Last Updated on July 24, 2011 by HOWARD BROWN GIBBS – In the midst of a lovely forest on an eminence overlooking the Connecticut Valley and the old town of Deerfield, is the school for young boys known as Eaglebrook Lodge, founded and owned by Howard Brown Gibbs. The Gibbs family is an old English […]
Last Updated on December 9, 2012 by Asa Todd6, (Titus5, Titus4, Benjamin3, Michael2, Christopher1) born April 16, 1810, died July 6, 1871, at South Deerfield, Mass., married June 22, 1835, Emeline White, who was born July 22, 1816, died in 1906. Asa Todd’s father, Titus Todd, moved from North Haven, Conn., to Charlemont, Mass., about
Last Updated on August 11, 2011 by HENRY JOSEPH DAY – Taking into full consideration the varied and incessant activities of his long and useful life, it would not be an easy task to discover an experience similar to that of Mr. Day who at his Montague home, in his advancing age is remarkably well
Last Updated on May 1, 2021 by HORACE A. SMEAD – The name of Smead is one of more than passing importance in the western part of Massachusetts, and indeed in this general part of the State it has long been prominent. Mr. Smead has been active in farming interests throughout his entire lifetime and
Last Updated on May 1, 2021 by CHARLES FRANKLIN SLATE, prominent in Northfield and esteemed in every circle in which he moves, he has for the past two years served as postmaster of this community, and in his thoroughly efficient administration the people are recognizing and appreciating the hand of the capable and forward looking
Last Updated on July 24, 2011 by MARC JOSEPH TETREAULT – The main interest that centers in the industrious career of Mr. Tetreault is the dominating quality of perseverance, most exemplary throughout his life, whose success from the start was absolutely dependent upon his own efforts. His belief in performing well the work at hand
A short history of the battles fought during King Philip’s War, including maps of the campaigns and New England Indian tribes.
Last Updated on August 19, 2011 by RAYMOND P. MOREAU – Among the eminently progressive and outstanding young men of Western Massachusetts is Raymond P. Moreau, whose business activities in Turners Falls have demonstrated his ability and carried him to a successful position. Mr. Moreau is a progressive and forward looking business executive, and is
Last Updated on December 23, 2012 by Alton S. Todd7, (Solomon6, Solomon5, James4, James3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 6, 1860, married, April 19, 1881, Ada A. Johnson. He is a conductor on the Boston & Maine railroad, and lives now (1919) in Greenfield, Mass. Child: *1627. Rena E., b. Dec. 12, 1882.
Last Updated on August 10, 2011 by HERBERT EMERSON HOLDEN, manufacturer of window frames and house finishings in North Amherst, Massachusetts, was born June 29, 1880, in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. The name he bears, Holden, Holdin, Holding, or Houlding, is of ancient and distinguished quality in England. It was a place name doubtless. Coats-of-arms are borne
Last Updated on May 1, 2021 by JOHN WESLEY RIDDELL, whose death occurred on April 27, 1910, took from the community of Greenfield a worthy citizen and one who had contributed much towards its development and upbuilding. He was born in Charlemont, Massachusetts, a nineteenth century representative of a family of prominence. The Riddell family
Last Updated on March 6, 2013 by Dennis John Wright m. Mary and res. Dunstable. Benjamin2 Wright, son of John1, b. at Dunstable, d. Milford, N. H., res. at Mile Slip (afterwards Milford); m. Betsey Adams of Dunstable (now Nashua). Of their eleven children eight were b. in Mile Slip, and the last three in
Last Updated on February 24, 2014 by Dennis A Faithful Narrative of the Many Dangers and Sufferings, as well as wonderful and surprising deliverances, of Robert Eastburn, during his late captivity among the Indians. Written by Himself. Published at the earnest request of many persons, for the benefit of the Public. With a recommendatory Preface
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Last Updated on December 10, 2012 by Eli Todd6, (Solomon5, James4, James3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born in 1795, died Oct. 8, 1885, married Mary R. Legate, who was born in 1796, died Nov. 25, 1873, in Charlemont, Mass., where they are supposed to have lived. Children: *880. Adeline. *881. Addison E., b. July 22, 1821. *882.
Last Updated on August 11, 2011 by HARRY LEE WILLIAMS – The family name of Williams is of great antiquity in England and Wales and is derived from the ancient personal name William. Like many other possessive names, it arose from the Welsh custom of adding to a man’s name the name of his father
Last Updated on December 20, 2012 by HORTON, Rena Mabel Todd8, (Edward E.7, Eli6, Solomon5, James4, James3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 15, 1870, married J. D. Horton. They lived in Greenfield, Mass. Child: I. Edwin.
Last Updated on December 9, 2012 by William Todd6, (Titus5, Titus4, Benjamin3, Michael2, Christopher1) born July 29, 1808, died Dec. 21, 1839, married Cynthia Gates, who was born April 20, 1811. They resided in Leyden, Mass. Children: *930. Mary D., b. June 1, 1835. *931. John A., b. Aug. 29, 1837.
Last Updated on May 1, 2021 by (III), Deacon Samuel Childs (as he spelled the name), eldest child of Richard and Elizabeth (Crocker) Child, was born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, November; 6, 1679; died in Deerfield, Massachusetts, March 18, 1756. He was a blacksmith and early in life settled in Deerfield, where his, services in that
Last Updated on August 19, 2011 by CLARENCE HARLAND FISHER – One of the Fisher families of Western Massachusetts are originally of Nova Scotian derivation and can be traced back to David Fisher who came from England, settled in Nova Scotia, and had a son John Parr, of whom further. (II) John Parr Fisher, son
Last Updated on October 23, 2012 by Aldrich, P. Emory, was born in New Salem, Franklin County. His ancestors came from England in 1635, residing at first in Dorchester and Braintree, and afterwards settling in Mendon, Worcester County. After obtaining his early education at the public schools, he fitted for college at the Shelburne Falls
