Rockingham - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Toscan/Tuscan - Out of Wedlock Birth. ????

salfost2 — 2009-11-14 17:13:43Z

I am writing to ask how I could find out if there was an illegitimate birth in 1787 in Rockingham County or anywhere in New Hampshire? Our line may have come from an out of wedlock birth or an affair??? Does anyone have any ideas of how I could find this out? I have gotten the possible father's probate records and there was no listing to my knowledge of any land or money etc.. being left to our ancestor John Tuscan by Jean Joseph Maria Toscan who married Elizabeth Parrot in 1790. Our John was b. about 1787. We have a listing on a census that he was b. in Ma. , but on his son John't death record it says his father was b. in Greenfield NH. Which could have been ment to be Greenland also? Jean Joseph Maria Toscan was the Vice Consul from France to New Hampshire and he was written as JOHN TUSCAN in the Lancaster, Coos county history, and in census he was recorded as John Toscan. I would like to know if there is any way to find out about births out of wed lock. Any suggestions? Thank you. Sal

Re: Looking For The parents names for Jephtha and Mary Haseltine

lwonline — 2009-11-07 00:24:33Z

http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=reco...

Here is a record for Albert F Hazelton (b. 1867), son of Jephtha and Mary A Smith.

http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=reco...

John, son of John and Mary Haseltine, born 3 Jan 1825.

If you haven't looked through the NH birth records on Familysearch.org, I'd suggest it. Try different iterations of spellings as well, sometimes the names were hard to read when they were indexed. If nothing else it will give you somewhere to look.

You won't find every birth recorded, but you might find a lead.

Good hunting.

Looking For The parents names for Jephtha and Mary Haseltine

West24th — 2009-10-25 02:26:48Z

Jephtha Haseltine was born about 1824 in Rockingham County New Hampshire , also Lived on and off in Massachusetts, hew was married to Mary and had a sin named John born about 1845 in either Derry or Salem, NH. Would Like to find out the names of Jephyha (spelling?) parents and his wife Mary's maiden name and her parents names. Thanks in advance for any further infrmation on them and where and when they passed away. Any further information could be sent directly to me at West24th@aol.com
Howard, NYC

Re: 1890-1900 Portsmouth Business 45 Market St

lwonline — 2009-10-21 15:10:09Z

I didn't find it in the 1897 directory, but you could check other's around the years you are looking at to see if they ran an ad.

44 Market Street was a grocery store.

At 45 Market Street:
"Wrought Iron, Steam and Gas Pipe..... Brass and Iron Fittings. Contractor for Heating all kinds of Buildings with Steam, Hot Water and Hot Air. Plumbing in all its branches. Tin Roofing, and all kinds of Sheet Metal Work. Estimates Given on Wind Mills.
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Kitchen Furnishing Goods.
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39-45 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H. Yorkshire Block, York Beach, Me.
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W. E. Paul.

http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/view.aspx?dbid=1540&pa...

Re: 1890-1900 Portsmouth Business 45 Market St

jpettigr — 2009-10-21 15:08:43Z

The 1897 Portsmouth Directory (Boston, MA: W.A.Greenough & Co., 1897), available on Ancestry, indicates that Willard E. Paul, "stoves, tinware and plumbing", occupied 39-45 Market Street. Unfortunately, their company's ad was on the back cover of the directory and is not included in the online copy.

1890-1900 Portsmouth Business 45 Market St

mmbutts1 — 2009-10-21 13:01:57Z

My great grandfather is a plumber working at 45 Market St in the late 1890's at 45 Market St Portsmouth NH - is there anybody that could find out what business this was. I don't know if it was his own or if he worked for someone else or even what type of business this was at 45 Market.

Any info would be appreciated!

Re: William Caswell & Betsey Tasker

rexroad33 — 2009-10-20 21:19:00Z

so sorry for the delay. Thank you. It appears my Alfred is not one of the children.

Re: correctiions to Re: Nicholas Hodge descents, he born 1653

jimscamman1 — 2009-10-17 16:31:01Z

Who are the parents of Elizabeth Hodge born about 1690 who married Benjamin Ackerman about 1708 at Portsmouth or New Castle?

