Essex County MA

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.

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.

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 two brothers, William and Thomas, and three children, Thomas, John and Edith. (II) Thomas Dow was born in Tylner, and lived afterward in Runham, Norfolk. He married Margaret (surname unknown) and had children: Henry, of further mention; Christopher; and two daughters. (III) Henry Dow, son … Read more

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, Mass. He joined the church a short time before his death in 1698 (as only church members could make wills) and he made over his property to his eldest son John in trust in which son John is to give life support to his father … Read more

Ambrose Family Genealogy

The name of AMBROSE is also spelled in Essex county records Ambros and Ambross. The first of the name here was HENRY AMBROSE, born about 1613. He lived in Hampton, N. H., from 1640 to 1649, when he removed to Salisbury. He subsequently removed to Charlestown about 1652, to Boston in 1653 or 1654; and returned to Salisbury, where he died in 1658. He was made a freeman May 18, 1642; and was a house carpenter by trade. His wife Susannah survived him, and married, secondly, John Severance of Salisbury before 1664; being alive in 1670. Children: Samuel Ambrose, bapt. … Read more

Genealogy of Richard Bishop

Richard Bishop, of Salem was a husbandman. He married, first, before 1635, Dulzebella ____, who was born about 1607. She died in Salem 23 (24): 6: 1658; and he married, second, Mary Gould 22: 5: 1660. His wife Mary was born about 1611. He died in Salem 30: 10: 1674; and his widow Mary married Thomas Robbins March 11, 1674-5. Children: Mary Bishop, b. about 1635; m., first, probably, John Barnet (or Barbant) 18: 4: 1661; and, second, John Darling of Salem, fisherman, before 1680. She was living in 1686. Edward Bishop, baptized in Salem 23: 2: 1648. He was … Read more

Biography of Judge Frederick S. Stevens

The distinguished citizen of Bingham County, Idaho, whose name appears above, has lived longer in that county than any other resident now alive. He has at different stages of his life in the county been soldier, pioneer, storekeeper, farmer and jurist, and in each capacity has won the respect of all who have been associated with him, and he is widely known as one of the most prominent citizens of southeastern Idaho. Frederick S. Stevens was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, August 7, 18^8. Benjamin Stevens, his grandfather, was born in Massachusetts, as was also Benjamin Stevens, Jr., his father. Benjamin … Read more

1738 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Hephzibah, dau. of Jonathan Burpe, Apr. 2, 1738. Ruth, dau. of Joseph Swett, May 31 Moses, son of Jonathan Stickney, May 31. Moses, son of Josiah Smith, July 16. Solomon, son of David Pearson, Aug. 6. Ann, dau. of Jonathn Pearson, Aug. 27. Paul, son of Dea. Samll Moody, Sept. 17. William, son of William Turner, Oct. 22. Ann, dau. of Enoch Dole, Nov. 5, 1738 Joseph, son of Samll Danforth, Nov. 5, 1738. Ebenezer, son of _______Clough, Dec. 10. Daniel, son of Daniel Chapman, Dec-31

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 Osgood. He followed this trade in connection with tanning until the late war was well in progress. Then he enlisted as a private in the Sixteenth New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry for nine months. With his regiment he served his full time, the most of which … Read more

Cheever Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine

Historical Sketches of Bluehill Maine

Farther down the road towards the tide mills stands the house built by John Cheever about 1835. Mr. Cheever came from Beverly to Blue Hill village and settled, where he kept a store and began to build a fishing fleet, the first being the schooner “Marion”, built at the village. The father of the writer sold him the land for his house, store, wharf, fish flakes and garden, where he carried on business and continued to reside until his death in 1851, aged fifty-one years. His wife was Betsey Gardner, of Beverly, by whom he had seven children, as follows: … Read more

1731-2 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Beamsly, son of John Plumer, Jan. 2. Mehitabel, dau. of Joshua Boynton, jr., Jan. 9, 1731-2. William, son of Jonathan Stickney, Jan. 22, 1731-2. Mary, dau. of Jonathan Thurston, Mar. 5 Moses, son of Moses Hale, Mar. 5.

Essex County Massachusetts Cemeteries

Burying Point Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts

A complete listing of all available online Essex County Massachusetts cemeteries, with links to multiple cemetery transcriptions, gravestone photos, tombstone photos, official records, etc.

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 evil stirringly and fearlessly wherever he found it, in offering a constructive life program, and in demonstrating by his own life all his preachments. His ministerial activities carried him to many localities throughout the United States, but his last years were passed in his native … Read more

Abbott Genealogical Register

Abbott Genealogical Register

In 1847, Abiel Abbot and Ephraim Abbot compiled a comprehensive genealogical record titled “Abbott Genealogical Register,” detailing the lineage of several Abbott families originating from early New England settlers. Initially aimed to document the descendants of George Abbot, Sr. of Andover, the scope expanded to include numerous branches such as George Abbot, Jr., Thomas Abbot of Andover, Arthur Abbot of Ipswich, Robert Abbot of Branford, Ct., and George Abbot of Norwalk, Ct., among others. This volume, published by J. Munroe and Company in Boston, Massachusetts, integrates meticulously gathered data, revealing the expansive and intertwined genealogies of the Abbott families. The authors’ painstaking research and dedication to accuracy, despite challenges in data completeness, provide a valuable resource for anyone tracing the Abbott lineage or studying early American familial structures.

1733 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

John, son of Andrew Stickney, Apr. 8. Betty, dau. of Samll Jewett, Apr. 29, 1733 Jane, dau. of Moses Wheeler, Apr. 29, 1733 Judith, dau. of Eben Tenney, July 1 Johnson, son of Jno. Stewart, July 1. Hephsibah, dau. of Samuell Poor, July 22, 1733 John, son of John Dumer, esq., Aug. 12. A child of Jno. Lull, July 29, 1733 Martha, dau. of Nathan Plumer, Aug. 26. Judith, dau. of Benjamin Pearson, Sept. 23, 1733 John, son of Edmund Cheney, Sept. 23, 1733 Benj., son of Stephen Hidden, Sept. 23, 1733 Judith, dau. of Dea. Samll Moodey, Sept. 30, … Read more

1739 Byfield Massachusetts Parish Records Baptisms

Joshua, son of Joshua Noyes, Apr. 22. Jedidiah, son of Samll Stickney, May 6. Eunice, dau. of Moses Hale, June 3. Benjamin, son of Samll Wallingford, June 10 John, son of Elkanah Lunt, June 10. Mary, dau. of Nathan Wheeler, jr., June 17, 1739. Joseph, son of Joseph Sweatt, June 24, 1739 John, son of Samll Searl, June 24, 1739. Ezekiel, son of Samll Northend, June 8. Silas, son of Caleb Burbank, July 29. Samuell, son of Moses Gerrish, Aug. 19. Sarah, dau. of Samll Lowell, Sept. 9. John, son of Jonathan Thurlo, Sept. 23. Dorothy, dau. of Dea. Samll … Read more