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.
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.
The Field family, with roots tracing back to Hubertus de la Feld who accompanied William the Conqueror in 1066, has a distinguished history in England and America. The family flourished in Massachusetts, notably in Brockton, where members played vital roles in local governance and military efforts. Key figures include Daniel Waldo Field, a prominent shoe manufacturer and philanthropist, and Frederic Forrest Field, president of Burt Packard Company. The Fields have contributed significantly to the community, both economically and socially, establishing a legacy of enterprise and benevolence.
The Lincoln County New Mexico online archives contains pdf’s of all remaining copies of the El Farol Newspaper of Capitan NM, but doesn’t have an index to the newspaper. C. W. Barnum, an active member of AHGP, and state coordinator for the New Mexico AHGP recently invested his time and energy into providing an every person index to the various extant issues. He has shared this wonderful index with AccessGenealogy in hopes that it will reach a wider audience. Enjoy!
The document outlines the warnings issued in Bolton, Massachusetts, from 1737 to 1788, detailing individuals, families, and children who were advised to leave the town to avoid becoming permanent residents. This practice was rooted in a 1692 act that aimed to protect towns from the financial burden of supporting newcomers deemed unfit. The names and circumstances of those warned are presented chronologically, demonstrating the diverse backgrounds of the warned individuals, many of whom were not necessarily impoverished.
Alexander Bisset Munro was born 25 Dec. 1793 at Inverness, Scotland to Donald and Janet (Bisset) Munro. Alexander left Scotland at the age of 14, and lived in Dimecrana in the West Indies for 18 years. He owned a plantation, raising cotton, coffee and other produce. He brought produce to Boston Massachusetts on the ship of Solomon Dockendorff. To be sure he got his money, Solomon asked his to come home with him, where he met Solomon’s sister, Jane Dockendorff. Alexander went back to the West Indies, sold out, and moved to Round Pond, Maine, and married Jane. They had 14 children: Janet, Alexander, Margaret, Nancy, Jane, Mary, Solomon, Donald, John, William, Bettie, Edmund, Joseph and Lydia.
Muster Roll of Captain Albion P. Arnold’s Company of Artillery in the Detachment of drafted Militia of Maine, called into actual service “by the State, for the protection of its Northeastern Frontier, from the twenty-fifth day of February, 1839, the time of its rendezvous at Augusta, Maine, to the seventeenth day of April, 1839, when discharged or mustered.
The 1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville, Massachusetts, compiled by A. E. Foss & Co., provides a comprehensive list of residents and businesses, alongside town officers, schools, churches, and societies. It includes notable historical events and offers a detailed account of the local community, featuring numerous surnames from both towns. This directory serves as an essential resource for understanding the demographics and social structure of Middleboro and Lakeville during that period.
John Gyles captivity narrative provides a stunning display of Abenaki culture and lifestyle, as it was in the 1690’s. John was 10 years old when he was taken captive in the attack on Pemaquid (Bristol Maine) and his narrative provides an accounting of his harrowing treatment by his Indian captors, as well as the three years exile with his French owners at Jemseg New Bruswick. His faith in Christ remains central in the well-being of his mind throughout his ordeal.
The early probate records of the Province of New Hampshire, from 1635 to 1771, have been published in nine volumes (vols. 31-39) of the set “New Hampshire State Papers” edited by Albert Stillman Batchellor, Henry Harrison Metcalf, and Otis G. Hammond. Originally published in the years 1907-1941 these books are available in many libraries throughout New Hampshire. The list included here contains transcriptions of some of the early probate records for Hampton, New Hampshire. It is not a complete list of the available probate records.
This page features part of the 1867 business directory of Plymouth County Massachusetts and was originally published by Stillman B. Pratt & Co. as part of their 1867 Plymouth County Massachusetts Directory. This page is specific to the business category starting with the letters O-P.
Rev. Samuel S. Dudley, originally from Sudbury, Massachusetts, has dedicated forty-four years to the Methodist ministry, including seventeen years of service in the current county. He is presently living on road 42.
Moses Dudley, born on October 18, 1794, was a prominent figure in his community, engaged in tanning from 1817 to 1851 before transitioning to farming. He served as selectman multiple times and was a delegate at the 1850 constitutional convention. Dudley married Persis Pratt and had five children, including William L., who became a lawyer, practiced in California, and fathered four children. Moses Dudley died on April 16, 1874, leaving a legacy through his family and community involvement.
Dr. Carl Edward Dudley, M.D., born on October 23, 1873, in Terre Haute, Indiana, pursued a career in surgery after graduating from Washington University of St. Louis in 1898. He served as a captain in the U.S. Medical Corps during World War I. Married to Harriet Belle Lee, he had one son, Lee Russell. A prominent figure in his field, Dudley is affiliated with various Masonic organizations and dedicates his efforts primarily to his surgical practice.
Anderson C. Smith, born in 1831 in Franklin County, Illinois, emerged as a prominent leader in northeastern Oregon, particularly in Wallowa County. He played crucial roles during conflicts with Native Americans and advanced civil initiatives. Smith enlisted as a first lieutenant in the Ninth Kansas Cavalry during the Civil War before settling in Oregon in 1862. A skilled farmer and lawyer, he built infrastructure and provided vital services during local wars. Married to Sarah Whittington, they had ten children and are esteemed community members.
William Lincoln Dudley, born on June 29, 1864, in Yreka, California, was educated in Portland and became a notable businessman and public official. After serving as Assistant Cashier at the Portland Gas Company, he was elected Recorder of Conveyances for Multnomah County. Dudley also co-founded the Dudley Packing Company and was involved in real estate ventures. His military service includes participation in the National Guards. Recognized for his competence and judgment, he stands out as one of the youngest officials in Oregon, reflecting a promising future.
