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GAMMON
I have been working on the GAMMON
family for a little over a year and have searched every
which way with no ancetstors found beyond what I will
list.
The last GAMMON in my family was Lois Emmer GAMMON (5
Jan 1855 Portland ME - 1923 WI). Her parents were
William Whitney GAMMON (23 Apr 1812 Paris ME) and Phebe
Ann CHAMBERLAIN (6 Apr 1823 Waterford ME).
William's parents were Moses GAMMON Jr (1780 Paris ME)
and Abigail GOSS (1783 MA). Moses Jr's parents
were Moses GAMMON Sr (abt 1750 MA) and Silence. I
have no other information about her. I know that
Moses Sr was in the Revolutionary War and received a
pension. I am hoping to find Moses GAMMON Sr's
parents and possibly the maiden name of his wife
Silence.
Thank you for your time and help.
Kim Slaughter
[posted 18 Oct 2009]
ESKILDSON / ESKILSON - MARSH -
MITCHELL
William ESKILSON of Liverpool,
England, was married, by Dummer Sewell, J.P., of Bath,
Maine, 1 Jun 1794, to Miss Deborah MITCHELL, of Bath.
Circumstances imply a relationship to Christopher
ESKILDSON, mariner, who married by license 26 Sep 1799,
Church of St. Anne, Liverpool, England, Anne MARSH, a
minor. Jenks Portland Gazette,
4 Jun 1804, reported the death "in this town" of Miss
Lydia ESKILDSON, aged 16. For other Eskildsons,
see query in The Maine Genealogist
24(Feb 2002):44. I would like to exchange
information on the Mitchell ancestry and any
relationship of the various Eskildson Maine families.
Louis D. Melnick
530 Michigan Avenue
Evanston IL 60202-3033
[posted 01 Sep 2009]
EDWARD R. BRADBURY
Born in Maine or Ma. ca. 1806-08....m. SARAH SMALL b. 10
Nov. 1805, Lisbon, Me. (dau. of Thomas Small and Jane
Tebbetts) in Bowdoin, Me. 1 July 1827....they moved from
Lisbon to Kingfield, Me. in 1830. He d. in Freeman, Me.
on 24 Feb. 1883 and bur. in W. Kingfield Cem. Sarah d.
31 Jan. 1887 in Limestone, Me. living w. her dau.L Lydia
Thompson. They had four children, I desc. from the
eldest, Emerson Bradbury b. 11 Dec. 1827 in Lisbon, Me.
Need ancestry of Edward and connection to the Bradbury
Memorial...I have worked on this line for over 25 years
with no success! Thank you
Carla J. Dillon-Jones
[posted 04 Jun 2009]
MARY (SMITH) JONES BRAZIER
Trying to locate the gravesite of
my great-great-grandmother. I have been
researching her for over two years and have thus far
been unable to locate her gravesite through online
research, personal visits and library research. I
am fairly certain she is buried in Cumberland County.
This is what I know. My
great-grandfather was William Howard Jones, b. 1861 in
Windham, Maine to William Jones (b. about 1835 in Maine)
and Mary Smith (b. about 1840 in Maine). William
Jones either died or abandoned the family between 1862
and 1866. Mary Smith Jones remarried to Joseph
Brazier in 1866 in Windham, Maine. From this point
the trail gets cold.
My mother remembers visiting
her great-grandmother's gravesite with her grandfather
William Howard Jones when she was a teenager and she is
certain that it was in Cumberland County. She
remembers that there was a gravestone, but she has no
idea of the name on the stone. As you can see from
the above, it could be Mary Smith, Mary Jones, Mary
Brazier, or possibly some combination such as Mary Smith
Jones, or Mary S. Brazier. Or it could even be
that she is buried under some other last name if Joseph
Brazier died and she remarried yet again.
I believe that my great-great-grandmother died between
50 and 60 years of age making her death date between
1890 and 1900.
Is there any way I can
determine her gravesite? I do not mind searching
data bases, town records, or other documentation.
About all I can be sure of is that her maiden name was
Mary Smith (b. about 1840) and that she was from
Windham, Maine.
Lowry Drinkwater
[posted 04 Jun 2009]
WILLIAM WHITAKER
Looking for any information on William WHITAKER. He m. Susanna GUPTAIL Sep 1770 in Gouldsboro, Maine. He resided in Gouldsboro and served in the Maine Volunteer Militia in the Revolutionary War.
Questions: Where was William born? Where and when did he die? Children? I know he had a son George and a daughter Sarah. Did he also have another son Elisha? Trying to confirm this connection.
William's wife Susanna - what happened to her? Where and when did she die?
[posted 29 Nov 2008]
JOHN WHIDDEN JR.
Interested in information on a James WHIDDEN Jr. born 1726 in Greenwood, New Hampshire. He was the son of Capt. James WHIDDEN.
Thank you for any and all efforts.
[posted 29 Nov 2008]
ROGER WILLLIAMS EMERY BROWN / LUCY SWIFT RUGGLES
Looking for info on my great-great-grandparents Can anyone give me information on the death and burial of Roger Williams Emery BROWN and his wife Lucy Swift RUGGLES. Roger was born in 1811 in Brunswick, Maine, and Lucy was born in Columbia, Maine, in 1814. Her parents were Judge Thomas RUGGLES (built the Ruggles House in Columbia Falls, Maine) and Ruth CLAPP. Roger's parents were Ephraim BROWN and Rebecca STANWOOD. .
Thank you.
Elkhorn, Nebraska
[posted 21 Oct 2008]
CHARLES SMART
Need proof that the parents of Charles Smart (b. 1829, Searsport, Maine) were John and Nancy (West) Smart. Charles m. Almira Harriman 1851 in Bucksport, Maine. It is believed that Charles's brothers were Daniel, James Henry, John S., Thomas and George F.; but need proof of any of these connections.
Thank you.
73 Stagecoach Road
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
[posted 23 Aug 2008]
DANIEL ROBINSON / SARAH SIMONTON
I am currently working on a family history book which will include the surnames of my Maine ancestors: Robinson, Simonton, Barrett and Mathews. I am having trouble locating Daniel Robinson’s parents. He was born in Maine in 1810 and married Sarah J. Simonton, daughter of James and Lucky Haskell Simonton of Portland Maine.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
3390 E. Torrey Pines Lane
Chandler, AZ. 85249
[posted 16 Jun 2008]
KELLY / KELLEY
Looking for info on Susan Kelly/Kelley, b. 26 Jun 1842, dau. of Isaac and Mary Kelly/Kelley of Limerick, Maine. Susan m. Ira Libby Emery, 10 Apr 1863. I would like to find where she and her parents are buried.
[posted 8 Jun 2008]
JULIA ROSS, WIFE OF HENRY LUFKIN, OF RANGELEY, MAINE
i hope someone out there can help me. I am on a quest to find a picture of my grandmother, my father’s mother, who died when he was two. He doesn’t remember how she looked, and has never had a picture of her. She was a Ross from Rangeley, and I know that there are a number of Ross’s still there but I don’t know how to contact them. Her name was Julia Ross and she married Henry Lufkin. I am hoping that someone might have a clear picture of her and would be willing to give it to us for my father’s sake. What would be even more terrific is if someone has a wedding portrait of the two of them. My father is in his 80’s now so you see there is a bit of a concern to find one soon. I have been looking for some time.
Thank you for any help you can give me on this.
[posted 7 Jun 2008]
CHARLES AND FRANCES O. (unknown) YOUNG
Looking for parents of Charles and Frances O. (???) Young, who with children Phonnie E. and Nate H. appeared in 1880 USC - Lewiston, Maine. Any info or ties would be appreciated.
[posted 7 Jun 2008]
DENNISON / DENISON FAMILY OF CUTLER, MAINE
Seeking location of and contact for genealogical records of Arlene Dennison in connection with research on John Denison, d. poss. Machias or East Machias, Dec. 1810, and his children.
[posted 6 Jun 2008]
DANIEL FRANK ROBINSON
Looking for parents of Daniel Frank Robinson b. 1810 ME perhaps in the Falmouth, Westbrook, Portland area. His son Clinton A. Robinson b. 1837 ME. Family lore has it that our Robinsons were in the ship building or related occupations. Daniel Robinson m. Sarah J. Simonton dau. of James Simonton who was a shipwright. Could John Robinson of Portland, ME in the 1840 census as a "navigator" be Daniel Frank Robinson's father?
3390 E. Torrey Pines Lane
Chandler, AZ 85249
[posted 6 Jun 2008]
JAMES POULIN
Researching James Poulin b. abt. 1854 Canada. According to family may have married a woman of Native American Indian descent. Shown living with his son Elmer
– 1930 US Census for Waterville, Maine. Elmer was born 5 June 1898 in Vassalboro, Maine. (Draft card) Other then Elmer’s birth I can find no trace of the family before 1930. Any help would be greatly appreciated![posted 6 Jun 2008]
CHARLES MAXWELL & SARAH WILLIAMS CHACE/CHASE
My longest and most difficult genealogical search has been for my ggg-grandparents: Charles Maxwell of Wales, ME married, 9 Aug 1845 in Wales, Sarah Williams Chace/Chase of Taunton, MA. I have never been able to discover how two people, who lived so far apart, met and married. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Robinson Chase and Sarah Ann Godfrey. The origin of Charles Maxwell is a complete mystery to me. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
[posted 19 May 2008]
GREELEY INSTITUTE
I have been in contact with Janet [Weymouth, MGS Vice-President] and many others in an effort to determine the parents and genealogy of my great-grandfather William Howard Jones. From what I have been able to find out, he was born in 1861 in Maine. The town of his birth (according to his death notice) appears to have been Windham, Maine, but as their vital records for the period are missing, I have been unable to determine his parents, grandparents, etc. There is also a marriage record in Yarmouth Maine showing his marriage to my great-grandmother Jennie Groves. This record indicates that he came from another town, not Windham, and there are no records for him there either.
My query centers on Greeley Institute. It is my understanding from my grandmother (his daughter) that he graduated from Greeley sometime between 1871 and 1881. I am trying to locate the graduation records of this school in the hopes that they might help me forward my search. I have tried several sources including the Maine Historical Society, the Cumberland Historical Society, the Yarmouth Historical Society, and others. All of these contacts proved fruitless.
I am hopeful that someone out there might know where these records are.
[posted 26 Mar 2008]
DAVIS
I'm looking for any information on Eva P. Davis, b. May 1853 in South Elliot, York Co., Maine. She m. Edger L. Forbes (b. Mar 1844 in East Haven, Connecticut, d. 30 Aug 1926 in Branford, Connecticut).
