M Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

MAN (see Mann),      Benjamin, [twin] s. Theoader and Abigail, Mar. 8, 1755.      Cynthea, d. Dr. Seth and Susanna, Sept. 8, 1774.      Galen [duplicate entry, Galon], s. Seth and Susannah [duplicate entry, Susanah], Nov. 25, 1780.      Jemima, d. Obed Man and Annis Marshall, Apr. 26, 1763.      Joseph, [twin] s. Theoader and Abigail, Mar. 8, 1755.      Margret, d. Enson Theoador and Abigail, Aug. 1, 1759.      Mary, d. Theoader and Abigail, Apr. 12, 1757.      Milla, d. Danil and Lidda, Apr. 6, 1774.      Samuel, s. Benja[min] and Deliverance, Oct. 20, 1779.      [Ti]mothy, s. Timothy and Elisabeth, Oct. 18, 1771.      Vernum, s. Seth (Mann) an[d] … Read more

D Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

DAGETT (see Daggett), Eunas, d. Dr. Ebenezer and Susannah, Dec. 10, 1760. DAGGETT (see Dagett), Ebenezer, s. Ebenezer and Susanna, Sept. 30, 1762. Herman, s. Dr. Ebenezer and Susannah, Sept. 11, 1766. Olive, d. Dr. Eben[eze]r and Susannah, Feb. 10, 1765. Susannah, d. Ebenezer and Susannah, May 13, 1759. [torn]iny, s. Ebenezer and Susanna, July 5, 1770. DANIELS, George Fisher, s. Seth and Huldah, Aug. 9, 1821. DAY, Abigail, d. Joseph and Abigail, May 29, 1764. Abigail, d. Eben[eze]r and Ada, May 6, 1802. Addaline, d. Ebenreze]r and Adda, Dec. 10, 1811. Alfred Augustus, s. Herbert Augustus and Lydia, Sept. … Read more

G Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

GADBOLD,      Nancy, d. Horatio N. and Nancy, Mar. 17, 1848. GALLET,      Marie Adelaide, d. Augustan [and] Marie Catherine      Victoi[r]e Chambry, Oct. 7 [torn] [recorded after July 30, 1795].      Marie Catherine Josephine, ch. Augustine and Desvergin Chambry, July 26, 1806.      Marie Louis Augustine, ch. Augustine and Desvergin Chambry, Sept. 9, 1800.      Marie Louise Melanie Henriette, ch. Augustine and Desvergin Chambry, Aug. 25, 1804. GAY,      Abigail, d. Joel and Priscilla, Jan. 28, 1799.      Albert, s. Jacob and Catharine, Mar. 26, 1832.      Benjamin, s. Joseph and Susanna, Nov. 16, 1747.      Benjamin, s. Jacob and Ann, Mar. 5, 1783.      Benjamin Newil, s. Benjamin and … Read more

F Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

FAIRBARK (see Fairbanks),      George [publishment of intention of marriage, Fairbanks] of Dedham, and Polly [publishment of intention of marriage, Polley] Bragg, July 22, 1813.      Mary of Dedham, and Seth Ellis, publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 30, 1806.      Sophia H. of W. Boylston, and Seth Chenery, publishment of intention of marriage, May 13, 1838. FAIRBANKS (see Fairbank),      Abner and Polley Tilden, publishment of intention of marriage, Oct. 25, 1818.      David of Deadham, and Lydia Fales, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 10, 1780.      Hannah of Wrentham, and Jacob Clap, publishment of intention of marriage, Jan. 30, 1774.      Ira and Susan … 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

C Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

CADY,      Jonathan [of] Killingly, Conn., and Jerusha Messenger, Jan. 24, 1796. (Intention not recorded.) CAIN,      Bridget and Francis Boudine, publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 1, 1845.      Mary and John Lincoln, Dec. 6, 1821. CALEF,      Mahitable Milla [publishment of intention of marriage, Mehitable M. Colef] and Arnold [publishment of intention of marriage, Arnolde] William Marie Copenhagen [publishment of intention of marriage, Coppenhagen], Mar. 17, 1831.      Sarah G. and Charles Little Senter, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 12, 1835. CAMPERNELL,      Mary of Ipswich, and Thomas Nason, int May 27, 1749. CAP (see Clap, Clapp),      Mary and Phinehas Everitt, publishment of … Read more

A Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Birth Records to 1850

ALDRICH (see Aldridg, Aldridge, Alldridg, Alldritch), Caleb, ch. Benjamen and Mary, Mar. 4, 1730. Ebenezer, s. Benjamin and Mary, June 5, 1740. Elezebeth, ch. Benjamen and Mary, Apr. 3, 1732. George, s. Benjamin and Mary, Mar. 13, 1738. Mary, ch. Benjamen and Mary, June 8, 1725. Susanah, ch. Benjamen and Mary, Oct. 27, 1727. ALDRIDG (see Aldrich, Aldridge, Alldridg, Alldritch), Sarah, d. Benjamin and Mary, Mar. 24, 1749. ALDRIDGE (see Aldrich, Aldridg, Alldridg, Alldritch), Joel, s. Benj[a]m[i]n and Mary, July 18, 1743. ALLDRIDG (see Aldrich, Aldridg, Aldridge, Alldritch), Benjamin, s. Benjamin and Mary, Mar. 17, 1734. ALLDRITCH (see Aldrich, Aldridg, … Read more

H Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Death Records to 1850

HALL,      Ebenezer, s. Benjamin and Ruth, Dec. 19, 1756.      Patta, d. Josiah and Calla, Oct. 16, 1784.      Rebecca, Dec. 4, 1835.      Rebekah, d. Benjamin and Ruth, Apr. 11, 1744.      [torn]hn, Nov. 25, 1765.      _____, Miss [sic], w. Josiah, Feb. 28, 1801. HANCOK,      _____, Mar. 22, 1804, “(States poor).” HARRIS,      Jerusha, d. Nicholas and Lydia, Feb. 26, 1747-8.      Jonathan, s. Nicholas and Lydia, Nov. _____, 1757. HART,      Charles, Sept. 24, 1835. HARTSHORN,      Adaline, d. Willard, Sept. 22, 1843, age 20.      Catharine, widow John, Jan. 31, 1840.      Catherine, Aug. 24, 1797.      Edward Curtis, s. Calvin and Mary Ann, scarlet fever, Apr. 21, … Read more

Free Massachusetts Vital Records

Vital Records of Bellingham Massachusetts to 1850

This is a collection of free vital records books, otherwise known as “Tan Books” for Massachusetts towns. Generally, these records go up to 1849/1850 at which, the genealogist can use the census records to assist in identifying the family connections further. Included with this article is an account of why and how these manuscripts were published along with links to all 198 books which can be freely read or downloaded.

G Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

GANNETT,      John M. and Hannah Kingsbury, Apr. 2, 1837. GARDNER,      Betsey C., 26, and Pelig [publishment of intention of marriage, Peleg] Griffin, widower [publishment of intention of marriage, omits widower], July 15, 1849. GARSIDE,      John and Susan C. Carroll, May 2, 1837. GATES,      Charles E. and Harriett S. Wales, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 19, 1839. GAY,      Abigail and Francis Cole, Apr. 15, 1827.      Albert C., 20, s. Leonard and Pamelia, and Almira Smith, Sept. 24, 1844, in Framingham.      Almira and Phinehas Ellis, publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 3, 1822.      Benjamin and Sarah Coney, Nov. 21, 1771.      Benjamin … Read more

Ancestry of Elmer C. Packard of Brockton Massachusetts

Elmer C. Packard

For nearly two hundred and seventy-five years the Packard family has been one prominent and influential in New England, and it has become a most numerous family, too, many of whose members both at home and abroad have given a good account of themselves. Samuel Packard, the immigrant ancestor of this family, became one of the early settlers of the ancient town of Bridgewater, and all of the name who have gone from the Bridgewaters were probably descendants of his; in fact, nearly all of the name in this country can be traced to that place. The genealogical records following … Read more

P Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

PACKARD,      Elizabeth P. and Lorenzo D. Gifford, Apr. 3, 1842. PAGE,      Adelaide [publishment of intention of marriage, Adelaid] M., 15, d. Dan[ie]l and Chloe, and      Charles F. Blake, Aug. 15, 1846.      Asa and Susannah Rhoads, publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 17, 1771.      Asa and Sally Clap, Jan. 1, 1822.      Augustus and Hannah M. Hartshorn, Sept. 24, 1845. (Intention not recorded.)      Betsy [see Petsy].      Charles and [blotted] Witherton, publishment of intention of marriage, [blotted] 1775.      Charles and Mary Wales, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 12, 1778.      Daniel and Chloe Ingraham, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 2, 1815.      Emily … Read more

L Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

LAWRANCE (see Lawrence, Lewrance),      Elihu and Tamar Cheney, publishment of intention of marriage, Jan. 16, 1779.      Margaret L. of Boston, and Silas Coolidge, publishment of intention of marriage, Mar. 17, 1833. LAWRENCE (see Lawrance, Lewrance),      Angelina [publishment of intention of marriage, Ange-line] W. and Warren Hartshorn, Sept. 26, 1839.      Eliza and Geo[rge] Guild, June 23, 1824.      Harlow and Mahala Hodges, publishment of intention of marriage, Nov. 25, 1840.      Jonathan and Hannah Robbins, Nov. 16, 1738. (Intention not recorded.)      Olive, M., 19, d. Harlow and S., and Newell Willett, Sept. 16, 1846.      Rachelel and Amaziah Bullen [publishment of intention of marriage, … Read more

T Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Death Records to 1850

THAYER,      _____, s. _____, Dec. 24, 1837. THOMPSON,      Elijah, ch. Sam[ue]l and Mary, old age, Dec. 14, 1846, age 84 year 10 m. 6 d.      Samuel, Oct. 14, 1795.      Samuel, m., consumption, July -, 1847, age 46.      _____,s. Samuel and Mary, Nov. _____, 1757.      _____, widow, Jan. 15, 1763. TILDEN,      _____, ch. Josiah, Oct. 29, 1838. TISDALE,      Peter, “a blind Musician “, Oct. 17, 1833. TOOTHAKER,      Elvira S., born Strong, Me., typhus fever, Sept. 22, 1848, age 23. TURNER,      Amos, s. Joseph and Sarah, Apr. 21, 1778.      Bezeliel, Jan. 19, 1787.      Ebenezer, May 6, 1759.      Edward, s. Ebenezer and Esther, … Read more

N Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Death Records to 1850

NAISON (see Nason),      Willard, s. Thomas Jr. and Sarah, Nov. 9, 1775. NASON (see Naison),      Abihal, widow, May 16, 1833, age 82.      Daniel, s. Willaby, Dec. 21, 1793.      David, s. Willalby and Mary, May 7, 1798.      Mary, w. Thomas, Mar. 1[totn] [recorded between Jan. 26 and Mar. 16, 1769].      Samuel, Oct. 13, 1823.      Sarah, w. Thomas, Aug. 10, 1748.      Silas, S. Willoughby [duplicate entry, Willabough] and Mary, Jan. 20, 1773.      Willoughby, Apr. 9, 1838.      _____, ch. Williby, Oct. 12, 1804. NEVINS,      Charlotte, Mrson, Sept. 13, 1836. NICKERSON,      _____, s. Alexander, Apr. 29, 1842. NORTON,      Rebecca, Sept. 24, 1795.

J Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

JACKSON,      Dexter and Elizabeth Willard, Aug. 18, 1833.      Eleazer and Rachel Pond, publishment of intention of marriage, May 30, 1761.      Emily of Canton, and Charles D. Munroe, publishment of intention of marriage, Oct. 13, 1836.      Mary and Levett Bonney, Apr. 22, 1833.      Samuel, 28, S. Sam[ue]l and Mary, and Elvira E. Wood, June 6, 1847.      William of Dedham, and Nancy Clap, Nov. 27, 1806.      William of Lynn, and Jane Elizabeth Carrigan, Jan. 1, 1843.      William and Susan Pinkham, int Aug. 9, 1845.      William L. and Almira A. Hodges, May 30, 1831. JENKS,      Patience and Thomas Newel, publishment of intention of … Read more

A Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Death Records to 1850

AALLEN (see Allen),      Robbert, Oct. 13, 1778. ADAMS,      Jonathan, formerly of Wrentham, Sept. 3, 1837.      _____, ch. _____, “(at S. End) “, Oct. _____, 1838.      _____, ch. J. Q., Sept. 3, 1841. ALLEN (see Aallen),      Abel, s. Abel and Sarah, Nov. 4, 1796.      Abel, June 23, 1836.      Achsah, w. Lewis, Mar. 27, 1840.      Caty, widow Dea. Reuben, Sept. 7, 1838.      Daniel, s. Robert and Ruth, Oct. 8, 1762.      David, Capt., suddenly, Apr. 11, 1837.      Fisher, s. Lewis, Mar. 15, 1844, age 20.      Hannah, d. Abel and Sarah, Sept. 27, 1778.      Harriett, d. Warren, Nov. 6, 1834.      Henry W., ch. Oliver … Read more

W Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

WADE,      Marshal S. of Wrentham, and Elizabeth Hunt, Feb. 11, 1830. WADSON,      Sophia of Boston, and Varnum [publishment of intention of marriage, Varna] Mann, June 4, 1807. WALDRON,      Jemime of Dighton, and Elijah Morse, publishment of intention of marriage, Apr. 1, 1758. WALES,      Harriett S. of Franklin, and Charles E. Gates, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 19, 1839.      Mary of Stoughton, and Charles Page, publishment of intention of marriage, Sept. 12, 1778. WALLACE,      Benj[amin] of Roxbury, and Susannah Smith, Apr. 18, 1826.      Mila [publishment of intention of marriage, Milla] of Wrentham, and Warren Fales, Oct. 18, 1829. WARE (see … Read more

M Surnames – Walpole Massachusetts Marriage Records to 1850

MACE,      Thomas [publishment of intention of marriage, Mase of Roxbery] and Hannah Bardens, Aug. 31, 1764. MACKENTOSH,      Moses of Deadham, and Elizabeth Woorsley. “Desired to be Published Nov. ye 27: 1760 but he being her own Uncle I have ommited it.” MACURDY,      Robert and Mary Holms, publishment of intention of marriage, Oct. 31, 1741. MAN (see Mann),      Abigail and Cristapher Smith, Dec. 9, 1762. (Intention not recorded.)      Benjamin and [publishment of intention of marriage, Mrson] Deliverance Kindall, Nov. 20, 1777.      Daniel and Lydia Smith, June 9, 1768.      Elias and Keziah Boyden, publishment of intention of marriage, Jan. 13, 1782.      Jabez … Read more