Tewksbury Massachusetts

William Patten of Cambridge 1635 and his descendants

Map of Cambridge as it would have been in 1638

The Patten genealogy is quite expansive in its 290 pages, as it presents known descendants of William Patten of Cambridge down through nine generation. Published in 1908 it lacks the source and quality control of more recent professional genealogies, but still provides Patten descendants with plenty of material for their genealogical research. Early descendants of William Patten resided in Amesbury, Billerica, Cambridge, and Tewksbury, Massachusetts; as well as Killingly, Stafford, and Windham, Connecticut and Lincoln County, Maine.

Early Records and Notes of the Brown Family

Early Records and Notes of the Brown Family

This is not a compiled genealogy, but rather, a compilation of notes, facts, and genealogies concerning the various early Brown families of the towns of Andover, Ipswich, Hamilton, Reading, Boston-Tewksbury, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelmsford, Gloucester, Hampton NH, Haverhill, Salem, Watertown, Rowley, Sudbury, and Salisbury. Charlotte Helen Abbott compiled a series of volumes on early families of New England called the “Abbott Genealogies.” This is volume 7 of the series.

Ancestry of Dr. Charles Richard Hunt

Old Families of Southeastern Massachusetts

Dr. Charles Richard Hunt descends from two notable Puritan lines: William Hunt, an early settler of Concord, and Sir Thomas Hayward, an early Duxbury settler. William Hunt arrived in 1635, contributing to the organization of Concord and marrying Elizabeth Best and Mercy Rice. Dr. Hunt’s lineage features many significant figures, including his father, J. Earle Hunt, a pioneering dentist noted for using ether in his practice. Charles Richard Hunt, himself a respected physician, pursued medicine after a successful career in engineering. He married Annie Vincent in 1888.

Genealogy of Emery Moore Low of Tewksbury and Brockton Massachusetts

Emery Moore Low, born March 29, 1849, in Roxbury, Massachusetts, became a prominent figure in Brockton, where he served as mayor and operated a successful paper box manufacturing business. His lineage traces back to William Low of Chelsea, who served in the Revolutionary War. Emery’s career included roles in local governance and community service, while his contributions to Brockton’s infrastructure during his mayoralty were notable. Married to Ida Jane Colbath, he had several successful children, solidifying his family’s legacy in the region.

Lowell Massachusetts Suburban Directories 1896-1926

Lowell Suburban Directory for 1896-1897

This post provides information about eight free digitized directories for the Massachusetts towns of Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Westford, covering the years 1896 to 1926. These directories include alphabetical listings of residents and businesses, as well as details on streets, town offices, and local societies and churches. They serve as valuable resources for understanding individual employment, addresses, and housing situations during those years. The post also mentions various Lowell suburban directory editions from 1896 to 1933.

Free Massachusetts Vital Records

Vital Records of Bellingham Massachusetts to 1850

This is a collection of free vital records books for Massachusetts towns, most of them known as “Tan Books.” Generally, these records go up to 1850 at which, the genealogist can use the census records to assist in identifying the family connections further. They’re called “tan books” because they were bound by tan cloth. Included with this article is an account of why and how these manuscripts were published along with links to all 274 Massachusetts vital record books which can be freely read.

Biographical Sketch of Allen, Richard Beman

Richard Beman Allen was born on January 25, 1851, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Educated locally, he initially worked as a grocery clerk before becoming a watchmaker and jeweler. He held significant roles in various businesses, including Allen Brothers, and was politically active, serving on the Lowell common council and in the House of Representatives. Married to Annie Sheehan in 1884, he had three children. Allen was involved in numerous civic organizations and was respected for his integrity and contributions to his community and party.