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Descendants of Matthew Watson of Leicester, Massachusetts

Watson Coat of arms

Matthew Watson (d. 1720), of English lineage, married Mary Orr in 1695, and in 1718 the family immigrated from Ireland to Boston, Massachusetts and settled in Leicester, Massachusetts. Descendants and relatives lived in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Nebraska, Rhode Island, California, Nevada, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes Watson, Armington, Bemis, Denny, Draper, Kent, Washburn, Bailey, Barnard, Belcher, Bent, Biscoe, Bolles, Breckenridge, Bright, Browning, Bryant, Bullock, Burrage, Dennis, Fisher, Foster, Green, Hayward, Hobbs, Hodgkins, Holman, Howard, Jenks, Jones, Kellogg, Kitchell, Knight, Lazelle, Livermore, Loring, Mason, Maynard, Munger, Patrick, Prouty, Remington, Reed, Rice, Richardson, Rogers, Sadler, Sibley, Snow, Sprague, Stone, Studley, Symonds, Taitt, Thomas, Thompson, Trask, Tucker, Waite, Webster, Westcott, Wheeler, Whittermore, Wilson, Woods and related families.

Weymouth ways and Weymouth people

Weymouth ways and Weymouth people

Edward Hunt’s “Weymouth ways and Weymouth people: Reminiscences” takes the reader back in Weymouth Massachusetts past to the 1830s through the 1880s as he provides glimpses into the people of the community. These reminiscences were mostly printed in the Weymouth Gazette and provide a fair example of early New England village life as it occurred in the mid 1800s. Of specific interest to the genealogist will be the Hunt material scattered throughout, but most specifically 286-295, and of course, those lucky enough to have had somebody “remembered” by Edward.

The Rodman Genealogy of New Bedford, MA

Thomas Rotch Rodman

Thomas Rotch Rodman, who passed away in New Bedford on December 18, 1905, was exemplified by courage, loyalty, and a deep commitment to community service. His lineage traces back to John Rodman, an early Quaker settler in Massachusetts. Thomas, notable for his involvement in education and local history, also served as a captain in the Civil War. His legacy is carried on by his children, including Julia and Effie Rodman, and reflects the values of integrity and patriotism that defined his life.

Biography of Robert Thompson Davis, M. D., of Fall River, MA

Robert T Davis

Dr. Robert Thompson Davis (1823-1906) was a notable physician, politician, and businessman in Fall River, MA. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the U.S. as a child and later graduated from Harvard Medical School. His public service included roles as mayor, state senator, and congressman, where he championed various causes including abolition and public health reform. A successful businessman, he invested significantly in the city’s industrial growth. Davis was also deeply involved in the Irish Land League, reflecting his commitment to social justice. He died in Fall River in 1906.

Lowell Massachusetts Genealogy

1894 Map of Lowell

Tracing ancestors in Lowell, Massachusetts online and for free has been greatly enhanced by the University of Massachusetts in Lowell which provided digitized version of a large quantity of the Lowell public records. Combined with the cemetery and census records available freely online, you should be able to easily trace your ancestors from the founding of Lowell in 1826 through 1940, the last year of available census records. To add color to the otherwise basic facts of your ancestors existence we provide free access to a wide range of manuscripts on the history of Lowell, it’s manufactures and residents.

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.

Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson – Indian Captivities

In February 1676, during King Philip’s War, Mrs. Mary Rowlandson was captured by Native Americans after her home in Lancaster was attacked. She witnessed horrific violence and loss, including the deaths of family members and friends, as the assailants burned homes and killed indiscriminately. Throughout her captivity, she endured immense physical and emotional suffering, facing starvation and constant fear. Yet, she found strength in her faith, documenting her ordeal and reflecting on God’s providence. Ultimately, she was redeemed after many harrowing weeks, reuniting with her husband but mourning the loss of her child and other relatives.