Berkshire County MA

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.

Biography of Gilbert Milligan Tucker

GILBERT MILLIGAN TUCKER ONE of the most earnest, active and successful journalistic workers in Albany is Gilbert M. Tucker, one of the editors and proprietors of the Cultivator and Country Gentleman. He was born in Albany on the 26th of August, 1847, is a son of the late Luther Tucker, who, in the year 1831, established the old Genesee Farmer, now consolidated with the Cultivator and Country Gentleman. The elder Mr. Tucker, dying in 1873, left the management of the paper to his two sons, Luther H. and Gilbert M, The eldest son, Luther, is still at the head of … 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

Biography of Edward F. Groark

EDWARD F. GROARK-Insurance has for many years held the attention of Edward F. Groark, whose usefulness in this realm in Western Massachusetts is widely recognized. With interests centering in North Adams he covers a considerable territory in this immediate section and his work is contributing definitely to the progress of the community. Mr. Groark’s practical ability and progressive attitude are constructive influences in the local progress as well as in his own success. He is a son of Patrick and Margaret (Feign) Groark, esteemed citizens of New Haven, Connecticut. Edward F. Groark was born in New Haven, September 11, 1878. … 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

Biographical Sketch of Dennis J. Killeen

DENNIS J. KILLEEN – Dentistry has now for a long time been recognized as a scientific profession which requires for its skillful and legitimate practice, prolonged and thorough theoretical studies, which to a very large extent coincide with the medical curriculum, followed by a period of practical training in dental clinics under the eyes of professors and teachers. Fortunately nearly all of the States of our Union have now enacted laws insisting on and protecting the rights and interests of a profession, which while of overwhelming importance to the public health and working efficiency of the individual citizen, is still … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – V Surnames

VAN DEUSEN (see Van Duesen), Lavinia and Aaron B. Barnes., Oct. 1, 1845, at State Line.* C.R.1. Richard of Stockbridge, and Mary Jane Walker of Gt. Barrington, Mar. 15, 1848.* C.R.1. VAN DUESEN (see Van Deusen), Amanda, 21, and Edwin Pixley, 24, tailor [written in pencil], of New Marlboro, Aug. 29, 1849.* [Van Deusen, C.R.1.] VANHORN (see Van Horne), James of Hillsdale, and Laura Pomeroy, int. Oct. 15, 1811. VAN HORNE (see Vanhorn), Julia Ann, d. James and Laura, and Sylvester Corydon Taylor, widr., laborer, Sept. 26, 1843.* VANKIRK, Michael of Sheffield, and Patty Fleming, Dec. 17, 1815.* VOSBURG, Mary … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – P Surnames

PAGE, Patsey and Daniel Hendrix Jr., Feb. 10, 1831.* C.R.1. PARISH (see Parrish), Marrilla [dup. Marilla] and Gilbert Milligan, int. Sept. 5, 1837 PARK, Mary and Dan Williams, Dec. -, 1789. Ruth and Elihu Crane, Oct. -, 1788. PARKER, Asa of Cabotville, and Clarissa Ellis of Cabotville, May 16, 1848.* C.R.1. PARKER, Clarrissa of Stockbridge, and Elijah Taylor, int. Sept. 1, 1800. PARMELE, Ester and Peter Hull Jr., June 15, 1760, in Killingsworth.* PARRISH (see Parish), Milo M. and Polly Reed, Dec. 18, 1832. PARSONS, Mary E. of Gt. Barrington, and Hopkins Fosket, wheelwright, of Gt. Barrington, s. Ephr[ai]m Jr. … Read more

Biography of John J. Ingalls

John J. Ingalls was a genius and one of the most versatile statesmen, scholars and writers which Kansas had produced. He was born at Middletown, Massachusetts, December 29, 1833, a son of Elias T. and Eliza (Chase) Ingalls, and a descendant of Edmond Ingalls, who, with his brother Francis, founded the town of Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1628. Mr. Ingalls graduated at Williams College, Massachusetts, in 1855, and two years later was admitted to the bar in his native county of Essex. In 1858 he came to Kansas and served as a member of the Wyandotte constitutional convention in 1859, in … Read more

