Bethiah Todd Gilbert of Hamden CT

GILBERT, Bethiah Todd5, (Caleb4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 7, 1730, married July 1747, Matthew, son of Daniel and Sarah (Todd) Gilbert, who was born Feb. 21, 1722, died July 2, 1795. They lived in Hamden, Conn. For the ancestry of Matthew Gilbert, see No. 31. Children: I. Daniel, m. Sarah(???), who was b. 1754, d. July 25, 1825. They had Sarah, b. 1787, d. June 20, 1806. II. Asa, b. 1752, m. Mary Blakeslee, who was b. 1757, d. March 5, 1840. III. Mary, m.(???)Blakeslee. IV. Sarah.

Descendants of Thomas Morris of Connecticut

Title page to Genealogy of the Morris family : Descendants of Thomas Morris of Connecticut

In 1911, Lucy Ann Morris Carhart published the “Genealogy of the Morris Family: Descendants of Thomas Morris of Connecticut,” providing a thorough historical account of the Morris family lineage starting from Thomas Morris, a notable shipbuilder and Puritan who immigrated from England in the 17th century. The book traces the family’s settlement in New Haven, Connecticut, detailing their significant land holdings and their expansion into other parts of Connecticut and New York. Published by A.S. Barnes Co. in New York, this work not only highlights the genealogical connections of the Morris family but also delves into the broader historical context, exploring the lives and legacies of successive generations. This comprehensive record serves as a valuable resource for descendants and historians alike, offering detailed insights into the family’s evolution and its contributions to American history.

Phebe Todd Blakeslee

BLAKESLEE, Phebe Todd, (Caleb, Samuel, Samuel, Christopher) born Oct. 5, 1726, died Oct. 4, 1744, married Nov. 29, 1743, David, son of David and Abigail (Sutliff) Blakeslee, who was born Nov. 7, 1722; he married second, Abigail, daughter of Jonathan Howe. Child: I. Thomas, b. Sept 17, 1744.

Ithamer Todd

Ithamer Todd3, (Michael2, Christopher1) born Oct. 25, 1712, married Hannah(???). Children: *102. Ithamer. 103. Sarah, b. Dec. 12, 1736. *104. Abner, b. Nov. 4, 1738. 105. Hannah, b. Aug. 11, 1740; m. Jotham Blakeslee. *106. Joel, b. May 24, 1742. *107. Job. b. Aug. 5, 1744. 108. Thomas.

Deborah Todd Blakeslee

BLAKESLEE, Deborah Todd4, (Josiah3, John2, Christopher1) born March 17, 1721, married Jesse, son of Moses Blakeslee, who was born March 30, 1710. Children: I. Sarah, b. Sept. 20, 1742, m. Enos Todd. For descendants see number 81. II. Job, b. May 28, 1744. III. Chloe, b. May 19, 1745, m.(???)Bull, and had one son, Marrean, who died young in Delaware. IV. Josiah, b. Jan. 1, 1746, removed to Mobile, Ala. and died there. Blakeslee, Ala. was named after him. V. Obed, b. Dec. 5, 1748. VI. Dinah, b. Aug. 14, 1750, m. William Bassett and removed to Watertown, (?) where … Read more

Genealogy of Elizabeth Caroline Seymour Brown

Genealogy of Elizabeth Caroline Seymour Brown

Over a period of many years Mrs. Elizabeth Caroline Seymour Brown, early member of Linares Chapter, D.A.R., collected genealogy of her forebears. It was her wish that her work be sent to the library of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. This collection was painstakingly copied, with some additions and corrections, maintaining the same general form as used in the original notes. Elizabeth’s family originated in England moving to New England in the 1600’s. Her family lines involve many of the early lines in Connecticut, Massachusets, and New Hampshire. The families are arranged mostly in alphabetical order, and contain information from a simple direct line descendancy, to more elaborate genealogy.

Major families researched include: Alverson, Arms, Arnold, Ballou, Barden, Barker, Barnard, Bassett, Belden, Benedict, Betts, Blakeslee, Blanchard, Bradstreet, Brigham, Bronson, Buckmaster, Bull, Butterfield, Carpenter, Clark, Clerke, Cooke, Coombs, Cornwall, Corbin, Curitss, Dickerman, Dickson, Doolittle, Downey, Dudley, Eastman, Easton, Errington, Evarts, Fairbank, Foote, Gilbert, Goodrich, Graves, Gregory, Groves, Hale, Hand, Hall, Hawkes, Hawkins, Hills, Holmes, Hopkins, Hoyt, Huitt, Hurd, Keayne, Keene, Lockwood, Lupton, Lord, Manning, Marvin, Mayo, Merriman, Miller, Morris, Morton, Mosse, Moulton, Munger, Needham, Parker, Parkhurst, Potter, Peck, Pettiplace, Purefoy, Priest, Rusco, St John, Scofield, Seymour, Sherman, Smith, Strong, Swinnerton, Symonds, Threlkell, Thorne, Ventriss, Wade, Watson, Weed, White, and Yorke.

