1717 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Jonathan, son of Jonathan Boynton, Apr. 1. Stephen, son of Thomas Plumer, Apr. 1. John, son of Samuel Brown, Apr. 8,1717. Mary, dau. of Thomas Colman, Apr. 24. Abigail, dau. of Richard Layton, Apr. 28. Ruth, dau. of Andrew Stickney, May 12. Samuel, son of Abraham Adams, and Thomas, son of Josiah Smith, June 9. Elizabeth, dau. of John Adams, June 23. Lucy, dau. of Samuel Dickinson, July 21. Ann, dau. of Pror. Joseph Hale, Aug. 11. Thomas and Moses, sons of Daniel Ritter, Sept. 5, 1717. Ann, dau. of Thomas Look, Aug., 1717. Mary, dau. of Thomas Lull, Sept. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Archer Roberts Simpson

ARCHER ROBERTS SIMPSON – A lawyer, well established in Springfield, Massachusetts, and prominent in social and other circles, Archer Roberts Simpson was born in Dover, New Hampshire, May 6, 1885. He was graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, in 1907, entered Yale University, and was graduated from that institution in 1911, and then went to the Law School of George Washington University, from which he was graduated in 1915. He has now practiced law for ten years and is senior member of the firm of Simpson, Clason & Callahan. Mr. Simpson was a member of the Springfield City Council for … Read more

1721-2 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Sarah, dau. of Jedidiah Pearson, Jan. 28. Daniel, son of Philip Goodridge, Feb. 11, 1721-2 Ruth, dau. of Thomas Plumer, Feb. 11, 1721-2. John, son of Gershom Frazer, Feb. 11, 1721-2. Ruth, dau. of John Brocklebank, Mar. 4

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

1740 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Mehitabel, dau. of Samll Hovey, Apr. 6 Sarah, dau. of David Boynton, Apr. 6. Daniel Boynton and wife ownd ye Coyt ye Same Day. Mary, dau. of William Tenney, May 18. Mary, dau. of Lt. Samll Northend, July 27, 1740. Abigail, dau. of Jonathan Pearson, Sept. 7, 1740. Parker, son of Enoch Dole, Sept. 14. Ruth, dau. of Samll Searl, Oct. 5. Ann, dau. of Jonathan Pearson, jr., Oct. 19, 1740. Eunice, dau. of Jonathan Stickney, Oct. 26 Mary, dau. of John Danford, Oct. 26. Rufus, son of Moses Wheeler, Nov. 23. Mary, dau. of Joseph Mooers, Dec. 28.

1713 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Judith, dau. of John Noyes, Apr. 12. Jonathan, son of Francis Nelson, Apr. 19, 1713. Sarah, dau. of Abraham Adams, Oct. 11, 1713. Sarah, dau. of Benjamin Woodman, Oct. 11, 1713. Jedidiah, son of Judah Colman, Oct. 11, 1713. Sam’ll, son of Samuell Ayers, Nov. 29. My daughter Mary Hale, Dec. 6, 1713. Elizabeth, dau. of Richard Dummer, Dec. 20, 1723.

Biographical Sketch of Osgood McFarland

Osgood McFarland, a son of Major Moses McFarland, of the revolutionary war, a Scotch-Irish immigrant, together with his wife, Mary Bartlett, came to town from Haverhill, Mass., in 1809. A few years afterwards he removed to Marietta, Ohio. He remained there seven years, when, on account of his health, he returned to Vermont, driving his own team the whole distance, as he had done on the outward journey. On his second coming to Waterville he located upon the farm on East hill, known as the “Tobin place,” whence he removed, after a few years, to West hill, and tilled the … 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.

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 Wheeler, jr., Aug. 3, 1729. Samuell, son of Samuell Moody, Sept. 28. Stephen, son of Nathll Danford, Oct. 5. Susanna, dau. of Amos Pilsbury, Dec. 18

Biographical Sketch of Ralph D. Mitchell

Mitchell, Ralph D.; lake transportation; born. Marine City, Mich., Dec. 5, 1878; son of John and Mary Rowell Mitchell; educated, University School, 1902-1908, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., 1908-1909, Yale University; married, Hillsboro, 0.; June 20, 1907, Helen Boyd; one son and two daughters; since 1902, engaged in vessel business on the lakes with his father; vice pres. Cleveland. Steamship Co.; pres. Gathwick Steamship Co.; sec’y Miller Ore Co., and Winston Coal Co.; director Sedalia Coal & Mining Co., and Edward Mnfg. Co.; member Union, Tavern, and Euclid Clubs, and Chamber of Commerce.

1737-8 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Daniel, son of Joseph Noyes, Feb. 5. Elizabeth, dau. of Benjamin Poor, Feb. 12, 1737-8. Benj., son of Richard Stewartt, Mar. 12. Jane, dau. of Bartholomew Pearson, Mar. 19 Samuell, son of Jno. Danford, jr., Mar. 19

Biographical Sketch of Gardner Abbott

Abbott, Gardner; attorney; born, Cincinnati, O., Dec. 11, 1878; son of Willard and Caroline Powers Younglove Abbott; educated Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.; Yale University, A. B.; Columbia Law School, LL. B.; married, Cleveland, Oct. 16, 1912, Lois A. Allen; member Cleveland Board of Health, 1912; Troop A, 1st Sergt.; entered the office of Blandin, Rice and Ginn, 1905; started business for himself in 1909; vice pres. Bates Valve Bag Co.; pres. Abbott Realty Co.; sec’y Babies’ Dispensary and Hospital and Cleveland Music School Settlement; member Andover P. A. E.; Alpha Delta Phi; Wolf’s Head; Columbia Phi Delta Phi; director Union … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Alley, John B.

Alley, John B., son of John and Mercy (Buffum) Alley, was born in Lynn, January 7, 1817. He belongs to one of the oldest Essex county families, and is descended from Hugh Alley, who, with his brother John, settled in Lynn in 1834. He received his education in the public schools of his native town, and at the age of fourteen was apprenticed to a shoe manufacturer, and at nineteen received the gift of his time. Soon after the close of his apprenticeship he went to Cincinnati and there purchased a flatboat, which he loaded with merchandise and carried to … Read more

1732 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Mary, dau. of Samuell Wallingford, Apr. 16, 1732. Sarah, dau. of Dea. Samuell Moodey, June 11, 1732. Hannah, dau. of William Tenney, June 18, 1732. John, son of John Bailey, Aug. 13. Eliz., dau. of Lieut. Longfellow, Aug. 20 Oliver, son of Samuell Dole, Aug. 20. Susanna, dau. of Samll Lull, Sept. 3 Samuell, son of Jonathan Thurlo, Sept. 3. Phebe, dau. of Jonathan Pearson, Oct. 8. Mary, dau. of Bartholomew Pearson, Nov. 12, 1732. Jacob, son of Jedidiah Pearson, Nov .26. Enoch, son of Moses Gerrish, Dec. 3. Abigail, dau. of Abraham Brown, Dec. 7

Hood Genealogy

The Hood genealogy does not embrace all the families descended from Richard Hood, but only that succession in which the compiler of this work is found. She is indebted to a little book called “A Genealogy of Richard Hood, by Rev. George Hood and once owned by Richard Hood of Danversport for the record from Richard Hood to Josiah Moulton Hood, her grandfather. The details-names and dates, intervening-as well as the record of that succession in which the family of the above Richard Hood of Danversport is found can be seen in the little book referred to.

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