Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – F Surnames

FAILLIER, Margeurite of Pittsfield, and Olivier Pothier of Pittsfield, Mar. 30, 1848.* C.R.1. FAIRCHILD, Achsah E. of Alford, Berkshire Co., and William B. Fenn of Alford, Berkshire Co., Apr. 7, 1822.* FARNUM, Aurora of Gt. Barrington, and John Sanford, int. Aug. 30, 1808. FENN, William B. of Alford, Berkshire Co., and Achsah E. Fairchild of Alford, Berkshire Co., Apr. 7, 1822.* FINNA, Rhoda and Zenas Northway, int. Apr. -, 1788. FITCH, Ebenezer of Salisbury, and Harriot Hendrick, int. Jan. 21, 1811. Laura Ann and Nathaniel Warren, Oct. 7 [1830]. Laura Z., 18, d. William and Laura, and Aaron Arnold, widr., … Read more

1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory

1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory

The 1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory. A general directory of the towns of Alford, Egremont (North and South), Great Barrington (including Housatonic), Monterey, Mount Washington (including Alandar), New Marlboro (including Clayton, Hartsville, Mill River and Southfield), North Canaan, Conn. (including Canaan and East Canaan), Sheffield (including Ashley Falls), Stockbridge (including Interlaken and Glendale), West Stockbridge (including State Line). An alphabetically arranged list of business firms and private citizens, co-partnerships, corporations, town, county and state officers, schools, churches, banks, railways, clubs and other associations, secret and benevolent societies, etc., street and house guides for great Barrington and a complete classified business directory.

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – G Surnames

GARLICK, Celia M., d. Lathan, laborer, and Fanny E., Oct. 28, 1848. GATES, Elijah Meramon, s. Elijah and Polly, Dec. 21, 1817. Eliza Ann, d. Elijah and Polly, Jan. 23, 1816. John R. Vanburguar, s. Elijah and Polly, Dec. 11, 1810. Margaret Selestia, d. Elijah and Polly, July 11, 1830. Mercy, d. Elijah and Polly, Dec. 24, 1823. Polly Jane, d. Elijah and Polly, Nov. 16, 1813. GIBBS, Arthur Lower, s. George W., blacksmith, and Malinda, June 15, 1848. GILL, Andrew, s. Michael, teamster, and Ellen, Apr. 15, 1844 GOCIA, Horace, s. Francis, laborer, and Mary, Feb. 13, 1844. GORHAM, … Read more

Biography of Joseph Raymond Hampson

JOSEPH RAYMOND HAMPSON – The work in which Joseph Raymond Hampson is engaged is eminently vital and important to the welfare of the people and the progress of the civic body. Mr. Hampson has had wide experience in this general field and has executed many large and important contracts, both for private individuals and for the United States Government. His outstanding success in these various achievements has given his name unusual recognition for a man still looking forward to many years of useful and progressive activity. He is a son of Louis and Viola (Lasher) Hampson, former residents of New … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Dr. Edward Horatio Foster

Dr. Edward Horatio Foster, formerly a well-known medical practitioner of Concord, was born October 13, 1839, in Canterbury, N.H., son of David M. and Sarah (Bradley) Foster. He is a direct descendant of Reginald Foster, who settled in Ipswich, Mass., in 1635. His grandfather, Asa Foster, served in the French and Indian War, and under General Pepperell was at the capture of Louisburg. During the Revolutionary War Asa was one of General Arnold’s body-guard at the time of the General’s desertion. When he died in Canterbury in 1862, he was ninety-six years old. His son, David M. Foster, a native … Read more

Biography of Henry H. Northup

Henry H. Northup, of Portland, was born in Berkshire, Massachusetts, February 27, 1839. His father was a farmer as were his ancestors for several generations. He attended the public schools, and when of sufficient age, which in those days was nine or ten years, was kept at home during the summer to assist in the work upon the farm. When he had reached the age of twelve years his father died, leaving, with slender property, a widow and three children of whom the subject of this sketch was the only son. From that time commenced a struggle for existence. His … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – R Surnames

RACE (see Rees), Andrew and Clary Stephens, Jan. 18, 1788.* RAWSON, Mary and Silas Barns Jr., int. Oct. 2, 1809. RAYNSFORD, Carmi of Sheffield, and Cynthia Fosket, Dec. 29, 1811. REED, Elkanah and Laura Crocker of Lee, int. Oct. 3, 1803. Polly and Ebenezer Piper, int. — [1795]. Polly and Milo M. Parrish, Dec. 18, 1832. Rhoda and Martin K. Hendrix, Feb. 18, 1847, at State Line.* C.R.1. Solomon and Polly French, int. May 1, 1798. Thomas 3d, 25, farmer, s. Solomon dec’d and Amy dec’d, and Jane S. Wilson, 24, d. Rufus and Joan, Jan. 1, 1846.* [Jane L. … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Deaths to 1850 – J Surnames

