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This ledger contains the church record of the Madison Circuit of the Delaware Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which was an African American church in Dorchester County Maryland that included Malone Church. While the Malone Church member lists, probationer lists, and minutes date between 1883 and 1939, the Madison Circuit baptismal and marriage records date between 1883 and 1893. These records include significant information about church members including places of residence and parent names.
The “Abbe-Abbey Genealogy” serves as a comprehensive and meticulously compiled homage to the heritage of the Abbe and Abbey families, tracing its roots back to John Abbe and his descendants. Initiated by the life-long passion of Professor Cleveland Abbe, this genealogical exploration began in his youth and expanded throughout his illustrious career, despite numerous challenges. It encapsulates the collaborative efforts of numerous family members and researchers, including significant contributions from individuals such as Charles E. Abbe, Norah D. Abbe, and many others, each bringing invaluable insights and data to enrich the family’s narrative.
In 1940 and 1941 Mrs. Sterling B. Jordan and Mrs. Frank W. Seth walked the 18 cemeteries in Poundridge, New York compiling the names and dates for all gravestones. Added to some of those gravestone listings were familial relationships if known. In addition, they referenced an even earlier listing of a few of the cemeteries by William Eardley taken in 1901.
The aim of this history was to present in a permanent form the key incidents in the history of Minneapolis, from its earliest settlement to its publication in 1895. The primary facts and events recounted were mostly obtained from living witnesses and participants. It was rare for a city with more than two hundred thousand inhabitants to have so many of its first settlers still alive. The city’s growth had been so extraordinary and unprecedented that many of its earliest settlers remained. Some information was also gleaned from the notes left by now-deceased writers who witnessed the events described. Great care was taken to verify the accuracy of all facts and incidents mentioned. While it might have been too much to hope that the work was entirely free from errors, it was confidently believed that any such errors were few and insignificant.
Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.
In the preparation of “The Wilson family, Somerset and Barter Hill branch” I have discovered two lists of the names of the sons and daughters of Col. Ben and Ann Seay Wilson of “Somerset” in Cumberland County, Virginia, in addition to the list found in my father’s notes. None of these was arranged in the same chronological order. It was my good fortune in 1915 to find the Bible, claimed to be the Bible of Col. Ben and Ann Seay Wilson of “Somerset” in Cumberland County, Virginia. At that time this was in the hands of Miss Clementine Reid Wilson, Col. Ben’s great-granddaughter, and it was my privilege to copy, with the aid of a reading glass, for the ink was badly faded, the names of their children from that Bible in the same chronological order in which they were recorded. This chronological order, and military records found, support each other. I therefore believe that this sketch contains the most accurate chronological list of Col. Ben’s and Ann Seay Wilson’s children to be found outside of his Bible.
Matthew Watson (d. 1720), of English lineage, married Mary Orr in 1695, and in 1718 the family immigrated from Ireland to Boston, Massachusetts and settled in Leicester, Massachusetts. Descendants and relatives lived in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Nebraska, Rhode Island, California, Nevada, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes Watson, Armington, Bemis, Denny, Draper, Kent, Washburn, Bailey, Barnard, Belcher, Bent, Biscoe, Bolles, Breckenridge, Bright, Browning, Bryant, Bullock, Burrage, Dennis, Fisher, Foster, Green, Hayward, Hobbs, Hodgkins, Holman, Howard, Jenks, Jones, Kellogg, Kitchell, Knight, Lazelle, Livermore, Loring, Mason, Maynard, Munger, Patrick, Prouty, Remington, Reed, Rice, Richardson, Rogers, Sadler, Sibley, Snow, Sprague, Stone, Studley, Symonds, Taitt, Thomas, Thompson, Trask, Tucker, Waite, Webster, Westcott, Wheeler, Whittermore, Wilson, Woods and related families.
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.
Original images, and index, of Thomas B. Yarbrough’s store ledger which he kept while conducting business in Honey Grove, Texas. Volume 1 covers the years of 1 Jan 1883-Jul 1884.
