Berkshire County MA

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 – S Surnames

SANFORD, Aaron Wight, s. Dr. Sam[ue]l and Betsey, Feb. 16, 1810. Emma G., w. Dr. W. W. Leavitt, Mar. 20, 1839. G.R.3. SAVAGE, John, s. Peter, miner, and Mary, Feb. 8, 1847. Peter, s. Peter, miner, and Mary, May -, 1845. Richard, s. Peter, laborer, and Mary, June -, 1843. SCOTT, Albert, s. John G., laborer, and Elisabeth, Nov. 3, 1843. SECOR, Alfred, s. Joseph, laborer (b. Canada), and Hortence (b. Canada), Oct. 18, 1849. Mary [ ], w. Joseph, — [1823]. G.R.3. SEELEY, Mary Ann, d. Edward, carpenter and joiner, and Amelia, Sept. 3, 1846. s. Henry, laborer, and … Read more

Biography of Harry G. West

HARRY G. WEST – With an ardent patriot of the American Revolution as his ancestor, who invested his all from the sale of his farm in wagons loaded with food to help feed General Washington’s army, Harry G. West, of Pittsfield, can point with pride to Abet West, whose name and fame are emblazoned high in the annals of the family, who have been residents of Pittsfield for one hundred and twenty-five years. Abel West was born in Vernon, Connecticut, in 1747. He had arrived at early manhood when the Revolutionary War broke out. As was his wont on the … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Deaths to 1850 – L Surnames

LANE, James C., s. Ithamas, Apr. 17, 1829, a. 4. C.R.1. John, Mr., Mar. 28, 1806. [in 57th y., G.R.1.] Lucy, old age, “Found dead in bed,” Nov. 29, 1843, a. 80. —, ch. Mr. Lane, Nov. 9, 1830, a. 2 y. 8 m. C.R.1. LATHROP, Hannah, w. Hez[ekia]h O., Dec. 3, 1816, a. 48. G.R.1. LEAVITT, Charles Edwards, s. Dudley and Lyndia, Sept. 26, 1842, a. 1 y. 6 m. G.R.3. LEE, Caroline, w. James S., May 15, 1843, in 43d y. G.R.2. Charles (see — Lee). Oscar, s. Justin and Sibyl, Feb. 11, 1825, a. 3 y. 6 … 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.

Biographical Sketch of Peter Rockefeller Avery

(VII) Peter Rockefeller, son 0f Henry and Hannah (Rockefeller) Avery, was born in Columbia county, New York, March 20, 1807, died March 4, 1854. He married, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, December 6, 1829, Elizabeth, daughter of Asahel and Mary (Rockefeller) Blakeman, born October 4, 1807, died December 18, 1883, Children 1. Mary, born April 3, 1831, married (first) Cunningham Case and (second) Mark Johnson; children: Esther and Bertha Case, and Caroline Johnson. 2. Asahel Blakeman, referred to below. 3. Esther, born May 23, 1836, married Nelson N. Newman; children: Libbie, Morton, Avery and Ray.

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

Anna Danforth Todd Paddock of Dalton MA

PADDOCK, Anna Danforth Todd7, (John6, Timothy5, Timothy4, Jonathan3, John2, Christopher1) born Nov. 2, 1841, married March 11, 1867, Frank Kittredge Paddock, of Pittsfield, Mass. He was a physician. She resides in Dalton, Mass. Children: I. Mary, b. Jan. 26, 1868, d. April 13, 1868. II. Rose, b. July 21, 1869, m. Fred G. Crane, of Dalton, Mass. He was a paper manufacturer. III. Alice, b. July 26, 1871, m. Charles Hibbard, of Pittsfield, Mass. He was a lawyer. IV. Mary Todd, b. Feb. 10, 1874, d. Feb. 9, 1879. V. Frank Eugene, b. April 26, 1876, drowned in Pontusic Lake, … 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

