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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.

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.

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.

Descendants of Alexander Bisset Munro of Bristol, Maine

Alexander Bisset Munro was born 25 Dec. 1793 at Inverness, Scotland to Donald and Janet (Bisset) Munro. Alexander left Scotland at the age of 14, and lived in Dimecrana in the West Indies for 18 years. He owned a plantation, raising cotton, coffee and other produce. He brought produce to Boston Massachusetts on the ship of Solomon Dockendorff. To be sure he got his money, Solomon asked his to come home with him, where he met Solomon’s sister, Jane Dockendorff. Alexander went back to the West Indies, sold out, and moved to Round Pond, Maine, and married Jane. They had 14 children: Janet, Alexander, Margaret, Nancy, Jane, Mary, Solomon, Donald, John, William, Bettie, Edmund, Joseph and Lydia.

The Settlers of Narraguagus Valley Maine

Narraguagus Valley Some Account of its Early Settlement and Settlers

The early settlement of the Narraguagus River in Washington County, Maine, involved significant developments in nearby towns such as Steuben, Milbridge, Harrington, and Cherryfield. Established between 1791 and 1816, these towns evolved from former townships. Key early settlers included Jabez Dorman, John Densmore, Ichabod Willey, and Samuel Colson, who arrived around 1757. Their families contributed to the growth of the region, establishing roots and communal records that reflect the intertwined histories of these communities. Notably, many surnames from the early settlers persist in the area today.

Leighton Genealogy of Narraguagus Valley Maine

The Leighton family, prominent in the Narraguagus Valley, traces its roots back to Thomas and Samuel Leighton, who settled in the area around 1760. Samuel’s descendants include Theodore, Isaac, Parritt, and Phineas, who established families in Columbia, Addison, and Pembroke. Thomas, with a large family, also played a significant role. Another line from Thomas Leighton 2nd originated from Dover, NH, settling in Gouldsboro and later Steuben. Both branches produced numerous descendants, integrating into various local families and communities.

Muster Roll of Captain Albion P. Arnold’s Company

Muster Roll of Captain Albion P. Arnold’s Company of Artillery in the Detachment of drafted Militia of Maine, called into actual service “by the State, for the protection of its Northeastern Frontier, from the twenty-fifth day of February, 1839, the time of its rendezvous at Augusta, Maine, to the seventeenth day of April, 1839, when discharged or mustered.

Business Men of Northern Maine

A historical business directory and local history of Northern Maine from 1891, featuring sketches of nine towns including Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, and Fort Fairfield. The manuscript profiles businesses, owners, and civic institutions, and includes a gallery of period photographs, town views, and advertisements drawn from the era.

Biography of Joseph Pinkham

Joseph Pinkham, born in Canada in 1833, emerged as a prominent figure in Idaho’s history. A descendant of early New England settlers, he sought opportunities in the American West, engaging in mining and commerce. Appointed three times as the United States marshal of Idaho, he played a crucial role in maintaining law and order during turbulent times and garnered a reputation for bravery. A committed Republican and business expert in mining, Pinkham’s influence shaped Idaho’s development, earning him respect and admiration as an honorable citizen.