Norfolk County MA

J Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Marriage Records

* Intention not recorded. JANES Lucretia R., 22, d. Walter and w., and Henry S. Brown, Oct 2, 1848.* Walter of Bangor, Me., and Evelina Smith, Sept. 10, 1835. JEPERSON Thomas and Susannah Bullard, Nov. 23, 1714.* JERALD (see Jerauld) James, Dr., and Susannah Green, Nov. 27, 1771.* JERAULD (see Jerald) Susanna and Seth Wheelock, June 14, 1797 JOHNSON (see Jonson) Betsey, 23, d. Samuel and Catherine, and Afred E. Sloan, Apr. 15, 1846.* Eneas and Sarah Allen 2d, wid., Apr. 29, 1801. Jemima and John Pelton, Feb. 4, 1704-5.* Jesse and Sybbil Corson [int Sibil Cosson], Aug. 1, 1805. … Read more

V Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

VAILLE,      Henry R., Dr., widower, of Springfield, and SarahW. Lewis, Oct. 8, 1849. (Intention not recorded.) VAUGHAN,      Melinda H. and Darius Johonnot, Sept. 14, 1844. VELIA,      Sarah Jane, 20, d. Jacob and E., and Orin G. Farrington, Jan. 9, 1849. VINTON,      Oliver and Mary Fales, June 20, 1833.

D Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Death Records to 1850

DANIELS,      Abigail, w. W[illia]m, consumption, Nov. 6, 1847, age 38. DAY,      Abigail, w. Joseph, Feb. 25, 1773.      Addaline, d. Eben[eze]r and Adda, July 3, 1812.      Benj[amin], ch. John and w., Nov. 1, 1775.      Jeremiah Jr., Apr. 1, 1752.      Jeremiah, s. John and Mary, Apr. 15, 1777.      Jeremiah, “A Revolutionary Pensioner,” May 28, 1839.      John [duplicate entry, husband Mary], “kild at Rhoad Island” [duplicate entry, R.I.], Oct. 19, 1777.      Mary, w. Jeremiah, Feb. 17, 1774.      Mary, w. John [dec’d], Apr. 15, 1789.      Rebeca, w. Ebenezer, May 2, 1795.      Sarah, ch. fohn and w., Nov. 20, 1775.      _____, wid-.Joseph, Oct. 27, 1836. … Read more

R Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

RAMSDALE,      Prudence and Philip Cobbet, publishment of intention of marriage, Aug. 22, 1795. RAND,      Henry S. and Jerviah P. Melcher, publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 23, 1823. RANDAL (see Randall),      Kezia of Easton, and James Fales, publishment of intention of marriage, Dec. 11, 1778. RANDALL (see Randal),      Abner [publishment of intention of marriage, of Eastown] and Abigail Hall, Dec. 29, 1768.      Abner of Easton, and Caroline Hall, Aug. 2, 1835.      Elisabeth of Sharon, and Isaac Bennet, Dec. 30, 1797. (Intention not recorded.) RAYMOND,      Hopey and Otis Hartshorn, Apr. 1, 1821. READ (see Reed),      Ichabod and Anna Hart, int Aug. … Read more

K Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Birth Records

KAILIE (see Calley) Peter, s. Peter (Kalley) and Ruth, July 20, 1670. KENDAL James Brown, s. Rev. James A. and Maria B., Oct. 11, 1834. KEPTON —- , s. Elisabeth, Jan. — , 1803. KIMBALL George A., s. Geo[rge] A. and Martha G., Dec. 3, 1837 Mary Frances, d. John E. and Lucy, Apr. 19, 1838. KING George, s. Samuel and Sarah, June 22, 1779. Harriot, d. Hozea and Hannah, Nov. 10, 1817. KINGSBURY Alonzo Allen, s. James and Mary, Jan. 13, 1840. Amos Plimpton, s. John and Polly, Feb. 16, 1808. Clarence, s. James A. and Mary A (b. … Read more

Biography of Adams, William T.