[posted 19 Jan 2008]
CLEAVES
I'm looking for my 6th great-grandfather Ebenezer Cleaves. He was in Danville, Maine, then migrating to Norway Maine. His son Charles b. 1793 was in Norway, then moved to Abbot Maine. He died before Sep 1862. First found in Norway Maine in 1814, married Betsy Lombard, served in Capt. Bailey Bodwell's Company, Lt. Col. Ryerson's Regt., 14-24 Sep 1814. Does any one know anything about Ebenezer and Charles and there family's and their ancestor's?
Also Charles had a Brother named Humphrey Cleaves born 1789/90? Perhaps coming from Greenwood, Maine, a farmer who lived near Crooked River in West Norway. He married ca. 1811 Abigail Pool (b 1790, dau. of Joshua Pool). They had a number of children.
Charles & Betsy also had children. I have the names and dates of Humphrey and Charles' children and some info about them. If any one has info about Ebenezer and his ancestors would they please get in touch with me?
4466 Holcomb Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368-2132
Phone: 1 (360) 379-8418
[posted 27 Nov 2007]
CRESSY / CRESSEY AND MILLS
If anyone has genealogical data on the Cressy / Cressey families of Castine, Frankfort, Glenburn, etc., they would be willing to share, I am working on the family for a friend. Also interested in the Mills family of Castine and Glenburn ara.
[posted 1 Nov 2007]
COX
I'm a new member researching the Cox family beginning with William of Pemaquid. Any tips or information anyone is willing to share would be appreciated.
[posted 15 Oct 2007]
CROCKER
Searching for information on Timothy Crocker who moved from Cape Cod to Standish, Maine, and then to the Machias area. He died at Bristol. He married Hannah Meserve, but have no death date or place for her. Brother John Crocker moved from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia where some of his children were born. He then moved to the Machias area, but his son Paul remained in Nova Scotia. There I am having trouble separating out the various John Crockers.
[posted 13 Oct 2007]
SAMUEL CATES' MISSING ACCOUNT BOOK
Does anyone know what has become of Samuel Cates' Pigskin Account Book which was once at the Harrington, Maine, Library; and last seen in the possession of a Mr. Frye?
[posted 01 Oct 2007]
PORTSMOUTH, NH, CHURCH - REV. JABEZ FITCH
Does anyone know where can be found the marriage and baptismal records of the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, North Church performed during the tenure of Rev. Jabez Fitch as minister (1725-46)?
[posted 25 Aug 2007]
RICHARDS / COLLAMORE
Seeking parents for Rizpah Richards b. abt. 1806, Bristol (Breman), Lincoln Co., ME, d. 1876, Rockland, Knox Co., ME. She married Peter Collamore 25 Sep 1822. Peter is the son of Isaac Collamore of Scituate, Plymouth Co., MA and Betsey (Perry) Collamore of No. Haven, Hancock Co., ME.
[posted 4 Aug 2007]
PHILBRICK
Abigail Philbrick was born about 1801 and died 18 Jan 1840 in Hallowell, Maine. I am looking for her parents. She m. Luther Packard on 22 Nov 1822. He was the son of Caleb Packard and Lydia Ford. He was born 26 Jun 1799 in Readfield, Maine, and died 25 Jan 1868 in Augusta, Maine. They had 7 children, including John Hawkes Packard who was born 23 Apr 1826 in Hallowell, Maine, and died 19 May 1891.
[posted 30 Apr 2007]
HUTCHINS
Would like to know the name of the parents of Enoch HUTCHINS, b. 1785, Phippsburg, Maine, d. 1845 in Phippsburg. Some sources state the father as Joseph, b. 1763. Enoch m. Mary BLAISDELL and they had several children, two of whom were William, b. 1816, and Levi B., b. 1821.
153 Whippoorwill Road
Litchefield, ME
04350
[posted 6 Jan 2007]
HOLMES / WHIDDEN
I am trying to obtain an unofficial certificate of death for my 4th great grandmother whose maiden name was Hannah HOLMES. This lady was a servant to the wife of Lazarus NOBLE for sometime before 1750. Then as part of an adventurous excursion she went to Swan Island, Maine, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Along with ten others, was captured by Indians, taken to Canada, and sold to a Frenchman. Came back to Swan Island, married her mistress's younger brother, Timothy WHIDDEN in 1752. Had a family and when she became a widow, moved to Fairfield and associated with Jonathon EMERY and known as "the widow WHIDDEN." After Mr. EMERY's death, just before 1800, Hannah is lost to me. Can anyone help? Thank you.
C. Kent Palmer
[posted 6 Jan 2007]
MASON
I am looking for information on my great uncle Robert Faulkner MASON who lived in the State of Maine. He was b. in Country Harbour, Nova Scotia, on 23 Jul 1872. His parents were William Hodgson MASON and Emma Amy (HINES) MASON. Robert went over to Maine about Mar 1916 and remained there until the time of his death in 1943 or 1947? As far as we know he never married. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Ernest Cameron
[posted 6 Jan 2007]
FOSTER
Looking for a death date for Marsden FOSTER, b. 30 Mar 1818, Aylesford, Nova Scotia, bapt. 22 Mar 1822 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Nova Scotia. He m. 1) Mary FOSTER (a cousin); 2) Eleanor Middlemas GATES on 10 Nov 1873 in Aylesford, Nova Scotia; and 3) Sarah Wagner BOLCOM on 4 Apr 1890 in Aylesford, Nova Scotia.
Child by first wife - Hibbert FOSTER, b. 30 Apr 1864 in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, d. 13 Oct 1909, Augusta, Maine, buried Rumford, Maine. Hibbert m. Louisa Agnes CHAPMAN on 23 Jul 1891 in Gibson, New Brunswick (she b. 15 Sep 1871 in New Brunswick, d. 22 Feb 1926 in Rumford, Maine). Marsden FOSTER died ?? at his only son's home in Marysville, New Brunswick. Thanks
Glenn Foster
13 Cape Woods Drive
Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107
[posted 1 Jan 2007]
WARE
I’m looking for the ancestry of Lucinda R. WARE [possibly born 1821 Orrington, Penobscot, Maine and died 1888 Orrington, Penobscot, Maine] who married 31 Jul 1840 Isaac EVERETT, born 27 Nov 1812 in Dedham, Massachusetts to Joel EVERETT and Catherine SMITH. I want the ancestry of the WARE/WEARE families Lucinda is from; I only know her father was Eben WARE, miller of Orrington.
I have the book “My Grandmother Carrie: Reflections on a Maine Life” written by Helen CREELEY POWER, the granddaughter of Carolyn Elizabeth EVERETT. The book was published privately and there are only a few copies available. Helen CREELEY’s brother was Robert CREELEY, the well-known American poet from Maine. The book has vignettes of Carrie’s life, in which the author says Carrie used to take the ferry to visit her grandparents and that her grandfather was Eben WARE, miller of Orrington, page 32. Eben had a grain mill per page 41. Carolyn Elizabeth EVERETT, also known as Carrie or Sis, was the daughter of Lucinda R. WARE (the miller’s daughter per the book, page 29) and Isaac Everett.
Carolyn (Carrie) EVERETT was born 4 Jul 1855 Hampden, Penobscot, Maine married Ira JULES 15 August 1872 in Bucksport, Hancock, Maine; and died 29 Nov 1937 Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. I have a collection of information on the ancestry and descendants of the JULES/JULE family and am willing to share.
The data that I’ve found by perusing books available at the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C. is the following:
E. WARE operated the first mills in Orrington, Maine about 1806, page 507 from the book “Records of Orrington Penobscot County, Maine Volume 5”
Eben WARE died 15 Feb 1837 leaving wife Matilda and four or more children born between 1825 and 1834, page 157. Isaac Everett married Lucinda R. WARE in Hampden, ME 24 May 1840/31 July 1840, page 207. Both of these pieces of data were from “Vital Records of Orrington Penobscot County, Maine prior to 1892”. This cannot be Carrie’s grandfather as she wasn’t born until 1855; possibly this could be her great grandfather.
Matilda WARE [possibly Matilda ATWOOD who may have been married to Eben WARE] and children living in Hampden, ME January 23, 1841, page 115 from the book “Miscellaneous Records of Orrington Penobscot County, Maine 1798-1929 Volume 6”
Isaac WARE of Unity married Rachael ATWOOD of Hampden 21 September 1805 from “Vital Statistics – Hampden, Maine” by the Maine Daughters of the American Revolution.
Data found on the Internet, <www.geocities.com/heartland/9211/ware.htm> says a Josiah WARE of Maine had two sons who married ATWOOD daughters in the early 1800’s in Hampden, Penobscot, Maine.
[posted 1 Jan 2007]
SMITH
Can anyone identify which Samuel and Lucretia (SMITH) SMITH are my great-great-grandparents?
From my father's bible record, I have my SMITH forebears to my great-grandfather, Nathaniel SMITH, b. 6 Jun 1798, d. 14 Aug 1875. Much of this is substantiated in MGS #28, VR of Biddeford prior to 1856; p. 184 lists Nathaniel to be the son of Samuel and Lucretia (SMITH) SMITH, m. 1791, p. 137. Same publication lists three (3) Samuel SMITHS: (1) son of John and Rebeckah SMITH, b. 7 Jun 1750, p. 43 & 45; (2) son of Theophilus & Olive (LIBBY) SMITH bp 07 Oct 1759, p. 77; and (3) son of Daniel & Susanna (HALEY) SMITH, bp. 19 Jun 1766, p. 83. The first seems a bit old for a first marriage. Also, same publication lists two (2) Lucretia SMITHs: (1) dau. of Jonathan & Charity (HOOPER) SMITH, bp. 20 Jan 1760, p. 77; and (2) dau. of Samuel & Susanna (HALEY) SMITH, bp. 15 Nov 1761, p. 79. My late brother had a Lucretia, b. 1 Jan 1763, d. 6 Jun 1829, but I have not found her in my searches.
The Maine Families in 1790, Vol. 7, p. 482-3, lists the Lucretia born to Jonathan & Charity SMITH as "poss" marrying the son of Theophilus & Olive SMITH. P. 487-9 lists the Theophilus SMITH family and cites the possibility that their Samuel married either Molly STAPLES OR Lucretia. Could Lucretia be his 2nd marriage?
