Alphabetical indexes to the vital records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, up to the year 1850, supplemented by information from bible records, church registers, cemetery inscriptions and other sources. PDF file is free to read and download.
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 aim of this history was to present in a permanent form the key incidents in the history of Minneapolis, from its earliest settlement to its publication in 1895. The primary facts and events recounted were mostly obtained from living witnesses and participants. It was rare for a city with more than two hundred thousand inhabitants to have so many of its first settlers still alive. The city’s growth had been so extraordinary and unprecedented that many of its earliest settlers remained. Some information was also gleaned from the notes left by now-deceased writers who witnessed the events described. Great care was taken to verify the accuracy of all facts and incidents mentioned. While it might have been too much to hope that the work was entirely free from errors, it was confidently believed that any such errors were few and insignificant.
The Jennings family has deep roots in Massachusetts, with Richard Jennings arriving in the 1630s and establishing a legacy in Sandwich and later Fall River. William H. Jennings, a seventh-generation descendant, played a significant role in Fall River’s cotton manufacturing boom in the 19th century. He successfully organized the Merchants Manufacturing Company and held leadership positions in various enterprises. Known for his integrity and business acumen, Jennings contributed to the city’s growth until his death in 1885, leaving behind a legacy of community involvement and success.
The Perkins family has deep roots in New England, tracing its lineage to Abraham Perkins, who arrived in Hampton in 1638. His descendants included influential figures in various fields, particularly in iron manufacturing. Notably, John Perkins of Bridgewater was a prominent machinist and manager at several iron works. His youngest son, Mereitt G. Perkins, born in 1864, became a successful banker in Newark, NJ, expanding the family’s legacy in business and finance while maintaining historical ties to their ancestral roots in Massachusetts.
Dr. Isaac R. Goodspeed, born on May 30, 1831, in China, Maine, was a prominent figure in San Mateo County for over fifty-six years. After graduating from Bowdoin Medical College in 1854, he practiced medicine in various locations, eventually settling in Pescadero, where he engaged in multiple business ventures and held local offices. He played a significant role in Pescadero’s incorporation into San Mateo County and later became a respected doctor in San Mateo. Goodspeed’s contributions included serving as Coroner, postmaster, and as a surgeon for the County Hospital. He celebrated sixty years of marriage in 1916.
Hellen A. Goodspeed, 86, of Gainesville, Florida, formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on March 5, 1995. Born June 16, 1908, in Oskaloosa, she graduated from Fort Dodge High School and worked at Kresge and Kmart. Hellen married James Goodspeed in the 1930s and was a long-time member of the Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star in Fort Dodge. She is survived by her daughter, son, eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Bruces Funeral Home, with burial at North Lawn Cemetery.