Re: Olson, Averill

RonColby41 — 2009-10-14 19:41:46Z

Do a google search for Averill (Carpenter) Olson
and her obit is the first one listed.

Olson, Averill

marypalmquist91 — 2009-10-14 19:17:55Z

Searching for obituary for Averill (Carpenter) Olson
12/12/1913-11/3/2008. Last residence Windham, NH 03087
Daughter of Lillian and Seymour Carpenter, born MA.
Thank you

Re: Birth Record - James Roper Portsmouth NH

mmbutts1 — 2009-10-08 19:30:32Z

This is great!!!!!
I went to Arlington High and the secretary was Ruth(Burke) Keefe, that's how I found out about Burke side of the family.
The Roper's on Newport Street in Arlington - your grandmother's brother Joseph lived there with his family and then his son Joseph lived there until 2006. He used to come to all the family funerals. I have no idea why my grandmother, Alice(Killoren)Roper didn't stay in touch with them or the Burke's!!!!!

What till you hear the story about Ruth Roper b 12/1890, she would be your grandmother's(Helen I. Roper Burke)sister.

I searched for her for about 4 years, finally found a deed where she was mentioned along with the other siblings(it was for property on the Furfey's side, which is your grandmother's mother's maiden name. Ruth ended up with a married man, Robert Scott, who invented some sort of knitting machine, started a business(there was one in Laconia NH)and was loaded. He wanted his wife to accept Ruth into the household but naturally she wouldn't so the two of them went to NY and lived together. He adopted Ruth's son, Robert Eldredge(don't know when Ruth was married, but on one of the census she is listed as a widow) and when this man died, he left his wife out of the will and left everything to Ruth. When Ruth died in 1935 it went to her son!!!!!! If you search the New York(county)NY message boards for messages by mmbutts1 as the author, you'll see all the stories - they made the papers.

I found the Burke family on census - I have that info too if you haven't found it!!!!

I'm going to ancestry.com now and see what I have to do to allow you to add info - I'll get back to you.

Margaret

Re: Birth Record - James Roper Portsmouth NH

gailarie1 — 2009-10-08 14:13:31Z

Hi Margaret,

This is definitely my family!!

My grandfather is William C. Burke and my grandmother Helen I. Roper. My father is William F. Burke. His siblings are: Joseph, Ruth, and another brother Donald who is not listed. Donald is the only one who is living (he's my Godfather!).

This is great!! I've been working on a family tree for my mother, and I recently decided to start doing a little research for my father's lineage.

What is the procedure for me to add more information to the Ancestry tree, or do I need to go through you? I'm waiting to hear back from my Uncle Don about birth and deceased dates.

Gail

Re: Birth Record - James Roper Portsmouth NH

mmbutts1 — 2009-10-08 13:51:17Z

I just 'invited' you to see my family tree on Ancestry.com(if you want) - you can look at it for free - no subscrition needed.

If you need more info or can't figure something out, my email is: mmbutts@localnet.com

Re: Birth Record - James Roper Portsmouth NH

mmbutts1 — 2009-10-08 00:19:41Z

The Ropers in my family are all Cambridge/Arlington.

Was your Helen Roper born 1897 Portsmouth NH, parents Joseph and Ruth(Furfey)Roper?? Helen married William Burke 11/18/1915 in Cambridge, MA. I believe she died in 1953 in Arlington MA

Margaret

Re: Birth Record - James Roper Portsmouth NH

gailarie1 — 2009-10-07 21:46:52Z

I am researching my father's geneology. I was told his mother, Helen Roper, was from Portsmouth, NH. My father's baptism record lists a Joseph Roper as a sponsor.

I am wondering if the James Roper and Helen Roper you are referring to are somehow related to the Cambridge/Arlington Ropers.