Henry Huttleston Rogers, born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on January 29, 1840, was a notable industrialist and philanthropist who shaped his hometown through extensive charitable contributions. Descended from a long line of New England settlers, his career began in oil refining, where he became a pioneer in the industry. Rogers’ wealth allowed him to support various educational and civic projects, including the Millicent Library and the Unitarian Church, reflecting his deep affection for Fairhaven. He passed away on May 19, 1909, leaving a legacy of community improvement.
A genealogy of the Lake family of Great Egg Harbour in Old Gloucester County in New Jersey : descended from John Lade of Gravesend, Long Island; with notes on the Gravesend and Staten Island branches of the family. This volume of nearly 400 pages includes a coat-of-arms in colors, two charts, and nearly fifty full page illustrations – portraits, old homes, samplers, etc. The coat-of-arms shown in the frontspiece is an unusually good example of the heraldic art!
The Holmes family of Kingston, MA boasts a long lineage traceable to John Holmes, who served in the Norman Conquest of 1066. Originally established in England, the family later branched into New England, notably through John and William Holmes, ancestors of many in the Old Colony. Alexander Holmes, a prominent shipbuilder and railroad president, exemplified the family’s legacy of integrity and success. His descendants continued to thrive in various professions, maintaining the family’s esteemed reputation in Massachusetts up to the present day.
William Hartley Cary (1852-1899), a notable businessman in Brockton, Massachusetts, was deeply respected for his contributions to the community and industry. Born in Charleston, Maine, to William Harrison and Abigail Cary, he established the Brockton Last Company, significantly advancing the local shoe industry. Actively involved in social organizations and the Unitarian Church, Cary was recognized for his generosity and public spirit. Married to Matilda Winslow, he left behind two children, leaving a lasting legacy in both family and community.
The Hon. Willard Nye, a significant figure in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was born into the prominent Nye family, tracing lineage back to Benjamin Nye, an early settler from England. Benjamin and his descendants played vital roles in their community, engaging in public service and building mills in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Willard Nye, a successful merchant and mayor, was known for his integrity and civic involvement during the tumultuous times leading up to the Civil War. He died in 1865, leaving a legacy of public service and dedication to his community.
Embert Howard, a prominent businessman from Brockton, Massachusetts, represents a lineage rooted in New England’s early settlements. His family traces back to John Haward, an early Duxbury settler who became influential in Bridgewater. Embert’s ancestry includes notable figures, such as his father, Deacon Cary Howard, and maternal connections to the Perkins family, which also boasted Mayflower descendants. Embert’s successful clothing business and community engagement reflect his family’s enduring legacy in Brockton, reinforcing their historic identity in the region.
The Ashley family, among Rochester’s early settlers, traces its roots to Joseph Ashley and his descendants. Key figures in this lineage include Joshua B. Ashley, a prominent New Bedford businessman, and his son, Charles Sumner Ashley, who served multiple terms as mayor. Charles’s political career showcased his dedication to public service, earning him considerable popularity and influence in the community. His leadership spanned over a decade, reflecting his commitment to New Bedford’s growth and prosperity, as well as his strong connections within social circles.
Frederick Packard, born in 1836 in Brockton, MA, emerged as a prominent figure in the local shoe manufacturing industry. His success stemmed from hard work and business acumen. He began his career making boots and shoes, eventually founding firms such as Burt & Packard, which gained a reputation for quality. A respected community member, Packard was active in local organizations and politics but shunned public office. He married Mary Eliza Ramsdell, and after a long and prosperous life, he passed away in 1910, leaving a lasting legacy.
The document lists individuals associated with Captain McGehee in the Harrisonville District, including various Allen, Bailey, and Johnston family members, as well as many others. Notable figures such as sheriff Bruster and esquire Glenn are mentioned among a significant number of residents, highlighting the community’s demographic during this period. This compilation of names serves as a historical record of local leadership and citizenry under McGehee’s command, reflecting the social structure and connections within the district.
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.