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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.

Ashfield Massachusetts Vital Records

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.

Logan County, Kentucky Wills – Book A, with index

The wills in this book come from Book A of the Wills found at the Logan County Court house in Russellville, Kentucky. The information was extracted in 1957 by Mrs. Vick on behalf of the DAR located in Russellville. The text in this book was done with an old manual typewriter and has the usual faint and filled-in type often found with such papers. On top of the difficulty in interpreting the print from the typewriter, the scanning process was also deficient, and led to the creation of a faint digital copy exacerbating the difficult to read text.

Families of Ancient New Haven

The Families of Ancient New Haven compilation includes the families of the ancient town of New Haven, covering the present towns of New Haven, East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, Bethany, Woodbridge and West Haven. These families are brought down to the heads of families in the First Census (1790), and include the generation born about 1790 to 1800. Descendants in the male line who removed from this region are also given, if obtainable, to about 1800, unless they have been adequately set forth in published genealogies.

The Cox family in America

Two volumes of Cox family genealogy combined as one. The first volume contains information about the various early Cox families across America. The second volume deals specifically with the descendants of James and Sarah Cock of Killingworth upon Matinecock, in the township of Oysterbay, Long Island, New York.

A Genealogy of the Lake Family

Ancestor Register of Esther Steelman Adams

A genealogy of the Lake family of Great Egg Harbour in Old Gloucester County in New Jersey : descended from John Lade of Gravesend, Long Island; with notes on the Gravesend and Staten Island branches of the family. This volume of nearly 400 pages includes a coat-of-arms in colors, two charts, and nearly fifty full page illustrations – portraits, old homes, samplers, etc. The coat-of-arms shown in the frontspiece is an unusually good example of the heraldic art!

Ancestors of Frederick Macy of New Bedford Massachusetts

The Macy family, rooted in Nantucket, traces its American origins to Thomas Macy, a freeman in 1639, who settled in Newbury, Massachusetts. Prominent in New Bedford’s business landscape, his descendants, including Frederick Macy, established a successful blacksmithing enterprise. Frederick, born in 1835, contributed significantly to the local fire department, leading it for many years. He married twice and had several children, continuing the family legacy of community involvement in New Bedford. The Macy lineage reflects a rich history of entrepreneurship and civic service.

Descendants of Chauncey Sears of Fall River, MA

The Sears family, of Fall River, MA, traces its origins back to Richard Sares, who arrived in America circa 1632. Initially settled in Marblehead, he later moved to Yarmouth, where he died in 1676. Over generations, the family produced prominent figures, including Chauncey Howe Sears, a successful mason contractor and builder. Chauncey started his career at eighteen and built a substantial business, contributing to many local mills and public buildings. A respected community member, he also held various affiliations in fraternal organizations and married Georgianna Newell in 1883, having two children.

1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts

1899 Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts Directory Cover

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.

Genealogical and Family History of Vermont

Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont vol 1

Hiram Charlton took on the publication of the Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont for Lewis Publishing. In it, he enlisted the assistance of living residents of the state in providing biographical and genealogical details about their family, and then he published all 1104 family histories in two distinct volumes.

1894 Michigan State Census – Eaton County

Biographical Sketch of James Gorham

James Gorham arrived on foot from Massachusetts in 1810 and settled on the farm currently owned by his son, Edward. A skilled carpenter and joiner, Gorham earned a reputation as a hardworking and honorable member of his community.

Biographical Sketch of Frank DeVore Gorham, M. D.

Dr. Frank DeVore Gorham, born on August 2, 1888, in Cloverdale, Indiana, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Indiana in 1910 and earned his M.D. from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1912. A specialist in internal medicine, he began his practice in 1916 and served in World War I as chief of medical service in France. Dr. Gorham is affiliated with various medical societies and clubs and is married to Lillian Hawley. He continues to contribute to the medical field in St. Louis.

Gorham, Sarah A. – Obituary

Sarah A. Gorham, mother of Jack Gorham and Enolia Brothers, passed away on July 26, 1934, in Texas, while visiting relatives. She was a long-time member of the Methodist church and had lived many years in Mexico, where her husband, Franklin P. Gorham, was murdered in 1919. Born on January 31, 1859, in Arkansas, she married Franklin in 1875 and raised eleven children. She had returned to the U.S. for visits but planned to return to Mexico. Mrs. Gorham is mourned by her children and siblings.

Gorham, Violet May – Obituary

Violet May Gorham, aged 89, passed away on May 23, 1993, in Cove, Oregon. Born on May 8, 1904, she graduated from Cove High School and later earned a teaching degree from Monmouth College. She married Henry Oscar Gorham in 1926, and together they operated the Cove Store. A devoted member of the Cove United Methodist Church, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and needlework. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral services are set for May 26 at the church, followed by interment at Cove Cemetery.

R. D. Gorham

1st Lt. R. D. Gorham served in Company H of the 3rd Pioneer Infantry from Edgecombe County. He joined the military on May 14, 1917, and underwent training at several camps before being deployed to France on August 30, 1918. Promoted to his rank on July 25, 1918, he participated in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, where he was responsible for hauling ammunition. Gorham returned to the United States on July 30, 1919, and was mustered out on August 15, 1919, at Camp Lee, Virginia.

J. C. Gorham

J. C. Gorham, a seaman from Edgecombe County, was the son of D. and Mary A. Gorham. He enlisted in the Navy on October 11, 1917, in Norfolk, Virginia, and was subsequently stationed at Cape Charles. During his service, he was assigned to Submarine Chaser 121. Gorham completed his service and was mustered out on March 18, 1919, at Norfolk.

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Gorham, Henry O. – Obituary

Henry O. Gorham, a prominent citizen of North Powder, passed away at 92 after a decline in health over two years following an accident. Born on December 29, 1835, in Kentucky, he traveled west in 1863 and settled in Baker City, Oregon. Gorham engaged in freighting before farming and operating a general store in North Powder. He married Mary Ann Nelson in 1870, and they had several children. His funeral was conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge, and he was buried in North Powder cemetery.