I know that others have the "Record of Deaths in the Town of Ludlow, Vermont from 1790 to 1901"... This book is a compilation of records (sorted by year) by Rufus S. Warner, published in 1902. Information is sparse in the beginning, but by the 1830s, it contains more records. After getting frustrated trying to find individuals, I put the information in a database, so I could sort by the last name of deceased or last name of who related to (if given). It includes persons who died elsewhere and were buried in Ludlow. If you are looking for a specific person or last name in Ludlow, I would be happy to check the database for them. Jamie

Happy Thanksgiving to all from Dave and Carol Anderson

I am currently researching the BLANCHARD, MORSE, CHESLEY, HERRICK & PRIEST lines. Most come from the Sharon/Norwich area of Vermont. My current brick walls are: Hiram King Blanchard (adopted?) b. June 6, 1842 in Royalton, VT, d. May 29, 1876, a check of Royalton births finds no Hiram Blanchard. Family rumour has it he was adopted and original surname was WATERMAN. Parents listed on marriage cert. as Joseph & Harriet Blanchard. Death cert. lists him as illegitimate. Pension case file yeilds nothing. Found a Joseph & Harriet Blanchard with a child named Hiram TUCKER in 1850 Sharon, VT census, same family in 1860 census lists Hiram BLANCHARD. Probate court has no record of adoption for Hiram BLANCHARD, WATERMAN, KING or TUCKER. Married Eliza A WHITE. Buried Beaver Meadow Cemetery, Norwich, VT. Emma J BLANCHARD (?) wife of Orison R. HUNTLEY. She is listed only as E.J. on daughters (Flora) b.c. Listed as Emma in census. Friend of family says her last name was BLANCHARD. A check of vital records comes up empty. Her father was born in Canada (English). Any help or leads appreciated---Thanks---Allie

In a message dated 11/25/2002 5:56:09 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > FAY/FAYE > SAWYER > WHITCOMB > ROGERS C.C. Fay $100 for repair of church and no date listed but in the late 1800's Sawyer- Nothing Whitcomb - nothing ROGERS, Emily A. dis. to Washington NH Uune 15, 1869 I have ROGERS Frederick Rogers opened the First Tavern in Andover, VT and the first town meeting was held there. I have more if you want to contact me privately.

Any mention of LINCOLN/LINKORN/LINCON FAY/FAYE SAWYER WHITCOMB ROGERS Thank you so much for your time. Katey in Michican

In a message dated 11/24/2002 1:58:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > Geer/Gear/Gere or the surname Remington. > > > Sorry nothing there like that. > > Marilyn > > Thank you very much for checking, anyway, Marilyn. Richard

In a message dated 11/24/02 2:43:43 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > In a message dated 11/23/2002 1:19:26 PM Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > , Whitehorn(e), Brown, Lamb, Bennett, Johnson, and Nichols. > > Abigail Nichols - rem. August 4, 1821 > > By the way I have a Nichols line in VT also. > > Marilyn > > Thanks, Marilyn. What does "rem." mean? I have Nichols that are elusive. I have Sarah Jane Nichols who was born in Plymouth, Windsor Co., VT in 1837. She married Aloten (Lot) Bennett in 1854 who was from Peru, VT. They both died in Mendon, Rutland, VT. I do not know who her parents are. The 1880 census states that her father was born in NY. I know there was also another group of Nichols in Plymouth, because a Samuel Nichols married Laura C. Coolidge, daughter of Oliver Coolidge and Mary Polly Wheelock, in 1834 in Plymouth. I show them having 4 children: Laura, Samuel A., Julia, and Lucian. Blessings, Jill Watters Rains