1910 Quapaw Census

1910 Quapaw Census (1)

Pages of the 1910 Quapaw Census. Contains table showing the previous roll number, current roll number, Indian name if given, English name if given, Relationship, Age, and Sex. Also contains the original images of the census.

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

Families of Ancient New Haven

Four Corners New Haven Connecticut

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.

Biography of Charles L. Blakeslee

CHARLES L. BLAKESLEE. – A man of energy, sagacity, and keen foresight. Mr. Blakeslee is today one of the well-known pioneers, whose labors have opened this vast and fertile region for the settlement of his fellows, and, he has gained distinction not only on account of this work but also through his enterprising endeavors in operations in the industrial world here as well as in the ranks of educators that laid the foundations deep and wide for the advancement of the new found land for the training of those that should follow. In 1827, in New York, Charles L. was … Read more

Phebe Todd Blakeslee

BLAKESLEE, Phebe Todd4, (Gershom3, Michael2, Christopher1) married Sept. 7, 1761, Seth Blakeslee. Children: I. Abigail, b. Feb. 4, 1778. II. Polly, b. Feb. 26, 1780. III. Seth, b. Aug. 5, 1782.

Blakeslee, Caroline D. – Obituary

Caroline D. Blakeslee, age 90 years, 4 months and 22 days, died in La Grande Monday last, and the funeral took place from the Episcopal church, Union, Wednesday afternoon, the 30th inst. Mrs. Blakeslee was 90 years old, having been born in Lewiston, New York, September 6, 1827. She was married to Chas. L. Blakeslee, May 12, 1850, and lived in Battle Creek, Mich., until 1865, when they crossed the plains to Union, where she lived until 1910. Since that time she has loved with her daughter, Mrs. Oliver. Mr. Blakeslee passed away June 1, 1905. She is survived by … Read more

Hannah Todd Tuttle

TUTTLE, Hannah Todd4, (Gershom3, Michael2, Christopher1) died Oct. 1760, married Capt. Ezra, son of Nathaniel and Esther (Blakeslee) Tuttle who was born 1720, died June 11, 1793. He married second Susanna, daughter of George and Susanna (Abernethy) Merriman; she married second Oliver Blakeslee whom she survived, she was born 1744, died May 30, 1820. Children: I. Gershom, removed to Vermont; was an active patriot in the revolutionary war at Weathersfield, Vt., married and left children. II. Elizabeth, m.(???)Brockett; had children. III. Isaac, m. Esther(???)who d. Feb. 16, 1813. IV. Hannah, m. Jan. 15, 1777, Benjamin Bassett. V. Jonathan, b. 1756, … Read more

Biography of Thomas Blakeslee, M. D.

Thomas Blakeslee, M. D. Perhaps no present resident of the thriving little City of Neodesha, Kansas, could better describe its early days than Dr. Thomas Blakeslee, its pioneer physician, now retired from professional life. Just graduated from one of the country’s greatest medical schools, Doctor Blakeslee came to this growing village forty-six years ago, facing hardships, as all pioneers must, but enthusiastic in his love of his beneficent profession, and hopeful as to the scope and success of his conscientious service. For over a quarter of a century he ministered to the sick with the medical skill that knowledge gave … Read more

Florence Louisa Todd Blakeslee

BLAKESLEE, Florence Louisa Todd9, (Joel E.8, Zerah7, Oliver6, Hezekiah5, Caleb4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 20, 1854, married George Goodyear, son of Colonel Merwin Blakeslee, of North Haven, Conn., who was born May 26, 1850. Children: I. Phillip, m. Frances Ricker, and had issue: (1) Francis. II. Donald, m. Mary Peterson, and had issue: (1) Florence. III. Lucy Lenore, unmarried.

Blakeslee, Charles Lewis – Obituary

Charles Lewis Blakeslee was born in Berlin, New York, in the year 1827. At the age of thirteen years he removed to the state of Michigan. In 1850 he was married to Caroline Dewey, and made his home in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1863 Mr. Blakeslee moved to Union County, Oregon, with the pioneers of that year, and his family followed him in 1867. Mr. Blakeslee taught some of the first schools in the Grande Ronde Valley, in Summerville, Cove and Union, and in the old school house still stands in Union that was the scene of his early labors. … Read more