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Moses Chase

12. MOSES6 CHASE (John5, Moses4, Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) was b. Dec. 20, 1799. A farmer and lumberman, owning and running the sawmill built by his father; m. May 1, 1832, Fidelia, dau. of Isaac and Hannah (Perry) Alden, b. Aug. 12, 1805, and d. March 11, 1864. He d. May 17, 1864. Children, all b. in Cornish: i. HENRY DWIGHT, b. March 19, 1833; d. July 12, 1836. ii. JOHN BAXTER, b. April 1, 1834. Enlisted in Civil War, Heavy Artillery. (See Military.) Hem. March 11, 1863, Emerett Ayers, dau. of Samuel and Lois (Fitch) Ayers, b. Oct. 10, 835, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Charles W. Chase

Chase, Charles W.; trustee of The Estate of Edwin Cowles; born, Edinburg, O., Aug. 8, 1846; son of Charles W. and Eliza Brown Chase; attended public school in Portage county, O., and High School at Newton Falls, O.; married, Cleveland, Aug. 1, 1872, Almira F. Cowles; one daughter, Helen (Mrs. E. C. Bassett) ; treas. of the City, April, 1895-1899; in clothing and men’s furnishing business from 1870 to 1890, at No. 15 Public Square; director Chamber of Commerce, 1905-1906; pres. of The Cleveland Leader Co., 1901-1905; sec’y, treas. and director The Electric Smelting & Aluminum Co.; sec’y and director … Read more

Descendants of Peter Crapo

William W. Crapo

Through the greater part of the last century and up to the present writing, the name of Crapo has stood in and about New Bedford as a synonym for useful citizenship. Here have lived during that period Henry Howland Crapo and William W. Crapo, father and son, of whom a recent biographer says: “Among the many citizens of New Bedford and Dartmouth who have achieved high honor, and whose names are held in respect wherever they are known, are Henry H. Crapo and his son William W. Crapo. Born on a Dartmouth farm, from the sterile soil of which his … Read more

Moses Chase

1. MOSES4 CHASE (Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) the tenth and youngest child of Daniel3 and Sarah (March) Chase, was b. March 16, 1727, in -Newbury, Mass. When about five years of age, he, with his parents rem. to Sutton, Mass. He came to Cornish at, or soon after, the first settlement of the town in 1765. He was then nearly forty years of age. He had m. April 15, 1752, Hannah Brown of Sutton, dau. of Jonas Brown, b. Nov. 15, 1735, and d. Jan. 16, 1512, aged 76. He d. Oct. 18, 1799. “Who departed this life in comfortable hope … Read more

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

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.

Biography of David C. Chase

David C. Chase, the secretary and treasurer of the great Payette Valley Mercantile Company, Limited, doing business in Payette, Idaho, is a native of Ohio, his birth having occurred in Johnsonville, Trumbull County, on the 26th of April 1853. He traces his descent from English ancestors who were early settlers of Connecticut, and participated in many of the leading events which go to make up the history of that state. His father, David Chase, was a New England farmer, and died when his son and namesake was only a small boy. The latter was educated in the public schools of … Read more

Harvey Chase

9. HARVEY5 CHASE (Moses4, Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) was b. Nov. 13, 1778; m. -, Eunice, dau. of J. M. Dana, Esq., b. May 20, 1783, and d. Jan. 8; 1823, aged 40. He was a lawyer and practiced his profession chiefly in Cornish and Windsor, Vt. He d. Feb. 18, 1857. Children: i. ALFRED, b. Oct. 16. 1811. Commenced a course of study at Kimball Union Academy, and d. Sept. 28, 826. ii. ISRAEL PUTNAM, b. May 28,1815; d. June 17, 1816. iii. POLLY DANA, b. Feb. 18, 88; d. June -, 837, aged 19. iv. CATHARINE, b. -, 1819, … Read more

Cotton Chase

11. COTTON6 CHASE (John5, Moses4. Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) was b. Aug. 8. 1783; m. Nov. 14, 1815, Elizabeth, eldest dau. of Capt. Caleb’ and Elizabeth (Deming) Chase, b. Aug. 19, 1789, and d. July 8, 1868. A farmer and mechanic. Most of their lives were spent in town. Mr. Chase d. Oct. 1, 1872. Children: i. MARTHA COTTON, b. Sept. 21, 1816. She never m.; d. May 23, I881. ii. NAHUM, b. July 24, 1818. iii. CALEB ROWLAND, b. Oct. 23, 1820; d. Jan. 11, 1870. iv. HANNAH BROWN, b. Aug. 16, 824; d. Nov. 14, 1827. v. CAROLINE HANNAH, … Read more

The Westport-Freetown-Fall River Massachusetts Tripp Family

The Tripp family first at Portsmouth, R. I., among the earliest inhabitants there, soon spread into the adjoining territory both in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and in the march of civilization advanced with it until they became one of the numerous and substantial families of our country. Hon. John Tripp, the first American ancestor of the family in question, was one of the founders and proprietors of Portsmouth, R. I., 23d of 6th month, 1638. In the following is briefly considered a line of Tripps which descended through the settler’s son who located in Dartmouth, Mass., later generations settling in Westport, and a still later generation in Freetown and Fall River. It is with the special Westport-Freetown-Fall River family, the heads of which were Philip J. and Azariah S. Tripp, this article is to deal. These gentlemen were long substantial men and citizens of their respective communities, the former being a resident of Freetown, State senator and much respected citizen, and the latter especially prominent and useful, for years the cashier of the Metacomet National Bank from its inception, in 1853, for seventeen years a member of the school committee of Fall River, prominently identified with many of the manufacturing enterprises and at the time of his death president of the Fall River Savings Bank.

