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.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Seneca and Schuyler Counties, NY

Portrait and Biographical Record of Seneca and Schuyler Counties New York

An online index to the Portrait and Biographical Record of Seneca and Schuyler Counties, New York, this volume preserves portraits and biographical sketches of prominent local citizens, including many overlooked by public records. Compiled with care for accuracy, it offers valuable material for genealogists and historians, along with biographies of all U.S. presidents.

Indian Service Employees in World War 2

Mrs. Etta S. Jones

Twenty-one employees of the Indian Service gave their lives for the cause of freedom and justice, some of them in action against the enemy, some in training, some by accident, and some by illness. There will be more names to add to the list when the reckoning is completed.

Hodgen Cemetery, Hodgen, LeFlore County, Oklahoma

Hodgen Cemetery, LeFlore County, Oklahoma

Hodgen Cemetery, located just south of Hodgen, Oklahoma, is the town’s active burial ground and the subject of this extensive online cemetery record. Compiled from headstone inscriptions, the listing preserves names, dates, family relationships, and military service details for generations of local residents, with thanks to Paula Doyle-Bicket for the submission.

Biography of Fenton T. Stockard

Fenton T. Stockard

Fenton T. Stockard, born December 16, 1867, in Gibson County, Tennessee, is a prominent attorney in Billings, where he has practiced law since 1891. He began his legal career after studying under Hon. H. E. Howell and has gained recognition for his skills. The son of C. H. and Patience E. Stockard, he grew up in a family of six children and has roots in both Irish and French heritage. Mr. Stockard married Mignonette Gregory in 1893 and is known for his Republican advocacy and public spirit.

Biography of Arthur Leslie Gregory, M. D.

Dr. Arthur Leslie Gregory, born on July 24, 1877, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, pursued medicine after graduating from Wyoming Seminary. He completed his medical education at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in St. Louis and the Medico-Chirurgical College in Philadelphia. Moving to Muskogee in 1902, Dr. Gregory established a general practice, specializing in surgery. He is an active member of several medical societies and engaged in community service through various organizations, including the Masons and St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church. He married Elizabeth Prichard and has three children.

Gregory, Helen Elizabeth – Obituary

Helen Elizabeth Gregory, 78, passed away on December 7 at St. Marys Medical Center. Born on March 17, 1928, in Ketchikan, Alaska, she later moved to Washington and graduated from Elgin High School. Helen married Robert Gregory in 1951 and worked as an educational secretary until her retirement in 1988. She dedicated her life to family, enjoyed reading, cooking, and classic films. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and other relatives. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Gregory, Harold Loyd – Obituary

Harold Loyd Gregory, 85, of Halfway, passed away on December 20, 2005. Born on December 19, 1920, in Troy, Texas, he was the youngest of ten siblings. Loyd served in the Army for 20 years, including as a medic in WWII. He was a devoted family man and a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and VFW. In his later years, he settled back in Halfway with his wife, Gae, where he was known for his humor and love of ice cream. He is survived by his family.

Rough Riders

Rough Riders

The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.