Carroll

Biography of William Carroll

William Carroll. One of the most popular members of the county government of Woodson County is William Carroll, who had recently finished his second term as sheriff. Mr. Carroll had spent all his life since infancy in this section of Kansas, belongs to a family of pioneers of Woodson County, and his own career had been one of hard work and exceptional fidelity to every interest committed to his care. He was born in Kane County, Illinois, November 2, 1868, but was brought to Kansas when about two years of age. His father, Michael Carroll, was born in Southern Ireland … Read more

Genealogies of Cornish New Hampshire

History of Cornish New Hampshire

Volume II of History of the Town of Cornish, New Hampshire, with Genealogical Record, 1763–1910, compiled by William Henry Child and published in 1911, presents a detailed genealogical account of the families who settled in Cornish from its founding through the early 20th century.

1923 Historical and Pictorial Directory of Angola Indiana

1923 Angola Indiana Directory Book Cover

Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.

Biographical Sketch of Albert Carroll

ALBERT CARROLL, Son of Charles, and grandson of Follansbee Carroll, one of the early settlers, is a physician now in practice at South Boston, Mass.

Nathaniel Carroll

In 1672 Nathaniel1 and Mary Carroll were residents of Norfolk Co., Mass. Their son, Nathaniel2, had a son, Samuel3, who had a son, Joseph4, b. in Sutton, Mass., in 1732, who m. Nov. 21, 1761, Judith Chase of Sutton, a dau. of Philip and Mary (Follansbe) Chase. Nine children. Josephs, their eldest son, b. Dec. 10, 1763, m. April 6, 1788, Mary Prince, b. Aug. 7, 1763. They came to Croydon in 1792 and settled in Ryder Corner district. Six children. Joseph5 d. March 18, 1845; Mary d. July 10, 1822. Their second son, John Princes Carroll, was b. in … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Frank P. Carroll

Carroll, Frank P.; coal business; born, Cleveland, March 2, 1874; educated in the public and parochial schools of Cleveland; at the age of 18, learned machinists’ trade; worked in the Lake Shore shops until May, 1899; then became engaged in the coal business, and has been successful in building up a good trade; his grandfather, the late Peter Goldrick, was one of the pioneer coal merchants of Cleveland; his name is engraved in the City Hall as one of the Centennial Council, 1876, having been elected the representative of the old fifth ward in the spring of 1875.

Marriage records of Liberty County Georgia, 1785-1895

Marriage records of Liberty County, Georgia, 1785-1895

These marriage records were abstracted from unbound marriage bonds and licenses in the Liberty County Courthouse, Hinesville, Georgia. The names were copied as they were spelled on the bonds, often barely legible and often spelled differently on the same bond. Sometimes the marriages were performed before the licenses were issued. The first date given in the abstracts is the date of the license or bond; the second is the date of marriage. The following abbreviations are used in these abstracts with the meaning indicated:

Follansbe Carroll

FOLLANSBE5 CARROLL, a brother of Joseph5 Carroll, who m. Mary Prince, was b, Nov., 1769. He came to Croydon in 1772. On Aug. 11, 1789, he m. Sarah Carroll, b. Jan. 5, 1770, and d. there March 9, 1848. He d. Sept. 3, 1850. They had a son, John Follansbe6, b. May 29, 1810. He m. March 20, 1836, Keziah Hardy, dau. of Tristam and Keziah (Frasier) Hardy, b. May 11, 1811. They rem. to Cornish in 1837 and spent the remainder of their lives there. She d. April 26, 1880. He d. May 5, 1879. Children, all b. in … Read more

Daniel Elliott Carroll

DANIEL ELLIOTT CARROLL who lived in Cornish from 1857 to 1880, was great-grandson of Daniel Carroll3, the brother of Samuel3. His father, Charles, was b. in Croydon and m. Sarah Elliott. He was b. in Croydon Nov. 1, 1817; m. first, Sophronia Burt of Thetford, Vt., b. Feb. 25, 1820, by whom he had three children; he m. second, May 2, 1876, Lucy Parker. No children. He d. in March, 1899. Children, all b. in Croydon: 1. DANIEL E., JR., b. Sept. 2, 1846; m. first, Feb. 20, 1870, Ella F. Collins, dau. of Edward W. and Deliah (Forehand) Collins, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Dr. Reuben Carroll

DR. REUBEN CARROLL, a native of Sutton, Mass., came to Croydon in 1792, and settled near the Four Corners. He was the first physician in town, and for more than forty years was a successful practitioner. In 1840, he was thrown from his carriage and killed. (See Oration of Dr. Stow.)

Carroll, Dan Thomas – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Dan Thomas Carroll, 38, of La Grande died July 28 at his home. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight and from, 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Island City Cemetery. Dan was born March 31, 1969, to David Carroll and Vera Benson in Martinez, Calif. He was raised and educated in Pleasant Hill, Calif., and in La Grande. He married Christy Harper on Aug. 26, 1989, in La Grande. He was a member of the Third Batallion, 116th Armored Cavalry … Read more

Carroll, Leonard – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Leonard Carroll, a young man aged 23 years, was instantly killed at a point about three miles east of Hot Lake Monday afternoon by the current from a live electric wire. The Grande Ronde Electric Co’s. wire’s were down and young Carroll was showing some friends where the wire was, and placed his hand on a board near the wire. The board formed a good conductor and the entire current passed to the young man’s body, causing instant death. Elgin Recorder Friday September 1, 1905

Biography of Thomas Carroll

Thomas Carroll, an experienced engineer with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road, began his career at eighteen as a fireman. He quickly advanced, dedicating over thirty years to the railway. Born in 1847 in Freeport, he comes from an Irish immigrant family, with his father also working in the railroad industry. Married in 1874, Carroll is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He is proud of his long, accident-free service in the railroad sector.

Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy 1976-1978

Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy vol I, Number 1, April 1976

The Rockingham County Historical Society in Wentworth, NC, publishes the Journal of Rockingham County History and Genealogy twice a year, in April and October. This journal includes articles about the history and genealogical resources of Rockingham County, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas. The historical articles are of high quality and extensively researched. This book covers the first three years of publication, 1976-1978. A full index can be found at the end of each individual volume.