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Jackson Family of Fall River, MA

Here in this article it is the purpose to treat of but one branch or family of the Massachusetts Jacksons – the family of John Jackson, who was a descendant of the Middleboro settler of the name, one John Jackson, and who in time removed to the State of Maine, the home State for several generations of the Fall River Jacksons in question. The first John Jackson came from England to New England and settled in Middleboro, where in May, 1714, he was married to Mary Smith. They had two children (if not more), John and Cornelius, the latter of whom was born in Middleboro Sept. 11, 1716. The father died in 1731.

Descendants of Captain Michael Pierce

The Pierce family is one of the ancient Colonial families of the Commonwealth, the forerunners of the name playing a conspicuous part as masters of vessels bringing hither emigrants from England. For several generations there has lived in New Bedford a branch of the old Rehoboth and Swansea Pierce family, descendants of Capt. Michael Pierce, who have been leading-spirits in the community — names especially conspicuous in the industrial life of the town and vicinity. Reference is made particularly to some of the descendants of the late Otis Norton Pierce, whose son, the late Hon. Andrew Granville Pierce, was for … Read more

Genealogy of James Allen Family

EDWARD III, KING OF ENGLAND, father of PRINCE JOHN OF GAUNT. His daughter was: LADY JOAN BEAUFORT: m. Sir Ralph Nevill, K. G. SIR EDWARD NEVILL: Lord Bergavenny. SIR GEORGE NEVILL, Knt.: 2nd Lord Bergavenny. SIR GEORGE NEVILL, K. B.: 3rd Lord Bergavenny. LADY URSULA NEVILL: m. Sir Warham St. Ledger. SIR WARHAM ST. LEDGER, Knt.: of Ulcombe, Kent. URSULA ST. LEDGER: m. Rev. Daniel Horsmanden, D.D. COLONEL WARHAM HORSMANDEN: of Ulcombe. MARIA HORSMANDEN: m., 1699, Colonel William Byrd; came to “Westover,” Va., in 1674. COLONEL WILLIAM BYRD, 2nd: of “Westover.” JANE BYRD: m., 1740, John Page, of North End, … Read more

Biography of Paul Brigham

Hon. Paul Brigham, son of Paul and Catharine (Turner) Brigham, born in Coventry, Connecticut, January 17, 1746; married, October 3, 1767, Lydia Sawyer, of Hebron, Connecticut; came to Norwich from Coventry, in the spring of 1782, bringing his family with him, all of his children having been born in Connecticut. In 1788, he built the house on ”Brigham Hill,” for many years occupied by his great-granddaughter, the late Miss Louisa D. Brigham. The farm had been previously owned and occupied by Elihu Baxter. In what esteem Mr. Brigham was held by the people of his adopted state and town, is … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Allen, Horace G.

Allen, Horace G., son of Stephen M. Allen, was born at Jamaica Plain (Boston), July 27, 1855. His preparatory studies were pursued in the common schools. He was graduated L.L.B. from the Harvard law school in 1876; then became associated with Nathan Morse, Boston. He was admitted to the Suffolk bar in 1877. Later, he became law partner with Mr. Morse, under the firm name of Morse & Allen, with whom he still remains in practice of the law. Mr. Allen was married in Brunswick, Me, April 28, 1881, to Grace D., daughter of Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain. Mr. Allen … Read more

Genealogy of Jonathan and Sarah (Adams) Allen Family

Ch. of 3. Jonathan and Sarah (Adams) Allen. A. Jonathan: b. 1776; m., 1799, Mary Pease; b. 1774, d. 1818. He m. (third), 1822, Polly, dau. of John and Ruth (Beebe) Thwing, widow of Abijah Swain. Jonathan Allen d. in Vernon, Ohio, 1826. Had 8 ch. by first m. and 2 by third m. B. Diah: b. 1783; m., 1801, Lydia Bush, of Enfield; b. 1782, d. 1850. He d. Nov. 7, 1859, in Springfield, Mass. 11 ch. C. David: b. 1793; m. about 1812 Miriam Simons; b. in Enfield, 1792, and d. in Chicopee Falls, Mass., 1859. He d. … Read more

Genealogical and Family History of Vermont

Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont vol 1

Hiram Charlton took on the publication of the Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont for Lewis Publishing. In it, he enlisted the assistance of living residents of the state in providing biographical and genealogical details about their family, and then he published all 1104 family histories in two distinct volumes.

