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Tories of New Hampshire

This historical text provides an analysis of the Tory and Loyalist factions in New Hampshire during the American Revolution. Author Otis Grant Hammond clarifies that while the term “Tory” became a derogatory synonym for traitor, many individuals remained loyal to the King due to religious convictions, professional oaths, or a desire for political stability. The source details the Association Test, a loyalty oath used to identify those willing to take up arms against Britain, and notes that many who refused were passive non-combatants rather than active enemies.

History of Hampton New Hampshire vol 2

The original version of this monumental work was published in 2 volumes. Volume 1 contains the history of the town of Hampton, New Hampshire from its settlement in 1638 to the autumn of 1892 and can be found here. Volume 2 featured the genealogical and biographical details of the early families of Hampton, NH up to the autumn of 1892 and this is the volume shown below. This manuscript was meticulously researched by Joseph Dow up until his death in 1889. Unfortunately his death preceded the final compilation of the genealogies and his daughter, Lucy Ellen Dow, took on the task after his decease. For genealogists this is an important fact. Lucy admits in her preface that she had difficulty bringing the genealogies down to date (1892) for lack of full understanding of Josiah Page’s notes and for the lack of accurate town records. As she laments about the town records “but whole decades are passed over with scarcely an entry of birth or marriage.” Indeed they are.

Essex County Massachusetts Probate Records 1675-1681

The “Governor and Company of Massachusetts Bay” established a judicial system in 1628, with a General Court in Boston and quarterly courts in major towns like Salem and Ipswich by 1635. These courts managed probate matters, and after Essex County’s formation in 1643, individual probate courts were later established in 1692. These are the probate records from 1675 to 1681, sourced from various original documents, including detailed wills and estate settlements.

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.

Records of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, 1829-1894

This is a copy of a record book of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Washington Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. The front portion of this manuscript contains the history of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, which we provide here, and biographies of their pastors up to 1953. Starting on page 18 you will find the Membership Record for the church beginning in 1829 and through January of 1894.

Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland

Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902

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.

Wilson and Allied Families: Billew, Britton, Du Bois, Longshore, Polhemus, Stillwell, Suebering

William Wilson, the pioneer ancestor of this family, emigrated from Stewardstown, County of Tyrone, Ireland, in 1732, when 19 years of age. The Town of Stewardstown is in the parish of Donagheny in the province of Ulster and eighty-two miles northwest of Dublin, long noted for its very superior linen cloth.

Ancestry of George Otis Jenkins of Whitman, Massachusetts

George Otis Jenkins, born on November 22, 1846, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, was a prominent manufacturer and influential figure in Whitman. Descended from Edward Jenkins, an early Scituate settler, George overcame early adversity following his father’s death. He co-founded a successful business producing steel shanks and burial caskets. Active in multiple corporate boards and community initiatives, he held significant positions, including president of the Whitman Savings Bank. Married to Abby F. Bates, Jenkins exemplified enterprise and public service throughout his life.

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 Chauncey Sears of Fall River, MA

The Sears family, of Fall River, MA, traces its origins back to Richard Sares, who arrived in America circa 1632. Initially settled in Marblehead, he later moved to Yarmouth, where he died in 1676. Over generations, the family produced prominent figures, including Chauncey Howe Sears, a successful mason contractor and builder. Chauncey started his career at eighteen and built a substantial business, contributing to many local mills and public buildings. A respected community member, he also held various affiliations in fraternal organizations and married Georgianna Newell in 1883, having two children.

Richard Dexter Genealogy, 1642-1904

Being a history of the descendants of Richard Dexter of Malden, Massachusetts, from the notes of John Haven Dexter and original researches. Richard Dexter, who was admitted an inhabitant of Boston (New England), Feb. 28, 1642, came from within ten miles of the town of Slane, Co. Meath, Ireland, and belonged to a branch of that family of Dexter who were descendants of Richard de Excester, the Lord Justice of Ireland. He, with his wife Bridget, and three or more children, fled to England from the great Irish Massacre of the Protestants which commenced Oct. 27, 1641. When Richard Dexter and family left England and by what vessel, we are unable to state, but he could not have remained there long, as we know he was living at Boston prior to Feb. 28, 1642.

Descendants of Alexander Bisset Munro of Bristol, Maine

Alexander Bisset Munro was born 25 Dec. 1793 at Inverness, Scotland to Donald and Janet (Bisset) Munro. Alexander left Scotland at the age of 14, and lived in Dimecrana in the West Indies for 18 years. He owned a plantation, raising cotton, coffee and other produce. He brought produce to Boston Massachusetts on the ship of Solomon Dockendorff. To be sure he got his money, Solomon asked his to come home with him, where he met Solomon’s sister, Jane Dockendorff. Alexander went back to the West Indies, sold out, and moved to Round Pond, Maine, and married Jane. They had 14 children: Janet, Alexander, Margaret, Nancy, Jane, Mary, Solomon, Donald, John, William, Bettie, Edmund, Joseph and Lydia.

Atkinson Family Genealogy of Saco Valley

The Atkinson family, originally from Bury, England, emigrated to New England in 1634. Theodore Atkinson, the first of the line, settled in Boston and established a prosperous estate. His descendants include notable figures such as Hon. Theodore Atkinson of Portsmouth and various family members who became prominent in trade, religion, and community affairs across New England. The lineage continued through several generations, resulting in multiple branches in Buxton and Eaton, N.H., with individuals engaged in diverse occupations and contributing to local history.

1921 Farmers’ Directory of Hamlin Iowa

1921 Farm Map of Hamlin Township, Audubon County, Iowa

Bartlett Family Genealogy

Typing on six onion skinned papers, Ralph Sylvester Bartlett presented his lineage in the early 1900’s. His Bartlett family were early pioneers in Kittery Maine in the section later known as Eliot Maine. Whether he ever meant to compile these pages into book form is left for you to interpret, but somebody did eventually compile the 6 pages they had of his family tree. We provide the entire 6 pages in digital format below the transcription.

Sons of Quebec 1778-1843

The Sons of Quebec (Fils de Québec) were written by Pierre-Georges Roy and published in 1933 in a four volume set. They provide a series of short biographies of one to three pages of Quebec men from 1778-1843. Warning… this manuscript is in French!

The Original Grantees of Norwich Vermont

On July 5, 1761, a number of men received land grants for what would become Norwich, Vermont. Most were from Mansfield, Connecticut, though many never visited the town. The list includes individuals such as Eleazer Wales, Abner Barker, and Ebenezer Heath, among others. Notably, some opted not to accept their grants. The document serves as a historical record of the original grantees, highlighting their connections to Connecticut and their role in the early settlement of Norwich.

Norwich as a Province of New Hampshire

On July 4, 1761, King George III granted a charter for the establishment of Norwich, a township in New Hampshire, encompassing twenty-three thousand acres. The charter outlined conditions for land settlement and cultivation, designated responsibilities for preserving certain trees, and specified annual rent payments. It stipulated the creation of town lots and established governance procedures, including the appointment of town officers. The charter also allocated shares for community institutions, such as a church and school, setting the foundation for the township’s future development.

Baldwin County Georgia Marriages 1806-1850

This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.