1739-40 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms
Abijah, son of Samll Dickinson, Jan. 13. Richard, son of Bartholomew Pearson, and Samuel, son of Samll Jewett, Feb. 10.
Essex County MA
Campbell Genealogy of Narraguagus Valley Maine
Some time between 1766 and 1768, Alexander Campbell removed from Damariscotta to Steuben, and built a mill at Tunk, now called Smithville, on the east side of the river. It was the first mill there. In 1759, he married Betsey Nickels, who was born in Ireland and came to Lynn, Mass., with her parents when about six years old. From Lynn, she came with her brother, Capt. William. Nickels, to Damariscotta. Children of Alexander and Betsey Campbell were: James, Frances, Hannah, Peggy, Polly, William, Samuel, Alexander, and Betsey.
Abbott Genealogical Register
The first intention was to make a register of the descendants of George Abbot, Sen. only; but in their endeavors to collect documents for this purpose, the authors frequently obtained facts relating to the descendants of George Abbot, Jr., and intermarriages of the two families. In compliance with the requests of a considerable number, they …
Biography of Rev. Linville J. Hall
For over half a century the Rev. Linville J. Hall devoted himself to bringing spiritual consolation to the soul-weary and those fearful of the after-life, for he was blessed with unusual sweetness of spirit and tactful sympathy. At the same time he was effective in the more militant side of a minister’s duties, in condemning …
Mark Haskell
(1) MARK HASKELL1 brother to Roger and William, settled in Beverly, where he died 1668—9. His inventory was taken Jan. 27, of that year, by Thomas Lathrop and Richard Brackenbury, and presented in court, March 30, 1669. His clear estate was £370 8s. 3d. — £200 of which was awarded to his two sons, viz. …
Biographical Sketch of James Avery
(II) James, son of Christopher Avery. the only child of whom there is any record in America, and the founder of the Averys of Groton, was born in England about 1620. He accompanied his father to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and lived with him for several years in Gloucester, and then removed to New London, …
Will Of Lionell Chute
The will of Lionell Chute of Ipswich, dated 4: 7 mo: 1644, was proved in court at Ipswich 7: 9 mo: 1645. The original instrument has not been found, and the following copy is from the record in Ipswich deeds, book i, leaf 15. The fourth day of the eleventh month Anno Dm 1644 I …
Biography of Frank Edward Dow
FRANK EDWARD DOW, M. D. – Dow is one of the oldest family names known in England. It goes back to the beginning of the use of family names. The American family traces its ancestry back to: (I) John Dow, who died at Tylner, Norfolk County, England, in July, 1581, and mentioned in his will …
1725 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms
Benjamin, son of Nicholas Cheney, Apr. 18, 1725. Thomas, son of Thomas Lull, May 9. Hannah, dau. of Thomas Colman, May 16 James, son of James Chute, May 16 Martha, dau. of Mary Waster, single woman, May 30, 17 Jonathan Thurston’s child, Baptizd ye Sae Day. John, son of Dea. Daniel Jewett, Aug. 8, 1725 …
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Genealogy of Edward D. Baker of Salem Massachusetts
This is the genealogy of Edward D. Baker of Salem Massachusetts proving descent from Alfred the Great, King of England. ALFRED THE GREAT, KING OF ENGLAND, father of: PRINCESS ETHELWIDA: m. Baldwin II, Count of Flanders. Their son was: JOHN DE BURGO: Earl Comyn, Baron Tourburgh. HARLOWEN DE BURGO: who had: ROBERT DE BuRGO: Earl of Cornwall …
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Sea Captains Lewis, Edmund to Lyons, Thomas
Sea Captains Lewis, Edmund to Lyons, Thomas
Archer Family of Fall River, MA
ARCHER (Fall River family). Through much of the nineteenth century the name opening this article was a most highly esteemed and respected one at Fall River, made so by the lives of the late Jason H. Archer, M. D., of the medical profession, and his son, the late John Jason Archer, Esq., for years one …
Descendants of John Abbe
JOHN ABBE, settled in Salem, Mass. He was entered as “Inhabitant” ye 2nd of 11 month 1636.” His wife, Mary Loring, died in Wenham, Mass., Sept. 9, 1662. He then married Mary, widow of Robert Goldsmith, Nov. 25, 1674. He was granted land most of which was situated in Enon, that part afterwards called Wenham, …
1733-4 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms
Mehitabel, dau. of Aaron Dresser, Jan. 6. Rebecca, dau. of Stephen Stickney, Jan. 27, 1733-4. Hannah, dau. of Samuell Hovey, Mar. 3. William and Hannah, children of Joseph Russell, Feb. 17, 1733-4
Biography of Francis Huntington Snow
Francis Huntington Snow. High in the list of names that Kansas honors, statesmen, soldiers, business and industrial executives, farmers and homesteaders, must be placed the name of a scientist and educator, Francis Huntington Snow, one of the greatest of them all. He came out of New England to Kansas. He was born at Fitchburg, Massachusetts, …
Biography of Augustus Barnard
Augustus Barnard, formerly of Hopkinton, was one of the brave men who fought for the Union in the Civil War. Born in Haverhill, Mass., he was reared and educated in New York State. After spending a part of his early life in Boston, he came to Hopkinton, where he learned the currier’s trade of Jonathan …
Sea Captains Bailey, James to Bessom, Joseph
Sea Captains Bailey, James to Bessom, Joseph
The History of Miscellaneous Salem House Lots
Henry West Lot Col. John Hathorne conveyed this lot to Henry West of Salem May 19, 1699. Mr. West died possessed of the lot in 1703, having devised it to his son Samuel West in his will, which, though well and strong, he made, “considering the many sudden deaths that are of late,” Feb. 3, …
1729 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms
David, son of Nicholas Cheney, Mar. 30. Jonah, son of Jonathan Spafford, Apr. 20. John, son of John Lull, jr., May 4. Sarah, dau. of Moses Gerrish, June 22. Sarah, dau. of Joseph Danford, June 29. Susanna, dau. of Joseph Noyes, July 13. Hannah, dau. of Jonathan Pearson, July 20, 1729. David, son of Nathan …
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Biographical Sketch of Lawrence D. Bailey, Judge
Judge Lawrence D. Bailey, long a resident of Emporia and the pioneer lawyer of Southwestern Kansas, also accomplished much in forwarding the agricultural interests of the state. He was a New Hampshire man, born at Sutton, Merrimack County, August 26, 1819. He was of an old Euglish manufacturing family, and his American ancestors are said …
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