Alphabetical indexes to the vital records of Bellingham, Massachusetts, up to the year 1850, supplemented by information from bible records, church registers, cemetery inscriptions and other private sources to include the diary kept by Samuel Wight and his daughters.
These marriage records were abstracted from unbound marriage bonds and licenses in the Liberty County Courthouse, Hinesville, Georgia. The names were copied as they were spelled on the bonds, often barely legible and often spelled differently on the same bond. Sometimes the marriages were performed before the licenses were issued. The first date given in the abstracts is the date of the license or bond; the second is the date of marriage. The following abbreviations are used in these abstracts with the meaning indicated:
The History of Ontario County, New York genealogical section provides an extensive array of surnames, indicating the comprehensive nature of the section in Part 2. These genealogies not only serves as a reference for individuals researching family histories but also reflects the diverse settler and immigrant populations that have contributed to the fabric of Ontario County. Each surname represents a family’s journey, struggles, and contributions to the county’s development over centuries.
The 1918 Warren County Farmers’ Directory provides a comprehensive listing of residents with surnames starting with ‘A.’ Each entry includes essential details such as the head of the household’s name, spouse’s maiden name, children, farm location, ownership, and years of residency. For instance, William L. Abbey is cited with his family information and farm specifications. Abbreviated terms like “O” for owner and “T” for tenant are utilized throughout. This directory serves as a valuable resource for genealogical and historical research in the region.
A historical record of marriages solemnized and confirmed at St. Catherine, Jamaica, before 1680, presented from a British Museum manuscript source.
Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.
Gilbert T. Aldridge, born on March 4, 1819, in Victor, New York, was a skilled blacksmith and iron foundry owner. He invented the first iron beam plows in Victor and dedicated much of his life to manufacturing. An active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he served as steward, trustee, and Sunday school superintendent for thirty years. Aldridge married Nancy Cline and later Julia Allen Maples, with whom he had a son, Arthur Gilbert. He passed away on July 16, 1899.
Albert C. Aldridge was born on March 13, 1849, in Victor, New York. He received education at local public schools, Brockport Collegiate Institute, and Rochester Business University, focusing on law and laboratory work. A dedicated educator, he taught for ten years before becoming the school commissioner of Ontario County, serving for 21 years. He managed an 84-acre farm while holding various positions of trust and actively participating in his church. Aldridge married Amelia Boughton in 1880 and fathered four children. He passed away on March 9, 1911.
Arthur Gilbert Aldridge, born on November 24, 1861, in New York, succeeded his father in managing the family farm, ultimately acquiring the homestead. By 1910, he expanded his seed potato business, selling directly to farmers across the U.S. and Canada. A Republican and active in local politics, he served as town assessor. Arthur married Sarah Catherine Briggs in 1887, and they had six children. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and engaged in municipal affairs in Victor, NY.