Re: Rockingham County Court House

blue48pw — 2009-10-06 18:36:59Z

I don't know or am not related to any of the people you discuss (Abner and Rebecca Lewis Kiplinger), but I noticed you posted this query on the Rockingham county New Hampshire board--when maybe you meant to be on the Virginia Rockingham county board?? At any rate, since I'm at several deadends at the moment in my own research, I just put the names and info you provided into an ancestry search and found:

1850 US Census, Washington, Wayne County IN, Abner Hillinger (age 19) was with relatives(Jacob born 1798 in VA and Abigail born 1808 in VA). Are these his parents? Some chance Jacob is an older brother. Siblings listed were James b.1830 VA, Martin b. 1835 VA, Lucinda b. 1841 IN, Louisa b. 1845 IN. I'm pretty sure this is the Kiplinger family, as in 1860, Jacob and Abigail (with daughter Louisa and new dau Sarah A b1850 IN) are next to Abner, Rebecca and George in Union, Delaware County, IN.

I also found the census records for Abner in 1870, 1880 and 1900. The Indiana Marriage Collection yielded the wedding date of 11 Sep 1856. The Indiana Death Collection says Abner died 13 Jul 1900 (indexed as Keplinger) and Rebecca died 11 Nov 1904 in Shideler, Delaware Co. IN. I went to findagrave dot com, and they had an entry for an Abner Kiplinger in Beech Grove Cemetery (Interment #351, Sec 5 N 1/2, lot book page 63, lot #20) in Muncie, but list the death date as 13 Sep 1900 (with dob unknown). I don't know if this is information you had or what exactly you are seeking, but you may want to repost in the state of Virginia. Good Luck.
Pat Wallace

Abraham Morrell 1790

AHanford5821 — 2009-09-29 14:13:27Z

Looking for family information on Abraham Morrell who is listed on the 1790 Census Brintwood. 1 male over 16(probably Abraham).2 males under 16 (who were they) 2 females (wife and daughter or wife and Mom)

Hope to find distance relation who can help with connection between Morrills and Briggs

busybody84 — 2009-09-24 23:48:48Z

I got some best help from someone just this past weekend.And with this information I recived I got a clue of how I may get my answer to question I have been wondering ever since I started my research.This has to do with my great great uncle Charles Hannibal Briggs he ended up marrying his third cousin Magaret Ann Briggs.With her parents being Morrill and Briggs,this is the same for Charles H.Briggs.The names of his parents are Caleb Tracy Briggs and her name being Elizabeth Ursula(Morrill)Briggs.Now with Margaret Ann Briggs I don't have a clue what the names of her parents are.I just wonder if anybody who maybe doing research on the Morrill and Briggs connection can help me.With what I have already take up to fully explain it would be way to long.Beside's if your a memeber and you want more information you can either leave me a message or checkout my family tree to uderstand what I mean.I thank you for either helping me or just checking my message.

Re: Jesse Smith - Raymond NH

Carchar1 — 2009-07-07 15:57:13Z

Ah, thanks so much for this info. It might just help me to figure out my connection confusion. As for the Dix girls relationship I do have that connection. I will get it together for you and send it.
this would be much easier if you could email me at the name I use on here at aol.com.
Carchar1

Re: Jesse Smith - Raymond NH

Carchar1 — 2009-07-05 15:03:15Z

Hi, I too am researching this family of Smith's. Although I am trying to research a Benjamin Smith, cousin to your Jesse Smith. I to found a Alexander Smith connection but found the marriage listing as Mehitable Fifield b. 6-15-1736
m. March 13, 1760 in Kingston, NH Where Jesse fits in I am not to sure of yet. Do you have a listing of the children of Alexander? I am only showing 6 and may be missing either another wife or more children.
Have you looked at the Chautauqua County NY history for a short mention of Jesse Smith. It also mentions his cousin Benjamin but I have not been able to get all the relationships in correct order yet.

I found this listing:
EZEKIEL, son of Alexander and Mehitable (Fifield) SMITH, b. July 20, 1770; d. in Piermont Dec. 17, 1857; m., Bristol, Jan. 16, 1807, HANNAH, dau. of Jonathan and Abigail (Cleveland) INGALLS of Bristol; b. April 3, 1787; d. Jan. 3, 1877. When married Mr. Smith was a farmer in Bristol, where he res. until 1828, when he moved to Peacham, Vt. In 1848 he moved to Piermont, N. H.