JACKSON, William, laborer, b. Stockbridge, consumption, Mar. 21, 1848, a. 17 y. 4 m. 23 d. JAQUINS, Catharine, Jan. 19, 1846. P.R.5. Clarisa, Aug. 23, 1833. P.R.5. John George, Apr. 8, 1788. P.R.5. Peter [h. Phebe], Apr. 13, 1835, in 69th y. G.R.2. Phebe, b. Alford, wid. Peter, d. James Baker and Rebecca, old age, Mar. 11, 1847, a. 76 y. 3 m. 25 d. Tamsin, Oct. 7, 1792. P.R.5. Velona Ester [d. Peter and Phebe], Feb. 16, 1827. P.R.5. JENKINS (see Jaquins). JESUP, William B., m., consumption, June 15, 1845, a. 29. JOHNS, Charles Edwin, s. William and Phebe, … Read more

Biography of Frank Davis Taylor

FRANK DAVIS TAYLOR – A distinguished figure in Berkshire County in the clothing trade is Frank Davis Taylor, who has for many years been at the head of the firm of H. S. Taylor & Sons, which was founded by his honored father. In various community and general interests Mr. Taylor also bears a worthy and constructive part, and he is numbered among the broadly useful citizens of Pittsfield, his name also bearing distinct significance to present-day progress throughout Berkshire County. Mr. Taylor is a son of Henry Seeley (see preceding biography) and Fannie M. (Davis) Taylor, esteemed residents of … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Jacob Dolson Cox, Jr.

Cox, Jacob Dolson, Jr.; manfg.; born, Cleveland, Nov. 1, 1881; son of Jacob Dolson and Ellen Prentiss Cox; educated Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., class of 1903, degree A. B.; January to December 1910, McFadden Logging Co., Ltd.; Vancouver, B. C.; January, 1911, Cleveland Twist Drill Co.; October 1911, to date, 3rd vice pres. and director Cleveland Twist Drill Co.; member Chamber of Commerce, and Chi Psi Club; member Phi Beta Kappa; Williams College Fraternity; member Country and University Clubs. Recreations: Golf, Motoring and Yachting.

Biographical Sketch of Willis Aldrich

(VI) Willis, son of Nathan Aldrich, was born in Adams or New Salem. He settled on a farm in Farmington, New York. He married Edna Smith and died in 1852. His wife died in 1857. Children: Urial, mentioned elsewhere; Esther; Reuben.

Biographical Sketch of William Erastus Cushing

Cushing, William Erastus; lawyer, born, Cleveland, Sept. 23, 1853; son of Henry Kirke and Betsy Maria Williams Cushing; educated Western Reserve College, A. B., 1875; Harvard Law School, LL. B., 1878; married, Pittsfield, Mass., June 4, 1884, Carolyn J. Kellogg; served a number of years as member of Ohio State Board of Commissioners on Uniform Laws, member law firm Cushing Siddall & Lamb; trustee University School, Adelbert College, First Presbyterian Church.

Stockbridge Massachusetts Deaths to 1850 – S Surnames

SALLS (see Searle), Calvin C. [h. Edna], Aug. 22, 1843, a. 30 y. 5 m. 7 d. G.R.3. SCOFIELD, Sarah S. B., w. L. W., Aug. 4, 1846, a. 25. G.R.3. SEARLE (see Salls), Edna, w. —, d. Dea. N. Seele, Jan. 14, 1842, a. 22. C.R.1. [w. Calvin C., G.R.3.] SECOY, Joseph, b. Canada, s. Joseph and Anna, Dec. 11, 1848. a. 4 m. 15 d. [Secor, Dec. 12, a. 7 m., G.R.3.] SHAW, Harriet Newell, d. Nathan and Lucy M., Dec. 20, 1842, a. 20. [Harriet Newel, d. Rev. N. and Lucy M., G.R.3.] Walter Gay, inf. –, … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – C Surnames

