Middlesex County MA

Carlisle Massachusetts Deaths – P Surnames

PARKER, Benjamin, bur. Chelmsford, d. Nov. 30, 1848, a. 75 y. Charlotte, d. Nathaniel and Lydia, Oct. 22, 1806, a. 22 m. G. R. 1. Nathaniel, Lt., Oct. 17, 1802, a. 56 y. G. R. 1. Nathaniel, jr., s. Nathaniel and Lydia, Sept. 9, 1808, a. 3 y. G. R. 1. Olive, w. Maj. Jonas, Jan. 16, 1817, a. 38 y. G. R. 1. Olive Maria, d. Maj. Jonas and Anna, July 5, 1824. G. R. 2. Olive Maria, d. Maj. Jonas and Anna, Apr. 7, 1828. G. R. 2. PARLIN, Abigail, d. Oliver and Rebbecka, Apr. 11, 1772. Asa, … Read more

Biography of Colonel Stanhope E. Blunt

The history of the United States Government Arsenal located upon Rock Island is exhaustively narrated from its inception in another portion of this work. Consequently it is not the intention of the writer of this sketch to touch upon any phase of that history except the period covered by the regime of the present Commandant of Rock Island Arsenal, Colonel Stanhope E. Blunt, a man whose executive ability has been demonstrated of a high order. Stanhope E. Blunt was born in Boston, Massachusetts, September 28, 1850. His father was Colonel Charles E. Blunt, Corps of Engineers, United States – Army, … Read more

Biography of Hon. Isaac Darwin Merrill

Hon. Isaac Darwin Merrill, a well-known public man of Contoocook, is a son of Isaac and Mary (Wyman) Merrill, born October 1, 1814, in Hopkinton village, N.H. The father, a native of Hollis, Hillsborough County, born June 15, 1784, was a cooper by trade, and worked in Boston, Portland, and Troy, N.Y. When Isaac D. was about a year old, the family moved from Hopkinton to Hillsborough Bridge, where his father was employed at his trade. Later, more than sixty years ago, he settled in Contoocook, built the house where the subject of this sketch now resides, worked at his … Read more

Carlisle Massachusetts Marriages – T Surnames

TALBOT, Samuel, of Brookline, N. H., and Eliza P. Hodgman, int. Nov. 25, 1835. TARBOX, Mary, Mrs., and Joel Hodgman, Jan. 9, 1836.* TAYLOR, Abel, and Sarah Hodgman, June 28, 1804.* Abraham, and Frances Blood, July 6, 1797.* Annis, Mrs., of Hollis, and Jacob Robbins of Westford, Jan. 1, 1795. Elizibeth, and Joseph Hartwell, 2d of Bedford, Dec. 30, 1840.* Harriet E., and Alfred Proctor of Chelmsford, a. 24 y., wheelwright, s. Jonas R. and Syebl, of Chelmsford, Sept. 10, 1846.* James, and Mariah Procter of Roxbury, int. Mar. 24, 1847. John, and Abigail Wheeler, Apr. 23, 1789.* John, and … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Charles Kingsley Arter

Arter, Charles Kingsley; attorney-at-law; born, Cleveland, April 24, 1876; son of Frank A. and Delia Kingsley Arter; educated, Amherst College, 13. A., 1898; Harvard Law School, 1901; married, Cleveland, Sept. 23, 1902, Grace Denison; issue, Elizabeth and Calvin Kingsley Arter; member of the well-known law firm of Smith, Taft & Arter; at Amherst won Commencement Debate, one of the highest honors to be gained in college; admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, in 1901; immediately afterwards came to Cleve-land and admitted to practice in the Ohio Courts; firm makes a specialty in corporation and banking law in which I have … Read more

Descendants of Joseph Stevens

Joseph Stevens, born Billerica, Mass., Oct. 20, 1720. Died in Winthrop, Maine, Oct. 2, 1791. Married Elizabeth Emery, born Billerica, 1723. Died Winthrop, Maine, Feb. 28, 1798. They moved to Winthrop, Me. from New Ipswich, N. H. in 1769. The names of their children were: Elizabeth, b. Oct. 10, 1744. Joseph, Jr., b. April 8, 1746. Joseph, Jr., b. Oct. 31, 1747. Ames, b. July 16, 1749. Samuel, b. April 28, 1751. Mercy, b. Nov. 23, 1752. Abel, b. April 27, 1755. Esther, b. Oct. 6, 1756. Ephrain, b. June 29, 1758. (2) William, b. July 4, 1760; d. Winthrop, … Read more

