Norfolk County MA

G Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Marriage Records

* Intention not recorded. GAMLINE Elizebeth and Isack Chinery, Nov. 16, 1654.* GAMMELL William, Rev., and Maria Antionett Mady [int Maria A. Madey], Mar. 14, 1822. GARDNER Edward and Mary Jones, May 9, 1734.* James W. and Altemira Elizabeth Fiske, Oct 9, 183 1. John of Stow, and Mrs. Mary Baxter, Apr. 14, 1720.* GAULT Asenarth of Bow, N.H., and Rev. Joseph Bullard Jr., int. Dec. 3, 1825. GAY (see Guy, Gye) Abigail and Samuel Hindill, Dec. 23, 1719.* Almira and Capt. Phinehas Ellis, Mar. 28, 1822.* Jacob of Walpole, and Mrs. Sarah Smith, SepL 29, 1774. Jason and Hannah … Read more

Mary Elizabeth Todd Powers of Brookline MA

POWERS, Mary Elizabeth Todd8, (Bethel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 9, 1832, married Oct. 12, 1852, Jacob Haven Powers, who was born in Rochester, Vt., June 15, 1830, died Sept. 17, 1899. She lived at 4 Regent Circle, Brookline, Mass. Children: I. Mina, b. July 14, 1855, d. Aug. 12, 1899. II. Leland Todd, b. Jan. 28, 1857, m. and had issue: (1) Leland Hoyt, b. Nov. 29, 1896, d. 1897; (2) Hiram Merrill, b. Aug. 14, 1899. III. Lois Van Ness, b. July 25, 1871, d. Oct. 31, 1873.

E Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Death Records to 1850

ELLIS,      Abagial, w. Jacob, Jan. 20, 1773.      Almira, born Franklin, d. Daniel and Anna, dropsy, July 23, 1848, age 52 year 7 m.      Ann, w. Enoch, Apr. 9, 1838.      Catharine, d. Aaron, Feb. 5, 1834.      Daniel, Mar. 16, 1837.      Eliphalet, Oct. 12, 1798.      Enoch, s. Enoch and Julia, Sept. 28, 1775.      Enoch, Nov. 6, 1794.      Enoch, Jan. 12, 1842.      George P., Capt., June 25, 1837.      Harriett, d. Hartford, scarlet fever, Mar. 10, 1837, age 3.      Harriot, (Elli[s]) d. Harford and Mary, Mar. 10, age 2.      Ichabod, May 22, 1833.      Jacob, June 9, 1752.      Jacob, s. Jacob and Abigail, Dec. 31, … 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

Epitaphs from Graveyards in Wellesley, North Natick, and St. Mary’s Churchyard

Epitaphs from Graveyards in Wellesley, North Natick, and St. Mary's Churchyard

About 1860, Charles Curtis Greenwood, a local antiquarian of ability, began to copy the inscriptions in the old graveyard at Needham, and to prepare genealogical notes in reference to each person buried there. He devoted much time and correspondence to this work, and in 1890 began to publish the results of his labors in the Dedham Historical Register. At the time of his death 397 epitaphs had been published and 228 remained in manuscript, most of which were annotated. His widow conscripted George Kuhn Clark to publish the remaining inscriptions along with all of the published inscriptions in a single volume in 1898 called “Needham Epitaths.” Clark, relying on the original transcription of Charles, along with his own new transcription, re-walked all of the cemeteries, enumerating the gravestones once again. Includes genealogical notes of the people interred.

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

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.

Descendants of John Folger

John Folger, b. 1590, d. 1660. He came from Norwich in Norfolk in 1635 on the “Abigale” and settled in Dedham, Mass., in 1638, and in Watertown, Mass., in 1640, then went to Martha Vineyard. He married Merible Gibbs. ISSUE: (2) Peter b. (England) 1617, d. Nantucket 1690; m. Mary Morrill in 1640. She was from Salem, Mass.; she came over in the same ship with Peter. (She died in 1704.) ISSUE-(10 children; see Folger Genealogy). One of their sons was John Folger (3), b. 1659; d. Aug. 23, 1732; m. Mary Barnard, daughter of Nathaniel Barnard. John and Mary … 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

E Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Birth Records

ELICE (see Elise, Ellic, Ellice, Ellis, Ellise) Judi[blotted], d. Thomas and Mary, Apr. 15, 1658. Mary, d. Thomas and Mary, Sept. 26, 1660. Mary, d. John and Mary, Mar. 7, 1686. Samuell, s. John and Jone, May 24, 1660. ELISE (see Elice, Ellic, Ellice, Ellis, Ellise) Hanna, d. John and Sus[torn]nah, Apr. 9, 165 1. ELLIC (see Elice, Elise, Ellice, Ellis, Ellise) Abigail, d. Samuel and Abigail, Feb. 9, 1728-9. ELLICE (see Elice, Elise, Ellic, Ellis, Ellise) Abigail, d. Samuel an[d] Deborah, Oct 28, 1711. Abner, s. Tabitha Hucker, Oct. 1, 1765. Amos, s. Samuel Jr. and Sarah, July 31, … Read more

T Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Death Records

TAILOR Jane, May 14, 1675. TEMPLE Mary Ann, June 11, 1834, a. 6. Mary Ann, d. Lowell, July 26, 1837, a. 3 w. THAYER Amos, m., b. Mendon, s. Benjiman and Sarah, consumption, May 25, 1846, a. 72 y. 18 d. Henrietta, d. Elijah and Mary, consumption, May 12, 1845, a. 18 y. 2 m. 15 d. Otis W., Jan. 24, 1837, a. 39. THEBAULT (see Thebolt, Theboult) John, s. John and Mary, Oct 23, 1742. Mary, d. John and Mary, Oct. 20, 1742. THEBOLT (see Thebault, Theboult) Hannah, Jan. 10, 1818. John, “a Town Pauper,” Mar. 13, 1807. Magdaline, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Robert Ellsworth Lewis

Lewis, Robert Ellsworth; gen. sec’y Y. M. C. A.; born, Berkshire, Vermont, Sept. 28, 1869; son of C. P. V. and Ellen E. Haynes Lewis; University of Vermont, class of 1892, degrees Ph. D., M. A., L. H. D.; married, Brookline, Massachusetts, Aug. 24, 1893, Grace Mason Brackett (Wellesley, 1890); issue, five sons, three daughters; captain and aide staff Brig. Gen. J. J. Estey, Vermont National Guard, 1892-1894; expedition relief Peking, China, 1900, attached to 14th infantry staff until after capture of Peking; began career as college Y. M. C. A. sec’y in Massachusetts and Rhode Island; national traveling sec’y … Read more

Weymouth ways and Weymouth people

Weymouth ways and Weymouth people

Edward Hunt’s “Weymouth ways and Weymouth people: Reminiscences” takes the reader back in Weymouth Massachusetts past to the 1830s through the 1880s as he provides glimpses into the people of the community. These reminiscences were mostly printed in the Weymouth Gazette and provide a fair example of early New England village life as it occurred in the mid 1800s. Of specific interest to the genealogist will be the Hunt material scattered throughout, but most specifically 286-295, and of course, those lucky enough to have had somebody “remembered” by Edward.

W Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Birth Records

WALLACE Abby, d. Alfred and Drusilla, Apr. 3, 1838. Charles W[illia]m, s. Alfred and Drucilla, Apr. 30, 1842. WARD Increase, s. Increase and Record, Oct. 15, 1673. WARE Addison Pierpont, s. James and Eliza, Aug. 27, 1829. WARFIELD Elihu, s. John and Hanna, Mar. 27, 1681-2. Elizabeth, d. John and Elizabeth, Apr. 29, 1665. Ephaim, s. John and Hannah, Oct. 4, 1679. Ithamar, d. John and Hanna, Mar. 28, 1675-6. John, s. John and Elizabeth, Aug. 20, 1662. WARLAND Robert Henry, s. John H. and Mary Ann, Feb. 28, 1833. WARRAN (see Warren, Warrin) Abigaell, d. Joseph and Experience, Nov. … Read more

C Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Death Records to 1850

CARREL (see Carril, Carroll),      Benjamin, Mar. 16, 1769.      Hannah, widow, Jan. 31, 1795.      Mary, w. Joseph, Nov. 21, 1756. CARRIL (see Carrel, Carroll),      Abigail, Mar. 26, 1775. CARROLL (see Carrel, Carril),      Hannah, w. Nathan, Nov. 19, 1847, age 68.      Martha Elizabeth, youngest ch. Joseph, Sept. 1, 1834.      Nathan, m., s. Joseph and Esther, apoplexy, Feb. 22, 1849, age 71. CARVER,      Hannah, widow, Nov. 13, 1798. CHAMBERLIN (see Chambrlin, Chamerlin),      Benjamin, s. Moses and Deborah, June 14, 1734.      Deborah, d. Moses and Deborah, Apr. 5, 1728.      Deborah, widow, Feb. 17, 1778.      Mary, w. Moses, July 27, 1725.      Moses, s. Moses Jr. … Read more

Descendants of Charles Keith of Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Rev. James Keith

For the ancestry of Charles Keith, please see Descendants of Rev. James Keith of Bridgewater, Massachusetts (VI) Charles Keith, son of Benjamin, was born Aug. 8, 1794, and married Dec. 8, 1817, Mehitable Perkins, born March 23, 1795, daughter of Josiah and Anna (Reynolds) Perkins, of North Bridgewater, both of whom were descendants of historic old New England families. To this union were born children as follows: Damaris Williams Keith, born Oct. 8, 1818, married Vinal Lyon, of North Bridgewater, where she died Charles Perkins Keith, born June 20, 1820, is mentioned below Anna Reynolds Keith, born Nov. 11, 1822, … Read more

T Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

TAYLOR,      Cornelius Jeffery, s. James and Catharine, May 19, 1845.      James Charles, s. James and Catharine, Apr.3, 1843.      John Edward, s. James and Catharine, Jan. 5, 1842.      May E., d. James and C., Jan. 31, 1847. THOMPSON (see Thomson),      Charles Edmond, ch. Elijah Jr. and Roxany, June 12, 1816.      Elijah, s. Samuel and Mary, Feb. 8, 1762.      Elijah, s. Elijah and Kezia, Mar. 25, 1790.      Elijah Warren, s. Elijah Jr. and Roxa, Dec. 17, 1814.      Irene, d. Elijah and Kezia, Sept. 29, 1796.      John, s. Samuel and Mary, Sept. 29, 1754.      John, s. Samuel and Mary, Dec. 19, 1759.      Lemuel, … Read more

S Surnames – Medfield, Massachusetts Birth Records

SABIN Abigail, d. Nehemiah and Elizabeth, May 15 [1703]. Abigail, d. Stephen and Elisabeth, Aug. 12, 1729. Elisabeth, d. Nehemiah and Elisabeth, June 5, 1711. Elisabeth, d. Stephen and Elisabeth, Nov. 7, 1720. Nehemiah, s. Nehemiah and Elisa[torn], Sept. 9, 1713. Patience, d. Stephen and Elizabeth, Nov. 7, 1723. Phebe, d. Stephen and Elizabeth, Apr. 15, 1725. Sarah, d. Nehemiah and Elisabeth, Jan. 10, 1708-9. Sarah, d. Stephen and Elisabeth, Jan. 19, 1718-19. Stephen, s. Stephen and Elisabeth, May 14, 1727. Thomas, s. Nehemiah and Elisabeth, Dec. 2, 1705. SANDERS Sarah, d. Daniel and Sarah, Sept. 21, 1715. SAWIN Emeline, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Jacob Aldrich

(II) Jacob, son of George Aldrich, was born in Braintree, February 28, 1653. He settled in Mendon, and was a farmer there on the homestead all his life. He died October 22, 1695. He married, November 3, 1675, Huldah Thayer. Children, born at Mendon: Jacob, May 28, 1676, mentioned elsewhere; Abel, January 27, 1677; Seth, July 6, 1699; Huldah, 1680; Rachel, 1682, died young; Sarah, 1683; David, May 23, 1685; Peter, October 17, 1686; John, November 17, 1688; Moses, April 1, 1691 ; Mercy, February 17, 1692, died same year; Rachel, December 27, 1694.