2 Oak Ridge Road
Kennebunkport ME 04046-5126
[posted 1 Jan 2007]
PIDGEON / PIGEON
Looking for Maine connection origin of James T. PIDGEON (1799/1800 - 11 Jan 1875). Family lore has his ancestors departing Long Island (NY) in the 1700s for Nova Scotia. James T. is buried at Sag Harbor Long Island. His wife Nancy A. (1809 -10 Apr 1882) is also buried at Sag Harbor.
Unreferenced and unacknowledged postings exist for "James T. PIDGEON born 1799 NB" and "born 1800 near East Machias". These postings include seven children born to James T. and Nancy A., in Maine, between 1829 and 1840.
Their son Stephen (1829/30-1910) married Deborah ANNIS CHASE (22 Nov 1835 - 1893). They are buried in Sag Harbor. The CHASE and ANNIS names were carried forward by their descendents.
The 1910 census for Sag Harbor gives a probable grandson James. T. PIDGEON born 1867.
[posted 1 Jan 2007]
DAVIS / TRUEWORTHY
Seeking parents of John
Davis and Mary Trueworthy of Scarborough and
Biddeford, Maine; they are the parents of
John Davis, b. 19 Sep 1757, Scarborough,
Maine, d. 27 Sep 1829, Raymond, Maine. He m.
8 Apr 1779, Jane Stanford, b. 22 Feb 1756,
d. 31 Jul 1845, Raymond, Maine. Ref: Early
Families of Raymond Maine, 1998 (R. L.
Taylor) p 32. Taylor lists on p 67, Henry
Jackson, m. int. 10 Sep 1780, Sarah Davis, b
1759, Biddeford, Maine, both of Raymond, dau.
of John Davis & Mary Trueworthy, she
formally a widow.
Art Staples
105 Heritage Way
Naples, FL 34110-1376
[posted 27 Dec 2006]
DOUGHTY / BROWN of Great Chebeague Island, Maine, 1814-1860.
I am looking for a birth date and location for Lucretia Brown who married Job Doughty ca. 1832 probably on the island. She was born ca. 1818 according to the census. He was born 20 Jan 1814 in Cumberland according to his birth record. Lucretia's mother's name could be Mary Brown. Any suggestions or information appreciated.
[posted 27 Dec 2006]
DAVIS
Seeking the parents of James Davis of Sidney and Burnham, Maine, b.ca 1785, m.
in Sidney, Sarah Berry, 27 Jan. 1814, d. in Burnham, 2 Apr 1861. They had a son, Elijah, b. in Sidney, 25 Oct 1814. Census says he was b. in Mass.
[posted 27 Dec 2006]
COY
Seeking information on Daniel Coy who d. in Readfield, Kennebec Co., Maine on 5 Oct 1849, bur. in the Case Cemetery in Readfield. Believe he was b. 1767. He m. Aphia French (b. 1776 in New Hampshire) in Winthrop, Maine, in 1789. They had children: Polly b. 1790; Mercy b. 1792; Daniel b. 1796; Aphia b. 1799; Sally b. 1800; and Huldah b. 1809. Daniel was in Hallowell at the 1790 census but was in Readfield for the 1800-1840 census. Aphia is listed in the 1850 census in Readfield and in the 1860 census in Winthrop. Would like birth and death dates and places of Aphia and birth date, birth place and parents of Daniel. Any information would be appreciated.
[posted 24 Nov 2006]
COLBY
Seeking documentation on the parents of John Colby (c1792-1866), husband of Mehitable Clark, who lived in Richmond, Maine, and then Litchfield, Maine. The History of Litchfield Maine originally published in 1895 states that John's parents were William and Annie Colby of Wales, Maine, but I have been unable to confirm that elsewhere. The Lisbon, Maine, vital records indicated that a John Colby, born on 24 Jan 1792, was the son of James Colby and his wife (Maria Wood). It is possible that this is the John Colby of Richmond and Litchfield. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[posted 8 Oct 2006]
LEAVITT
Looking for info on any Leavitts living in the Blue Point section of Scarborough, Maine, from 1729 to now. I have a lot of info already but would like to fill in a few blanks.
[posted 17 June 2006]
EVANS
Seeking information on Benjamin Evans (b. 1743, Somersworth, New Hampshire; d. 1844, Kennebunk, Maine). He was a Revolutionary War Pensioner, lived in Coxhall (Lyman), Sanford & Kennebunk after arriving in Maine in the 1770s. He supposedly had a son Dudley (b. 1769, Somersworth, New Hampshire; d. 1849, Limerick, Maine). I can not seem to find any proof of Dudley belonging to Benjamin. Somersworth records were destroyed in a fire (probably the maine source of proof). Thank you very much.
[posted 07 May 2006]
WHITNEY / GOULD / PATTEE
Seeking documentation on the parents of Abigail Whitney, b. 1812, poss. Jackson, Maine. Abigail then from Thorndike, Maine, m. Levi Gould, later resided in Freedom and then Albion, Maine. The 1850 census shows Levi and Abigail W. Gould living in Freedom next door to Levi's brother Aaron and his wife Zoa (Whitney) Gould. Also, the 1850 census shows the Henry Whitney family as a neighbor. I believe Zoa, Abigail and Henry are possible siblings and possibly the children of Charles and Rachel Pattee Whitney. Looking for proof. Charles Whitney appears in 1800 at Twenty-five Mile Pond and 1810 at Jackson and in 1820, Thorndike. Have not been able to document these two generations.
27 Sentinel Place, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: (949) 362-8533
[posted 05 Jan 2006]
GRANT
Need date of death for my 2nd-great-grandfather,
James A. Grant, b. 06 Sep 1820 South Berwick, Maine
(died after the 1880 census in Berwick, Maine) and
was m. to Joanna Spencer (b. abt. 1825) on 23 Oct
1847 Berwick Maine. Needed also is Joanna's
date of death she was not listed in the 1880 census
as James was listed as a widower. Also need
date of death of two daughters: (1) Velvena Grant
(never married) b. Sep 1849 in New Hampshire and
lived in Berwick on Blackberry Hill Road (she was
last in the 1920 census and was in her late 70's' at
that time; and (2) Camilla Grant (never married) b.
Jul 1851 and lived with Valvena for the 1900 and
1910 census in Berwick on Blackberry Hill Road.
She was not listed in the 1920 census. There
were four sons that I have no information about:
(1) Alfred L. Grant, b. 1855; (2) Edison Grant, b.
abt 1857; (3) Oswald Grant, b. abt. 1858; and (4)
Arthur Grant who b. July 1858 and lived with his
sisters on Blackberry Hill Road for the 1900 census
and not found in any other census. I do have
information about my great-grandfather, Elmer
Ellsworth Grant.
[posted 05 Jan 2006]
DAVIS/SNOW/COPELAND/WIGGEN
Need parents for Lucy (Davis) Snow. Only info: "Of
Warren, Maine" (Have discovered Lucille and Lucy
names were popular with DAVIS families.) She
m. Lt. Benjamin(6) Snow (1765-1828) 14 Nov 1792
South Thomaston, Maine. They lived in South
Thomaston, Maine. He m. 2nd, 5 Apr 1811, Mrs,
Elizabeth (Copeland) Wiggen "of Warren, Maine" / "of
Mass.". Children by Lucy: Polly; William;
Rufus; Nancy; Elsie; John; Margaret.
Children by Elizabeth: Lucy and Moses.
[posted 23 Oct 2005]
COWEN/HUSTUS
Need parents for Elizabeth (Cowen) Hustus. She b. 1813, 18, or 19 [3 diff. censuses] Maine; d.28 Oct 1890, Monroe, Maine; m. Richard (5) Hustus Jr. (1813,16,18 [same 3 censuses]- 1885) 24 Dec 1834) Unity. ME. They lived on "Hustus Hill" in Monroe, Maine, and are both buried in Old Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Maine. Their children: (1) Hiram A.; (2) Celeste / Celestia G. / Celissa / Celsia J.; (3) Charles Allen / Allen Charles; (4) Elvira / Alvira C.; (5) Levi; (6) Albina H.; (7) James H.; (8) Vesta M.; (9) Ruth; (10) George. (A Richard, d.as infant).
[posted 23 Oct 2005]
DAVIS/PILLSBURY/MILLIKEN
Looking for information on family of Charles B. Davis and Betsey Pillsbury. Charles, parents unknown at this time, b. abt. 1822, m. 28 Mar 1843, Betsey who was b. 6 Feb 1817 in Scarborough, Maine, d. 18 Oct 1874 in Brunswick, Maine. Betsey was dau. of Jonathan Pilsbury and Shuah Milliken. Children include: Keziah C. b. 1845, Lydia H. b. 1846, Charles H. b. 1849 (my g-g-grandfather), Walter E. b. 1857, Frederick W. b. 1857, and Sarah E. b. 1862. Any info on this family is greatly appreciated. I will gladly exchange what information I have on the descendants of the above family.
[posted 23 Oct 2005]
PELCHER, Nina A. and STEARNS, Harry W.
Trying to locate any info about Nina Pelcher, my great grandmother. All I have been able to find is a marriage certificate - she m. Harry W. Stearns in Bangor and lived in Rockport at the time of the 1910 census. Also looking for info Harry W. Stearns of Rockport, or any of the Stearns family from Camden, including info on possible grave sites. Thank you in advance.
David Remley (phone 859.356.0049)
[posted 22 May 2005]
WARREN
We know from "An Historical Sketch of the Town of Deer Isle, Maine With Notice of Its Settlers and Early Inhabitants" [Hosmer, George L. 2nd ed. 1905, reprint 1983, pp 57-8] that Thomas Warren settled on what is known as Warren's or Freeze's Island, and he m. George Freeze's daughter Mary. He had 3 children: Richard, William and Mary. What we do not know by fate are Thomas Warren's parents. He d. circa 1793 by drowning when he felled out of a log canoe, and after his death his widow m. Mr. William Ring. [ibid, p. 58]. Though Thomas Warren's name does not appear on Rufus Putman's List of Inhabitants on Deer Island by 16 Dec 1785, his signature appears on the invitation to Reverend Peter Powers to minister to the inhabitants of Deer Isle on 17 Sep 1785. ["Deer Isle, Maine from Pre-History to the Present"; Watts, Edith Spofford, July 1997, p. 197]. It could be that he was living with his father-in-law at the time and was counted with the family. The census of 1790 lists only one Thomas Warren in the State of Maine. [1790 United States Federal Census, Maine, Hancock Co., Deer Isle; Roll M637_2; Page 27: (1) free white males over 16, (2) free white males under 16; (1) free white females]. His firstborn son, Richard, was b. 14 Mar 1786. Based upon his wife's age and his son's birth date, we surmise that Thomas' birth ranges from 1750 to 1765. Family folklore has him descended from Richard Warren, the pilgrim, but no such lineage can be found through the Warren surname. There are Warren surnames listed in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. Benjamin Lake Noyes was searching without luck for any clues on his ancestry based upon his notes in the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society archives. I am looking to break down this brick wall.