Biography of Allen, Charles Herbert

Allen, Charles Herbert, son of Otis and Louisa (Bixby) Allen, was born in Lowell, Middlesex County, April 15, 1848. He was educated in the public schools of his native city; prepared for college, entered Amherst, from which he was graduated in the class of 1869, receiving his A. M. in course in 1872. His first connection with commercial life was in the lumber business, in which he has ever since been engaged, under the firm name of Otis Allen & Son. Mr. Allen was married in Manchester, N. H., Nov. 10, 1870, to Harriet C., daughter of James and Sarah … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Charles Pierpont Punchard

Punchard, Charles Pierpont, Jr.; landscape architect; born, Farmingham, Mass., June 3, 1885; son of Charles P. and Mattie Blanchard Punchard; educated, public schools, Farmingham, Mass., Brookline, Mass.; special student, dept. Landscape Architecture; graduate School of Applied Science, Harvard University, 1909-1911; member Troop A, First Squadron Cavalry, O. N. G.; enlisted, May, 1912; previous to coming to Cleveland, was connected with various landscape architects in Boston, on both private and public work; partner Evans & Punchard; member American Society Landscape Architecture. Recreations: Tennis and Riding.

Carlisle Massachusetts Births – W Surnames

WEBSTER, John Blanchard Davis, s. Samuel and Lucy H., Dec. 7, 1825. Samuel Elbert, s. Samuel and Lucy H., Feb. 4, 1827. Sarah Jane, d. Samuel and Sally, Dec. 2, 1823. WHEAT, Ai, s. Lt. Daniel and Betty, Sept. 2, 1801. Betsy, d. Daniel and Betty, Apr. 26, 1798. Lucindia, d. Daniel and Betty, Nov. 9, 1794. Susanna, d. Daniel and Betty, Nov. 16, 1790. WHEELER (see also Wheler), Abagail, d. Simon and Abagail, Aug. 16, 1799. Abel, s. Nathan and Ruth, June 10, 1791. Amos, s. Nathan and Ruth, Jan. 22, 1788. Ansil, s. William and Sarah, May 14, … Read more

Biography of Edward F. Groark

EDWARD F. GROARK-Insurance has for many years held the attention of Edward F. Groark, whose usefulness in this realm in Western Massachusetts is widely recognized. With interests centering in North Adams he covers a considerable territory in this immediate section and his work is contributing definitely to the progress of the community. Mr. Groark’s practical ability and progressive attitude are constructive influences in the local progress as well as in his own success. He is a son of Patrick and Margaret (Feign) Groark, esteemed citizens of New Haven, Connecticut. Edward F. Groark was born in New Haven, September 11, 1878. … Read more

Biography of Allen, Joseph Henry

Allen, Joseph Henry, was born August 21, 1820, in Northborough, Worcester County, where his father (Joseph, born in Medfield, 1790, on the old homestead at Castle Hill, occupied since 1649 and still by the Allen family) was settled as minister of the town in 1816, and remained pastor of the First Parish till his death in 1873. His mother (Lucy Clark, born in Hingham, 1791, died 1866) was daughter of Prof. Henry Ware of Harvard University (1805-1845). He is seventh in descent, by the maternal line, of a series of Massachusetts Congregational ministers, including Thomas Clark, Chelmsford; John Hancock, Lexington; … Read more

Biography of Marvin Whitman Ray

MARVIN WHITMAN RAY, a member of the Durkee & Ray Corporation, of which he was one of the founders and is also the treasurer, holds a prominent position in the mercantile life of his community. He is also actively interested in all movements for the progress and general welfare of the section, and his service in civic, fraternal and other organizations has earned for him the esteem of all who come in touch with him. He is a member of an old American family, being the representative in the sixth generation in direct lineal descent of the original pioneer who … Read more