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire? PURINGTON

bbffrrpp — 2009-08-13 12:33:06Z

Hi again. A quick look at the 1860 census shows this man:

PURINGTON, JOHN W (1860 U.S. Census)
NEW HAMPSHIRE , ROCKINGHAM, EPPING
Age: 60, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: NH
Series: M653 Roll: 678 Page: 413

I think it says he has another family living with him.

And this man with a wife and 6 or 7 children:

PURINGTON, JOHSUA (1860 U.S. Census)
NEW HAMPSHIRE , ROCKINGHAM, EPPING
Age: 50, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: NH
Series: M653 Roll: 678 Page: 412

and this lady, supposedly a widow:

PURINGTON, NANCY (1860 U.S. Census)
NEW HAMPSHIRE , ROCKINGHAM, EPPING
Age: 78, Female, Race: WHITE, Born: NH
Series: M653 Roll: 678 Page: 412

and this man with a wife and children:

PURINGTON, THEODORE (1860 U.S. Census)
NEW HAMPSHIRE , ROCKINGHAM, EPPING
Age: 45, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: NH
Series: M653 Roll: 678 Page: 412

That's all for now.

Betty (near Lowell, MA)

P.S.

I forgot to mention in my other response that that web site had this information:

Following the American Revolution, many residents of the town moved to Monmouth, Maine, when General Henry Dearborn offered free land to his soldiers. Through the 1800s, farming was a principal occupation in Epping. The town also had substantial reserves of clay, long used by local residents to make bricks, and in 1840, the first commercial brickyard was established in Epping.

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire? PURINGTON

bbffrrpp — 2009-08-13 12:23:31Z

Hi Sue. I like to offer information on the towns and cities being discussed. I looked at this page and on quick look I don't see it mentioning Quakers:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epping,_New_Hampshire

http://www.ci.epping.nh.us/

I'm curious whether you have census information on the PURINGTON family.

Betty (near Lowell, MA)

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

ksunset — 2009-09-04 19:39:25Z

Dana, I went to the Maine Historical Society page and searched for the Quaker records of Dover, NH. Nothing came up in the search. Is this a database available to only Members? I'm interested in Quakers records because I had a Judkins family from Unity, NH and am hoping some family records are in this Dover, NH Quaker record.
Thank you, Kathi ................

Re: Henry Cook aka Heinrich Koch-Rockingham Co., Va

MOULTONME — 2009-08-24 11:44:52Z

Hi,
You have posted your question to the Rockingham Co, NEW HAMPSHIRE list not the VIRGINIA list.
-Mary Ellen

Re: ADAMS, William - Portsmouth/Kittery

MOULTONME — 2009-07-24 11:10:40Z

Hi,
If no one else offers, in a few weeks I am going to the NH Vital Records and would be happy to take a look for the death record of your William Adams. Please email me off-list directly at MaryEllenZ@aol.com.
--Mary Ellen

Henry Cook aka Heinrich Koch-Rockingham Co., Va

WalterBurgner30 — 2009-08-23 16:14:30Z

Henry Cook aka Heinrich Koch was born about 1755 in Augusta Co. Virginia and died between 1 and 14 November 1808 in Rockingham Co., Virginia. He married Mary Magdalene Hudlow aka Magdalene Mary Hudlow in 1783 in Frederick Co. Virginia and she was born 2 November 1768 in Fredrick Co., Virginia and died 1825 in Rockingham Co, Virginia. They are buried in the Cook-Dovel Cemetery, McGaheysville, Rockingham Co. Virginia located one-half mile west of East Pont Church on the mountain road. Note: Henry Cook was a Private in Captain William Nalle Company Augusta County Virginia Militia at the Battle of Point Pleasant on 10 October 1774. He was a Private in Captain Thomas Hill’s Company of the 7th Virginia Regiment during the Revolutionary War.
Children:

1. Jacob Cook b. 25 May 1784, Rockingham Co. Va.
2. John Cook b. 2 August 1785, Rockingham Co. Va.
3. Henry Cook III b. 21 May 1787, Rockingham Co. Va.
4. Sarah Cook b. 1789, Rockingham Co. Va.
5. George Cook b. 1790, Rockingham Co. Va.
6. Elizabeth Cook b. 11 March 1792, Rockingham Co. Va.
7. Susannah Cook b. 1793, Rockingham Co. Va.
8. Margaret Cook b. 1794, Rockingham Co. Va.

