Essex County MA

Biographical Sketch of Wilbur Dunham

Dunham, Wilbur; real estate development; born, Columbus, O., Jan. 30, 1885; son of John M. and T. Anna Cross Dunham; educated, Taft School, Watertown, Conn.; Andover Academy, Andover, Mass.; Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; married, Columbus, O., Oct. 17, 1906, Marian M. Hobart: two daughters, Ann Elizabeth, born 1909, and Aileen, born 1913; real estate allotment and building development business since leaving college in 1904, in Columbus, O., and New York City, and Cleveland since. 1912; pres. The Wilbur Dunham Co., The Continental Realty Co; director The House Building & Investment Co.; member Delta Phi Fraternity, Yale and P. A. … Read more

Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records

Records of Byfield Parish

736 Byfield Massachusetts parish records recorded by a Rev. Hale from 1709-1743. These baptisms may include residents from Newbury, Rowley and Georgetown. The first pastor of the church in the parish was Rev. Moses Hale, who died Jan.16, 1743-4. The following are all the records of baptisms in the parish from the founding of the church to the time of Mr. Hale’s decease.

1719 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Phebe, dau. of Thomas Colman, Mar. __. Benjamin and Ellanour, children of Jonathn Boynton, Apr. 12, 1719. Samll, son of Samuell Goodridge, Apr. 26, 1719 Mary, dau. of Joshua Boynton, Apr. 26, 1719. Eunice, dau. of Matthew Adams, Apr. 26, 1719. Joseph and Benjamin, sons of Abraham Adams, May 10, 1719. Edmund, son of Edmund Cheney, May 17, 1719. Mehitabel, dau. of Daniell Jewett, June 21, 1719. Mehitabel, dau. of John Adams, June 21, 1719. Samuell, son of Josiah Smith, June 21, 1719. Maximilian, son of John Tenney of Bradford, July 26, 1719. Joseph, son of Philip Goodridge, Sept. 16. … Read more

Old Marblehead Sea Captains

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This volume is intended to be a fairly accurate list of the Old Sea Captains of Marblehead, and the vessels in which they sailed, going to and from foreign ports. The information contained in this volume has been obtained by careful and persistent research from widely distributed sources viz: the Marblehead and Salem and Beverly Custom House Records, original books of the Marblehead Marine Insurance Company, covering five thousand policies running from 1800 to 1840, list of Marblehead Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War (compiled in 1912-13 by the author), old log books, old letter books, old newspapers, list of Privateersmen of 1812 made up by Capt. Glover Broughton in a memorial to the 34th, 35th and 36th Congresses asking for grants of land for services rendered, and from the descendants of the men mentioned.

1722 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Daniel, son of James Chute, May 6. Abigail, dau. of Isaac Adams, July 1, 1722 Hannah, dau. of John Boynton, July 1, 1722. Daniel, son of Benjamin Poor, July 1, 1722. Sarah, dau. of Stephen Thurston, July 15. Oliver, son of Edmund Goodridge, July 29. Joseph, son of Matthew Adams, July 29. Samuel, son of Lionel Chute, Aug. 5, 1722 Mercy, dau. of Ebenezer Boynton, Aug. 5, 1722. Elizabeth, dau. of Samuell Dole, Aug. 5, 1722. Moses, son of Lt. Jno. Spafford, Aug. 12. Hannah, dau. of John Jackman, Sept. 2. Nathaniel, son of Daniel Tenney, Oct. 28. Mehitabel, dau. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Benjamin G. Kimball

Benjamin G. Kimball is a native of the town of Bradford, Essex county, Massachusetts, and was born November 17, 1814. He was educated at the Bradford College, of Bradford, Massachusetts. His father died when he was young, and when fourteen years old he began clerking in a dry goods house in Genesee county, New York; three years later he changed to the boot and shoe business, and was engaged in that business, as clerk, for two years.. Then worked at the shoemaking business for five years. In 1837 he came to Missouri and settled in Ray county, where he was … Read more

Biography of George D. Cunningham

George D. Cunningham is one of the enterprising and representative business men of Riverside who have made that city second in enterprise to none in San Bernardino County. He has been associated with her leading business enterprises and building industries since 1876, during which time the small hamlet of a few hundreds has grown to a city of thousands. He was born in Nova Scotia in 1853. His parents were Herbert R. and Eleanor (McGregor) Cunningham. He was reared and schooled in his native place until sixteen years of age, and then came to the United States and located at … Read more

Biography of Joseph K. Vincent

More than thirty-seven years have passed since Judge Vincent arrived in Idaho, and he is justly numbered among her honored pioneers and leading citizens. He has been prominently identified with her business life, being connected with mining, agricultural and commercial interests, and although he has rounded the psalmist’s span of three-score years and ten, and although the snows of many winters have whitened his hair, he has the vigor of a much younger man, and in spirit and interest seems yet in his prime. Old age is not necessarily a synonym of weakness or inactivity. It needs not suggest, as … Read more

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 Hannah, dau. of Joseph Goodridge, jr., Aug. 8, 1725 Acy, son of Francis Spafford, Aug. 8, 1725. Eliphalett, son of Lt. Jno. Spafford, Oct. 24, 1725. David, son of Ens. Benj. Plumer, Dec. 12. Nathan, son of John Brocklebank, Dec. 19, 1725

1735-6 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Mary, dau. of Joseph Gerrish, Jan. 4, 1735-6 Mercoy, dau. of Samll Lull, Jan. 4, 1735-6. Hepzibah, dau. of Samll Killburn, Jan. 11. Hannah, dau. of Jonathan Burpe, Feb. 15. Joseph, son of David Woodman, Feb. 29. Sarah, dau. of Edmund Cheney, Feb. 7 John, son of Elkanah Lunt, Feb. 7. Judith, dau. of Richard Stuartt, Mar. 14

Ancestors of Warren A. Reed of Brockton Massachusetts

The Reed family of Brockton, Mass., a leading member of which was Judge Warren A. Reed, lawyer and jurist, who for over a third of a century had been one of the foremost citizens of Brockton, and during the greater part of that long period connected with the judicial, civic and financial interests of the city, district and State, is one of long and honorable standing in this Commonwealth, and one the forerunner of which came to these shores over two hundred and fifty years ago. Many members of this historic family have given good account of themselves, and many are there who have been prominent in the history of this country. An account of the branch of the family to which Judge Reed belongs is here given in chronological order, beginning with the earliest American ancestor.

