks about her own research experiences in these places, such as a recent talk she gave about using Revolutionary War pension file microfilm. You don't need slides or a PowerPoint presentation. All you need is a few notes, a few minutes, and the desire to share something that others may not know. DONATING MATERIALS Few genealogical societies that I know about are endowed with the financial means to expand their library and collections of other materials. Membership dues also don't provide a great deal of funding. You can help your own genealogical society by donating any number of items. --- Bookshelves and filing cabinets --- Tables and chairs --- Microfilm and microfiche reader/printer units --- Microfilm and microfiche --- Older computer equipment and printers may be upgradeable --- Copies of genealogical magazines, journals, and newsletters --- Maps, atlases, gazetteers, and almanacs --- Previous editions of reference books you have replaced --- Foreign language dictionaries --- New books donated in memory of a deceased member --- Magnifiers --- Empty binders --- Office supplies such as printer paper, envelopes, stapler and staples, paper clips, mailing labels, and postage stamps SUMMARY We all have a vested interest in the success and continued operation of our genealogical and historical societies. You don't have to commit to being elected to a long-term position on the board of directors. An occasional stint as a volunteer will make you feel good about being involved and may inspire others to join in too. It can be an enjoyable experience unequalled anywhere else. In this season of giving, I hope you will consider volunteering some time, energy, and materials to YOUR society or societies in the coming year. Happy Volunteering! George __________________________________________________________________ George is president and a proud member of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. Visit the ISFHWE Web site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~cgc/. Visit George's Web site at http://ahaseminars.com/atl for information about speaking engagements. Copyright 2004, MyFamily.com. All rights reserved. PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp\?sourceid=831&key=A946106 REPRINT POLICY: We encourage the circulation of the "Ancestry Daily News" via non- profit newsletters and lists providing that you credit the author, include any copyright information (Copyright 1998-2004, MyFamily.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries.), and cite the "Ancestry Daily News" (http://www.ancestry.com/dailynews ) as the source, so that others can learn about our free newsletter as well.

