Did you find any WELLS or WELLES or WELS or WILLS? Bonita

I've "rescued" an old photograph identified as Emma COOLIDGE of Mt. Auburn, Mass. The photograph (a cabinet card type photo) has been trimmed across the bottom, removing any reference to a photographer, studio or location, however, it is dated Nov 27, 1886. Emma appears to be in her 20's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Emma and her family: Emma COOLIDGE b. 3 Jan 1864 in Watertown, MA to parents John COOLIDGE (b. 1821 in Watertown, MA) and Martha Jane STURTEVANT (b. 1822). Emma married William Webster RUGG (b. 1871 in Shaftsbury, VT) on 25 May 1899 in Watertown, MA. The couple had a son William Coolidge RUGG b. 7 Mar 1900 in Watertown, MA and Emma died 16 Oct 1956 in Norwich, VT. Census records provide the following information: 1870 census of Watertown, MA: John COOLIDGE Jr., age 47, a Farmer, born MA Martha J. COOLIDGE, age 47, Keeping House, born ME Anna E. COOLIDGE, age 21, a School Teacher, born MA Herbert COOLIDGE, age 19, Clerks in Store, born MA Albert L. COOLIDGE, age 17, at School, born MA Sarah E. COOLIDGE, age 15, at School, born MA Frank E. COOLIDGE, age 12, at School, born MA Sumner COOLIDGE, age 10, at School, born MA Mattie COOLIDGE, age 9, at School, born MA Emma COOLIDGE, age 6, at School, born MA + 1 domestic servant + 5 Farm Laborers 1880 census of Watertown, MA: John COOLIDGE, age 58, a Farmer, born MA, parents born MA Martha J. COOLIDGE, wife, age 58, Keeping House, born ME, parents born MA Herbert COOLIDGE, son, age 29, a Fire Insurance Agent, born MA Albert L. COOLIDGE, son, age 27, an Architect, born MA Frank E. COOLIDGE, son, age 22, a Farmer, born MA Sumner COOLIDGE, son, age 20, a Student, born MA Mattie O. COOLIDGE, dau, age 19, at School, born MA Emma COOLIDGE, dau, age 16, at School, born MA + 1 servant + 5 Farm Laborers 1900 census of Watertown, MA: Martha J. COOLIDGE, age 78, a widow, born Jan 1822, 8 children/7 living, born ME, parents born ME Frank E. COOLIDGE, son, age 42, born Aug 1857, born MA Emma RUGG, dau, age 35, born Jan 1865, married 1 year, 1 child/1 living, born MA William W. RUGG, son-in-law, age 29, born Feb 1871, married 1 year, born VT, parents born VT, a Farm Manager William RUGG, grandson, age 3 months, born Mar 1900, born MA Nellie TOBEY, servant, age 25, born Aug 1874, born Ireland, parents born Ireland, to USA 1893, a Servant 1910 census of Watertown, MA: Frank E. COOLIDGE, age 52, born MA, parents born MA, a Gardner William W. RUGG, brother-in-law, age 39, married 10 years, born VT, parents born VT, a Salesman Emma C. RUGG, sister, age 43, married 10 years, 1 child/1 living, born MA, parents born MA/ME William C. RUGG, nephew, age 10, born MA + 1 maid + 5 Farm Laborers 1920 census of Watertown, MA: William W. RUGG, age 49, born VT, parents born VT, a Real Estate Broker Emma C. RUGG, wife, age 52, born MA, parents born MA/ME William C. RUGG, son, age 20, born MA Henrietta STURTEVANT, age 46, born MA, parents born ME/MA, a Housekeeper Frances W. RUGG, mother, age 85, a widow, born VT, parents born VT I am hoping to locate someone from Emma's family so that this lovely old photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I am looking for any information on a Franklin J. Wells b: c 1909 in Windsor Co., VT. Last seen on 1930 census living with mother. Can anyone in VT help me with finding a little bit about him. I believe he is descended from the same WELLS family as I am. I am specifically looking for any marriage and children. Bonita Bonita \\\|/// \\ ~ ~ // ( @ @ ) ----oOOo-(_)-oOOo---- Just Looking for clues ... Lady Bonita Arizona, USA

I just found a record that indicated my 'brick wall' was living in "Old Windsor" as of 16 Sep 1813 when his son, Francis James WELLS was born. Does anyone know of anything that could 'prove' them being in "Old Windsor"? They did have several children born in VT through about 1827 before them moving to Ohio. My brick wall is James Wells b: 13 Mar 1792 (from headstone) and married Persis EARLE in Windsor Co on 10 Dec 1810 (first proof for him ... it was from the 'card index' of VT vital records .. I wonder if the actual marriage was in 'Old Windsor" Is "Old Windsor" a township or a town? Bonita Phoenix, AZ Bonita \\\|/// \\ ~ ~ // ( @ @ ) ----oOOo-(_)-oOOo---- Just Looking for clues ... Lady Bonita Arizona, USA