Re: James Brickell

7Oakridge — 2009-07-24 22:35:19Z

Greetings-I see it's been awhile since you posted this, but here goes...My Great Grandfather, William Anderson Brickell was born in NH in 1826. As an adult, he lived in Belleville NJ, but I know for a while he lived in Taunton MA. He was a machinist & inventor. I believe his parents emmigrated from England, but I'm not positive. They may have come from Ireland. One final note; William Anderson Brickell named his last child James Harry Brickell. Interesting, huh? Looks like there might be a link there. I'd be glad to hear more from you.

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire? PURINGTON

susandpurington01 — 2009-08-14 00:04:00Z

Hi Betty,

I've got the census info and my great grandfather was actually born there in Lowell. I'm mostly trying to go back further from my fourth great grandfather who was born in 1722. I thought if I could learn more about the family I might be able to get some hints. By the way, the people you mentioned are all from my line, just all the "younger" ones.

Thanks for your help,
Sue P.

?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

susandpurington01 — 2009-08-12 23:01:53Z

I'm trying to find the grave of my great great grandfather, John L. Purington, who is buried in Epping, Rockingham County, N.H. The Death Records I have only go up to 1847 and he died in 1849. I have his marriage record from Massachusetts but not from his earlier marriage in New Hampshire. I also can't find birth records for any of his family. Someone mentioned that Quakers kept their own records and she thought she had seen the name Purington in Quaker records. I'm wondering if anyone has info on Quakers in Rockingham County, especially Epping and/or info on the Puringtons.

Thanks for any help you can give!
Sue P.

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

susandpurington01 — 2009-09-04 18:48:56Z

Thanks for the response, Dana. Turns out I connected with a geneology angel, some of that good charma coming back, I guess! She researched everything thoroughly and found all the records! Anyone out there I can help in turn, I'm willing.

Sue P.

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

susandpurington01 — 2009-09-08 03:05:39Z

Hi Dana,

More records gave me more questions! I wondered if you know if people became Quakers or if the family usually came over already Quakers? My fourth gr grandfather was a Quaker and the third was also, although "not of eminent virtue", according to Governor Plumer and his brother gave up the faith as an adult. My second great grandfather fought in the war of 1812. George Puddington, seventh gr gr, owned a tavern and was drunk in public, I don't know if that would be unusual for a Quaker. George's son was a lieutenant and his son, my fifth great grandfather, was a soldier. I'm pretty sure of the connection between the fifth and fourth gr grandfather, I'm just wondering if it could all make sense. I'd appreciate your opinion.

Thanks for any light you can shed on this!

Sue P.

Re: Seabrook NH photo

mpotvin05 — 2009-06-28 21:15:22Z

Ranee, Here is a pic of Henry Caswell's grave with Lola and David Perkins. Also, do you know Henry's middle name?

seek parents of Matilda Richardson b. 1807 Londonderry NH

kenspurchases — 2009-09-07 05:21:36Z

Seeking parentage of Matilda Richardson b. 25 Sep 1807 in Londonderry NH. Married Alexander Thompson (II) b. 6 Sep 1792 in Antrim NH, son of Alexander (the immigrant). Resided in Antrim, West Fairlee, VT, and Newbury, Orange, Vermont.
Have reference indicating parents of Matilda are Caleb Richardson and Susannah Smith. However, unable to confirm or obtain additional details.
Any help would be appreciated.

