Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – V Surnames

VAN ALLEN, Caroline E., negro, d. Asa, laborer, and Maria E., Nov. 22, 1843. VAN ALSTINE (see Van Alstyne), Royal Gustavus, s. Thomas L., collier, and Eliza, May 20, 1845. d. Thomas L., laborer, and Eliza, Mar. 27, 1847. VAN ALSTYNE (see Van Alstine), Ann E., d. Thomas L., carpenter, and Eliza, July 15, 1848. VAN BUREN, Caroline, d. William, laborer, and Nancy, Jan. 6, 1848. Harriett Ann, d. William S., laborer, and Nancy Ann, Dec. 3, 1843. VAN DEUSEN (see Van Duesen), Mary A., d. Charles M., yeoman, and Ellen M., Dec. 19, 1847. s. Charles L., farmer, and … 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 James Wilson

JAMES WILSON – Representing one of the extensive woolen manufactories in the United States is James Wilson, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. As president of this organization which today is doing business under the title of James & E. H. Wilson, Inc., he is handling large responsibilities. The location of this factory is on the Housatonic River below Pontoosuc Lake, and in the early settlement of the town this same site was occupied by an iron forge. In 1856 this property was purchased by the Taconic Manufacturing Company, who built a mill and began the manufacture of union cassimeres. This business continued … Read more

Biography of Edward Heath Wilson

EDWARD HEATH WILSON, business man of exceptionally high qualities, passed out of this life November 23, 1923, thus breaking the partnership in the firm James & E. H. Wilson, Inc., which had existed since 1902. At the time of his death he was holding the office of vice-president, this position now having been taken over by his nephew, Charles H. Wilson, a biography of whom appears elsewhere. Mr. Wilson was born in Pittsfield, December 9, 1846, the son of Solomon and Mary Elizabeth (Dunham) Wilson. His father, Solomon Wilson, was superintendent of I- Pomeroys’ Sons Company, woolen manufacturers, also of … Read more

Biography of Thomas Patrick Hennelly

THOMAS PATRICK HENNELLY, advancing in the forefront with his profession in Western Massachusetts, specializing in its surgical department, and allying his methods with those of up-to-date discovery and incentive, is a surgeon and physician of widely recognized talents and ability. Established in his practice at Pittsfield for a period of sixteen years, the repute of his skill is not confined to this section, and among honors that have come to him are those of association with some of the foremost medical fraternities of State and Nation. Thomas Patrick Hennelly was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, March 18, 1882, the son of … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – A Surnames

ALCOTT, Phena of Egremont, and John French, int. Mar. 18, 1811. ALGER, Oliver [int. Rev. Oliver Ayer] and Phebe Brown of Stockbridge, Dec. 4, 1794, in Stockbridge. ALLARD, Aunrelia of Hinsdale, and Joseph Beurquet of Becket, Oct. 23, 1848.* C.R.1. ALLEN, Joseph of Lee, and Nancy A. Frost of Lee, Sept. 27, 1848.* C.R.1. ALVERSON, Betsy of Lee, and Horace Jones, int. Dec. 19, 1814. ANDREWS (see Andrus), Abigail and Newbury Oles of Egremont, int. Jan. 10, 1838. Cordelia and Ozias Olds [dup. Oles], int. Oct. 4, 1837. Elijah and Maryan Stone, int. May 12, 1798. Mariah and Gustavus Williams, … Read more

Biography of Fred Perkins

Fred Perkins. To acquire a name that is a synonym of business integrity and honor and that is entitled to the respect of an entire community is of itself one of the highest goals to which the ambition of a man can aspire. It is not something that can be attained in a few short years. It is the result of long continued energy, fair dealing and strict probity. The people of Labette County know Fred Perkins not only as an old settler of that section but as a man who has carried a fine force and wholesomeness of character … Read more

