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

Free Massachusetts Vital Records

Vital Records of Bellingham Massachusetts to 1850

This is a collection of free vital records books, otherwise known as “Tan Books” for Massachusetts towns. Generally, these records go up to 1849/1850 at which, the genealogist can use the census records to assist in identifying the family connections further. Included with this article is an account of why and how these manuscripts were published along with links to all 198 books which can be freely read or downloaded.