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Seth Hastings Family of Clinton New York

Family Record of Dr Seth Hastings of Clinton, Oneida County, New York

The “Family Record of Dr. Seth Hastings, Senior” by Francis H. Hastings is a genealogical account that documents the ancestry and descendants of Dr. Seth Hastings, Sr., born in Hatfield, Massachusetts, in 1745. This work briefly traces his lineage back to Deacon Thomas Hastings, who emigrated from Ipswich, England, to New England on the ship Elizabeth in 1634. Deacon Thomas Hastings became a freeman in Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1635. The book then advances to a brief overview of the family of Dr. Seth Hastings, Sr., before delving into detailed records of his descendants. The genealogy extends to various families allied to the Hastings through marriage, incorporating a wide array of surnames.

Brown Genealogy

In 1895, Cyrus Henry Brown began collecting family records of the Brown family, initially with the intention of only going back to his great-grandfathers. As others became interested in the project, they decided to trace the family lineage back to Thomas Brown and his wife Mary Newhall, both born in the early 1600s in Lynn, Massachusetts. Thomas, John, and Eleazer, three of their sons, later moved to Stonington, Connecticut around 1688. When North Stonington was established in 1807, the three brothers were living in the southern part of the town. Wheeler’s “History of Stonington” contains 400 records of early descendants of the Brown family, taken from the town records of Stonington. However, many others remain unidentified, as they are not recorded in the Stonington town records. For around a century, the descendants of the three brothers lived in Stonington before eventually migrating to other towns in Connecticut and New York State, which was then mostly undeveloped. He would eventually write this second volume of his Brown Genealogy adding to and correcting the previous edition. This book is free to search, read, and/or download.

Descendants of Rev. George Shove of Fall River, MA

Rev. George Shove, ordained in 1665, served as the third minister of Taunton and contributed significantly to local secular matters, particularly as a landowner. He married Hopestill Newman, followed by two additional marriages, and fathered several children, including Edward, who continued the family legacy. The Shove family became influential in Fall River, with descendants like Charles O. Shove excelling in the textile industry and community service. Charles O. was known for his leadership at the Granite Mills, while his brother Edward pursued a successful career as a cotton broker.

History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa

History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa together with sketches of their cities, villages and townships, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent persons, and 638 biographies of representative citizens. Also included is a history of Iowa embracing accounts of the pre-historic races, and a brief review of its civil and military history.

Seneca County New York Biographies

In the 1980’s a series of newsletters were published four times a year by Seneca County NY featuring historical information concerning Seneca county and her past residents. The current historian for Seneca County placed these online using PDF files. One of the main features of each edition were biographical sketches of early settlers of Seneca County. This is a list of those biographical sketches linked to the pdf copy of the newsletter.

1894 Michigan State Census – Eaton County

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Levi Ackley

Mary Jane Patrick, born on March 12, 1868, to John Joshua and Minerva Elizabeth Patrick, attended the Cherokee National school. She wed Levi Ackley, a native of Bruce County, Ontario, on January 20, 1887. Together, they raised four children: Oliver Frederick, Madge Elizabeth, Lee Etta, and Edna Almira Ackley. The couple made their home in Muskogee.

Ackley, Charles – Obituary

Charles (Chuck) Ackley, who passed away at his home on February 7, 1991, was born on September 25, 1923, in California. A graduate of Whitman College, he had a diverse career as a bookseller, technical writer, editor, and administrator across several cities. He contributed significantly to Wallowa County, particularly in local theater and community arts. He is survived by two sons, Todd and Cameron. A memorial service is scheduled for February 24 at the OK Theater.

Ackley, Martha B. – Obituary

Martha B. Ackley, the second white child born in La Grande, Oregon, passed away at 89 years old on December 31, 1952. She was born in 1863 to William and Eliza Jane Lane, who settled in La Grande in 1862. Throughout her life in the city, she raised ten children, of whom five survive her, alongside 32 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Her family remains rooted in the region she cherished.