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History and Genealogy of Baltimore Vermont

Old Stone Schoolhouse, Baltimore, Vermont

Annie M. Pollard’s 1954 work provides a detailed examination of Baltimore, Vermont’s history, tracing its origins as a part of Cavendish until its independence in 1793 due to geographic challenges. The book explores the town’s early years, highlighting the development of industry, education, infrastructure, and social welfare through town records and personal narratives. Pollard’s dedication as a public servant and her interest in local genealogy enrich the account, painting a picture of a resilient rural community with a unique identity shaped by its small size and self-reliance.

History of Newport New Hampshire

Bird's Eye View of Newport New Hampshire 1877

The History of Newport, New Hampshire, from 1766 to 1878 is a record of Newport’s growth from its early settlement through the close of the nineteenth century. It opens with the original charter and proprietary arrangements and follows the development of Newport’s physical setting, transportation routes, and economy. Particular attention is given to mills, banks, hotels, manufacturing, and the coming of the railroad, all of which shaped the town’s commercial life. The concluding genealogical section identifies families connected with Newport and other chapters provide biographical details that might otherwise be lost.

New Hampshire Men

New Hampshire Men presents 407 biographical sketches, with portraits, of men who were active in commercial, professional, and political life in New Hampshire in 1893.

Abington Massachusetts Marriage and Death Records

Volume 2 of the Abington, Massachusetts vital records compiles marriage and death records up to 1850, complementing Volume 1, which contains birth records. Established in 1712, Abington’s boundaries have shifted, affecting historical jurisdiction. Extensive research from town records, cemeteries, and family Bibles ensured comprehensive documentation, including the identification of Black families recorded by given names. The volume is organized alphabetically by marriages and deaths.

Abington Massachusetts Birth Records

Volume 1 of the Abington, Massachusetts vital records details births recorded in the town up to 1850, featuring comprehensive research from town records, cemeteries, and church documents. Established in 1712, Abington’s jurisdictional changes may affect genealogical searches. The records also include separate listings for Black families, primarily by given names. Additionally, various surnames are cataloged, emphasizing the need to consider alternate spellings. For marriages and deaths, researchers should consult Volume 2.

History of Francestown New Hampshire

History of Francestown, New Hampshire is a historic and genealogical record of the town from its first settlement in 1758 through the beginning of 1891. It records Francestown’s settlement, civic growth, religious and educational institutions, military participation, industries, and social customs, followed by an extensive genealogical register of families associated with the town.

Vital Records of Bellingham, Massachusetts

Alphabetical indexes to the vital records of Bellingham, Massachusetts, up to the year 1850, supplemented by information from bible records, church registers, cemetery inscriptions and other private sources to include the diary kept by Samuel Wight and his daughters.

Medway Massachusetts vital records

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 Medway Massachusetts

The History of Medway, Massachusetts, 1713–1885, covers the entire period of local history, embracing two hundred and twenty-five years, from 1660 to 1885; or, from the first appearance of a white settler within the territory, to the recent date of the incorporation of the town of Millis. The book is divided into ten sections, and gives, in consecutive order, an account of the first settlement, the municipal doings, the churches, the schools and other institutions, the industries, the military service, the miscellaneous matters, the cemeteries, the biographies of many persons, and the genealogies of numerous families.

History of New Boston New Hampshire

In 1864, Rev. Elliott Colby Cogswell compiled a comprehensive history of New Boston, New Hampshire, in honor of the town’s Centennial. This undertaking, prompted by a community vote during the July 4, 1863, celebrations, aimed to preserve the town’s rich history, including its civil, ecclesiastical, and educational development, as well as biographical accounts of early settlers. Funded by local subscriptions, the volume documented the events of the Centennial and served as an important record of the town’s first hundred years.

History and Genealogy of Medfield, Massachusetts

The History of Medfield, Massachusetts written by William Tilden in 1887 is a complete history of the town up to publishment. It is arranged chronologically, beginning with the lands of Chickatabot and the early settlement known as Boggestow, and continuing through colonial life, King Philip’s War, the Revolution, and the town’s nineteenth-century development. The genealogical section traces families residing in Medfield from 1650 to 1850, with attention to removals and corrections to earlier published errors, relying heavily on original town and probate records. Read or download the PDF for free.

Genealogies 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.

Southborough Massachusetts vital records

Vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849 title page

The list of vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, comprised in this volume includes all which were entered in the Town Books during the period from the earliest date there found to the end of the year 1849. Some additions and corrections of names and dates have been made from the records of the First Church, these being indicated in each instance by proper reference. There are a total of 6,267 births, marriages, and deaths recorded. This book is free to read or download.

Brown Genealogy

In 1895, Cyrus Henry Brown began collecting family records of the Brown family, initially with the intention of only going back to his great-grandfathers. As others became interested in the project, they decided to trace the family lineage back to Thomas Brown and his wife Mary Newhall, both born in the early 1600s in Lynn, Massachusetts. Thomas, John, and Eleazer, three of their sons, later moved to Stonington, Connecticut around 1688. When North Stonington was established in 1807, the three brothers were living in the southern part of the town. Wheeler’s “History of Stonington” contains 400 records of early descendants of the Brown family, taken from the town records of Stonington. However, many others remain unidentified, as they are not recorded in the Stonington town records. For around a century, the descendants of the three brothers lived in Stonington before eventually migrating to other towns in Connecticut and New York State, which was then mostly undeveloped. He would eventually write this second volume of his Brown Genealogy adding to and correcting the previous edition. This book is free to search, read, and/or download.

The Amidon Family of Rehoboth, MA

The Amidon Family genealogy book details the lineage of Roger Amadowne, a French Huguenot who fled to England and later to America after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Documented in Salem, Massachusetts in 1637, variations of his surname include Amadon, Amidown, and Ammidon. The work, organized with biographical sketches and two helpful indexes, presents the family’s history and is richly illustrated. Originally published in 1904, it serves as a valuable resource for descendants and historians alike.

The Mason Family 1590-1949

The manuscript chronicles the lineage of the Mason family, beginning with Robert Mason, who emigrated from England around 1590 and settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, in 1630. Following his wife’s death, he moved to Dedham, becoming an original landholder. The narrative progresses through the generations, focusing on Lemuel Saunders Mason, a mill owner from Belchertown, and his son, Lyman Gates Mason I. The work details family history until the 1960s, highlighting significant ancestors and their contributions.

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.

Genealogical Record of Thomas Wait and his descendants

Genealogical Record of Thomas Wait and his descendants looks at the genealogy of Thomas Wait (1601-1677) who was from Wethersfield Parish, Essex, England. On his arrival in America, landing in Rhode Island, he applied for a lot on which to build,and was granted it on 7/1/1639. On 3/l6/l641 he became a Freeman in Newport R. I. He died in Portsmouth R. I., before April 1677 intestate. This Thomas Wait was a cousin to the Richard Waite of Watertown Mass., who was a large land owner. This unpublished manuscript provides the descendants of this family.

Some Descendants of Thomas Rowley of Windsor, Connecticut

Genealogy of the Rhodes Family of Taunton Massachusetts

The Rhodes family has a rich history in Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts, tracing back to Henry Rhodes, an ironmonger born in 1608 in England. Stephen Rhodes, born in 1716, married Deliverance Walcot and later established a substantial lineage, including notable descendants involved in local business and governance. Among them are Stephen H. Rhodes, prominent in Boston, and Marcus Morton Rhodes, an influential manufacturer in Taunton. The family’s connections continue through the Bird family, further intertwining their legacy in the region’s heritage.