[posted 22 May 2005]
PATTISHALL / PADESHALL / PATESHULL
of Damariscove Island, Pleasant Cove, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts. Looking for descendants of: Richard Pattishall (b. Boston 7 Feb 1665, d. 6 Apr 1703, m. Hannah Holst); Edward Pattishall (b. Boston, 27 Apr 1670), d. after 1701; Samuel Pattishall (b. 11 Dec 1678, d. Jan 1746); Edmund Pattishall (b. Boston 31 Mar 1683, m. Grace Webb 1809); Capt. Robert Pattishall (b. prob. Boston 1722, d. 1764); Samuel Pattishall (b. prob. Boston 12 Oct 1724, d. 1764) and Robert Pattishall (b. prob Boston abt. 1750 to Rev. Richard and Ann (Buck) Pattishall).
901 8th Street, Centuria WI 54824
[posted 22 May 2005]
JONES / KNIGHT / PATTISHALL
Looking for info regarding a manuscript written by William M. Jones (b. abt. 1862, m. in Damariscotta in 1899 Mary H. Lawler). Had a daughter, Marion b. abt 1901. This Marion (Jones) Russell wrote a letter in 1945 to Susan Robinson Schwarz of Lawrence, Massachusetts, quoting from her father's manuscript information on the Knight and Pattishall families (approx. 1650-1725). Thank you.
901 8th Street, Centuria WI 54824
[posted 22 May 2005]
FORD
Would like to know the parents and birthplace of William B. Ford, b. in Maine 1807. He married "Caroline" last name unknown. She was b. in New York 1815. They had Amanda b. 1840, Levi b. 1843, Eli b. 1844, James b. 1847, Charles b. 1847, Juliett b. 1852, and Caroline b. 1855. Juilliett m. a Jack V. Williams, and Caroline m. a man whose last name was Atwater. Eli Louis Ford (b. 10 Dec 1844) m. Adelia Sutton in Ohio 1870.
[posted 22 May 2005]
SHOPPEE
Looking for any information about a family called Shoppee, who settled in Maine late 18th/early 19th century.
Kent, England
[posted 22 May 2005]
McKEEN
Looking for info on Joseph McKeen (b. 1805 in Fryeburg, Maine, d. 1887 in East Oxford, Maine) and his wife Mary (Polly) Sawyer (b. 1813 in Otisfield, Maine, d. 1888 in East Oxford, Maine). They lived for many years in Lovell, Maine, and are my 3rd-great-grandparents. They are buried in the Fore Street Cemetery in East Oxford. I am looking for possible obituaries. I am trying to join the DAR through Joseph, whose grandfather, James, was a patriot. It has been passed down that Mary was NA and so I thought that perhaps an obituary would give some info about her. I would appreciate any help you could give me. Thank you.
[posted 22 May 2005]
CAMPBELL
Would like to know parents of John Campbell, b. in Livermore, Maine, abt 1819; m. Lucy Walton of Wayne and had children Ada Campbell and Alva A. Campbell. They lived in Fayette and all are buried in Fayette Mills. Ada m. a Pike and Alva m. a. Ham. LDS says John's father was a James and his mother a Miss Mcconike; one town book says his father was a James and his mother was a Malinda George. I need help, thanks!
[posted 18 Apr 2005]
THOMPSON
Trying to locate any information on Perkins Thompson, b. abt 1809 in Maine, and his son, Aratus Thompson, b. abt 1849 in Maine (possibly in Corinna). I believe both are buried in Corinna. I belong to the Maine Genealogical Society and am President of the Genealogy Society of Flagler County in Florida. I have been stuck on my Thompson side and have just broken through to Perkins who is my great-great-grandfather and Aratus is my great-grandfather. If anyone can be of help, I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Juanita Marie Thompson Adams (phone 386.446.9508)
[posted 2 Apr 2005]
COUSINS
Seeking information about Lydia Cousins, b. abt 1763, m. in 1783 at Penobscot to Nevin McVicar (b. Scotland 1742), a sergeant in the 74th Regiment at Fort George. They settled in Mascarene, New Brunswick.
[posted 2 Apr 2005]
CLARK
Looking for ancestors of Eliphalet Clark, b. 12 Feb 1786 in ??, d. 12 Jun 1875 in Northport, Maine. Married A(E?)lice Bowden in 1809 and had 11 children. Any/All information greatly appreciated. Please respond with "Clark Family in the subject line.
[posted 22 Mar 2005]
WEBB
My great-grandfather, George Dexter Webb (b. 14 May 1835), m. Margaret A. Elwell (b. abt 1834) on 17 Sep 1854 in Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine. They had three children: Frederick Webb b. abt 1857; Mary E. Webb b. abt. 1859; and Rufus Webb b. May 1860 and d. in infancy. George went off to the Civil War and returned to Portland in 1865. According to a document written by Nathan Webb, brother of George, it was believed Margaret was dead, however, there is no proof of this. Nathan also stated that Frederick and Mary lived to majority. The 1860 census had a record of this family in Portland. No other information has been located concerning the two surviving children, Frederick and Mary. George emigrated to Nova Scotia and remarried there in 1874, having eight more children there. Any information concerning what happened to this missing family would be appreciated.
California
[posted 22 Mar 2005]
DYKE
I have pinpointed my Civil War ancestor, Captain Cyrus Hamlin Dyke to the Jay, Maine, area (he lived in the part of Canton that ping-ponged back and forth between the two towns). He belonged to GAR Kimble Post 38 (Livermore Falls) and is buried with a GAR marker and designation Captain in the Pleasant Hill Old Cemetery, Livermore Falls. The GAR records for this post no longer exist. He appears on the 1860 Canton, Maine, Federal census, and his oldest son, Cyrus Dana, is listed in Dalton's book on page 165 as one of those who do not appear on Adjutant's list, but served. Search of the Maine Archives and the National Archives has not turned up his father, Captain Cyrus Hamlin Dyke, as the town of Jay is not recorded in these military reports. Can anyone direct me to a source that I might find out Cyrus Hamlin Dyke's military record? Or a verification that he served in some way? Many thanks for any help that anyone can give!
[posted 22 Mar 2005]
SMITH
Looking for any info on Christian J. Smith of Falmouth. Sons were Ellstad (b.4/18/1912), Christian and Jesse. Any help would be appreciated.
[posted 12 Mar 2005]
HOLMES (of Waldoboro)
Trying to find info on Hugh Holmes of Newcastle, Maine. Hugh was one of 18 petitioners called the "Pemaquid Heirs". He and parents were on the west side of the Medomak River below the falls (I presume this is present-day Waldoboro). The "Heirs" were in a losing land dispute with Gen. Waldo's settlers. I believe the suit was settled abt 1763. I'm looking for any info on Hugh and family and possibly where I might find court records. Thanks.
[posted 12 Mar 2005]
QUINN
Searching for info on my grandmother, Elizabeth M. Quinn, b. abt 1888, d. abt 1906, daughter of J. W. Quinn & ___ Sullivan(?). Siblings are: Mark, John, Cicilia, Annie and Theresa. She m. William C. McGuire 17 Aug 1904; had sons Willie and John Francis (1906-1972). Any info on Elizabeth or her family would be greatly appreciated.
Upper Queensbury, New Brunswick
[posted 01 Mar 2005]
PARSONS
Looking for info about the mother and family of Hattie E. Parsons, b. abt. 1873 Brunswick, Cumberland Co., Maine. She m. Truman Leigh Hamlin in 1904 in Maine. Hattie's parents were Charles A. Parsons, b. 1851, and Emma ???. Any help would be appreciated.
Rochester Hills, Michigan
[posted 27 Feb 2005]
WILKINSON
I am searching for the ancestors/descendants of James Wilkinson b. abt. 1730 in either Newington, New Hampshire, or Berwick, Maine. He was m. to Hannah (maiden name unknown). James was a field driver and fence viewer on 12 Mar 1764 in Berwick; also fence viewer in 1765, 1766, and 1771; field driver and hog reeve in 1776; fence viewer and field driver in 1778; and in 1787 at the town meeting it was voted to pay him 30 pounds for collecting and being constable in 1786. He was mentioned in the records in 1792 when he signed a petition for Berwick. His will is York County Probate file #20420 and in it he names his children. The will mentions a wife Mary who was alive in 1796, but it is believed his first wife was a Hannah or Anna. James signed his will with an X. His children:
(1) Joseph b. bef. 8 May 1757, m. Dorcas Nason on 23 Nov 1782 in Berwick and resided in Sanford, Maine;
(2) Anna b. abt. 1754, m. Samuel Hearle on 4 Mar 1779 in Berwick;
(3) Samuel, m. Hannah Turner on 27 Nov 1785 in South Berwick;
(4) William, m. Mercy Nason on 7 Feb 1788 in South Berwick;
(5) George, m. Mehitable Whitehouse on 12 Jan 1785 in South Berwick;
(6) James G.
(7) Daniel, m. Hannah Weymouth on 27 Aug 1792 in South Berwick.
Thank you,
[posted 27 Feb 2005]
BAITLER
Looking for any info on the parents and any other ancestors or relatives of my paternal grandfather Abie (Abrahm or Abraham) Baitler, b. 20 May 1894 Webster, Maine; d. 9 Sep 1973 Gardiner, Kennebec Co., Maine. Father's name was Solomon Baitler and mother's name was Lena Brisk(e). Believe that parents emigrated from Russia, possibly Kiev/Ukraine areas, in mid-to-late 1800's. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as this branch has been a dead end so far for my genealogy research. Please send any response to my email address using the subject heading of "Baitler Family". Thank you.
[posted 24 Feb 2005]
CONNERS / THOMPSON
Looking for any info on James Conners and Sarah Thompson. Have two children baptized in Van Buren, Aroostook Co., Maine, 1857, Michel age 4 and Thomas age 2. Thomas is supposed to have been b. Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. Will take any help I can get. Thank you.
Ontario
[posted 24 Feb 2005]
PIERCE
Looking for anything on any Pierce on Mt. Desert Maine (Seal Harbor or Otter Creek).