Carlisle Massachusetts Deaths – W Surnames

WHEAT, Ai, m., agriculture, bleeding of the stomach, Mar. 10, 1844, a. 42 y. Betsey, w. Lt. Daniel, Nov. 14, 18-9, a. 70 y. G. R. 1. Betsey, d. Lt. Daniel and Betsey, Mar. 28, 1815, a. 17 y. Charles G., s. Ai and Irene G. H., May 24, 1837, a. 5 y. 8 m. G. R. 2. Daniel, Lt., Jan. 17, 1827, a. 72 y. G. R. 1. Melbourne W., s. Ai and Irene G. H., Feb. 13, 1841, a. 14 y. G. R. 2. WHEELER, Abagail, d. Simon and Abagail, Sept. 13, 1819. Abigail, w. Oliver, Aug. 15, … Read more

Contributions of the Old Residents’ Historical Association, Lowell MA

Historical Association of Lowell Mass

The Lowell Historical Society of Lowell Massachusetts published 6 volumes of “contributions” to the recording of the history of Lowell Massachusetts at the turn of the century. These contributions were continued by the contributions by the Lowell Historical Society. Volume I A Fragment, written in 1843, by Theodore Edson Boott, Kirk, by Theodore Edson Carpet-Weaving and the Lowell Manufacturing Company, by Samuel Fay Dana, Samuel L., Memoir of, by John O. Green Early Recollections of an Old Resident, by Josiah B. French East Chelmsford (now Lowell), Families Living in, in 1802, by Z. E. Stone Green, Benjamin, Biography of, by … Read more

Biography of Prof. William H. Carruth

Prof. William H. Carruth, one of the leading linguistic seholars and authors of the West, had held the chair of German Language and Literature of the University of Kansas since its creation over thirty years ago. He was born on a farm near Osawatomie, Kansas, April 5, 1859, the son of James H. and Jane (Grant) Carruth. His father, from whom he in herited his love of books, was a home missionary of the Presbyterian Church, and from his mother he inherited courage, energy and an independent disposition. He worked his way through school and college, graduating at the University … Read more

Carlisle Massachusetts Marriages – B Surnames

Marriages BACON, Elvira, of West Cambridge, and Amos Leighton, int. Oct. 13, 1839. BAILEY, Olive, of Billerica, and Jonas Parker, Jan. 1, 1809.* BALDWIN (see also Bauldoin), John F[rye. int.], of Billerica, a. 23 y., farmer, s. Joel and Mary B., of Billerica, and Fanny A[licia. int.] Parker, a. 20 y., d. Jonas and Anna, Dec. 24, 1846.* Lucy, Mrs., and Oliver Spaulding, Aug. 30, 1835.* Susanna, and Jacob Blaisdell, int. July 7, 1838. BALL, Isaac, of Corinth, and Lucy Hodgman, Feb. 2, 1817.* BARKER, Asa, of Chelmsford, and Sally Foster of Westford, Sept. 18, 1794. Daniel, of Littleton, and … Read more

Byam, Mary Ellen Nettie Heald – Obituary

Mrs. Mary Ellen Byam, aged 72, died early Tuesday morning [November 8, 1932] after a few hours’ illness, at her home on Mont Vernon Street. She seemed in good health Monday and was about the house all day. In the night she was suddenly stricken with illness and passed away two hours afterwards. Mrs. Byam was a very industrious woman and had been a resident of Milford 35 years, coming here with her husband, the late Warren S. Byam, from Greenfield. Mrs. Byam was a native of Carlisle, Mass., born July 2, 1859, and the daughter of Henry and Jane … Read more

Carlisle Massachusetts Births – J Surnames

JACOBS, Easther, d. Jacob and Mable, Aug. 30, 1802. Hannah, d. John and Mable, Nov. 26, 1789. John [h. Mabel], at Scituate, Sept. 22, 1759. John, s. John and Mable, May 27, 1796. Lucinda, d. John and Mable, July 9, 1785. Lydia, d. John and Mable, Dec. 31, 1786. Mable, d. John and Mable, June 28, 1792. Maria Antoinett, d. John, jr. and Maria, Sept. 16, 1825. Martin, s. John and Mable, Apr. 29, 1800. Mary, d. John and Mable, Apr. 18, 1794. Ruth, d. John and Mable, May 20, 1798. Ward, s. John and Mable, Sept. 14, 1806.

Richardson Genealogy of Attleboro Massachusetts

Old Families of Southeastern Massachusetts

The Richardson Family, of which the late Henry A. Richardson was a descendant, is an old and well-known family of Bristol county, Mass., the line being traced back to Samuel Richardson, who was born not far from 1610, in England, and came to this country, his name being first of record July 1, 1636, in Charlestown, as an inhabitant there in 1637.