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

Biography of F. Emmett Dwyer

F. EMMETT DWYER, progressive and outstanding professional man of Pittsfield, and one who has gained general recognition in the work of undertaking and funeral directing, in which for the past six years and more he has been active, stands at the head of a long established business, of which his father was the founder. Mr. Dwyer has demonstrated his large natural ability, and in his forward looking spirit the people feel that he is giving to his work sincere and devoted attention. Mr. Dwyer is a native of Chatham, New York, a son of Simon P. and Katherine (McNamee) Dwyer. … Read more

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – O Surnames

OLDS (see Oles), Lucy of Otis, and Eli Peck of Lenox, Aug. 27, 1848.* C.R.1. Ozias [dup. Oles] and Cordelia Andrews, int. Oct. 4, 1837. OLES (see Olds), Newbury of Egremont, and Abigail Andrews, int. Jan. 10, 1838. Orrin W. of Sandisfield, and Jerusha A. Carier of Norfolk, Conn., Mar. 1, 1849.* C.R.1. OLMSTEAD (see Olmsted), Gideon and Ester Andrus, Feb. 4, 1788.* OLMSTED (see Olmstead), Samuel and Ireny Bunce, int. Aug. 17, 1788. ORCUT, Mary of Gt. Barrington, and Capt. Ezekiel Stone, int. Dec. 24, 1812. OSBORN, Clemina and Gamaliel Edwards, –.* P.R.4.

Stockbridge Massachusetts Marriages to 1850 – M Surnames

M’CLARIN, Hanah and Garet Easland, Feb. 20, 1787.* MERRELL (see Merrill), Seth of Sheffield, and Anne Moffitt, int. Nov. 3, 1800. MERRILL (see Merrell), Sarah B. of Pittsfield, and Lewis Thompson, int. Apr. 24, 1823. MESSENGER, Luna of Becket, and Michael Browillette of Springfield, Jan. 21, 1848.* C.R.1. MIGHLES (see Miles), Lucretia [int. Miles] of Stockbridge, and Isaac Rees, Mar. 31, 1795, in Stockbridge. MILES (see Mighles), Silvah of Stockbridge, and John Rees Jr., int. Apr. 28, 180o. MILLEN, Joel and Diadimmie Noteware, int. Nov. 28, 1812. MILLIGAN (see Milligen), Gilbert and Marrilla [dup. Marilla] Parish, int. Sept. 5, 1837. … Read more

Biography of Charles Wesley Noble

CHARLES WESLEY NOBLE was born at Pittsfield, Massachusetts, October 31, 1874, son of J. Wesley Noble who died May 31, 1917, and who was president of the firm of Noble, Milne Company, Incorporated. He attended the public schools of his native place and then became an apprentice in the craft of plumbing and heating, and is treasurer of the firm founded by his father, who was a Civil War veteran. Mr. Noble is fraternally associated with the Mystic Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; the Sons of Veterans; and the Park Club. Charles W. Noble married Ada Frances Moulton. They are … 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

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

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 Joel Tyler Headley

Historian and journalist, was born Dec. 30, 1813, at Walton, Delaware County, N. Y. He died at Newburgh, N. Y., in 1897. He was the son of a Presbyterian minister settled at Walton. Early in life he determined to follow the ministry as a life work, and after graduating at Union College in 1839, he took a course in theology at Auburn Theological Seminary. After being admitted to the ministry he was settled over a church at Stockbridge, Mass. His health failing shortly after he was compelled to relinquish his chosen profession, and in 1842 traveled in Europe. His “Letters … Read more

Mahican Tribe

Mahican Indians (‘wolf’). An Algonquian tribe that occupied both banks of upper Hudson River, in New York, extending north almost to Lake Champlain. To the Dutch they were known as River Indians, while the French grouped them and the closely connected Munsee and Delawares under the name of Loups (‘wolves’). The same tribes were called Akochakaneñ (‘stammerers’ ) by the Iroquois. On the west bank they joined the Munsee at Catskill creek, and on the east bank they joined the Wappinger near Poughkeepsie. They extended north into Massachusetts and held the upper part of Housatonic valley. Their council fire was … Read more