Thank you, very much! Jill Watters Rains

Hi researchers, I've been searching for elusive Lydia WEBSTER birth and marriage confirmation for about a year trying to find out where she was born and who her parents were. Lydia WEBSTER was born around 1781 to 1787 and died 16 February 1847 in Guilford, Windham, VT at age 60 or 66 (tombstone is hard to read, as to the second numeral) and is buried at Wilkins Hill District Cemetery. She married James MOWRY (MOWERY) 27 Sept. 1804 in Pomfret, Windham, CT, although I cannot find the record. James MOWRY was born 26 July 1783 in Providence Co., RI, and died 2 Aug. 1854 in Guilford, Windham, VT at age 71 and is buried at Wilkins Hill District Cemetery. In 1880 census Lydia WEBSTER is living with her oldest son, my ancestor, Lucius Potter MOWRY and wife, Desire KENYON. "The Descendants of Nathanial Mowry of Rhode Island" written by William A. Mowry; Sidney S. Rider, Publisher; Providence, RI, 1878, p. 178, has a listing for the marriage on 27 Sept 1804. I found this same date for Lydia WEBSTER and James MOWRY's marriage listed in a Church of the Latter Day Saints sealed record but cannot view it. It is not in the Barbour Collection. I am assuming that the Nathaniel Mowry book is the source of this marriage date. Another source for this marriage date and place is the book "Official History of Guilford, Vermont, 1678-1961" page 485 which I've seen. Also, I've contacted Addie with the Guilford Historical Society recently to see if she has access to the Methodist Episcopal Church records in Green River, VT (near Guilford, VT) where they were members. I've posted on Rootsweb, Ancestry.com, and GenForum. Also, I've had people personally check the marriage records in Pomfret, Conn, as well as Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT (just in case there was a mistake in the state name recorded). No one has been able to find a record. I have written to Guilford, VT; Leyden and Colrain, MA, Town Clerks for vital records but to no avail. I've checked out a Lydia WEBSTER in the right time period from Cabot, VT, in Abby Hemenway's "GAZATTEER". However, the Cabot Town Clerk office's old records were destroyed in a fire. I also found out from Pomfret, CT historical records, that this was a "marriage mill" town for quickie marriages from Rhode Island. I know that James Mowry was a native of Rhode Island. I was wondering if the town archives were a little lax on "marriage mill" records? There is a Stephen Webster family listed in Pomfret CT in the 1790 and 1800 censuses, with a houseful of children. At the time of the 1810 census (when Lydia would have been gone, because of 1804 marriage) the ENTIRE FAMILY HAD VANISHED. They have not shown up in any other New England state's censuses for 1810 -- Where did they go? And is there any evidence they were Lydia's family? Lydia WEBSTER is my 4th great grandmother. If anyone has any bits of research they've uncovered, or any questions for me to clarify who I'm looking for, please let me know. I really don't know where to look next! Anxiously awaiting your help, Jan Jordan in VT

In a message dated 11/23/2002 1:19:26 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > , Whitehorn(e), Brown, Lamb, Bennett, Johnson, and Nichols. Abigail Nichols - rem. August 4, 1821 By the way I have a Nichols line in VT also. Marilyn > > >

In a message dated 11/23/2002 1:19:26 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Carpenter, Sawyer, McWain (McIlvaine), Jenne(y), > Coolidge, Whitehorn(e), Brown, Lamb, Bennett, Johnson, and Nichols. > > Coolidge: Betsy dis. to Hadley, MA April 1821 Betsy 1799 - d. Dec 1822 (I don't know why it is listed that way) There is a Charles Coolidge with 11 entries. 1. Photo of Ex Gov Carlos Coolidge born in Windsor June 25, 1792; graduated from Middlebury College; began the practice of law at Windsor in 1814; represented th town of Windsor from 1834 to 1837 and from 1839 to 1843; was Speaker in 1836 and from 1839 to 1843; Governor of Vermont in 1848 and 1849; Senator from Windsor County in 1854 and 1855. He died Aug 15, 1866. 2. Carlos Coolidge elected Deacon June 8, 1853, resigned Nov 13, 1858. Harriet B. Cooldidge d. April 9, 1877. 3. During the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Wjheeler he kept records until Nathan Coolidge was elected in Oct. Carolos Coolidge served in this office from Oct 1833 to January 1855. 4. Reference to Nathan and Sunday School 5. Deacon Coolidge mentioned in the the church under Rev John Wheeler. 6.Leading members of the church under the 6th pastor included Deacon Coolidge. 7. Under the 8th pastor of the church Deacon Coolidge was still active. More later

