Alphabetical indexes to the vital records of Medway, Massachusetts, up to the year 1850, supplemented by information from church registers, cemetery inscriptions and other private sources to include Rev. Dr. Jacob Ide’s account of Marriages and Deaths, 1814-1849.
The history of Glastonbury, Connecticut, from 1653 to 1853 chronicles an account of its schools, commerce, mills, and ecclesiastical societies. The author, Alonzo Bowen Chapin, balances the general history with personal narratives, making the reading engaging for individuals tracing their ancestry. The work provides valuable insights into the town’s development, the contributions of its early ministers, and the influences of religion and learning that shaped the community. Unfortunately, the work is limited in the depths of the genealogy presented.
Mrs. Anna Colt, a long-time resident of the Grande Ronde Valley, passed away in Portland after a lengthy illness. Born on November 20, 1868, in California, she was married to A.J. Colt and is survived by four children and a sister. Her funeral services are scheduled for Monday afternoon at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman chapel, with burial at Summerville cemetery.
Funeral services for Asahel J. Colt, a pioneer of Summerville, Oregon, took place at Snodgrass Funeral Home, led by Rev. Gene Robinson. Family members, including his grandsons, served as casket-bearers. Attendees included relatives from Portland and surrounding areas. Mrs. Chester Colt performed a solo, accompanied by Mrs. Zelpha Colt Downing. Colt’s contributions to the community were recognized during the service on July 10, 1952.
Miss May Colt, 73, passed away at a local hospital in La Grande, Oregon. A lifelong resident of Union County, she was an active member of the Jewel Rebecca Lodge and the Union County Historical Society. Services are scheduled for Saturday at Daniels Funeral Home, with burial at Summerville cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, 11 nieces and nephews, and 20 great-nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Phebe Brook Colt, an Eastern Oregon pioneer and long-time resident of Summerville, passed away on August 4, 1934, at the age of 95. Born in England in 1838, she emigrated to New York at age seven and married Joseph Hetzel Colt in 1863. The couple traversed the plains, eventually settling in Baker County before moving to Summerville. Funeral services will be held at the Summerville chapel on August 7, with Rev. Paul DeF. Mortimore officiating. She is survived by three sons and numerous grandchildren.