ABRAHAM CLARK family of Epping NH

lineseeker65 — 2009-07-09 18:18:35Z

"History of the City of Belfast in the State of Maine From Its First Settlement In 1770 to 1785" by Joseph Williamson, Portland, Loring Short Harmon, 1877 gives an account of the family of Abraham Clark and his four sons, Abraham JR., Elizha, Ichabod and Isaac. He states that Abraham and his sons came to Belfast from Londonderry NH shortly after the Revolutionary War. However, 1800 census entries for son Isaac in Northport and sons Elisha and Ichabod in Belfast all state they came from Epping, not Londonderry. Son Abraham Jr. in Belfast has no entry for where he came from, but in 1880, his son Thomas, of Vassalboro, ME, states his parents both born NH

Abraham died Belfast ME 1789. His wife died there 1791.

Abraham Jr. had known children Thomas, b. 3 Apr 1791, Holley, b. 19 May 1798, and Joseph b. 13 July 1806, d. 8 May 1810 of lockjaw. Abraham Jr. died prior to 1841. His widow, Anna, died Feb 1841 age 80. In 1820 "Hannah" Clark, age 45 and upward, is head of household with 1 male 16-26 and one female 26-45; perhaps son Holley and his wife?); son Thomas was head of his own household, Hannah appears again by herself in 1830, age 70-80. Abraham appears on the Belfast 1790, 1800 and 1810 census; was 45 and upward in 1800 and 1810, so was born 1755 or earlier. He does not appear after 1810, must have died 1810-1820, when his wife appears as head of her own household.

Elisha Clark, brother of Abraham Jr. arrived Belfast ME c. 1786, d. 1828, age 83 (b. c. 1745) He appears on Belfast census for the years 1790-1820.

Ichabod, brother of Abraham and Elisha, came here with them. He was the first tailor in town, removed to Northport, where he died. (Ichabod appears on the Northport 1820 census, must have died before 1830.) Children, all listed in Belfast births: Jacob, Abraham, Joseph, Nancy(b. 25 Oct 1812) Sally, John. These children are listed in VR Belfast ME, ch of "Ichabod and Polly", all without dates of birth. Daughter Nancy m. at Belfast 24 July 1831, Walter Coffin, b. 22 May 1811, s. Nicholas Coffin and Lydia Lemon. They lived 1 yr Enfield, Me, removed to Lee, Maine, in 1832, where they raised a large family. By census detail, Ichabod was born 1755-1765.

Isaac, brother of Ichabod, removed to Northport before 1800. Isaac was age 26-45 in 1800, thus would have been born 1755 - 1775 , and 1810 census age 45 and upwards, reduces that to 1755-1765.

To summarize, this family consists of Abraham Clark (? - 1789) of Epping NH and Belfast ME with wife Sarah, (?-1791), and 4 sons Elisha (1745-1828); Abraham (b. 1755 or earlier, d. 1810-1820) had wife Hannah or Anna; Ichabod (b. c.1756-1765) - d. 1820-1830, had wife Mary or "Polly"; and Isaac (b. 1865 or earlier, d. 1820-1830). I have not located marriage records for any of the four son, so I assume that they married in NH before they came to Belfast c. 1786. There may be other family who stayed behind in New Hampshire, or who migrated with husbands in a separate household.

In addition to the above 4 sons, there are two more possible sons. Maine Probate Abstracts lists Hancock County 1/76. estate of Thomas Clark of Belfast, died 28 Sep 1793, administrator Ichabod Clark. Costs include "Caring for the widow of of Abraham Clark, mother of Thomas Clark who with Elisha Clark were by an agreemenet bound to maintain said widow." It seems that Thomas was also a son of Abraham and Sarah, who by the time this estate was probated had died. Most likely Thomas and Elisha were the two eldest sons, and made an agreement at the time their father died in 1789 for the support of their mother. This probate suggests that Thomas stilled owed some portion of his share of that cost. We can tentatively place Thomas as an additional son between Elisha and Abraham Jr.

Vital Records of Belfast Maine to 1892, Volume 2 Deaths p513 "Clark, Jacob, s. Abraham, June 20, 1802, a. 15, C. R. 2" This would make him b. c. 1787. Although it is more likely that he is the son of Abraham JR, and grandson of Abraham Sr., I include him here as a remote possibility.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has knowledge of this family, especially of Ichabod, who is my direct ancestor, and not to be confused with the Ichabod Clark who married Mary Lancaster in Bangor ME 1796.