Biography of Rev. Thomas W. Allen

Thomas William Allen, Rector of Cavan for the last twenty-six years, is a native of Sligo, Ireland, and was born December 16, 1821, his parents being William and Anne (Cartwright) Allen. His father was Recorder of Sligo. This branch of the Allen family a soldier went into Ireland with William, Prince of Orange, and fought at the battle of the Boyne. Our subject received a classical education at Sligo, under Mr. Quill, of Trinity College, Dublin; in his 16th year emigrated to New York City, studied three years at St. Paul’s College, Long Island, under that saintly man, Dr. Muhlembugh; … Read more

Genealogy of Jonathan and Polly (Thwing Swain) Allen Family

Ch. of A. Jonathan and Polly (Thwing Swain) Allen (3rd m.) a. Rufus Selden: b. in Vernon, O., Oct. 2, 1824; m., 1847, Olive Genet Fuller. She d. 1865. He m., second, 1866, Phebe E. Dickson. He d. Dec. 2, 1887. She d. 1906. He served in the Civil War as Captain of a company of Dodge Co. Volunteers. Had by the 1st m. 5 daus., and by the second m. he had Frank Elbridge, b. in Dunkirk, Wis., May 16, 1867; m., Nov. 8, 1894, Mabel E. Wheaton, and they had Ethan Elbridge Gerry and John Haight.

Samuel and Sarah (Rust) Allen Family

Ch. of (H) Samuel and Sarah (Rust) Allen. (a) Jonathan: b. 1700; m. (1), 1726, Elizabeth Allen; m. (second), 1763, widow Rebecca Whitmore; d. 1780. Issue. (c) Samuel: b. 1703; d. 1703. (d) Samuel: b. 1706; m., 1730, Hannah Miller. He settled in New Marlboro, Mass., where he d. in 1755. 8 ch. (e) Joseph: b. 1712; m., 1733, Elizabeth Parsons. He d. 1779. This couple had fourteen children, six of their sons being patriots who had notable service in the Revolutionary war. and left records worthy of fame. (f) Hannah: b. 1714; m., 1736, Elias Lyman, who was among … Read more

Genealogy of David and Mary (Bancroft) Allen Family

Ch. of 4. David and Mary (Bancroft) Allen, and by his first m. A. Nathaniel: b. 1754; m., 1774, Anna Jones; b. Somers, Conn., 1757, d. 1805. He d. in 1804. 9 ch. Second marriage: B. David: b. 1755; m. Miss Foster; m., second, 1784, Sally Fields; b. in Northfield, Mass., 1747. He d. in Enfield, 1834; served as a surgeon in the Revolutionary army. By first m. he had Martha and by second had two daus. C. Luke: b. 1757; m. Peggy, dau. of William and Sally Wallace, of Ellington, Conn.; d. 1832. He d. 1838. 7 ch. D. … Read more

Postmasters and Postal Service in Norwich Vermont

It was fifteen years after the admission of Vermont into the Federal Union, and forty years after the settlement of the town, before Norwich had a post office. The first post office was established at Norwich Plain, July 1, 1805, and Jacob Burton was appointed postmaster. Postmaster Burton kept the office in his harness shop on the main street of the village, nearly opposite the present residence of Mrs. William E. Lewis. Probably the duties of the office were not so great as to interfere much with the prosecution of his trade. It is doubtful if Mr. Burton had more … Read more

Genealogy of Capt. Solomon and Miriam Allen Family

Ch. of 9. Capt. Solomon and Miriam Allen include: A. Solomon: b. 1801; m., 1831, Alice Terry, dau. of Lemuel and Huldah Kingsbury; b. in Enfield, 1807. They had Solomon Ellsworth, Robert Terry, b. 1837 (who married Aug. 1, 1870, Sarah Addie Trimere, and had Harry Robert and Frank Trimere); Joseph, b. 1847, d. 1847; Charles, b. 1849, d. 1866, and 3 daus.

