This volume presents an extensive genealogy of the descendants of Alexander Alvord, an early settler of Windsor, Connecticut, and Northampton, Massachusetts. Its preparation rests upon more than forty years of intermittent research, revision, and expansion, drawing together the efforts of several generations of family historians.
The French family has significantly influenced Fall River’s history since its founding, tracing their roots to Rollo, Duke of Normandy. Notable figures include Hon. Enoch French and his descendants, who were involved in various trades, notably tanning and shoemaking. Enoch established the first boot and shoe store in Fall River and contributed to local governance and community organizations. His sons, including Job B. French, also played vital roles in business and civic life. The family’s legacy continues through their active involvement in the First Baptist Church and local affairs.
The Massachusetts Tax Valuation List of 1771 contains the names and descriptions of taxable property of nearly 38,000 individuals who resided in 152 Massachusetts towns in 1771
The Holmes family of Kingston, MA boasts a long lineage traceable to John Holmes, who served in the Norman Conquest of 1066. Originally established in England, the family later branched into New England, notably through John and William Holmes, ancestors of many in the Old Colony. Alexander Holmes, a prominent shipbuilder and railroad president, exemplified the family’s legacy of integrity and success. His descendants continued to thrive in various professions, maintaining the family’s esteemed reputation in Massachusetts up to the present day.
Edward Baker settled in Saugus, Massachusetts in 1630, arriving likely with Governor Winthrop’s fleet. A farmer and a Freeman by 1638, he married Joan and passed away in 1687. His descendants include notable figures such as Joseph, who perished in conflicts with Native Americans, and John, who migrated to Dedham. The family produced several generations, including soldiers, traders, and influential townspeople, branching out across Massachusetts and beyond, particularly during the expansion westward and the Revolutionary War, contributing to the growth of American society.
Thomas Allen, born October 19, 1849, in St. Louis, Missouri, was a prominent American landscape and animal painter. He studied art at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf and in France, returning to exhibit successfully in New York. Allen became an associate of the National Academy of Design and was active in several art organizations. He had two marriages, fathering two children, and was involved in the Boston art community, serving as president of the Paint and Clay Club and a patron of the Metropolitan Museum.
John Nelson Stockwell was an astronomical mathematician born on April 10, 1832, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was educated in Brecksville, Ohio, and received honorary degrees from Western Reserve University. Stockwell married Sarah Healy in 1855 and is noted for his original research in astronomy. His notable works include contributions to the Smithsonian and publications on planetary orbits, stock and interest tables, and the dynamics of planetary perturbations. He actively contributed to both American and foreign scientific journals.
Miss Willie Ramsey Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Young of Charlotte, N.C., is an accomplished educator and leader. A graduate of Elizabeth College and Smith College, she taught at Virginia College before serving as a Field Director for the Y.W.C.A. in the South Atlantic States. During World War I, she was a Red Cross worker in France, managing a hut under General Pershing. After the war, she returned to her role as Student Body Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in Richmond, Va.