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon.Sept. 21, 1925. LUDLOW, VT. RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS . A reception was given the new teachers of Black River academy Friday evening by members of the Baptist church and invited guests at their vestry. In the receiving line were Rev. and Mrs. E. G. French, Principal and Mrs. Harold C. Wells, Supt. and Mrs. Rudolph Keyes, Mrs. Herbert E. Walker, Miss Mardon I. Hood, Miss Margaret Enslin, Miss Evelyn Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Norwood, Rev. H. B. Rankin. The ushers were Glenn Rainboth, Forrest Spaulding, Roy Johnston, Roy Bixby. The evening's program was as follows: Address of welcome, Judge Moore ; reading, Mrs. Jesse L. Spaulding ; vocal solo, Forrest Spaulding ; reading, Mrs. W. P. Dane ; "The Girl That Men Forget," Miss Alice Rainboth, Mrs. Addie Devereaux, Miss Evelyn Adams ; Quilting Party, Alice Rainboth, Elsie Erickson, Pearl Martin, Aurilla Hurd, Leola Fuller, Evelyn Adams. Following the program ice cream and cake were served and a social hour enjoyed. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.

Hi Robin! I can assure you that all stillborn or all?babies born -age not withstanding, were usually buried in the family plots. Whether there was a gravestone, was a matter of economics. Several children might be buried in the same grave, because of the high mortality rate at the time. There would be a church record of the burial. I would imagine that miscarriages might have been handled the same way -- "life begins at conception"?has been?a church teaching, forever! Joe -----Original Message----- From: RobinVanM@aol.com To: VTWINDSO@rootsweb.com; VTWINDHA@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 1:52 pm Subject: [VTWINDSO] Catholic Practices 1850-1875 Does anyone know what happened to stillborn Roman Catholic children of Irish immigrants in the 1850-75 timeframe? I had relatives in Charlestown, NH and Springfield, VT at that time. The town records indicate that at least three children were probably stillborn or died the day they were born. There are no tombstones for them, so I'm wondering what happened to them. Robin in Maryland **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VTWINDSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com

I do know one Catholic, an Irish railroad builder Matthew Leonard, who was murdered in a fight by fellow Irishmen in Ludlow in 1848, was buried in the Catholic Burying Ground in Claremont NH. I believe this cemetery is located just behind the Fiske Free Library on Broad Street. His wife and family, however, are buried in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow. Becky Tucker ----- Original Message ----- From: <RobinVanM@aol.com> To: <VTWINDSO@rootsweb.com>; <VTWINDHA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [VTWINDSO] Catholic Practices 1850-1875 > Does anyone know what happened to stillborn Roman Catholic children of > Irish > immigrants in the 1850-75 timeframe? I had relatives in Charlestown, NH > and > Springfield, VT at that time. The town records indicate that at least > three > children were probably stillborn or died the day they were born. There > are > no tombstones for them, so I'm wondering what happened to them. > Robin in Maryland > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VTWINDSO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Does anyone know what happened to stillborn Roman Catholic children of Irish immigrants in the 1850-75 timeframe? I had relatives in Charlestown, NH and Springfield, VT at that time. The town records indicate that at least three children were probably stillborn or died the day they were born. There are no tombstones for them, so I'm wondering what happened to them. Robin in Maryland **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

With a fair and advance notice.... SAMPUBCO is going green. Effective March 1, paper copy will not be available except in extreme case (scan copy may not work in few cases). Only scanned images will be sent out after March 1st. W. David Samuelsen SAMPUBCO http://www.sampubco.com/

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Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Sat. Aug. 13, 1932. SOUTH ROYALTON, VT. Mrs. Frederick Lord has gone to Randolph sanatorium for surgical treatment. Miss Arwilda Knudsen has returned from the Randolph sanatorium where she has been receiving treatment. The daughter, born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Anguin on August 3 , has been named Winifred Jean. Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Jones, and daughter, Rosepha, and son, Robert, of North Royalton are on an automobile trip to California. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. Jan. 17, 1916. SPRINGFIELD, VT. Francis Lockwood is seriously ill at his home on Myrtle street with hardening of the arteries. The condition of Elliott Gilson, who is ill with diphtheria at his home on Union street, is much improved. Edward Wallace, an employee of the Vermont Snath company, narrowly escaped being asphyxiated by gas last Friday morning. When he returned Thursday evening he left a gas stove, which is supplied by a coin meter, lighted. During the evening the supply of gas ran short and when members of the household started to get breakfast Friday morning they placed another quarter in the meter, the result being that the gas escaped through the stove in Mr. Wallace's room rendering him unconscious. His condition was discovered by members of the family. Fred C. LaFountain is ill. Mrs. John Huron underwent a serious operation at the hospital last Friday. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. Aug. 25, 1941. CHESTER, VT. Aug. 24--Guy Frank Dodge of Springfield, Mass., died today at the home of his aunt, Miss Carrie Dodge of this town, after a long illness. He was born October 20, 1885, in Swansea, Mass., and was a railroad man for 36 years, the last 20 being employed by the New York and New Haven railroad at Springfield. He was a member of the Brotherhood of trainmen, and past master of Springfield chapter. He is survived by a sister, Dorothy Dodge of Springfield, a brother, Raymond Dodge of Chester, and his aunt. Funeral services will be held at the Adams chapel here Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. William J. Ballou officiating, and burial will be in Pleasant View cemetery. Transcribed y, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Mon. Aug. 25, 1941. JOHN A. ADAMS. SPRINGFIELD--Aug. 24--Funeral services for John Abel Adams, 73, who died early Saturday at his home on Dewey street, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Davis Memorial chapel. The Rev. Clifford O. Simpson, pastor of the First Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery. Mr. Adams was born her October 30, 1868, the son of Abel and Susan (Felch) Adams. He was employed for over 30 years by the John T. Slack corporation until 1930, when he resigned to become a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rilla Fairbanks Adams, and a daughter, Mrs. Wendell Williams, both of Springfield. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

