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Abington Massachusetts Birth Records

Volume 1 of the Abington, Massachusetts vital records details births recorded in the town up to 1850, featuring comprehensive research from town records, cemeteries, and church documents. Established in 1712, Abington’s jurisdictional changes may affect genealogical searches. The records also include separate listings for Black families, primarily by given names. Additionally, various surnames are cataloged, emphasizing the need to consider alternate spellings. For marriages and deaths, researchers should consult Volume 2.

History of the Town of Cornwall Connecticut

Foreign Mission School, Cornwall, Connecticut

The History of the Town of Cornwall Connecticut is a comprehensive account of the town’s evolution from colonial organization in 1731 to its involvement in national events like the Civil War. They include detailed geographical descriptions, ecclesiastical histories of local churches, and biographical sketches of families such as the Sedgwicks and Golds. The records also reflect social life, farming, early fashion, and the noteworthy Foreign Mission School.

Bassett-Preston Ancestors

Miss Belle Preston initiated her ancestry research in 1898 in Hinsdale, Illinois, later tracing the Bassett lineage after moving to Brooklyn. Using various libraries as resources, she documented numerous New England colonial immigrants from both families, including six Mayflower ancestors. The book details eighty-nine Bassett and ninety-two Preston ancestors in the ninth generation. Belle’s connection to New England relatives is highlighted, noting an impending loss of that intimate knowledge as family members pass away. Read and download the PDF.

History of Bethany Connecticut

The Gate Schoolhouse in Bethany Connecticut

Bethany Sketches and Records, was compiled and published by W. C. Sharpe in Seymour, Connecticut, with Part 1 issued in 1908 and Part 2 in 1913. These books aim to present historical sketches, transcripts of records, and other collected data in a convenient form for reference. The compiler acknowledges that errors may exist in names and dates, likely originating from the original records themselves, where spellings varied and dates were not always correctly entered. The content contains the ecclesiastical and civil history of Bethany, Connecticut, including details on its incorporation as a society in 1762 and as a town in 1832, the development of its Congregational and Episcopal churches, vital statistics such as marriages, baptisms, and funerals, and information on local families, schools, and topography.

Genealogy of Woodland, Idaho Families

This book is based upon data secured by personal interviews and various other reliable sources of information concerning Woodland Idaho genealogy and history under the editorial supervision of Edna L. Egleston in 1944.

Families of Ancient New Haven

The Families of Ancient New Haven compilation includes the families of the ancient town of New Haven, covering the present towns of New Haven, East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, Bethany, Woodbridge and West Haven. These families are brought down to the heads of families in the First Census (1790), and include the generation born about 1790 to 1800. Descendants in the male line who removed from this region are also given, if obtainable, to about 1800, unless they have been adequately set forth in published genealogies.

Weymouth ways and Weymouth people

Edward Hunt’s “Weymouth ways and Weymouth people: Reminiscences” takes the reader back in Weymouth Massachusetts past to the 1830s through the 1880s as he provides glimpses into the people of the community. These reminiscences were mostly printed in the Weymouth Gazette and provide a fair example of early New England village life as it occurred in the mid 1800s. Of specific interest to the genealogist will be the Hunt material scattered throughout, but most specifically 286-295, and of course, those lucky enough to have had somebody “remembered” by Edward.

Horton Genealogy of Rehoboth and Attleboro Massachusetts

The Horton family in Attleboro, Massachusetts, has a rich history dating back to the early settlers in New England. Gideon Martin Horton was a prominent merchant whose four sons—Everett Southworth, Edwin Jackson, Gideon Martin, and James Jackson—became successful jewelry manufacturers, contributing significantly to the local economy. The family’s legacy includes military service, civic leadership, and substantial community involvement. Notable descendants, such as Major Everett S. Horton, exemplified both patriotism and business acumen, shaping Attleboro’s identity and contributing to its development over generations.

Genealogy of Edward A. Gammons of Wareham, MA

Edward A. Gammons, born January 15, 1842, in South Wareham, MA, hails from a lineage rooted in English origin, with family records spanning several New England towns. His father, William Gammons, worked in local mills, and Edward began his career early, alternating work at sea and in the mills. Serving in the Civil War, he later became a prominent banker, dedicating nearly thirty years to the National Bank of Wareham. He married Mary Bowman Billings, and they had three children, continuing the family’s legacy in Wareham.

Biography of Robert Thompson Davis, M. D., of Fall River, MA

Dr. Robert Thompson Davis (1823-1906) was a notable physician, politician, and businessman in Fall River, MA. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the U.S. as a child and later graduated from Harvard Medical School. His public service included roles as mayor, state senator, and congressman, where he championed various causes including abolition and public health reform. A successful businessman, he invested significantly in the city’s industrial growth. Davis was also deeply involved in the Irish Land League, reflecting his commitment to social justice. He died in Fall River in 1906.

Index to Articles found in the El Farol Newspaper 1905-1906

The Lincoln County New Mexico online archives contains pdf’s of all remaining copies of the El Farol Newspaper of Capitan NM, but doesn’t have an index to the newspaper. C. W. Barnum, an active member of AHGP, and state coordinator for the New Mexico AHGP recently invested his time and energy into providing an every person index to the various extant issues. He has shared this wonderful index with AccessGenealogy in hopes that it will reach a wider audience. Enjoy!

Descendants of Benjamin S. Atwood of Whitman, MA

Benjamin S. Atwood, born June 25, 1840, in Carver, MA, was a prominent box manufacturer in Whitman and a respected Civil War veteran. His lineage traces back to John Atwood, an early Plymouth Colony settler. Atwood’s commitment to his community was exemplified by his role in establishing Whitman’s waterworks and his staunch defense of workers’ rights against union pressures. A Republican and active Mason, Atwood’s legacy includes a successful business and a reputation for fairness and integrity, reflecting the values of his forefathers.