[posted 24 Feb 2005]
BRAWN
I'm trying to find out who Oliver Brawn's Sr.'s parents were. He was b. 7 Oct 1803 in South Berwick, Maine. He married a Nancy ? They had these children: Oliver Jr., Francis, Irwin, Lorenzoand Wilbur. I would appreciate any information on the Brawn families. Thank you.
[posted 24 Feb 2005]
TIBBETS
Looking for info on Nancy or Annie Tibbets, b. abt 1776 in either Scarboro or Newfield, York Co., Maine. She m. Clement Drew, b. 1728 in Dover, Stafford Co., New Hampshire. Several researchers, including myself are not clear as to her first name, or whether she was the first or second wife of Clement Drew. Would appreciate any help.
[posted 24 Feb 2005]
HODGMAN
Looking for info on Isaac Hodgman, probably b. in Bowdoin, Maine, on 16 Oct 1830/33/37/38? Possibly the son of John & Mary Hodgman who soon after Isaac's birth emigrated to Parma, Ohio. Contact me anytime.
[posted 28 Jun 2004]
ROBERTS
Looking for some family facts on Anna Roberts who m. Ebenezer Dennett, 1784, in Lyman, York Co., Maine. I would appreciate anything on her family. Thank you.
[posted 28 Jun 2004]
DAVIS / PILLSBURY
Looking for any info on Charles B. Davis & Elizabeth (Betsey) Pillsbury Davis. Said to have lived in "Old Bath," Maine. Among their children were Keziah, Walter E., and Charles H. (my GG Grandfather). I will be glad to share any info I have - would like to find where Charles & Elizabeth are buried and seek descendents.
[posted 11 Jun 2004]
PEDEGROW
Looking for info on the Pedegrow family from Machias, Maine. According to some history that my father wrote, the family once owned a mansion in Machias. One of the daughters m. my great-grandfather, George Jakman. I think her name was Mattie, but I am not sure. Thanks so much.
[posted 2 June 2004]
GRAY
Looking for info on the Gray families of Brunswick, Maine. Thomas M. Gray, b. 1817 in Brunswick, m. 8 Apr 1840 in Jefferson, Maine, to Susan Andrews. Need information, including parents of this pair. They had at least one child, William Gray, b. 1848 in Brunswick. He m. 19 Dec 1874 in Chelsea, Maine, to Adelaide Maddox. Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated.
[posted 31 May 2004]
BLABON / BLABAN / BLABUN / BLABURN / LABAN
Richard Blaban Jr. was b. in Wells, Maine, Dec 1766 and d. 1821. He lived in Wells for that period of time. His wife was Sarah Spear. His father was Richard Blaban Sr; his mother was Keziah Crediford. His sister, Mary Blaban, m. John Meservey Jr. from Standish, Maine. I am trying to locate Richard in the 1800 U.S. Census. I have found him in the 1790 as Richd. Laban; in 1810 as Richard Blaban; and in 1820 with his 2 sons, John and Nathaniel Blabun. He is in the 1798 Massachusetts Special Tax list as living in Wells in 1798. Any help on this family will be greatly appreciated.
[posted 21 May 2004]
BARTER
Looking for info on William Barter, b. 1845 in England. His wife's name was Ester. The 1880 U.S. Census lists them as living in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine. Children listed are John b. abt. 1866, Mary b. abt. 1868, and Ruth b. abt. 1870. Thanks.
[posted 13 May 2004]
KELLY / KELLEY
Looking for info on Susan Kelly/Kelley, b. 26 Jun 1842, dau. of Isaac and Mary Kelly/Kelley of Limerick, Maine. Susan m. Ira Libby Emery, 10 Apr 1863. I would like to find where she and her parents are buried.
[posted 4 May 2004]
JAMIESON
I am in search of more ancestral information on John Edward Jamieson, who m. Elizabeth Jane Passmore. Here is the information I do have:
Descendants of John Edward Jamieson
1 John Edward Jamieson, b. 1829 in Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
+ Elizabeth Jane Passmore, b. 1832 in Harvey Corner, New Brunswick, Canada
2 Everett Jamieson, b. in New Brunswick, Canada
2 Frank Jamieson, b. in New Brunswick, Canada
+ Jennie
2 Will Jamieson, b. in New Brunswick, Canada
2 James Alexander Jamieson, b. 1856 in Hopewell Parish, New Brunswick, Canada
+ Minnie McLaughlin
2 George Eldon Jamieson, b. 22 Jan 1857 in Petit Rocher, New Brunswick, Canada, d. 28 Jun 1929 in Richmond, New York
+ Flora Ada Donovan, b. 12 Dec 1866 in Jonesport, Maine, d. 9 Jul 1947 in Whiting, Maine
3 Clarence Eldon Jamieson, b. 22 Aug 1885 in Jonesport, Maine
+ Bessie Hall Stanhope
3 Earl Jamieson, b. 26 Oct 1891 in Jonesport, Maine, d. 23 Dec 1911 in Whiting, Maine
3 Esther Rose Jamieson, b. 4 Nov 1892 in Jonesport, Maine; d. 20 Feb 1980 in Brunswick, Maine
3 George Rawson Jamieson, b. 6 Sep 1898 in Whiting, Washington Co., Maine, d. 6 Jul 1964
+ Grace Holmes
3 Ethel May Jamieson, b. 28 Nov 1899 in Jonesport, Maine, d. Aug 1907 in Whiting, Maine
3 Gladys Flora Jamieson, b. 4 Jul 1901 in Whiting, Maine, d. 27 Jan 1997 in New Port Richey, Florida
+ Frederick Donald Ingalls, b. 22 Nov 1896 in East Machias, Maine, d. 15 Jan 1955 in Canton, Massachusetts
2 Sarah Letitia Jamieson, b. 1858 in Hopewell Parish, New Brunswick
+ Hiram Boyd
2 Lucy Adelade Jamieson, b. 1860 in New Brunswick, Canada
+ James Tingley
2 John r. Jamieson, b. 15 Mar 1862 in New Brunswick, Canada, d. 1 Apr 1905 in New Brunswick, Canada
+ Helen Brock
I also have information on the Passmores. Thank you in advance for sharing your information. Please reply with "Jamieson Ancestry" in the subject line.
[posted 1 May 2004]
Joseph MILLER & Margaret SMITH
Joseph Miller was the son of Alexander Miller and was b. in Northern Ireland in the early 1700s. Mother (Mary?) and 2 brothers, James and Samuel, and sister (name unknown) came over with Alexander - Captain of the ship "Elizabeth and Mary" on his last trip in Oct 1718 (Londonderry, Ireland to Boston, Mass.); settled in Saco, Maine? Another son, Alexander, was b. in New England in 1725. Alexander Sr. d. in a shipwreck off Wood Isle, Maine, in 1740. The family relocated to Londonderry, New Hampshire, area and spread out from there: Samuel to Peterborough, New Hampshire (1753); James to Belfast, Maine (1770); Alexander to Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (1760). Joseph, thought to have been b. around 1712 in Ireland, is thought to have m. Margaret Smith from Arundel, Maine, Nov 1734 in Biddeford, Maine. He is next found in Sullivan, Maine, in 1790 with his son James. He is supposed to have had a large family. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
22819 Hwy 7, RR3, Maberly ON K0H 2B0, tel/fax 613.268.2448
[posted 24 Apr 2004]
ROBINSON / ROBERTS
Looking for info about the Robinson family who lived in Hampden, Maine, in the early 1800s (abt. 1830 or so). The names I have are Isaac, Rufus, John and Lydia. I am trying to find out if they are related to my 2nd-great-grandmother Rachael, who went by Robinson and Roberts, and who m. in Bangor 1858.
[posted 23 Apr 2004]
BATES
Looking for info on David Bates, b. abt. 1812-1813 in Maine, and his wife, Jane, whose last name may have been Potter or Adams, b. abt. 1809-1810 in Old Town, Maine. Their children were Angeline, Alfred, Naomi, Silas David (my GG Grandfather), Frederick and Chester. Silas was b. 7 Mar 1845 in Bingham, Maine, d. 1 Aug 1895 in Pittsfield, Maine. He m. Hattie D. Dodge abt. 1865.
[posted 8 Apr 2004]
McKOWN / NICKLES
Looking for the children of Capt. Richard McKown, mariner, and wife Margaret Nickles (sp?), both of Bristol, Maine. Robert d. at Bristol, 1777, and widow Margaret m. Caleb Turner of Bristol, Maine. Margaret was the dau. of Capt. Alexander Nickles, commander of Fort Fairfield. I'm looking for Robert and Margaret's children; Margaret and Caleb's marriage date and whether Margaret left a will.
[posted 8 Apr 2004]
Mitchel DAVIO (DAVIAU) / Mary WOODS (DUBOIS)
Looking for info on a Mitchel Davio (Daviau) and a Mary Woods (Dubois) m. somewher in Maine between 1865-1880. I'm sorry but that's all I have.
[posted 8 Apr 2004]
RHODES
I am searching for the parents/birth of Lois Rhodes, who m. Joseph Bickford, int. filed 24 Jun 1780 in York, Maine [NEHGS Register v 115: VR York]
[posted 15 Mar 2004]
COUSINS
Looking for the ancestry of Lucretia Cousens who m. Ezra Kimball 28 Mar 1776 in Wells, Maine, d. in Lyman, Maine, 10 Feb 1800. Her baptism does not appear in the NEHGS Register, vol 75 & 76: Records of the first Church, Wells, although there seem to be very few recorded in 1751-1753, which would be a likely time for her. In first church records children of John and Mary Cousins are bapt. 1734, 1736, 1738, 1745, 1746, 1748 and 1754; so she might fit in there. Also, Thomas and Abigail had children bapt. there 1744/5, 1746/7, 1747/8 and 1749. I looked in Maine Probate Abstracts, by John Frost, but did not see probates for this John or Thomas Cousins there. Does anyone have any information which might help me confirm or exclude these possiblities?
[posted 15 Mar 2004]
PERRY
I am looking for information on Susan/Susanna Perry, who m. Samuel Scott, probably in Scarborough, Maine. I have seen a date mentioned of 29 Dec 1743, but don't know the source for this. They moved to Machias, Maine, abt. 1763. Thank you.
[posted 15 Mar 2004]
MOODY
Looking for the parents of William Godwin Moody, b. in Maine. Might have been James Moody and Sally Godwin of Rumford, but no proof. Marriage license says William was 49 when he m. Elizabeth Denegri(e) 30 Sep 1873 in Philadelphia. His only son, Ralph Godwin Moody was b. at 65 W Canton, Boston, on 23 Aug 1979. William lived in Boston during the 1870s, was a journalist, editor, wrote abt. the laboring class, the book Land and Labor in the United States, published by Charles Scribner in 1883. Death certificate says he d. 1890 in New York City, age 61, buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Brooklyn. Dates don't jibe. I need help.