Biography of Frank Austin Bond

FRANK AUSTIN BOND, a distinguished figure in commercial affairs in Western Massachusetts, who in his position as a widely known cotton broker, is in close touch at all times with relevant affairs, both in New England and in the South, and his expert attention to his work is a constructive influence of more than passing significance. Mr. Bond is an able and efficient executive and is a son of John A. and Anna Belle (Kimbell) Bond. His father, who died in 1922, was a prominent hotel proprietor of North Adams and was for many years a member of the city … 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

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – A Surnames

ABBOTT, —, d. Virgil S., tinner, and Julia A., Dec. 9, 1848. ADAMS, Benjamin, Dr., Apr. 22, 1708. G.R.I. AIN, Mary A., d. Patrick, laborer, and Bridget, Mar. 22, 1849. ALEXANDER, William, s. William P., farmer, and Climena, Apr. 30, 1849. AMADON, Eliza Fowler, d. Leonard, carpenter, and Roxana, Oct. 9, 1845. Payson, s. Leonard, laborer, and Roxana, Nov. 3, 1847. s. Leonard, carpenter (b. Charlton), and Roxana (b. Gt. Barrington), Dec. 15, 1849. ANDREWS (see Andrus), Benajah, s. Benajah and Elizabeth, Jan. 26, 1794 Elisabeth, d. Benajah and Elizabeth, Dec. 12, 1791. Harriet [dup. Andrus], d. Elijah and Mary … Read more

Lydia Todd Monson of Wallingford CT

MONSON, Lydia Todd5, (Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 21, 1744, died about 1834, married July 2, 1761, John, son of Moses and Phebe (Merriman) Munson, who was born in Wallingford, Conn. Aug. 2, 1740, died in 1828. He was a farmer and cooper. They lived in Wallingford, New Haven (Mt. Carmel), Goshen and Litchfield, Conn., and Lee, Mass. Children: I. Lydia, b. April 29, 1762, in Wallingford, Conn., m. about 1792, Job Picket; they had four sons. II. Moses. III. Ruth, b. 1765. IV. Lucy, b. May 22, 1768. V. Caleb Todd, b. Feb. 5, 1771, in Goshen, Conn. … Read more

Biography of Rev. Charles Henry Jeannotte

REV. CHARLES HENRY JEANNOTTE – The devoted service of Rev. Father Charles Henry Jeannotte of North Adams, as pastor of Notre Dame of the Sacred Heart Church is a record of faithful endeavor, which has commanded the respect and admiration of the people of this community. In his tireless activities for the progress of his congregation, both in the spiritual and material welfare, Father Jeannotte has endeared himself to the people who belong to this parish and his contemporaries in local advance have acknowledged his sincerity and recognized his achievements. Father Jeannotte has been a member of the Roman Catholic … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – S Surnames

SAUNDERS, Joseph of Curtisville, and Clarissa Whitehead of Curtisville, Sept. 30, 1848.* C.R.1. SCRIPTURE, Sarah of Alford, and Abishai Lewis, int. Dec. 17, 1791. SEALY (see Seele, Seeley, Seely), Erastus and Miss V. Barnes, Jan. 25, 1834.* C.R.1. SEELE (see Sealy, Seeley, Seely), Olive [int. Leete] and John C. Clark of Canaan, N.Y., Dec. 29, 1842. [Leete, C.R.1.] SEELEY (see Sealy, Seele, Seely), Anne of Stockbridge, and Martin Barber, int. — [1796]. Catharine and Peter Neals, int. Dec. I7, 1791. SEELY (see Sealy, Seele, Seeley), Abigal and Hiel Williams, int. Dec. -, 1789. SELLICK, Lewis of Stockbridge, and Juliet Fuary, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John Eaton Darby

Darby, John Eaton; physician; born, South Williamstown, Mass., Aug. 20, 1835; son of William and Electa (Edwards) Darby; A. B., Williams College, 1858; M. D., Western Reserve Medical College, 1861; married at Cleveland, Julia Frances Wright, of Hudson, O., April 11, 1861 (died May 3, 1867); 2d, Emma Maybell Cox, of Cleveland, May 1, 1872 (died June 2, 1888); prof. Latin and Greek, Cleveland Institute, 1858-1860; demonstrator anatomy, Western Reserve Medical College, 1861-1862; surgeon in Civil War, 1862-1866; surgeon Cleveland & Pittsburg R. R., 1867-1887; member medical board, City Hospital, 1895-1908; emeritus prof. therapeutics, 1906, Western Reserve Medical College; has … 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

Biography of Jacob Newton Butler, M.D.

Jacob Newton Butler, M.D., of Lempster, N.H., one of the best known physicians in this part of Sullivan County, was born in Lyndeboro, Hillsborough County, this State, February 6, 1821, son of Jacob and Sarah (Blanchard) Butler. His great-grandfather, William Butler, came, it is said, from England, and settled in Essex County, Massachusetts. He married, so we are informed, Sarah Perkins, and had seven children, three sons and four daughters. The three sons enlisted in the War for Independence, and one never came back. One was taken prisoner and carried to Halifax, N.S., where he died of small-pox. The other … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Noah Aldrich

(IV) Noah, son of Jacob (2) Aldrich, was born in Mendon about 1720. He deeded lands in Mendon in 1772. He appears to have moved soon afterward to New Salem, Massachusetts, of which he was a soldier in the revolution in 1775 in Captain John King’s company, Colonel Benjamin Ruggles Woodbridge’s regiment. In 1790, according to the first federal census, he was living in Adams, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, and had one son over sixteen and four females -in his family. He married Rachel.

Biographical Sketch of James Hamlin

(II) James (2), second son and fourth child of James (1) and Anna Hamlin, was born in England and baptized April 10, 1636, at St. Lawrence parish, Reading, Berkshire. He came to Plymouth colony, New England, with his mother and sisters, prior to 1642, and married, November 20, 1662, at Barnstable in that colony, Mary, daughter of John and Mary Dunham. John Dunham, who was an inhabitant of Marlborough, Massachusetts, in 1623, was deputy to the general court several years and died in 1692, aged seventy-two years. He was a son of Deacon John Dunham, who came from England to … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Deaths to 1850 – V Surnames

VAN BUREN, Harriet Ann, d. William and Nancy Ann, Apr. 4, 1844, a. 4 m. 1 d. VAN DUESEN, Charles M., m., — [rec. Aug. 21, 1848]. VAN HORNE, James E., blacksmith apprentice, s. James and Laura, bilious fever, Sept. 30, 1844, a. 17 y. 6 m. 12 d. [a. 17, G.R.3.] Wright, s. Grove P. and Ruby, Oct. 12, 1842, a. 2 y. 8 m. 25 d. G.R.3. VARNEY, Peter, -, 1847, a. 73. G.R.2.

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – W Surnames

WALKER, Mary Jane of Gt. Barrington, and Richard Van Deusen of Stockbridge, Mar. 15, 1848.* C.R.1. WALLACE, Tho[ma]s N. of New Marlboro, and Jane Rogers of New Marlboro, Apr. 11, 1848.* C.R.1. WALTERMIRE, Geo[rge] and Lydia H. Arnold, Mar. 21, 1839.* P.R.2. WARD, Clarissa and Nathaniel M. Fosket, Nov. 28, 1821.* Evilina and Hiram H. Bidwell, Jan. 27, 1831.* C.R.1. Mary and Chauncey Leete, July 27, 1832.* C.R.1. [July 1, P.R.4.] WARNER, Sarah of Stockbridge, and Obediah French, Jan. 14, 1790.* Thankful of Sandisfield, and Josiah Arnold, Jan. 23, 1787, in Sandisfield.* WARRINER, Gad N. (Narriner) of W. Springfield, and … Read more