CADDING (see Codding), Achsah and Peter French, int. June 9, 1838. CALKINS (see Colkins). CALLENDER, Abner of Sheffield, and Mrs. Cornelia Birge of Chatham, N.Y., Mar. 27, 1844, at State Line.* C.R.1. CAPRON, Esther and Noadiah Woodruff, int. Jan. 8, 1791. CARIER, Jerusha A. of Norfolk, Conn., and Orrin W. Oles of Sandisfield, Mar. 1, 1848.* C.R.1. CHAMBERLAIN, Clarinda of Austerlitz, N.Y., and John Ford Jr., Jan. 18, 1844.* C.R.1. Jonathan and Emily Charlotte Niles, Sept. 9, 1821.* Mary E. of Stockbridge, and Edwin Lumbert of Stockbridge, June 25, 1846.* C.R.1. CHAMPION, Harriet of Gt. Barrington, and John L. Rich … Read more

Biography of George A. Prediger

GEORGE A. PREDIGER, a distinguished figure in the profession of law in Berkshire County, who has, largely by his own endeavors, risen to high rank in his chosen field of activity, has been engaged in practice in Pittsfield for thirty-six years, devoting his attention to general lines. He is a son of Henry and Margaret (Meusel) Prediger, his father a prominent shoe merchant of Pittsfield and esteemed by his contemporaries in every line of business endeavor. George A. Prediger was born in Pittsfield, July 5, 1865. Receiving his early education in the local public schools, he was graduated from the … Read more

Biography of Frederic H. Rhodes

FREDERIC H. RHODES – From junior clerk to president of a large insurance concern, and owing his promotion to nothing else but inherent capacity and gifts of an exceptionally high kind coupled with energy, perseverance and tenacity in following a certain guiding line, such is in brief the career of Frederic H. Rhodes, president of the Berkshire Life Insurance Company of No. 7 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Frederic H. Rhodes is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was born July 14, 1878, a son of Robert M. and Mary S. (Witherspoon) Rhodes. He received his education in the public … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – P Surnames

PALMITER, William Henry, s. Henry, laborer, and Mary A., July 16, 1845. PARK (see Parks), Alanson Jr., s. Christopher Jr. and Rebecca, Jan. 3, 1789. Joel, s. Christopher Jr. and Rebecca, Oct. 18, 1790. Ward, s. Christopher and Rebecca Jr., July 15, 1787. PARKS (see Park), –, s. George, painter, and Ann of “Wisconsin T.”, Sept. 27, 1843. PARMELE, Asahel, s. Charles and Mary, Aug. 3, 1781. Ester, d. Nehemiah and Hannah, Mar. 20, 1736, in Killingsworth. James, s. Moses and Anna, Feb. 3, 1775. Phebe, d. Charles and Mary, Nov. 8, 1779. PARRISH, Emily Marilla, d. George W. and … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – I Surnames

ISBELL, Celina, d. Stephen and Hannah, Sept. 12, 1796. IVES, Henry Dwight, s. John Henry, carpenter and joiner, and Lydia C., Aug. 31, 1846. Juliett, d. Joel and Lucretia, Mar. 4, 1812. Walter Insign, s. Joel and Lucretia, Feb. 27, 1814. William, s. Joel and Keziah, Apr. 4, 1806, in Gt. Barrington.

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – T Surnames

TABOR, Lucy of Gt. Barrington, and Oliver H. Wright of Gt. Barrington, Jan. I, 1822.* TAFT, Henry W. and Harriette Worthington of Stockbridge, int. Sept. 17, 1842. TANNER, Huldah of Warren, and Amos Fowler Esq., int. Nov. 26, 1803. TAYLOR, Elijah and Clarissa Parker of Stockbridge, int. Sept. 1, 1800. Narina and Chester Tobey, int. Oct. 24, 1830. [m. Nov. 9] Starita, Mrs., and Abishai Lewis, June 2, 1841.* Sylvester C. and Narcissa Brewer of Tyringham, int. Sept. 1, -1832. Sylvester Corydon, widr., laborer, and Julia Ann Van Horne, d. James and Laura, Sept. 26, 1843.* Tabitha and Moses Fuller, … Read more

Biography of George Brown Waterman

GEORGE BROWN WATERMAN, postmaster of Williamstown, is a descendant of an old and prominent Massachusetts family, his paternal great-grandfather, John Waterman, who was born in Coventry, Rhode Island, May 18, 1755, came to Cheshire, Massachusetts, in the latter part of 1776 or 1777. During the first and second years of the Revolutionary War he was a sailor or privateersman annoying the commerce of Great Britain. After coming to Massachusetts he made his home for two years in the family of Captain Daniel Brown, remaining there in the absence of the captain while he was in command of his company at … Read more