[posted 11 Mar 2004]
SIMMONS
I am trying to find the parents of Samuel Simmons who was b. in Maine (I believe either Camden or Rockport) in Mar 1814. Hid death certificate indicates he was b. 26 Mar 1814, but we have a book on the Warren, Maine, town records and the author wrote to my mom and told her Samuel was a twin brother to George who was b. 12 Mar 1814. We can find George's birth record, but not Samuel's. Samuel was m. in 1844 to Sarah Hawes, dau. of Robert Hawes and Lydia Kalloch (dau. of Finley Kalloch and Elizabeth Gardner), and d. 6 Dec 1892 in Warren, Maine. Children of Samuel and Sarah were: Sarah Jane (m. Isaac Upham), Mary Ann (m. Adelbert Shibles), Robert Sylvester (never married), and Frederick Lorenzo (never married). Their dau. Mary Ann is my maternal grandfather's mother. Any help would be most appreciated.
[posted 29 Feb 2004]
ATKINS / MOODY
Alfred Atkins, b. to Edward (Fred) Atkins and Viola Mary Moody on 15 Oct 1898, possibly in Portland, Maine, but the family is from Topsham. Story is that he was adopted by Edward, but we can't find a birth certificate. He m. Marie Annie Michaud in 1921. Anyone out there that has any history on this family, please contact me.
[posted 6 Feb 2004]
DAY
Asa Day, b. abt. 1764 in Wells, Maine, son of William Day. I am seeking info on Asa that I can find. Ancient aunt told stories of his marriage with an Indian woman, she thought Abenaki. I did find a child born to a Mrs. Asa Day, but cannot locate any positive information on Asa, his marriage, the woman's tribal affiliation, name, etc. Any and all information gratefully accepted. Thanks.
[posted 26 Jan 2004]
FALL
Searching for any info on the Fall family of Garland, Maine. I have found an 1850 census with the entire family and then another 1880 census with family still present in Garland. My search is for Isaac Fall and his wife, Jane B. Fall. The LDS Church lists his wife as Jane Blunt Lovell, b. 3 Apr 1812 in Montville, Maine, d. 23 Feb 1886 in Garland, Maine. Isaac and Jane m. 22 Oct 1833. I have that Isaac was possibly the son of George Fall, b. abt. 1752 in Berwick, Maine, and Alvah Kenney, b. abt 1764, also of Berwick. That is far as I have been able to get. I would like any help that I can find on Jane Blunt Lovell and George to find out if this is really his father. Thanks in advance.
[posted 20 Jan 2004]
CROSBY
I am looking for any info on John Crosby, b. 4 Jun 1826, d. 31 May 1907, in Avon, Maine. He was b. in Maine but not sure where and I would like to know who his parents were. He m. Mary J. Richardson. Thank you.
[posted 4 Jan 2004]
COSGROVE
Looking for information on Michael Crosgrove of Castine, Maine. He was b. 1799 in Ireland, and appears in the 1850 census as m. to an unknown Mary, age 34, b. in Maine. The oldest son is John, age 10, who I believe is my great-grandfather. Michael is listed as a laborer, so I assume I will be lucky to get immigration, marriage or death information. My grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Cosgrove (they dropped the 'r') was b. 1876, his siblings were also b. in Maine, but so far I have had no luck finding them. I find them first in 1900 in Gloucester, Mass.
6226 Eureka Springs Road, Tampa FL 33610 Tel: 813.621.9268
[posted 11 Dec 2003]
WARD / McKENNEY
Please, any information at all about grandparents, Alexander Ward, d. abt. 1915/16 and buried in Dexter, Maine; m. Cora McKenney 1904. Also info as to the location of his grave in Dexter and also his daughter, Ella, d. 15-17 years old, buried in same location in Dexter. Any info on Cora McKenney also welcome. Alexander's town is listed on the 1904 marriage certificate as Corinth. We know he had at least some relatives in the surrounding areas of Newport, Skowhegan, Palmyra, etc., perhaps Bangor, at least into the 1940s-1950s. We believe he had a brother John. Alexander and Cora's children are Walter, Ella, Frank, Wilbur, and possibly Norman. All deceased. If you are a Ward and have elderly Ward relatives still living, please ask if they remember any of these names. Thank you.
[posted 1 Dec 2003]
MOODY (MOODEY)
Looking for any info on James Moodey, one of my ancestors. Here is what I know of him: b. 1 Dec 1794 in Rumford, Maine, d. 17 Aug 1867 in East New Portland, Maine, m. Sarah Cordelia Norton 29 May 1836 in Farmington, Maine. Sarah was b. 3 Mar 1807 in Farmington, d. 16 Nov 1892 in Phillips, Wisconsin. Their son John French Moody was b. 14 Jun 1842 in East New Portland, Maine.
[posted 23 Nov 2003]
WELLMAN
I am currently trying to track down the parents and family of my great-grandfather, William H. Wellman, who was b. abt 1827 somewhere in Maine. As I live in Australia, I am finding it extremely hard to locate any of this information. I hope that someone within your society will provide me with a Random Act of Genealogical Kindness. If there is anything I can do to return the act of kindness, please let me know. Thank you.
[posted 30 Sep 2003]
PLUMMER
I've been searching since 1972 for the ancestors of my great-grandfather, Edwin P. Plummer. He was b. 8 Jul 1810 in Alna, Maine. He m. Harriet Heald and they later moved to Wisconsin during the middle 1840's. Edwin had a brother - Rial/Riel/Royal Plummer b. 19 Sep 1802 in Pittston, Maine. He m. Rosanna Colby. They had nice children all born in Maine and they are listed in the Kennebec County Vital Statistics. They, too, moved to Wisconsin during the 1840's. Edwin had another brother - George Plummer, b. 1816. He married Margaret Blen. He was a sea captain and I have copies of letters he wrote to Edwin during the 1850s from Bath. He was also involved in the coal business. They later moved to California and are listed in the 1860 census of San Francisco.
[posted 28 Sep 2003]
DAIGLE
Looking for help with Daigle genealogy. I need to find out the parents of Romain and Sophie Daigle, supposedly m. 25 Jul 1892 in Fort Kent, Maine. They are the parents of Claude, Edwidge, Priscilla and Henri Ludger.
[posted 22 Sep 2003]
CONSTANT
Looking for info on George Constant, living in Biddeford, Maine, 1898. His wife was possibly Delia Nadeau. They had a son, Elmer Constant, b. abt 1875 in Canada, d. 19 Jun 1962 in Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia, New Hampshire. I am unable to find any ancestors prior to George. Any info would be helpful. Other children of George and Delia were Nestor, Francis, Arlene and Alfred. Thank you.
[posted 22 Sep 2003]
WATERHOUSE
Searching for info re: great-grandfather Andrew Jackson Waterhouse, b. 1829 in New Lisbon, Maine. Have been unable to locate his parents who both died in 1884. In the 1850 census, he was living in Portland, working as a carpenter for a cabinetmaker named Hansen. He had at least one sister, first name unknown, who m. a Primble and lived in Monmouth, Maine. Any info would be appreciated.
[posted 19 Sep 2003]
SMITH
Searching for any information on Henry Smith and his wife Lucy (maiden name unknown) of East Machias, Maine. Birth and death dates are unknown for both Henry and Lucy, but they would likely be b. 1800-1820's. They had a daughter Georgianna Smith, b. 1843 in East Machias, Maine. Georgianna m. Dura Thomas Weston II of Middleborough, Mass. Together Georgianna and Dura had 6 known children: Marcia, Annie, Mary, Fred, Dura and Lucy. I've been searching for more info on Henry and Lucy Smith , along with their daughter Georgianna and her husband Dura, for a couple years now to no avail. Thank you in advance if you can help!
[posted 19 Sep 2003]
PERKINS
I have found in my husband's storage 2 books. They have the name Wallace T. Perkins - E. Brownfield, Maine - June 1884 written on the cover. I have found in the census the families of:
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Joseph Perkins-1775/76 (and Mary Sawtell)
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Hezekiah S. Perkins-1830, Smithfield, Maine (and Olive Warren-1826)
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Walter W. Perkins-1850-1916 (and Florence L.-1856). In 1880 he was in Rome, Maine, with 3 children listed.
This Walter T. Perkins was b. abt. Jun 1893, d. 15 Sep 1893, East Brownfield, Maine. Can you help me on the extension of the family.
[posted 1 Sep 2003]
RHOADES
Tracking down all descendants of 4 brothers in my newly identified sixth generation Maine descendants of Henry Rhodes of Lynn, Mass., for a possible complete genealogy. I descend from Rufus. Will gladly share my data for free.
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Reuben Rhoads, b. abt. 1782/3 in Mass., d. probably 2 Dec 1864 in Troy, Maine, m. Hannah Steele, Feb 1807 in Londonderry, New Hampshire. She d. 2 Dec 1879, age 93 [both death dates and all 8 children b. in Troy.
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Rufus Benfur Rhoades, b. 1787 in New Hampshire [census], d. 9 Jan 1873 in Winslow, m. Abigail Reynolds 21 Mar 1811 in Winslow. She b. 2 Jun 1790 in Bridgewater, Mass., d. 1 Jun 1869 in Winslow, Mayflower descendant of Edward Doty [Reynolds Family Association]. Both believed to be buried in Fort Hill Cemetery, Winslow. Their children, all b. in Winslow.
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Levi Rhoades, b. 6 sep 1794 in Pelham, Mass., d. 11 Nov 1872 in Gardiner, Maine, m. Elizabeth Houghton, Sep 1817 in Gardiner. She d. 31 Mar 1852, age 50. He m. 2nd, Mrs. Sarah T. Brown, 8 Nov 1852 in Gardiner. She d. 15 Nov 1872, age 69. All three buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Gardiner. Levi and others in his family were papermakers. Their children were b. Winslow and Gardiner.
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Chester Rhoades, b. 10 Jul 1799 in Pelham, Mass., d. 8 Mar. 1883 in West Gardiner, Maine, m. Mercy Douglas, 25 Dec 1826 in Gardiner. She b. 18 Mar 1805, d. 8 Jun 1879. Both buried in Rhoades (now Ripp) Cemetery in West Gardiner.