History of Chester, New Hampshire, including Auburn

History of Chester, New Hampshire title page

The *History of Chester, New Hampshire, Including Auburn* by John Carroll Chase, published in 1926, serves as a supplement to the original 1869 *History of Old Chester*. This work was produced in response to a desire to document events that had occurred in the town since the previous publication, as well as to cover topics that were initially omitted. While Chester had seen a decline in population and industrial activity, the book highlights notable historical and social developments. It incorporates additions to military history, church records, and gravestone inscriptions, providing a comprehensive overview of Chester and Auburn’s past.

Francis Xavier Chase

17. FRANCIS XAVIER7 CHASE (Bela6, Solomon5, Samuel4, Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) was b. June 23. 1824; m. first, in 18-30, Laura E. Harlow, b. in Charlestown March 4, 1830, and d. May 25, 1862; m. second, in 1861, Jennie E. Wetherbee of Madison, Wis. He was a civil engineer and was employed on different railroads of the west. He d. Sept. 13, 1866, in St. Paul, Minn. Children by first wife: i. FRED WILLIS. b. April 26, 1852; m. Sept. 5, 1876, Almira Stratton of Greenfield, Mass., b. July 13, 1854. Two children. He d. in 189-. ii. MARY ALICE, 1st, … Read more

Slave Narrative of Selie Anderson

Interviewer: Miss Irene Robertson Person Interviewed: Selie Anderson Location: Holly Grove, Arkansas Age: 78 Occupation: House girl “I was born near Decatur, Alabama and lived there till I was fifteen years old. Course I members hearin’ em talk bout Mars Newt. I named fur my ma’s old mistress—Miss Selie Thompson and Mars Newt Thompson. Pa died when I was three years old. He was a soldier. Ma had seven children. They have bigger families then than they have now. Ma name Emmaline Thompson. Pa name Sam Adair. I can’t tell you about him. I heard em say his pa was … Read more

Biography of Arthur B. Chase

Arthur B. Chase, book-keeper and paymaster of the Sugar River Mills, was born in Newport, N.H., January 3, 1833, son of Joseph T. and Elizabeth D. (Allen) Chase. Caleb Chase, the grandfather, came to Newport in 1822. He was a native of West Newbury, Mass., and a farmer by occupation. He was a member of the old South Congregational Church for many years. He died at the age of sixty-five years. His wife, Hannah Carr Chase, died at the age of seventy – six. Joseph T. Chase, father of Arthur, followed the shoemaking trade in Newport throughout his life. He … Read more

Church History of Norwich Vermont

The great achievement of the first generation of Norwich settlers was the building of a meeting house. More than any other event of the time, with the possible exception of the accomplishment of the national independence, this was an undertaking that enlisted the energies and taxed the resources of our forefathers. The building of a meeting house in a New England frontier settlement a century ago was regarded a matter of public concern, to be supported by the whole community without regard to sect or party, like the opening of roads or any other public charge. In less than ten … Read more

Representative Men of Maine – Biographical Sketches and Portraits

Representative Men of Maine Title Page

A collection of portraits with biographical sketches of residents of the state of Maine who have achieved success and are prominent in commercial, industrial, professional, and political life, to which is added the portraits and sketches of all the governors since the formation of the state of Maine in 1820.

Theodore Chase

8. THEODORE6 CHASE (Joseph5, Caleb4, Daniel3, Moses2, Aquilla1) was b. Feb. 16, 1794; m. April 7, 1819, Judith, dau. of Israel and Mehitable Bryant of Cornish, b. Nov. 17, 1793, and d. Nov. 30, 1847. He d. June 8, 1876. A farmer and lived in the south part of the town. Children: i. MARTHA, b. April 13, 1820; m. -, Horace Plympton Weld of Cornish. Had four children. (See Weld.) She d. -. ii. MARIA, b. Nov. 18, 1821; m. April 9, 1843, Maj. George Weld, a brother of her sister’s husband. Had ten children. (See Weld.) She d. Sept. … Read more

Abbe-Abbey Genealogy

A genealogical dictionary of the first settlers of New England vol 1

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.

Ancestors of George Albert Chace of Fall River, MA

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CHACE (Fall River family). In and about Fall River for generations the Chace (earlier generations using the orthography Chase) family has been conspicuous in the affairs of that section and especially for a century past in its industrial life. In the particular line of Joseph Chase, who settled in Swansea, the family becoming a Swansea-Somerset one, such names as Oliver, Harvey, James H., Hon. Jonathan and George Albert Chace – the latter of whom planned and built a number of the large cotton mills of Fall River, was long treasurer and manager of the Bourne Mill, in Tiverton, R. I., and as well was a most active and useful citizen of Fall River – will long endure in the annals of this great industrial section. There follows from the first American ancestor of the Chaces named to the present in chronological order the genealogy and family history of the children of the late George Albert Chace of Fall River.