Diane in Indiana

4 Distinct Atkinson families in early Rockingham Co.

timothyatkinson20 — 2009-09-15 21:34:51Z

Joseph Atkinson lived in Portsmouth/Greenland during the 1650's thru the the 1670's. There was another Joseph Atkinson family in Exeter/Brentwood in the 1720's thru the 1760's. there was a Dr. Joseph Atkinson in Durham during the 1730's thru the 1780's and of course there were the Theodore Atkinsons of Portsmouth /New Castle from about 1690 thru the late 1700's. I am not really interested in the Theodore line, but please is there anyone out there who knows much about these other Atkinsons I would love to hear from them, I am a descendent of the Exeter/brentwood Atkinsons

Re: Jesse Smith - Raymond NH

smithdv11 — 2009-07-07 06:41:38Z

We chatted in Apr on my wife's profile on Ancestry. Here's what I have for Benjamin.

1) Alexander Smith b-9 Apr 1738 Chester NH, d-4 Mar 1824 Andover NH, Married Mehitable Fifield b-15 Jun 1736 Chester NH, d-13 Feb 1827 Andover NH

2) Moses Smith b-15 Feb 1773 Raymond NH, d-9 Oct 1846 Kiantone, Chautuaqua NY, Married Margaret Dollof b-6 Feb 1772 Raymond NH, d-6 Jul 1861 Chautauqua NY (sister of Jesse's mother Elizabeth and brother of Nicholas listed in "Early History of Ellicot NY" as being on the same saw mill gang as Jesse)

3) Benjamin Smith b-1797 NH, married Eunice Dix b-abt 1791 VT, d-29 Feb 1876 (possibly related to Jesse's wife Emily Dix, but I haven't found a connection yet)

4) Eaton Benjamin Smith b-26 Mar 1826, Panama, Chautauqua, NY, d-Sep 1901, Married Sarah Fletcher 30 Jan 1855, Warren Pa, b-1832 Harmony NY d-3 Aug 1860 Panama NY. Married Mary Nelson abt-1880/1 (widow of Henry Dix Smith, son of Jesse) b-1845 Bliss NY, d-1923 Elm Flats NY

5) Helen Gail Smith b-Aug 1882 Panama, NY

It looks like Moses' brother Ezekiel should have been married twice for the connections to work, I just can't find a reference to it. The other problem is Elizabeth and Margaret, is that the cousin connection for Benjamin and Jesse?
Above Alexander, Ancestry has it as Ezekiel-William-Nathaniel-Robert, but I haven't gotten that far yet, I'm still trying to make sure I'm not merging two different Ezekiels together and trying to verify the Revolutionary war reference I was given for Alexander.

Hope this helps.

William Caswell & Betsey Tasker

rexroad33 — 2009-08-25 17:10:54Z

I am trying to find info on this couple. Last known to be in Northwood,Rockingham,NH. in the year 1837 for William and 1870 for Betsey. They have 6 children: Hanna,Nathaniel,Elizabeth,Timothy,Willard and Alfred? Is Alfred Selfridge Caswell(1829-1905) one of their children?Thanks so much

Re: Dow Family in Newmarket, Rockingham Co., NH

wellsc1 — 2009-07-03 13:24:27Z

Hello. Yes, this is the Dow family I was looking for. Any further information would be greatly appreciate.

Thank you!

Carolyn

Dow Family in Newmarket, Rockingham Co., NH

wellsc1 — 2009-07-02 18:29:33Z

Does anyone have Dow members who were in Newmarket, NH in the mid 1840s?

I am looking for birth records for Alice Dow and Sydney Jerome Dow who were born there in the mid 1840s to Darius Jerome Dow and Lydia Lucy.