10 Blackberry Lane, Gorham ME 04038-2361 Tel: 207.892.0923
[posted 1 Sep 2003]
MORGRAGE / MORGRIDGE / MUGRIDGE
I am compiling a complete genealogy of all known descendants of John Morgrage of Kittery, Maine, in 1600s; descendants scattered into Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. I have various manuscripts and vital records. Will gladly share my data for free.
10 Blackberry Lane, Gorham ME 04038-2361 Tel: 207.892.0923
[posted 1 Sep 2003]
LEAVITT
I am compiling a complete genealogy of known descendants of Joseph Leavitt of Montville, Maine, b. 1782 in New Hampshire. He m. 1st, Sarah (___) Smith Clark; children: Louisa, b. 1804, m. John Colbath; Samual, b. 1806, res Montville. He possibly m. 2nd, Hannah Weeks, 1820 in Montville. He definitely m. 3rd, Mary Ann Walls, 1826 in Montville; children documented b. in Montville, Lincoln, Aroostook and Cambridge, Maine. Also trying to correct errors in the Leavitt Family Assn's Descendants of Nehemiah Leavitt book regarding this family, and determine exactly who his parents were. Will gladly share my data for free.
10 Blackberry Lane, Gorham ME 04038-2361 Tel: 207.892.0923
[posted 1 Sep 2003]
LEIGH
Looking for info on Rev. Arthur F. Leigh who was a Methodist clergyman covering many towns in Maine including Portland, Belfast and Watertown. He d. Jul 1947 in Deaconess Hospital, Boston. He was m. to Marion and had two children, Alice and Donald. There may have been some obituaries or marriages of his children, etc. Is it possible to look up wills, etc. Thank you.
[posted 24 Aug 2003]
NEWCOMB
Trying to find a marriage record of Frederick Newcomb and Grace Lightsinger. Probably in the Westbook area as their son, Francis W. Newcomb, was b. there on 11 Apr 1897. His birth certificate lists his father as F W Newcomb and his mother as Grace I. Sandy. His marriage certificate says his mother's name was Grace (Allen) and his death certificate says his mother's name was Grace Lightsinger. This causes a problem trying to find information on his parents. A 1920 census for Francis W. in Massachusetts says his father was b. in Mass, his mother was b. in Vermont, and he was b. in Maine. I am going on the assumption that Frederick and Grace were b. in Maine. If you can be of any help it will be appreciated. Thanks.
[posted 24 Aug 2003]
POULIN
Looking for information on my great-grandparents, Levi Poulin and Philomene Tiepegne?? My grandmother, Sophia Poulin, b. 6 Nov 1879 in Augusta, Maine, m. Simon Fougere (Frazier), and had a son, Alfred Frazier, b. 9 Aug 1908, in Fairfield, Maine. Simon, Sophia and Alfred then moved to Nova Scotia. Thanks.
[posted 16 Aug 2003]
CASTLE
Seeking parents of George Castle, b. 1780, m. 1805, d. 1813. Seven surnamed Castles with boys under 16 in Maine in 1790 census. The names of Castle fathers are Job, Simeon and William. Help appreciated!! Thanks so much.
[posted 13 Aug 2003]
HAYES
Seeking name of the father of Frank Leslie Hayes, b. 1854, in Augusta, Maine. Mother was Hannah Drew. Would greatly appreciated hearing from anyone with Hayes info from the Augusta area in the mid 1800s
[posted 10 Aug 2003]
BURT
Who are the parents of William Burt (of Mass. in 1850 census) who m. Eunice Murry, 1820 in Leeds, Maine. Lived and died in Turner, Maine. Thank you.
[posted 10 Aug 2003]
BERRY
Who were the parents of Lois Nutter Berry of Farmington, New Hampshire, who m. Josiah Doe, b. 9 Jun 1803 in Alton, New Hampshire. Their son, Elijah Doe, m. Hannah Carey Bryant. They both d. in Turner, Maine. Anyone else researching this family? Thanks for any help.
[posted 10 Aug 2003]
BENNETT
I would like to know who are the parents of Samuel C. Bennett, b. abt. 1821 (he was 29 in the 1850 census), and also his wife, Harriett E. Stevens. Thank you.
[posted 8 Aug 2003]
OLIVER
Attempting to make a genealogical connection with a possible family member by the name of Loring Oliver who fought and died with the 19th Maine at the Battle of Gettysburg and is interred at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. I know he originated from Phippsburg, Maine, and was a shopkeeper. He was married and abt. 35 when he died. Is there any more information out there on him or his descendant? My father's people are from Portland, Maine.
36 Marlise Drive, Attleboro, MA 02703 Tel: 508.226.1961
[posted 20 Jan 2004]
NICHOLS
Looking for the family of Vaughn Fulton Nichols, b. 27 Jun 1918 in Maine (we think in Aroostook county because that's where the family lived), d. 12 Jun 1990 in Elko, Nevada. He m. Pauline A. (Nutter) Nichols, 20 Jul 1940 in Aroostook county (from what we hear, they had two sons). Vaughn's parents were Archie V. Nichols, b. 19 Oct 1893 in Maine, d. 1972 in Zephyr Hills, Florida, and Nellie M. (Fulton) Nichols, b. 9 May 1894 in Canada, immigrated to Maine in 1911 or 1919, and d. 17 Jul 1991. In the 1930s Archie was an undertaker, where we hear that he owned a funeral home in Maine). Vaughn was my husband's father, but he grew up not knowing him. we are trying to find my husband's brothers (and sisters if there are any). So if anyone has any information on this family, please let me know. Thank you.
[posted 6 Aug 2003]
LOUD
Looking for info on Wealthy Loud, possibly wife of Charles Loud, b. abt 1855, lived in East Newport, Maine. Any information appreciated.
[posted 29 Jul 2003]
SMITH
Looking for info on a Charles Smith who m. Idella Norris in the 1800s in or around Wayne, Maine.
[posted 21 Jul 2003]
MERRILL
I've rescued an old photograph of Annie Elizabeth Merrill taken at the S. L. Preble Studio in Waterville, Maine, in 1894. Annie appears to be in her 20s or 30s at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research, I believe this may be a photograph of Annie E. Merrill, b. 1864 in Maine to parents, James F. and Angelette Merrill. The family was included in the 1880 census of Pittston, Maine, including Annie and three brothers - Marcus T., Weston J., and Arthur Merrill, all b. in Maine between 1867-1877. In addition to the photograph of Annie, I also recovered a photograph of Melville E. Freeman taken at the same studio. I don't know if there is a connection, however, I mention it just in case it is a clue. Merrill family researchers have also provided the following information: If this is the right Annie, her lineage is: James F.(8), Enoch(7), John(6), Abel(5), John(4), Nathan(3), Abel(2), Nathaniel(1). This Annie E., according to the Merrill Genealogy at the Maine State Library, m. George Carver. We do not have a m. date or anything on her children. She d. after 1930. I'm hoping to locate someone from this Merrill family so that the photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks.
[posted 21 Jul 2003]
BEAN
My great-grandmother was Rose A. Bean. She was b. in Farmington, Maine, on 15 Sep 1863. She m. Wilder Otis Hayford on 15 May 1886. He was b. 2 Oct 1860 in Canton, Maine. Does anyone know who her ancestors were?
[posted 16 Jul 2003]
WELLS
According to the Savage New England Register, Thomas Wells willed all his lands in Wells, Maine, to his son John Wells in 1666. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this will or where I could go to get documentation of where the lands were and how much land there was? Thank you in advance.
[posted 16 Jul 2003]
STODDARD
I have a picture of Carrie E. Stoddard, who d. 22 Nov 1913 (suicide). I don't know if she was from Maine or not - but Carrie needs a home. Thank you.
[posted 12 Jul 2003]
GORDON
According to the Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire by Noyes, Libby & Davis, and Elizabeth Gordon, widow of John, was living in York in 1744 with two sons, Nathaniel and Robert. Nathaniel was of age (presumably 21) in 1744. Robert is my ancestor and I have been trying to find some information on his father, John. He is NOT the John (John, Alexander) Gordon, grandson of Alexander Gordon, husband of Mary Lissen.
[posted 10 Jul 2003]
OSBORN / RAMSAY
Looking for family of Walter Osborn who m. Katherine Ramsay in abt. 1911. She was b. in Maine and their two children, Walter H. b. 1914 and Hazel b. 1917, were also b. in Maine. Walter may have been in the military. They later moved to Durham, Connecticut. Walter was from New Brunswick and came to the states abt. 1900-1901. Any help would be appreciated as I have no idea where to start looking at census from 1910 or 1920, the whole state is a lot of census to read through. Thank you.
[posted 9 Jul 2003]
KENT
Looking for verification that Abigail Kent was indeed b. in Mt. Vernon, Maine, on 17 Dec 1801 and that she was the dau. of John Kent, b. 23 Dec 1766 in Rehoboth, Mass, and Betsy Luther, b. 1775 also in Rehoboth. Also verification that Abigail was m. to William Morse, b. 2 Nov 1799, and had a dau., Mary Jane Morse, b. 22 Apr 1829 in either Mt. Vernon or Fayette, Maine. Thanks!
[posted 1 Jul 2003]
BARTER
I am with the Ontario Genealogical Society. I am looking for information on William Barter. His wife, Ester, and children, John, Mary, and Ruth. The 1880 census has them living in Oxford, Maine. Any information would be of great help. Thank you.
[posted 30 Jun 2003]
FICKETT / ROBERTS
I've finally reached an age that I'm very interested in learning about my family heritage. My father's family goes back a few generations in Maine. Edna Whitney Roberts was his mother and George Loring Fickett was his father. I'm hoping to find someone on the Roberts side still living to contact.
[posted 23 Jun 2003]
TIBBETTS / PERKINS
For more years than I can recount, I have searched for any data leading to the parents of Oliver Tibbetts and Margaret Jane Perkins. They m. 1840 in Bangor, raised family in Hermon. He d. 1898 and she d. 1908. Many Tibbetts families in Hermon at the same time, but how do they connect? Oliver transacting property matters with a Perkins who may be Margaret's mother. He also sold property in Carmel at a young age. Inherited maybe? Any help appreciated!
[posted 17 Jun 2003]
LONDON
I am researching the descendants of Dora London of Houlton, Maine. Not sure of birth date, should be around 1850-1900. May have settled in Houlton from Massachusetts/Connecticut area. Dora London gave up her child soon after birth. The child was named Eunice and was taken in by the Chandlers who lived in Houlton for a number of years, relocated to Castle Hill, near Mapleton, Maine. The Chandlers had another child named Ida. Eunice m. Travis Turner of Mapleton.