1729-30 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Nathan, son of Moses Hale, Jan. 25. Aphia, dau. of Samuell Dole, Feb. 1, 1729-30 Daniell, son of Daniell Plumer, Feb. 1, 1729-30 John, son of Elkana Lunt, Feb. 1, 1729-30 Mark, son of John Plumer, Mar. 1. Nero, a negro servant of John Plumer, Mar. 15, 1729-30. Joseph, son of Samuell Wallingford, Mar. 22, 1729-30

1726-7 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

David, son of James Chute, Jan. 1. Sarah, dau. of Jonathan Broadstreet, Jan. 15, 1726-7. Samuell, son of Samll Hazzen, Feb. 5. My son William Hale, Feb. 26. Mehitabell, dau. of Nathanll Herreman, Mar. 12, 1726-7 Samuell, son of Jonathan Thurston, Mar. 12, 1726-7

1720 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Mehitabel, dau. of Nathll Dumer, Mar. 27. A child of Jonathan Mores, May 1. Josiah, son of Samuel Brown, May 8. Ezekll and John, sons of Richard Layton, May 29, 1720. Abigail, dau. of Benjamin Poor, June 12. David, son of Isaac Adams, June 19, 1720 John, son of Lionel Chute, June 19, 1720 A son of Ebenezer Boynton, July 17. Sarah, dau. of Jno. Boynton, July 24. Joseph, son of Jonathan Spafford, Aug. 7. Jane, dau. of Ebenezer Stewartt, Aug. 24. Mary, dau. of Jonathan Boynton, Aug. 28, 1720 Ruth, dau. of James Chute, Aug. 28, 1720 Joanna, dau. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William Andrew Leonard, Rt. Rev. D. D.

Leonard, William Andrew, Rt. Rev. D. D.; Bishop of Ohio; born, Southport, Connecticut, July 15, 1848; educated, Philips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, St. Stephen’s College, Annadale, N. Y., and Berkley Divinity School, Middletown, Conn.; ordained May 31, 1871, degrees of D. D. from St. Stephen’s College, and Washington and Lee University, Virginia; Rector the Church of the Redeemer, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1872-1880; St. John’s Parish, Washington, D. C., 1880-1889; consecrated Bishop of Ohio, Oct. 12, 1889; in charge of the American Episcopal churches on the continent of Europe, 1897-1906; one of the founders of the University Club; Chaplain Ohio Society of … Read more

Biography of George Musalas Colvocoresses

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Born in Scio, Grecian Archipelago, October 22, 1816. During the Greek Revolution the Turks invaded that island in 1822, and after narrowly escaping the massacre that followed, George with his mother and two young sisters were carried captives to Smyrna. Through friends in that city he was ransomed and sent in an American brig to Baltimore; much kindness was shown him by members of the Greek Relief Committee, and the story of his misfortunes excited the sympathy of Captain Alden Partridge, head of the military academy then at Norwich, who offered to receive and provide for young Colvocoresses as his … Read more

Descendants of Charles Keith of Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Rev. James Keith

For the ancestry of Charles Keith, please see Descendants of Rev. James Keith of Bridgewater, Massachusetts (VI) Charles Keith, son of Benjamin, was born Aug. 8, 1794, and married Dec. 8, 1817, Mehitable Perkins, born March 23, 1795, daughter of Josiah and Anna (Reynolds) Perkins, of North Bridgewater, both of whom were descendants of historic old New England families. To this union were born children as follows: Damaris Williams Keith, born Oct. 8, 1818, married Vinal Lyon, of North Bridgewater, where she died Charles Perkins Keith, born June 20, 1820, is mentioned below Anna Reynolds Keith, born Nov. 11, 1822, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of A. J. Sanborn

A. J. Sanborn, master mechanic, I. & St. L. Shops, Mattoon; was born in Acton, York Co., Me., in 1826; having lost his mother when but 11 years of age, he left home, and, making his way to Boston, went on board a vessel, and was absent two years on a voyage; after coming into port, he made known to his father and family his adventures for the two years past; he served seven years on the sea, sailing as second mate on board the ship Vesta, of Boston, and the brig Yucatan, in the South American trade; at the … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Franklin B. Richards

Richards, Franklin B.; iron merchant; born, North Andover, Mass., Nov. 12, 1862; son of Albert D. and Mary Preston Richards; educated, grammar and high school, Somerville, Mass.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass., 1884, degree S. B.; married, Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 8, 1886, Caroline A. Dimick; two daughters, Katherine E., and Dorothy; chemist Stafford Mining Co., North Stafford, Vt.; 1885, asst. chemist, Joliet Steel Works: chemist Bonner Hill Iron & Coal Co., Youngstown, O., 1886; supt. same Company, 1888; mgr. Ore Sales, Tod, Stambaugh & Co.. Cleveland; mgr. Buena Vista Iron Co., Virginia, 1890-1893; Ore Dept., M. A. Hanna Co.; … Read more