Adams, William T., son of Laban and Catharine (Johnson) Adams, was born in Medway, Norfolk County, July 30, 1822. He was educated in the public and private schools of Boston and vicinity, and when a mere lad displayed a talent for writing, his first article being published in the “Social Monitor.” For three years Mr. Adams was the master of the “Lower Road” school in Dorchester. In 1846 he resigned his position to assist his father and brother in the management of the Adams House, Boston. Mr. Adams resumed teaching in 1848, in the Boylston school, Boston, becoming the master … Read more

Woodruff Genealogy – Leicester MA

Woodruff, Frederick O. (8), William B. (7), Hiram (6), David (5), Noah (4), David (3), Samuel (2), Matthew (1). m. Fannie Sturtevant, Feb. 18, 1880. Frederick Orr Woodruff was educated in the public schools of Chelsea, Massachusetts, and Wheelers Preparatory School. After completing his studies at the age of nineteen years, he entered the employ of the old Publishing House of Ira Bradley & Co. on Cornhill, which concern was established the year Mr. Woodruff was born. In a few years he became a partner of the firm, the style of which was then changed to Bradley & Woodruff. In … Read more

Descendants of Lucius Reed, of Abington, Massachusetts

Lucius Reed, of Abington, Mass., was a descendant of (I) William Reade, who came to this country in the vessel “Assurance de Lo” in 1635, fifteen years after the arrival of the “Mayflower,” and settled in Weymouth, Mass. The line is through his son William Reed, who married Esther Thompson, of Middleboro, whose mother was Mary Cooke, daughter of Francis Cooke, who landed in 1620, from the “Mayflower.”

J Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Birth Records

JANES —- , ch. Walter and Evelina, July 25, 1836. JEPHARSON William, s. Thomas and Susanna, Jan. 31, 1716-17. JERAULD (see Geruld, Girauld, Giruld, Jerould, Jiruld) Horatio, s. Dr. James and Susannah, May 9, 1786. James, s. Dr. James and Susannah, June 10, 1773. Mary, d. Dr. James and Susannah, Feb. — , 1790. Patty, d. Dr. James and Susannah, Aug. 6, 1782. JEROULD (see Geruld, Girauld, Giruld, Jerauld, Jiruld) Patiance, d. Dr. James and Susanah, June 28, 1777. Samuel Green, s. Dr. James and Susannah, Aug. 26, 1779. Susanna, d. Dr. James and Susanna, May 18, 1775. JIRULD (see … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Ames, Frank M.

Ames, Frank M., son of Oakes and Eveline (Gilmore) Ames, was born in North Easton, Bristol County, August 14, 1833. He was educated at Leicester and Andover academies. Upon leaving school he entered into the employ of the well-known firm of Oliver Ames & Sons, where he remained several years, and became practically acquainted not only with the mechanical part of manufacturing shovels, but also with the details of an extensive business. In 1858 he removed to Canton to take control of the business of the Kinsley Iron & Machine Company. At the present time he is one of the … Read more

W Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

WALKER,      _____, d. Frederick E. and L[ – ] Nov. 22, 1847. WALPOLE,      John, s. Elizabeth Pecker, Mar. 29, 1762. WARE,      Ellis, s. Nathan and Eunice, Nov. 2, 1810.      Eunice Maria, d. Nathan and Eunice, Aug. 17, 18l8.      George Henry, s. Nathan and Eunice, Dec. 29, 1829.      Horace, s. Nathan and Eunice, Dec. 12, 1808.      John Warren, s. Nathan and Eunice, May 28, 1817.      Julia Leland, d. Nathan and Eunice, Jan. 27, 1822.      Lowell Davis, s. Nathan and Eunice, Dec. 23, 18l4.      Lowell Davis, s. Nathan and Eunice, Nov. 11, 1820.      Lyman Smith, s. Nathan Jr. and Eunice, Oct. 23, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William Carpenter

(X) William (4), son of William (3) Carpenter, was born 1605, in England, and came to America in 1638, in the ship “Bevis” with his family. He settled first at Weymouth, Massachusetts, where he was admitted a freeman, May 13, 1640. He was representative of the town in 1641-43; constable in 1641. March 28, 1645, he was admitted as an inhabitant of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and June of the same year, he was made freeman. From 1643 to 1649 he served as proprietors’ and town clerk. The original division of lands in Rehoboth took place, June 30, 1644, and in that … Read more

F Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

FAIRBANKS,      Benjamin, s. Timothy M. and Lucy, Jan. 12, 1791.      Isabel H., d. Benjamin and Eliza, Jan. 12, 1848.      John, s. Timothy Metcalf and Lucy, Sept. 17, 1794.      Lucy Ann, d. Jesse and Barridill, Mar. 18, 1826.      Samuel, s. Timothy Metcalf (Fairbank) and Lucy, Oct. 28, 1788. FALES,      Aaron, s. Moses and Rebec[torn], Sept. 9, 1751.      Aaron Clark, s. Amaziah and Mary, July 6, 1756.      Abiather, s. Moses and Rebeckah, June 22, 1754.      Abiather, s. Abiather and Sarah, Dec. 19, 1795.      Abigail, d. Benj[a]m[in] and Rachel, May 6, 1762.      Abijah, s. Abiather and Sarah, May 18, 1788.      Abner, s. Abiather … Read more

O Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

OLIVER (see Olivers),      Susannah, Mrson, and Robert Briton, Dec. 1, 1783. (Intention not recorded.) OLIVERS (see Oliver),      Sussanna and Thadeus Fuller, publishment of intention of marriage, Apr. 13, 1783. ONION,      Catharine of Dedham, and Asa Fisher Jr., publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 16, 1839. OTIS,      Mary W. and John Earley, Jan. 24, 1841.

I Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

IDE,      Patience [publishment of intention of marriage, of Attelburrough] and Joshua Allen, Dec. 11, 1766. INGRARAM (see Ingrom),      Chloe of Foxborough, and Ebenezer Bardens, publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 14, 1791.      Chloe of Sharon, and Daniel Page, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 2, 1815.      George L., 21, of Cumberland, R. I., s. Otis and L. A., and Nancy A.      Butterworth, Oct. 14, 1846.      John and Lydia Hunt, May 21, 1823.      Lydia [publishment of intention of marriage, Ingram] and Willard Page, Oct. 27, 1818. INGROM (see Ingraham),      Judah and Benjamin Carrel, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 22, 1759.

A Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Marriage Records

* Intention not recorded. ABBOTT Bushrod W., 27, of Lawrence, s. Enoch and Nancy, and Laura A. Bullard, Jan. 1, 1849.* ADAMS Abigail, wid. [int. Agigail, omits wid.], and Amos Smith, Sept. 29, 1796. Abigail and Nathan Wight, Apr. 18, 1799. Abigail and Gershom Wheelock, May 6, 1802. Amy B. and Samul Kingsbury, int. Sept. 19, 1830. Charlotte of Medway, and Orion Wight, int. May 14, 1826. Daniel of Medway, and Mrs. Silence Wight, May 26, 1777. Darius and Julia [int. Sula] Ellis, Apr. 14, 1796. Edward, Ens., and Sarah Taylor, Jan. 6, 1709-10.* Eliakim Esq. of Medway, and Hanah … Read more

B Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Birth Records

BABCOCK Ebenezer Granville, s. Eben[eze]r and Marry, June 15. 1843. Francis Lester, s. Benjamin (b. Sherbum) and Millitiah, June 12, 1849. Rufus, s. Malichi and w., May 23, 1839. BACAR (see Baker) Abigail, d. Micah [and] Abigail, July 16, 1758. Easther, d. Abijah and Easter, Apr. 24, 1759. Esther, d. Abijah and Esther, Oct 11, 1753. Hannah, d. Micar and Abigail, July 12, 1754 John, s. Abijah and Esther, Nov. 5, 1751. Micah, s. Micah and Abigail, Sept 13, 1755. Nathan, s. Micah and Abigail, Apr. 13, 1757. BACON Sarah Antionette, d. William and k Melinda, Sept. 6, 1828. BAILEY … Read more

L Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

LANE,      Amasa Freeman, s. John B. and Elizabeth, Nov. 5, 1827. LANGLY,      Caroline, d. John and Nathalia, Sept. 12, 1847. LAWRANCE (see Lawrence),      David, s. David and Chloe, Jan. 1, 1780.      Elisabeth, d. John [and] Mary, Apr. 11, 1772.      George Anson, s. Elihu and Tamer, Sept. 9, 1779.      John, s. John and Mary, May 8, 1764.      Jonathan, s. Jonathan and Hannah, Aug. 23, 1739.      Levi Cheney, s. Elihu and Tamer, Apr. 3, 1781.      Lydia, d. John and Mary, May 26, 1762.      Mary, d. John and Mary, Aug. 17, 1766.      Peggy, d. David and Chloe, Mar. 7, 1782.      Timothy, s. John … Read more