I've "rescued" two old photographs of Helen Neal DORR. The first is a photograph which was taken at the Purdy Studio in Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Helen appearing to be in her 20's at the time it was taken. The second is a photograph taken at the Fellows Studio in White River Junction, Vermont. This second photograph was likely taken in the 1890's with Helen appearing to be in her teens at the time it was taken. I am hoping to locate someone from her family so that these wonderful old photographs can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I agree. It was/is pronounced just about the way it looks, too. He was minister at the Woodstock Universalist church in 1954 or 55, when I was working in South Woodstock. Becky Tucker

I think the name of Rev. Sa'adah is spelled correctly! He was a pastor in Woodstock when I was in high school. Joann JOMARIE37@webtv.net wrote: > Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Thur. Feb. 16, 1950. > > WILFRED SMITH. > > WOODSTOCK, Feb 15--Wilfred Smith, 73, of River street died today at his > home after a long period of ill health. > > He was born in Compton, N. H., on July 26, 1876. > > Funeral services will be held in the Universalist church Friday at 2:30 > p.m. > The Rev. Mounir R. Sa'adah (Sic) will officiate. > > Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rose W. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Marion > Harvey of Taftsville and Mrs. Marguerite Whitcomb of Hingham, Mass. ; > six grandchildren; a nephew, of Wolaston, Mass.; and a grandniece, of > Woodstock. > > Transcribed by, > > Joan H. Bixby > > > > ************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/VermontWelcome.html > Visit the Gateway to Vermont Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vermont/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VERMONT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Wed. July 7, 1954. DEAN M. CAHEE. SPRINGFIELD, Vt., July 6--Taken suddenly ill while on a planned three week vacation with his family at Virginia Beach, Dean M. Cahee, 36, of this town died last night in a hospital there. He was born in Rochester, May 20, 1918, the son of Tully A. and Ruth (Randall) Cahee and had made his home in Springfield most of his life where he was employed in the time study department of Jones & Lamson. A member of St. John's Lodge, F.& A.M., the Elks and the Universalist Church. He leaves his parents, his wife, the former Mary Lonnel, two daughters, four brothers, Hedrick R., Rupert R., George W. and Robert A. Cahee, all of Springfield and his grandmother, Mrs. George Randall. The body is due to arrive in Springfield tomorrow night and will be taken to the Davis Memorial Chapel. Funeral arrangements are not complete. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Wed. July 7, 1954. MRS. EDWARD D. HICKEY SR. BETHEL, Vt, July 6--Committal services for Mrs. Annie Smith Hickey, 85, widow of Edward David Hickey Sr., will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Hickey Cemetery on the Barnard North Road. The Rev. Will C. Harvey will officiate. Mrs. Hickey died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Colburn in Ballston Spa, N.Y. She was born Oct. 6,1868, in Stockbridge, daughter of George and Annie (Cutler) Smith. Her husband died 15 years ago. They had five children, Mrs. Colburn, the late Edward D. Hickey, jr., Kenneth Hickey of Amsterdam, N.Y., Miss Marion Hickey of Scotia, N.Y. and Dennis of Putney. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby

Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Thur. Feb. 16, 1950. WILFRED SMITH. WOODSTOCK, Feb 15--Wilfred Smith, 73, of River street died today at his home after a long period of ill health. He was born in Compton, N. H., on July 26, 1876. Funeral services will be held in the Universalist church Friday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Mounir R. Sa'adah (Sic) will officiate. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rose W. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Marion Harvey of Taftsville and Mrs. Marguerite Whitcomb of Hingham, Mass. ; six grandchildren; a nephew, of Wolaston, Mass.; and a grandniece, of Woodstock. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby