Berkshire County MA

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – F Surnames

FIELD, Abby Jane, negro, d. Albert, laborer (b. Pittsfield), and Lucy Ann (b. Springfield, Conn.), June 1, 1849 FINN, Thomas, s. Patrick, laborer (b. Ireland), and Ellen K. (b. Ireland), Aug. 31, 1849. FISK, James, s. Zebediah and Mary (Cook), Oct. 24, 1777. Polly, d. Zebediah and Mary (Cook), June 16, 1771. FITCH, Amos, negro, s. Abraham, laborer, and Sophronia, Jan. 15, 1849 Horace Sanford, s. Frederick and Nancy, Feb. 20, 1828. Laura Ann, d. Ebenezer and Harriet, Nov. 29, 1812. Laura Zeruah, d. William and Laura, July 18, 1828. Mary Jane, d. William and Laura, July 27, 1832. Sanford … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Samuel Douglas Dodge

Dodge, Samuel Douglas; lawyer; born, Cleveland, Aug. 25, 1885; son of George C. and Lucy A. Burton Dodge; educated private schools of Cleveland, Graylock Institute, at South Williamstown, Mass.; graduated from Williams College with degree of B. A. in 1877; law course at Columbia University, LL. B., 1879; married, Cleveland, Oct. 25, 1882, Miss Jeanette Groff; issue, Henry Groff Dodge, born, Oct. 24, 1883, and Miss Janet Dodge; entered active law practice in the office of Virgil P. Kline, and later in the office of Judge E. J. Blandin; has devoted his time to general practice and real estate law; … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – R Surnames

RACE (see Rees), Isaac Miles, s. Isaac and Lucretia, June 11, 1798. [Rees, G.R.3.] Mary, d. Isaac and Lucretia, Aug. 31, 1796. RATHBUN, Clarinda, d. Philander and Nancy, May 26, 1794 Cordelia, d. Philander and Nancy, Aug. 13, 1802. Eliza, d. Philander and Nancy, Jan. 5, 1798. James, s. Philander and Nancy, Sept. 16, 1786. Nancy, d. Philander and Nancy, May 15, 1788. Philander, s. Philander and Nancy, Jan. 27, 1797. Sidney, s. Philander and Nancy, Apr. 24, 1800. Sylvester, s. Philander and Nancy, Nov. 5, 1789. RAY, Abigail, d. Clement and Clarissa, Jan. 31, 1826. Achsah Ann, d. Clement … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – N Surnames

NAVAN (see Naven), Patrick, s. Patrick, laborer, and Bridget, Sept. 6, 1847. NAVEN (see Navan), Patrick, s. Patrick, miner, and Bridget, Mar. 4, 1845. NEWELL, Augusta, d. John Jr. and Polly, Dec. 12, 1802 [? 1803]. Cyntha, d. Seth and Ester, July 6, 1787. Dennis, s. Hart and Mindwell, Dec. 12, 1802. Freelove, d. Seth and Ester, Nov. 8, 1788. Harriet Sophia, d. John Jr. and Polly, July 23, 1799 Irene, [twin] d. Oliver and Irene, Jan. 28, 1776. Jesse, s. John and Ruth, Oct. 5, 1779. Luecretia, [twin] d. Oliver and Irene, Jan. 28, 1776. Lyman, s. Asahel and … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – G Surnames

GALLOWAY, Isabel and Jonas Priest, Dec. 16, 1787.* GALUSHA, Nathaniel and Mehitable Hines, May 22, 1788.* GASTON, Martial T. and Miriam Snow, int. Aug. 20, 1837. GILBERT, Anne and Edmond Hull [int. Hall], Sept. 15, 1791. Intention not recorded. GILLET, Anne of Canaan, and Jacob Rees, int. Jan. 2, 1791. Sarah of Canaan, N.Y., and John Benton Jr., int. Feb. 5, 1792. GOODRICH, —, Miss, of Austerlitz, N.Y., and Darwin Stuart of Austerlitz, N.Y., Sept. 12, 1831.* C.R.1. GRENELL, Polly and Alvan Arnold, int. Aug. 23, 1813. [Grenwell 2d, m. Aug. 25, P.R.2.] GRIFFIN, Ebenezer L. [dup. Griffen] and Amanda … 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 Deaths to 1850 – H Surnames

HAGADON, Jacob, Mar. 3, 1843 HALSEY, Abram R., s. Elisha W. and Delana, Sept. 26, 1838. G.R.2. Elisha W., s. Elisha W. and Delana, May 27, 1836. G.R.2. Lucretia, w. William Jr., Nov. 18, 1835, a. 57. G.R.3. Miriam Frances, d. Stephen W. and Mary L., dysentery, Sept. 13, 1849, a. 2 y. 2 m. 21 d. HAND, Edward, ch. Dr. Hand, Jan. 30, 1835, a. 2. C.R.1. [Edward H., s. Stephen D. and Elmina, Jan. 28, G.R.1.] HARMON, Gordon, m., carpenter, urinal disease, May 7, 1843, a. 41 y. 10 m. 27 d. [Gordon, a. 41 y. 10 m. … 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

Biographical Sketch of William B. Parmele

WILLIAM B. PARMELE, of North Adams, prominent in the progress of Western Massachusetts, in connection with the production and distribution of lumber, is bearing an eminently practical part in present day affairs, and as a forward looking executive his work is counting definitely for the general welfare. Mr. Parmele is an able and efficient executive, and his usefulness is well appraised by his success. He is a son of G. N. and M. E. (Speaker) Parmele, both natives and long residents of the State of New York. William B. Parmele was born in East Bloomfield, New York, September 12, 1859. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Deacon Ebenzer Hamlin

(III) Deacon Ebenezer, eighth child and fifth son of James and Mary (Dunham) Hamlin, was born July 29, 1674. He occupied the homestead farm at Coggin’s Pond until about the time of his second marriage when he removed to Rochester, Massachusetts, now (1910) Wareham. He was one of the original members of the Wareham church which was organized December 25, 1739. He was chosen deacon, February 18, 1740. He was dismissed to the church at Sharon, Connecticut, May 30, 1742, which is about the date of his removal to that town and state. In his will he bequeathed “twenty-four pounds, … 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

Biography of Edward Kelly

EDWARD KELLY-Responsibility has been the portion of Edward Kelly throughout his entire active life, and for more than forty years he has borne a worthy and progressive part in business and civic affairs. He has done much to forward the progress of his native town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and in every branch of activity with which he is, or has been, connected he endorses all worthy effort and supports the general good. Mr. Kelly is a son of Michael and Julia (Dwyer) Kelly, his father a blacksmith and carriage manufacturer for many years, but later in life prominent as … Read more

Biography of James Johnson

JAMES JOHNSON. – James Johnson, a pioneer of 1844, son of James Johnson of Berkshire county, Massachusetts, was born on his father’s farm in 1814, and as a child moved with his parents to a new home in Onondaga county, New York, living there until he attained his manhood. In 1836 he gave rein to the desire for change and adventure and freedom, which ultimately made of him one of the early pioneers of Oregon, going in that year with his brother Daniel to Tippecanoe county, Indiana, and engaging in work as carpenter near Lafayette. In the winters, when there … Read more

Biography of Wallace E. Stoddard

WALLACE E. STODDARD – The internal and administrative work of a large business concern is a section of the organization of such paramount importance and so vital to the success of an enterprise that specially trained and very capable men find secure and remunerative posts as secretaries, cashiers, bookkeepers, in addition having the consciousness of contributing in their own effective and indispensable way to the well-being and prosperity of the business. A man whose services in an administrative capacity and as supervisor of labor and finances has always been much appreciated by the concerns with which he has been connected, … 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.

Stockbridge Massachusetts Deaths to 1850 – G Surnames

GALUTIA, Nathaniel, Sept. 30, 1817, in 75th y. [Sept. 29, a. 75, G.R.2.] GARLICK, Celia Maria, d. Lathan and Fanny, whooping cough, Feb. 5, 1849, a. 3 m. 8 d. GASTON, Miream M., w. Marshal T., Oct. 28, 1839, a. 20. G.R.3. GATES, Elijah, m., carpenter and farmer, pleurisy, July 30, 1843, a. 56 y. 4 m. 15 d. [a. 54, G.R.1.] GIBBS, Arthur L., s. George W. and Malinda, dysentery, Sept. 1, 1849, a. I y. 2 m. 15 d. [Arthur Lower, a. 15 m., G.R.2.] GORHAM, Bertram G., ch. George R. and Chloe A., Sept. 3, 1847, a. … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Deaths to 1850 – K Surnames

KEEFE, Dennis, b. Ireland, s. John and Ellen, inflammation of the brain, Mar. 12, 1849, a. 5. KELLOGG, Polly [dup. adds wid.], Nov. 5, 1843, a. 48. C.R.1. Robbins Esq., Nov. 10, 1841, in 60th y. Walter D., s. Amos and Paulina, Aug. 14, 1811, in 2d y. G.R.1. William D., s. Robbins and Evilina, May 7, 1840, in 18th y., in Troy, N.Y. KELLY, Ellen A., b. Ireland, w. John, d. John McDaniel and Ellen, diarrhea, Nov. 21, 1849, a. 42 y. 2 m. John, s. John and Ellen, lung fever, Nov. 24, 1849, a. I y. 6 d. … Read more

Biography of Harry Joseph Jeffway

Few men engaged in the electrical construction and contracting business in this part of the State have been trained in so practical and, indeed, in so high grade a school of experience in electrical work as Harry Joseph Jeffway, who not only has an established repute for unrivalled excellence in his Easthampton business, but who throughout the World War was on duty at submarine bases of the greatest responsibility as an electrician, afterwards also continuing in related lines for the United States Government in the shipyards. Mr. Jeffway is an expert in all matters electrical; he has built up an … Read more