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Vital records of Stratham, New Hampshire, 1700-1867

In 1934, Priscilla Hammond compiled vital records from Stratham, New Hampshire, covering the years 1700 to 1867, based on original town records. This compilation, transcribed with imperfect typing, was privately published and distributed to libraries and societies. The records are presented largely as found, with family members often grouped together. An index is included to assist in locating individual records. Users should be cautious with dates, especially those before 1752, as it is unclear if old dates were converted.

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.

Marriage records of Liberty County Georgia, 1785-1895

These marriage records were abstracted from unbound marriage bonds and licenses in the Liberty County Courthouse, Hinesville, Georgia. The names were copied as they were spelled on the bonds, often barely legible and often spelled differently on the same bond. Sometimes the marriages were performed before the licenses were issued. The first date given in the abstracts is the date of the license or bond; the second is the date of marriage. The following abbreviations are used in these abstracts with the meaning indicated:

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.

Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1747-1810

Catherine Lindsay Knorr’s Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1747-1810 stands as a pivotal work for genealogists and historians delving into the rich tapestry of Virginia’s past. Published in 1959, this meticulously compiled volume sheds light on the matrimonial alliances formed within Orange County, Virginia, during a period that was crucial to the shaping of both local and national histories. The absence of a contemporary marriage register presented a formidable challenge, yet through exhaustive examination of marriage bonds, ministers’ returns, and ancillary records, Knorr has reconstructed a reliable record of these marriages.

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.

Corthell Genealogy of Hingham to South Abington, Massachusetts

William P. Corthell, a prominent figure from South Abington (now Whitman), Massachusetts, came from a lineage distinguished by their contributions to society. The Corthell family, established in Hingham in the early 18th century, produced numerous influential individuals. William himself was a dedicated public servant, engaging in various roles, including county commissioner and trustee of the Abington Savings Bank. He was recognized for his integrity and commitment to community service and church, leaving behind a legacy of honorable public life and a devoted family.

Richard Dexter Genealogy, 1642-1904

Being a history of the descendants of Richard Dexter of Malden, Massachusetts, from the notes of John Haven Dexter and original researches. Richard Dexter, who was admitted an inhabitant of Boston (New England), Feb. 28, 1642, came from within ten miles of the town of Slane, Co. Meath, Ireland, and belonged to a branch of that family of Dexter who were descendants of Richard de Excester, the Lord Justice of Ireland. He, with his wife Bridget, and three or more children, fled to England from the great Irish Massacre of the Protestants which commenced Oct. 27, 1641. When Richard Dexter and family left England and by what vessel, we are unable to state, but he could not have remained there long, as we know he was living at Boston prior to Feb. 28, 1642.

Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Upper Octorara Graveyard and Old Session House

List of persons buried in the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Information includes date of death and known age at death if provided on headstone.

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.

Biography of Joseph Warren Ham

Joseph Warren Ham, born June 18, 1820, in Canterbury, N.H., was the son of Joseph and Susan Ham. His family has deep roots in the town since 1783 when his grandfather settled there. After a decade in civil engineering, Joseph returned to his family’s homestead in 1861. He served in the Eighteenth New Hampshire Infantry during the Civil War and later resumed farming. An active community member and Republican, Ham was Postmaster in Uplands and married Mary Jane Barker, with whom he had one daughter, Belle Maria, who sadly passed away young.

Biography of Jebez Ham

Jabez Ham, born in 1797 in Madison County, Kentucky, moved to Missouri in 1817. Largely uneducated and fond of hunting, he began preaching in 1824 after receiving basic instruction. He founded New Providence Church on Loutre Creek in 1826 and humorously likened his sermons to a shotgun. Jabez balanced his ministry with powder manufacturing and hunting for sustenance. He died in Callaway County in 1842, leaving behind fourteen children with his wife, Hannah Todd. His brother, Rev. Stephen Ham, also became a Baptist preacher in Missouri.

Biography of Stephen Ham

Stephen Ham, a Madison County, Kentucky resident, was the father of John, Jabez, and Stephen Ham, Jr. John, born in 1786, moved to Missouri in 1809, becoming one of the first settlers in Callaway County. A Methodist preacher and skilled hunter, he had notable exploits, including smoking a bear from its cave. After two marriages, he had eight children and faced adversity such as a devastating flood in 1824. He eventually relocated to Illinois, where he passed away in 1869.

Biography of William Emmett Ham, M. D.

William Emmett Ham, M.D., a prominent physician in Beattie, Kansas, has dedicated over thirty-five years to medical practice since graduating from Rush Medical College in 1882. As a pioneer in the community, he remains an influential general practitioner and serves as president of the Marshall County Medical Society. Born in 1858 in Maryville, Missouri, he is the descendant of early American settlers, including a Revolutionary War soldier. Dr. Ham, a successful businessman, has never married and is actively involved in local Masonic and political organizations.