Query Board Archive
Below are queries posted through 2005. Although they may have some age on them, I'm sure any information or help anyone can provide would still be very much appreciated.
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, Elizabeth
(Copeland) Wiggen "of Warren, Maine" / "of Mass.". Children by Lucy: Polly;
William; Rufus; Nancy; Elsie; John; Margaret. Children by Elizabeth: Lucy
and Moses.
Flora Hallowell [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).
Flora Hallowell [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.
Cynthia L. Fuerst [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.
KN Williams [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).
Judy L. Wester, 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.
Judy L. Wester, 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.
Halby5443@aol.com [posted 22 May 2005]
SHOPPEE
Looking for any information about a family called Shoppee, who settled in
Maine late 18th/early 19th century.
Tim Boyle, 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.
Carol Bailey Ayer [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!
Eileen G. Pelletier [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.
Doreen Houston [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.
Bob Clark [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.
Robert C. Bishop, 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!
Janice Dyke Barney [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.
Sara Smith Jones [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.
Charles Brack [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 and ___ 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.
Carol McGuire Martin, 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.
John O'Malley 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,
Heather Wilkinson Rojo [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.
Art Murray [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.
Sonia Hamilton, Ontario [posted 24 Feb 2005]
PIERCE
Looking for anything on any Pierce on Mt. Desert Maine (Seal Harbor or Otter
Creek).
Judy White [posted 24 Feb 2005]
BRAWN
I am 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, Lorenzo and Wilbur. I would appreciate
any information on the Brawn families. Thank you.
Donna [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.
Carole Gardner [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 and Mary Hodgman who soon after
Isaac's birth emigrated to Parma, Ohio. Contact me anytime.
Karen Wente [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.
Martha Gottfried Joy [posted 28 Jun 2004]
DAVIS / PILLSBURY
Looking for any info on Charles B. Davis and 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 and Elizabeth are
buried and seek descendents.
Cynthia L. Fuerst [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.
Kiana [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.
Brenda Nickerson Hensley [posted 31 May 2004]
LABON / 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.
Irving Blabon [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.
Donald Barter [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.
Lynda E. Fournier [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.
Debbie [posted 1 May 2004]
Joseph MILLER and 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.
John Darryl Miller, 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.
Ruth Nunes [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.
Pam Hawkins [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.
Charles S. Brack [posted 8 Apr 2004]
Mitchel DAVIO (DAVIAU) / Mary WOODS (DUBOIS)
Looking for info on a Mitchel Davio (Daviau) and a Mary Woods (Dubois) m.
somewhere in Maine between 1865-1880. I'm sorry but that's all I have.
Pete Daviau [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]
Diantha Howard [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 and 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 possibilities?
Diantha Howard [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.
Diantha Howard [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.
Mardy O'Neil [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.
Megsateennow@aol.com [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.
Tlrouthier@aol.com [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.
Gladys Morehead Day [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.
Leslie A. Dickinson [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.
Julia [posted 4 Jan 2004]
COSGROVE
Looking for information on Michael Cosgrove 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.
John E. Cosgrove, 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.
Keith Ward [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.
rmcclsky@mindspring.com [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.
Clyde Wellman [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.
John Plummer [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.
LNadeau30@aol.com [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.
Scott [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.
Lin Waterhouse [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!
Barbara Delage [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:
1. Joseph Perkins-1775/76 (and Mary Sawtell)
2. Hezekiah S. Perkins-1830, Smithfield, Maine (and Olive Warren-1826)
3. 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.
Christine Perkins [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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Roland Rhoades, 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.
Roland Rhoades, 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.
Roland Rhoades, 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.
Sue Fell [posted 24 Aug 2003]
NEWCOMB
Trying to find a marriage record of Frederick Newcomb and Grace
Lightsinger. Probably in the Westbrook 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.
Grace Newcomb [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.
Howard Frazier [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.
Sandy Castle [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.
Tammi P. Mitchell [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.
Elvera Pardi [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.
Elvera Pardi [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.
Sharon Standiford [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.
Edward T. Oliver, Jr., 36 Marlise Drive, Attleboro, MA 02703, Tel: 508.226.1961
[posted 8 Aug 2003]
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.
Gina Linn [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. Janet [posted
29 Jul 2003] SMITH Looking for info on a Charles Smith who m. Idella Norris
in the 1800s in or around Wayne, Maine.
Probbins51@aol.com [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.
Shelley [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?
Bridget Dole [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.
Carolyn L. Wells [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.
Russell O. Phillips [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.
Jim Gordon [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.
Linda Scott [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!
Ruth Singletary [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.
D. Barter [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.
Barbara Fickett Knisell [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!
Helen Dotts [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.
Michael McPherson [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.
Warren Smith [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.
Warren Smith [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.
Dotty Dill [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
Ben Chapman [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.
Tom Doherty [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.
Elaine Price, 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.
Mike Boutin [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.
Colleen Gray [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.
James E. Winslow [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.
Irving Blabon, 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.
Diane Wunsch [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--
Gracie Ann Hill 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?
Ray Cropley [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.
Patricia [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.
Christopher Wright [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]
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