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A Genealogy of the Lake Family
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!
Kansas Registrations of Enemy Aliens, 1917 – 1921
The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.
Ancestry of the Jennings Family from Fall River, Massachusetts
The Jennings family has deep roots in Massachusetts, with Richard Jennings arriving in the 1630s and establishing a legacy in Sandwich and later Fall River. William H. Jennings, a seventh-generation descendant, played a significant role in Fall River’s cotton manufacturing boom in the 19th century. He successfully organized the Merchants Manufacturing Company and held leadership positions in various enterprises. Known for his integrity and business acumen, Jennings contributed to the city’s growth until his death in 1885, leaving behind a legacy of community involvement and success.
Index to Articles found in the El Farol Newspaper 1905-1906
The Lincoln County New Mexico online archives contains pdf’s of all remaining copies of the El Farol Newspaper of Capitan NM, but doesn’t have an index to the newspaper. C. W. Barnum, an active member of AHGP, and state coordinator for the New Mexico AHGP recently invested his time and energy into providing an every person index to the various extant issues. He has shared this wonderful index with AccessGenealogy in hopes that it will reach a wider audience. Enjoy!
Chase Family of Fall River MA
The Chase family of Fall River, MA, traces its roots to William Chase, an early immigrant who settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts, in 1630. His descendants played significant roles in the commercial life of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Notably, Borden Chase was a prominent coal dealer, and his son, Simeon Borden Chase, became a leading cotton manufacturer. Simeon held various influential positions in local businesses and was involved in public education and economic advocacy. The family’s legacy embodies an enduring commitment to industry and civic service in the region.
Lowell Massachusetts Genealogy
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.
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.
Fisher Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine
Rev. Jonathan Fisher served as Blue Hill’s first settled minister from 1796 to 1837, residing in a house he designed and partly built around 1798. His craftsmanship included wooden door hardware and furniture, and he developed innovative machines for his farm. Fisher, born in 1768, graduated from Harvard, married Dolly Battell, and had several children. His home remains notable and is occupied by his grandchildren, with the family lineage continuing through multiple generations, including his son Willard and his descendants.
Norton Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine
Capt. Steven Norton, born March 22, 1789, in St. George, Maine, settled in Blue Hill, where he lived until his death on January 6, 1873. A renowned sea captain, he commanded coasting vessels between Blue Hill and Boston. He was married twice, first to Mehitable Witham, with whom he had ten children, and then to Clarissa Carleton, who also bore ten. The Norton family played a significant role in the local community, with many connections to the writer’s own life.
Stevens Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine
The Deacon Benjamin Stevens house, built around 1800 by Theodore Stevens, reflects the lineage of a prominent Blue Hill family. Theodore, originally from Andover, Massachusetts, married Dorcas Osgood and had several children, including Edward Varnum Stevens and Benjamin Stevens. Benjamin, a deacon in the Congregational church, resided in the family home with his wife Polly and their six children. The Stevens family continued to be influential, with descendants maintaining ownership of the house and contributing to the local community over generations.
Hinckley Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine
Bushrod W. Hinckley, born in Thetford, Vermont, was a prominent lawyer in Blue Hill, Maine, serving multiple terms in the legislature and as a collector of customs. He married Sarah F. Wilcox, and they had four children. Hinckley, an influential member of his community, died in 1869. His son, Dea. Joseph Hinckley, also a key figure in town, contributed significantly to the local church and community until his death in 1884. The Hinckley family legacy continued through their descendants, notably in local property ownership.
Dedham Massachusetts Historical Society Register 1890-1903
From 1890-1903, the Dedham Historical Society in Dedham Massachusetts printed a quarterly pamphlet for it’s historical society called the “Dedham Historical Register.” In this pamphlet a variety of genealogical data was published on families of Dedham and the villages emanating from the early residents of Dedham, such as Dorchester, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Needham, and Sharon, etc.
Holt Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine
The post details the genealogy of the Holt family, prominent in Blue Hill, Maine, beginning with Nicholas Holt’s arrival from Andover, Massachusetts, in 1765. Notable figures include his son Jedediah, a respected community member and justice of the peace, and Jeremiah Thorndike Holt, who ran the town’s first tavern. The descendants engaged in various trades, including shipbuilding and tavern keeping, with lasting impacts on the local economy. The narrative also highlights the family’s residences, including significant landmarks still standing today.
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.
Coggin Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine
Thomas Coggin settled in Blue Hill, Maine, in 1765, arriving from Beverly, Massachusetts, with his wife, Lydia Obear, whom he married in 1755. They had several children, including Hezekiah, Molly, Lydia, Josiah, and Samuel. The family was active in the local church, and their descendants continued to contribute to the community. The Coggin residence was eventually replaced by Capt. Isaac Merrill’s house in 1831, marking a significant historical site in Blue Hill, known for its maritime heritage.
Ellis Genealogy of Blue Hill, Maine
In 1790, Jonathan Ellis built a house in Blue Hill, Maine, where he operated a store. This house is where the writer was born, and it holds many childhood memories. Jonathan, originally from Bellingham, Massachusetts, and his family contributed significantly to the town’s early history, including its first town meeting and church. His brother Nathan Ellis and his descendants lived in the house, which later served various occupants after Nathan’s death in 1848. The town acquired the site for a new town hall in 1895.
Parker Genealogy of Bluehill, Maine
Peter Parker, Sr. emigrated from Andover, Massachusetts, to Blue Hill, Maine, in 1765. Born on January 8, 1741, he married Phebe Marble in 1766. They had several children, including Marble Parker, who later established his own family. Isaac Parker, another son, was noted for his industrious farming and was affectionately known as “Lord Isaac.” The Parker lineage in Blue Hill includes various descendants who contributed to the community, with many properties transformed into summer cottages in contemporary times.
The Settlers of Narraguagus Valley Maine
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.
Baker Genealogy of Narraguagus Valley Maine
Lemuel Baker, an early settler of Steuben, Maine, originated from Roxbury, Massachusetts, arriving around the same time as the Leightons. He married a Tracy and settled on Bakers Point, where he had four children before moving to Massachusetts. After his first wife’s death, he married Abigail Griggs, with whom he had two children. Their descendants include the Ricker and Baker families, with connections in Roxbury and Addison, comprising notable marriages and numerous offspring.