In a message dated 11/23/2002 3:07:48 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Fallon, Hutton, Spaulding (Spalding) Sleeper Sorry - none of them are in the book.

> Turner, Bugbee, > Tinkham. Nope not in the book. Sorry, Marilyn

In a message dated 11/24/2002 8:19:19 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Geer/Gear/Gere or the surname Remington. Sorry nothing there like that. Marilyn > >

Marilyn: From the Cong. Church book would you please check for Turner, Bugbee, Tinkham. Thank you. june

Marilyn: If you still have it, would you please advise whether your book has anything on the surname Geer/Gear/Gere or the surname Remington. Thanks, Richard

. Thanks for that. . Jack E. . . ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 6:13 AM Subject: Re: [VTWINDSO] Re: Congregational Church

. Marilyn, . Request a belated look-up for Eastman, Walker and Weeden surnames in Windsor County please. . I have no prior knowledge of their religeous affiliations, so it might be a "wild goose chase". . Thanks in advance! . Jack Eastman A native of Orleans Village VT Now in Australia . . > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 5:44 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [VTWINDSO] Re: Congregationa Church > > I just found a book that I forgot I had. It is the History of The First > Congregational Church in Windsor County. Will do look-ups if anybody is > interested. Of course, my own werent there!!! Seems they were Methodist. > I > also have the First Families of Weston, VT. > > Marilyn > IL > > > ==== VTWINDSO Mailing List ==== > It is more important to BE a good ancestor than to FIND one. > Fortunately, one does not usually have to choose between the two. > -- List admin. [email protected] > > ============================== > 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 >

Hi Marilyn, Would there happen to be any Fallon, Hutton, Spaulding (Spalding) Sleeper names in Windsor County area? Thank you for doing these lookups for all of us. Sincerely, Toni Feeney Saco, Me. Historical & Genealogical Books on CD http://tfeeney.esmartbiz.com An auction site specializing in Genealogy Items ONLY. http://www.genealogyauctions.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [VTWINDSO] Re: Congregational Church > In a message dated 11/23/2002 12:07:53 PM Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > Eastman, Walker and Weeden surnames in Windsor > > County please. > > > Walker - Almira, Emma E, Ester, Florinda, Frank J. G.B., George B., Homer, > Homer Newton, Loretta, Lizzie A, and Slayton. > > Almira d. Feb 21, 1855 > Emma received in the church in July 5 1871 > Ester (Mrs) d. or dismissed to to New Haven, VT Feb 18, 1801 (on or before > this date) is the notation. > Forinda left for Peacham, VT on September 5, 1875 > Frank J dismissed to Pres. Ch, Visalia, CA July 2, 1871 > GB Member of the Committee of the Church 1897-97 > George B. left for Methodist Episcopal Church Windsor and also Lorette Walker > too. > Lizzie A left for Peacham VT July 5, 1874 > Slayton was on list of Cecretaries of the Sunday School in 1885 > > Hope this helps, or at least put "flesh on the bones". > > Marilyn > > > > > > > ==== VTWINDSO Mailing List ==== > Rootsweb's Windsor County, Vermont Mailing List > Acceptable Use Policy at: http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html > -- List admin. [email protected] > > ============================== > 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 >

I'm looking for more on: Carpenter, Sawyer, McWain (McIlvaine), Jenne(y), Coolidge, Whitehorn(e), Brown, Lamb, Bennett, Johnson, and Nichols. Thank you! Blessings, Jill Watters Rains