Genealogy of George Allen Family of Sandwich-massachusetts

L136 GEORGE ALLEN was b. in England and d. in Sandwich in May, 1648. He m., on Nov. 5, 1624. Katherine Starkes. They had one son L137 RALPH ALLEN: m. Esther Swift and had one son L138 JEDEDIAH ALLEN: b. 1646; d. 1712; m. Elizabeth, dau. of Henry and Mary Howland. Henry was the brother of John Howland, the Mayflower Pilgrim. Their son L139 EPHRAIM ALLEN: b. 1670. The name of his wife is not known. There was a son L140 JEDEDIAH ALLEN: b. 1695. He was twice m. First wife was Elizabeth Corlies and second, Mary Chambless. Their son … Read more

Biography of Allen, Charles Herbert

Allen, Charles Herbert, son of Otis and Louisa (Bixby) Allen, was born in Lowell, Middlesex County, April 15, 1848. He was educated in the public schools of his native city; prepared for college, entered Amherst, from which he was graduated in the class of 1869, receiving his A. M. in course in 1872. His first connection with commercial life was in the lumber business, in which he has ever since been engaged, under the firm name of Otis Allen & Son. Mr. Allen was married in Manchester, N. H., Nov. 10, 1870, to Harriet C., daughter of James and Sarah … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Allen, Montressor Tyler

Allen, Montressor Tyler, son of George W. and Mary L. (Tyler) Allen, was born in Woburn, Middlesex County, May 20, 1844. His education embraced the instruction and training of public schools, Warren Academy, private tutors, a special course in Boston University, and a full legal course in the Boston University law school, having been graduated from the latter institution in the class of 1878. From 1867 to 1870 Mr. Allen was engaged in mercantile work at Woburn. Previous to this, he had seen a short term of service in the 5th Massachusetts regiment, 1864. Upon being admitted to the bar … Read more

1860 Census West of Arkansas – Creek Nation

1860 Free Inhabitants Creek Nation Page 1

Free Inhabitants in “The Creek Nation” in the County “West of the” State of “Akansas” enumerated on the “16th” day of “August” 1860. While the census lists “free inhabitants” it is obvious that the list contains names of Native Americans, both of the Creek and Seminole tribes, and probably others. The “free inhabitants” is likely indicative that the family had given up their rights as Indians in treaties previous to 1860, drifted away from the tribe, or were never fully integrated. The black (B) and mulatto (M) status may indicate only the fact of the color of their skin, or whether one had a white ancestors, they may still be Native American.

1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts

1899 Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts Directory Cover

Resident and business directory of Middleboro’ and Lakeville, Massachusetts, for 1899. Containing a complete resident, street and business directory, town officers, schools, societies, churches, post offices, notable events in American history, etc. Compiled and published by A. E. Foss & Co., Needham, Massachusetts. The following is an example of what you will find within the images of the directory: Sheedy John, laborer, bds. J. G. Norris’, 35 West Sheehan John B., grocery and variety store, 38 West, h. do. Sheehan Lizzie O., bds. T. B. Sheehan’s, 16 East Main Sheehan Lucy G. B., bds. T. B. Sheehan’s, 16 East Main … Read more

Biography of Benjamin Frank Allen

The subject of this sketch is among the early settlers of Riverside, and ranks as one of the successful horticulturists of the colony. Mr. Allen is a native of New England, dating his birth in Aroostook County, Maine, in 1844. His parents were John and Joanna (Ramsdell) Allen, both natives of that State. His father was one of the pioneers of that section and one of the wealthiest agriculturists in the county. He died in Riverside in 1886, at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. Mr. Allen was reared to farm life and given the benefits of a common-school education. … Read more

Allen, Michael – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Michael Allen, 31 Services Today Michael James Allen, age 31, of Baker, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 28 at St. Elizabeth Hosp. as a result of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, March 3, at 2 pm in the Langrell-Monroe Mortuary Chapel. Mr. Bill Bruns will officiate and the service will conclude in the Chapel. Private interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Michael was born July 12, 1951, in Hillsboro, to Alford and Dora Allen. They moved to Baker when Mike was very young and he attended Brooklyn Elementary School … Read more