[posted 16 Jun 2003]
BLACKWELL
Looking for all the children of Joshua Blackwell, b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 30 Jan 1857, and his wife Elizabeth Lander in Madison, Maine. One dau., Deborah L., b. 20 Jan 1809, d. 18 Jun 1858, who was my great-great-grandmother. Can you help? Thanks.
[posted 16 Jun 2003]
HASKELL
I am trying to find information on a Joshua Haskell, b. 1844 in Maine, m. Melissa Millikan, 1872 in Massachusetts.
[posted 16 Jun 2003]
BLAKE
Dudley Blake, b. 1789, m. 22 Nov 1812 in Monmouth, Maine, to Nancy Robbins, dau. of Luther Robbins of Greene, Maine. They had a son, Ganselo (Gancelo) b. 29 Jan 1815 in Canaan, Maine. I am looking for the parents of Dudley. He is NOT the son of Robert and Martha (Dudley) Blake who was b. in 1776. Helpful hints or information appreciated. Thanks.
[posted 16 Jun 2003]
McKENNEY / BROWN
Searching for info on parents and family of Richard McKenney of Scarborough and Lydia Brown. They may have been m. in Vasselborough, Maine. The couple was listed in the 1840 census in Stetson, Maine. A son name Horace S. McKenney served in the 11th Maine in the Civil War. First wife Julia?, second wife Julia Kelley, dau. of Anna Look Kelley and Anthony Kelley
[posted 16 Jun 2003]
DOHERTY
Looking for info on my grandfather, Erastus James Doherty, b. 18 Dec 1869 in West Glassville and lived in Fielding, New Brunswick, d. 9 Jun 1945 in Royalton, New Brunswick, buried in Fielding, New Brunswick. He m. 27 Jun 1897 in Bridgewater, Maine, Mary Janette "Nettie" Bell, b. 1876, d. 1920 in Fielding, New Brunswick. Children: Claude William, b. 1900 in West Glassville, New Brunswick; Alfred "Uncle Pat," b. 14 Jan 1903 in Limestone, Maine (I thought this name was Albert; Pat was his nickname which came from his Uncle Patrick on the Bell side of the family); Henry Thomas, my dad, b. 20 Apr 1906 in Limestone, Maine, d. 12 Nov 1975 in East Berlin, Pennsylvania; Orland; Kathleen, m. a Curtis of Mars Hill, Maine). After my grandmother d. in 1920, Erastus m. Kathleen "Kate" Brooker, a divorcee, 21 Dec 1920. She was b. 26 Apr and d. 12 Nov 1950. Several of the Doherty boys m. Brooker girls as stated in a newspaper article. Any information on my grandfather while he and the family lived in Maine will be greatly appreciated.
[posted 7 Jun 2003]
PALMER
Seeking info on Alden "Sando" Palmer who was employed as a millman in Stockholm, Maine, and his wife "Josie" Theriault who lived in Gardiner, Maine, during 1911. In particular, I am interested in employment, census and cemetery records.
website: www.tribalpages.com/tribes/elainep
[posted 4 Jun 2003]
CORLISS
Looking for the parents of Isaiah Corliss. He was b. 18 Oct 1817 in possibly Berwick, Maine, and m. Dorothy "Dolly" Horn, 28 Sep 1845. He d. 11 Jun 1872 and is buried in Lord's Cemetery, Berwick Village. Dolly and Isaiah had four children: Joseph, Amanda, Hannah and George Arthur. Any help would be very much appreciated.
[posted 4 Jun 2003]
GRAY
Looking for information on the genealogy of the Harold Gray family. Harold was b. 8 June 1890 in Manchester, Maine. His father was Irving Wardwell Gray of Manchester (b. possibly 20 Oct 1866 in Surry, Maine). Any help appreciated - best locations to search, methods, etc.
[posted 2 Jun 2003]
WINSLOW
Seeking info on Jeremiah Winslow, b. abt. 1785, served in the War of 1812 and was discharged in 1815 at Sacketts Harbor, New York. Discharge said he was from Lewiston, Maine. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
[posted 28 May 2003]
BLABON / BLABAN / BLABUN / LABAN
Searching for info on the Blabon family of Wells, Maine, from 1760 to 1827 and moving to Chesterville, Maine, from 1827 to 1900s. Richard Blaban Sr. (also spelled Laban and Bloban) served in the Revolutionary War in 1775-1776, was thought to be m. to Keziah Perrin or Crediford. Mary Blaban, Richard's dau., m. John Meserve of Standish, Maine. Richard Blaban Jr. was b. 1766 in Wells and lived there until his death in 1821; his son, Otis Blabon, m. Mary Littlefield in Wells and moved with his widowed mother Sarah Spear Blaban and brothers and sisters to Franklin county. They lived near a small mountain called Blabon Hill near Chesterville. Allied families are Backus, Crediford, Makepeace, Spears, Meserve or Merservey, and Taylor. I am in the process of updating a book I wrote on the family in 1983. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share what I have with others.
30 Chalda Court, San Rafael CA 94903
[posted 23 May 2003]
LUNT
Looking for info on James Albert Lunt, b. abt. 1848, m. Mary Ann Roberts. She was b. abt. 1852. They had 9 children. Ernest was b. 1883 and have not gotten the names of others yet. This family then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Please, anyone with any info about this family, email me. Thank you.
[posted 28 May 2003]
DWYER
My great-grandparents are John A. Dwyer, b.30 Nov 1842, and Mary Marco, b.23 Oct 1853 in Fairfield, Maine. I am trying to find their parents (John A. Dwyer's father was Charles Dwyer).
The children of John A. and Mary
Marcou Dwyer are: Mary Audelle "Mame" Dwyer, b. 14
Feb 1876 in Richmond, Maine; Joseph Dwyer, b. 22 Aug
1877; Anna Laurance Dwyer (also known later as
Sister Julian - nun in Catholic Church); Earnest P.
Dwyer and a twin brother b. 30 Aug 1885 in Red Lake
Falls, Minnesota; Ceciel Katherine Dwyer (my
grandmother) b.13 Aug 1887.
In Memoriam" obituary information used to obtain
birth, death, and marriage dates. See for further
information. "She was really a remarkable woman, not
only in sweet, rich maturity of character, but in
mental attainments. Born in Fairfield, Maine October
23, 1853, she was married to John A. Dwyer at
Richmond, Maine April 15, 1873. Seven years later
she with her husband moved to Minneapolis and after
a year they went to a frontier life in northern
Minnesota at Red Lake Falls. In 1902 they moved to
Missoula where they made their home until death
claimed the devoted wife and mother early in the
morning of April 19, 1912." Passed away peacefully
while sleeping. According to the
memoriam..."eleven brothers and sisters survive her
family of fourteen and five of her six children
survive to mourn her death."
When Mary Marco passed away on 19 April 1912 in
Missoula, Montana her obituary read that there were
14 brothers and sisters, eleven of who are living at
this time. However, their names were not listed. I
also know that Mary Marco worked at a broom factory
and developed a mechanism to hold the broom handle
and the device was later patented.
Thanks--
Alternate e-mail address: hillg@byui.edu Tel: 208.496.2195
[posted 13 May 2003]
KINNEY
I am Raynor Cropley, a cousin of the late Basil Kinney. I understand that he was a member of the Maine Genealogical Society. I have copies of 3 items he published (Kinney Nation, Weston Maine sesquicentennial Memorial (History of Weston), and Weston Maine Sesquicentennial Memorial Booke III (Baskahegan Families). I am related to him through his wife's grandmother, Mary (Weeks) Doherty. Do you know of any other publications or papers that Basil produced in which I might find some more of my ancestral beginnings?
[posted 12 May 2003]
ROBITAIILLE
Searching for the ancestry of Lucille Robitaille of Lewiston, m. to Robert Bowie. Some of the family still resides in Lewiston on Dyer Rd. I am very curious about my history since no one in my immediate family or extended will talk about it. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Susan
[posted 4 May 2003]
BURSLEY
Lemuel Bursley and his wife Lavinia Spencer, lived
in Farmington, Maine, from about 1800 until their
deaths in 1854 and 1858, respectively. I am looking
for their parents. Both were b. in Massachusetts;
almost assuredly in Barnstable County. They were m.
1797 in Provincetown. We have assumed that Lemuel
was the son of Benjamin Bursley, b. 1752, and
Elizabeth Goodspeed, b. 1757, because this is the
only couple of the correct age. In addition, I have
found a court case from 1802 involving a "Benjamin
Bursley of Farmington". Is there anyone who would
have information about the Bursleys or would be
willing to do some research on this 1802 Farmington
resident.
Jim Christopherson
[posted 29 Apr 2003]
SMALL
Looking for parents and other
family info of my great grandfather, William B.
Small, b. 11 Aug 1846 in Augusta, Maine, d. 21 Apr
1896, m. Nellie A. Prince, b. 20 May 1854 in
Portland, Maine. He served in the 19th Maine
Volunteers during the Civil War. His father
was Ambrose W. Small, b. 1807, Clinton, Maine, m.
Experience Wentworth, but I have no written proof
(yet). Would like to verify this and continue
further back, mainly on the Small side. There seem
to be a lot of Smalls from Maine but so far have not
found a link to my branch any earlier than this.
Thanks in advance for any info or leads.
William Small
[posted 24 Apr
2003]
BELL
Seeking info on the parents of Henry Bell, b. 1793 in Nova Scotia, d. 1868 in Dover, Maine. His father was John Bell, a Loyalist. His mother, Elisabeth Bell, d.Mar 1842 at age nearly 100. Henry's brothers were Robert (a minister), David, Alexander, John and James. His sisters were Mary Jane (m Phipps), Jane (m. Holland), Catherine (m Coffron), Margaret and Betsey. Any help would be deeply appreciated.
[posted 22 Apr
2003]
HAZELTON
Seeking any info on the ancestry of Blendon E.
Hazelton of Bangor, Maine, who was m. to Ellen
Pierce and Ellen Fish. He was the father of Leslie
Lee Hazelton (my grandfather) of Bangor and possibly
the father of Leslie B. Hazelton, Leonard A.
Hazelton and Alphonso, but these last three are just
questionable. Thanks for any help.
[posted 20 Apr
2003]
DOHERTY
Looking for any info about Charles Nelson Doherty
who d. 31 Jan 1973 in Portland, Oregon. According to
his death Certificate his remains were sent to be
buried in Calvary Cemetery, North Whitefield, Maine.
I am also searching for a photo of his gravestone
and would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Marina
[posted 14 Apr 2003]