Hello fellow list members, I know this may be "a little" off topic, -but- considering we are a locality list, maybe it is appropriate! I saw this in today's Ancestry news and could not pass up the opportunity to send along to all of you. Please consider suppoting your local and/or distance society. Forwarded with permission. Thanks for your time, in the spirit of the season, Sue ==============Ancestry Daily News, 17 December 2004 =============== ALONG THOSE LINES... "GIVING BACK TO YOUR GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY," by George G. Morgan =========================================================== Genealogical societies are a great value for the money. If you belong to a local society, you already know how much fun it is to get together with other members. After all, your family probably isn't as receptive to your chattering away about Aunt Penelope, Cousin Elmer, and all the cemeteries that you've visited. Your friends and acquaintances at the local society are all open to listening to you and helping bring down your brick walls. Distant genealogy societies are valuable too. If you're researching ancestors in other states or countries, it's rewarding to receive their journals and newsletters, visit their websites, learn about their publications, and maybe even ask for some look-up assistance. It takes time and money to run a genealogy society, as well as the talents of people who are willing to give of themselves to take on some tasks. Your society dues are minimal when you consider all you get for your money. You can help your society by volunteering a little time and energy to help give back some of what you receive. I stay pretty busy myself, but I make time to volunteer to serve as president of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE), as a director on the board of the Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG), and on the board of the Florida Genealogical Society (which is local to the Tampa area). It takes a little time, but the rewards are priceless! And so, in "Along Those Lines..." this week, I'd like to make some suggestions for how YOU can give back to your own society or societies to which you belong. VOLUNTEER AT MEETINGS While it would be great if you offered to serve as an officer or as a member of the board of a society, you don't have to make that kind of commitment in order to help. I attend scores of society meetings each year and see individuals doing specific tasks, all of which add to the camaraderie and the functionality of the group. These include: --- Setting up and taking down chairs and tables for the meeting --- Bringing cookies, chips, snacks, soft drinks, and other refreshments --- Staffing the welcome table at the door, asking people to sign in, and distributing name badges --- Distributing agendas and handout copies --- Helping a presenter get set up --- Setting out free literature and books or gift items for sale, and acting as a cashier --- Organizing the society's library materials and other holdings --- Doing look-ups for out-of-town members --- Applying mailing labels and postage to envelopes and newsletters --- Making copies at the local office supply store --- Taking mailings to the post office and picking up mail --- Taking copies of materials distributed at meetings to people who are ill or shut-in and cannot attend --- Spreading the word about the society and what it has to offer VOLUNTEERING ON PROJECTS Being a genealogist often means being an archivist and preservationist. There are plenty of projects that cannot be done without the help of volunteers, and even a few hours' help can be very beneficial. Here are some projects you might consider. --- Canvassing a cemetery and transcribing tombstones --- Typing and/or indexing results of a cemetery canvass --- Proofing someone else's typing --- Making photocopies or doing some binding --- Clipping obituaries and helping maintain a file for the society or the library --- Organize the society's library, create an index, and label the materials --- Volunteer at the local public library to help organize genealogical or historical materials in the vertical file cabinets --- Offer to photocopy newsprint materials and other non-archival safe records --- Transcribe records at a courthouse or produce a much-needed index to them --- Offer to speak to civic groups about the society --- Offer to carpool for a group trip to a library in another town with a genealogical collection PRESENTING A PROGRAM You are probably an expert in some aspect of genealogy by now. That may include how to effectively organize your genealogical materials, how to work with a particular type of record, or how to use a particular genealogy database program. Everyone has something to share. You can contribute to your society and to the members' knowledge by offering to present some short program at a meeting. At one society to which I belong, one member always talks about a different library in the state and the types of materials it holds. She also talks about her own research experiences in these places, such as a recent talk she gave about using Revolutionary War pension file microfilm. You don't need slides or a PowerPoint presentation. All you need is a few notes, a few minutes, and the desire to share something that others may not know. DONATING MATERIALS Few genealogical societies that I know about are endowed with the financial means to expand their library and collections of other materials. Membership dues also don't provide a great deal of funding. You can help your own genealogical society by donating any number of items. --- Bookshelves and filing cabinets --- Tables and chairs --- Microfilm and microfiche reader/printer units --- Microfilm and microfiche --- Older computer equipment and printers may be upgradeable --- Copies of genealogical magazines, journals, and newsletters --- Maps, atlases, gazetteers, and almanacs --- Previous editions of reference books you have replaced --- Foreign language dictionaries --- New books donated in memory of a deceased member --- Magnifiers --- Empty binders --- Office supplies such as printer paper, envelopes, stapler and staples, paper clips, mailing labels, and postage stamps SUMMARY We all have a vested interest in the success and continued operation of our genealogical and historical societies. You don't have to commit to being elected to a long-term position on the board of directors. An occasional stint as a volunteer will make you feel good about being involved and may inspire others to join in too. It can be an enjoyable experience unequalled anywhere else. In this season of giving, I hope you will consider volunteering some time, energy, and materials to YOUR society or societies in the coming year. Happy Volunteering! George __________________________________________________________________ George is president and a proud member of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. Visit the ISFHWE Web site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~cgc/. Visit George's Web site at http://ahaseminars.com/atl for information about speaking engagements. Copyright 2004, MyFamily.com. All rights reserved. PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION http://www.ancestry.com/rd/prodredir.asp\?sourceid=831&key=A946106 REPRINT POLICY: We encourage the circulation of the "Ancestry Daily News" via non- profit newsletters and lists providing that you credit the author, include any copyright information (Copyright 1998-2004, MyFamily.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries.), and cite the "Ancestry Daily News" (http://www.ancestry.com/dailynews ) as the source, so that others can learn about our free newsletter as well.

Hi Bob, "[206] A Payroll of a Lt. Moses Johnson's Company in Col. William Williams Regiment, as due from this State from the 25th of September to the 17th of October, 1777. Name: Aaron Cole Name: Stephen Cole Engaged: Sept. 25 Discharged: Oct. 17 Days: 26 Per day: 1.9 Total: 2.1.8. Putney, 3rd Sept. 1778 Errors excepted. Moses Johnson Lt. Recd. of Ira Allen Esq. Treasurer...in full of the within payroll. Moses Robinson." pages 40 and 41 ================================= "[156] Payroll of Capt. Peleg Mattison's Company of Militia, for service done on an Expedition to the Northward, Shaftsbury, 1781. Name: Aaron Cole Name: David Cole Days: 9 Pay per day: 1.4 Total: 1.10.4. Jan. 3rd, 1782, Sunderland, Treasurer's Office. Recd. of the Treasurer the contents of the above order. Peleg Matteson, Capt." pages 519 and 520. Source is "ROLLS OF VERMONT SOLDIERS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1775-1783", prepared and published under the direction of Major General Martha T. Rainville, The Adjutant General, Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont, 1998, Volumes 1 and 2. Transcribed by Jan Jordan <rcole@usadatanet.net (Robert L. Cole)>