Polly P. Todd Humiston of Hudson OH

HUMISTON, Polly P. Todd6, (Justus Lyman5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born July 22, 1789, died Aug. 1, 1880, married Caleb Humiston of North Haven, Conn. They removed to Great Barrington, Mass., thence to Hudson, Ohio, where both died and were buried. She was a woman of strong intellect. Children: I. George Lyman, b. April 3, 1808, d. April 3, 1877. II. Jared Laurens, b. May 18, 1810, d. Oct. 18, 1896. III. John Willis, b. Sept. 29, 1812, d. May 16, 1891. IV. Loyal Porter, b. March 18, 1814, d. July 25, 1814. V. Jane Elizabeth, b. Sept. 6, 1816, … 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

Biography of John B. Cummings

JOHN B. CUMMINGS, of Pittsfield, in legal circles in Western Massachusetts, holds a prominent position and with wide experience in various affairs added to large natural ability, he has risen to noteworthy rank in his profession. Mr. Cummings’ public service has given his name more than passing significance to the city, county and State, and he is one of the outstanding men of the day in Pittsfield. He is a son of Peter and Julia (Reagan) Cummings, both now deceased, his father a blacksmith by occupation. John B. Cummings was bow in Pittsfield February 17, 1878. His education was begun … Read more

Biography of John Henry Stewart

John Henry Stewart, one of the most prominent citizens of San Bernardino, was born of Scotch parents in Williamstown, Massachusetts, April 28, 1823. His father, Samuel Stewart, removed his family to Oswego County, New York, when John Henry was but two years old, and his childhood and youth were passed there. At an early age he learned the trade of house carpentering and joining, which he followed for many years. Being the oldest in a family of eight children and his father not enjoying good health, a large share of the support of the family fell on his shoulders,-a burden … 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

Biography of Melvin Harvey Walker, Jr., M.D.

MELVIN HARVEY WALKER, JR., M. D, has been a medical practitioner in Pittsfield for nearly a decade. He is a native of Westboro, born October 21, 1886, son of Melvin H. and Ann (Moses) Walker; his father being a manufacturer in Westboro; and the mother now deceased. The son Melvin took the usual courses in the grammar grades and was prepared for college in the Westboro High School and Phillips Academy, Andover. He was graduated from Yale University in the class of 1909 with the degree of B. A.; graduated from Harvard Medical School in the class of 1915 with … Read more

Biography of Henry Harrison Edwards

Henry Harrison Edwards, a watchmaker of acknowledged ability, who is now residing in Allenstown, was born in Laconia, N.H., July 28, 1840, son of Nathaniel and Rachel (Ranlett) Edwards. His grandfather, Ebenezer Edwards, who in his earlier years followed the sea, subsequently learned the hatter’s trade, and followed it in Laconia for many years. Another source of income to him was the Martha Watson, a native of Dover, N.H., who also died at the age of sixty-eight. Of their eleven children David, William, Charles, Eben, Mary, and Pierpont are living. Nathaniel Edwards, father of Henry H., was born in Plymouth, … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Births to 1850 – T Surnames

TATE, Elizabeth, d. Patrick, R. R. engineer, and Bridget, Aug. 21, 1845. George, s. Patrick, R. R. engineer (b. Ireland), and Bridget (b. Ireland), Aug. 1, 1849. Jenny Ann, d. Patrick, railroad engineer, and Mary, Oct. 17, 1843. Margaret, d. Patrick, R. R. engineer, and Bridget, Aug. 6, 1847. TAYLOR, Abia, d. Tehan and Asenath, May 4, 1800. Clarinda, d. Tehan and Asenath, Oct. 3, 1796. Giles, s. Tehan and Ruth, Feb. 28, 1779. James E., s. Sylvester C., laborer, and Julia Ann, Oct. 5, 1844 Leroy, twin s. Sylvester C., farmer, and Julia Ann, Sept. 14, 1846. Lorinda, twin … Read more

Biography of Hugh J. Downey

HUGH J. DOWNEY – With enlarging zones of practice wherein Dr. Downey has made his abilities as a physician and his value as a citizen evident and welcome for the pact decade, he has likewise established a wide range of enduring friendships because of an optimistic personality and his advanced methods and usages of the profession, at his medical office and home in Pittsfield. He is a son of Hugh J. and Sarah (McCann) Downey. Hugh J. Downey was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, December 5, 1882, and the family removed to Adams, Berkshire County, during Mr. Downey’s childhood. He … 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.