Hello Franklin county researchers, a couple of you have asked for "re-sends" of recent posts... all can be found at the link below, including the posts that were made to the Franklin Co., MA message board. Those with Windham Co., VT links to Franklin Co., MA may want to check out the archives for November and December 2004 also as we've had some Halifax, Guilford, references posted! MAFRANKL-L threaded archives (listed by subject) http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/mafrankl MAFRANKL-L searchable archives http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=MAFRANKL Happy hunting! Sue

Hi, I received this today from the MAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com mailing list with a reference to Halifax, Vermont. I thought that perhaps someone could use this information. Jan Jordan ================================== This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Edson, Brooks Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/74.1 Message Board Post: Hello Allan, There is a reference to Windham Co., VT, about the same time frame, not of Green or Mitchell that you seek but concerns two ministers "Rev. Jesse EDSON of Halifax, Vt., ...and, Rev. Edward F. BROOKS was installed in his place, June 25, 1851. Mr. BROOKS was a native of Halifax, Vt., a graduate of Washington College, Pa., and is still the pastor." found at the following link - hope you find something! History of GILL by Josiah Holland, 1855 http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.franklin&m=893 or, the shorter link - http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EB.2ACE/893 GILL. - Names found in this transcription: Andrews, Arms, Baker, Ballard, Bannister, Barnes, Bascom, Bates, Bennett, Bontecou, Bosworth, Brooks, Burrows, Canning, Childs, Church, Clapp, Clarke, Combs, Cushman, Deane, Edson, Field, Frost, Gains, Gill, Gordon, Hawks, Hayward, Heath, Hitchcock, Hosley, Howland, Hulin, Husted, Jackson, Janes, Jordan, Kimball, Latham, Marcy, Marsh, Miller, Moulton, Munn, Munsell, Newton, Niles, Nixon, Ricketts, Roberts, Root, Sage, Sandford, Severance, Sizer, Smith, Sprague, Stevens, Stoddard, Stoughton, Swift, Tate, Thornton, Todd, Ward, Warner, Webster, Whiting, Wilcutt, Wilson, Wing, Winslow, Wrisley

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/2AC.2ACI/1573.2 Message Board Post: Christina, I am also a daughter of Elizabeth Faircloth Fontaine. I am Beckys sister. There are two more of us girls also. I understand you are looking for information on my mothers family. I have lots. Look forward to hearing from you. Dixie Louanne (Frazier) Brooks

In 1869 owner of the Samuel Hosley place was Horace Lynde. [Note: Horace Lynde was my 3rd great grand uncle.] Source is: Birth of a Mountain Town by Hamilton Greene, Old Home Week Committee, Whitingham, VT 1966, page 26. Jan Jordan

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Timely Tombstones, by Iva Roberts, Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont, 1989, page 92:                         LYNDE 1817   Horace W       1894 1820   Ann, wife         1905 1860   Mowry W       1919 1860   Amanda, wife   1880 1870   Mary A wife     1944. [Note: In the 1850 Guilford, Windham County, Vermont census James MOWRY, my 4th great grandfather, was living with his son-in-law and daughter, Horace W. and Ann MOWRY LYNDE [LINDE] per Image 130 M432-929, page 66.] Jan Jordan

In going through some old newspaper clippings at Putney Historical Society today I found the following clipping from 1968: NAMES OF YESTERYEAR Editor of The Reformer: I have noted with much interest the reaction to my innocent question as to whether the road by the Canal Street School was still called "Breakneck Hill" as it was commonly referred to in my early school days. That question was not intended to be provocative but it did bring interesting information. Brattleboro's terrain provides anple opportuity for Breakneck Hills. Official names are one thing and common names oftern are more expressive. For example, Prospect Hill once was commonly referred to as Cemetry Hill. Othr common names to reflect upon are: Sheep Hill, Signal Hill, Fuller Hill, Toad Hill, Forest hill, Slab Hollow. I hope Tater Lane has not fallen into oblivion. There were other common and interesting designations and as The Behive and Noah's Ark, that others may also recall. Robert KNOWLTON (B. H. S. '11) Harrisburg, Pa. For some reason I thought folks here might find this of interest so decided to send it along before I throw the clipping away. Ruth -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT

In the 1860 census for Whitingham, Winham County, Vermont, Page 11: John W Sawyer age 27 Calista age 26 Nellie C age 3 Charles W age 8/12 Houghton Sawyer age 54 Almeda age 51 Jane age 18 Harriet age 13 Martha A age 8 [Note: She married Lucius Mowry, my 2nd great grand uncle, son of Lucius P. Mowry and Desiah Kenyon] Fidelia Brown age 58 Rufus Carley age 19. Happy searching, Jan Jordan