Re: William Caswell & Betsey Tasker

dloso — 2009-09-04 21:35:08Z

According to "The History of Nottingham, Deerfield, and Northwood" by Rev. Elliott C. Cogswell, published in 1878;
"Betsey, daughter of William Tasker, 2d, married William Caswell, and settled in Northwood. Their children are: Hannah P., Perley, Nathaniel D., Elizabeth, Timothy, and Willard W.
Hannah P. married Rev. Levi B. Tasker.
Perley, born November 30, 1818, married, November 1, 1847, Angenette Harding of Medford, Mass., and they had children: Bell T., Florence A., Jennie A., Ellicott, Genevere, Melvin. Bell T. andv Jennie A. alone survive, and both parents are dead.
Nathaniel D. was born October 18, 1821, married Naomi, daughter of Abraham Cilley; both have since died, leaving one son, Charles.
Elizabeth A., born June 28, 1824, married Mr. Hodgen; have children, and reside in Newmarket.
Timothy, born December 6, 1826, married, February 2, 1853, Ellen McCarty, and have children, George W. and Cora E.
Willard W., born August 3, 1829, married, and lives in Pittsfield.
Hope this helps!

Re: Caroline McCormick

McCormick_KCK — 2009-08-29 15:46:06Z

Anyone?

Update: Was Frank McCormick (1917-2007) a relative of William S. MMcCormick

Mother: Caroline/Carline McCormick nee ??? (born 1813) from Portsmouth NH.
Father: William S. McCormick from NH or Ireland (born 1805)

Daughter: Carolyn McCormick of NH born 1835; later married to Abna. (Abner) S. Richards (1833-. Lived in New Jersey as a girl and both Brooklyn and Manhattan NY as a Woman. Her Sister Elizabeth D. McCormick, apparently a spinster lived with her at 70 W. 45th Street in Manhattan New York untill Elizabeth died in 1889. Children Minnie and Maggie Richards.

Looking for:
William the father: County/Town in NH or Ireland ; Port and Ship he arrived on; date of death.

Carolyn/Carlin the Mother: New Hampshire references including her family and ancestors.

Carolyn the Daughter: Birth Cirtificate in New Hampshire

ADAMS, William - Portsmouth/Kittery

lwonline — 2009-07-22 13:07:25Z

I'm searching for information on William Adams. In May 1871, he and his wife Florence MACDONALD (25 Aug 1847 - 22 Jan 1890) an immigrant from PEI, Canada had a daughter named Effie. In 1880, Florence is already remarried to her second husband, James LOWRIE (Lowery) with a 3 year old having been widowed.

So all I know about William ADAMS is that he dies somewhere between 1870 and 1877, and he had a daughter Effie in 1871.

Effie's birthplace on her marriage license is Portsmouth, NH. In 1880 they are living in Kittery, ME. (The Portsmouth naval yard is in Kittery, James Lowrie was a marine.)

I'm looking for any information and documentation for William Adams, so far I've tracked a lot of dead ends. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

neuronmotor — 2009-08-13 14:02:19Z

Hello,

Taked with Buddy, he told me you were welcomed to call. He prefers speaking in person.

If you are interested contact me at:

neuronmotor@yahoo.com

Best wishes,
Beth

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

neuronmotor — 2009-08-13 13:39:42Z

Hello Sue,

Called my father in law who is on the cemetary board in Epping, NH. He is in his late 80s and went to school with several persons in the Purington family( Luther, Ralph,Evelyn). He told me that the Quaker Church was called the Friends Church, and that most of the Quakers from that era were interned at the Friends First Cememtry, which is located on Blake Rd.
He also metioned Bud Purlington, who is on in years, knows alot of the family history and is living on Rt.107, not sure where, but heading towards Deerfield. He runs a small sawmill there.
Madaline Willingson, is a member of the Epping Historical Society, she has a list of tombstones.
It seems that there is alot of information available if your want to research the Purington Family.

Will get back to you. I hear that Bud is very willing and likes to share his family history. If you are interested I could contact him and ask him if he wants to talk with you, or I could take notes.

Let me know.

Best wishes,
Beth

Re: Dow Family in Newmarket, Rockingham Co., NH

BonnieWeber99 — 2009-07-02 21:58:05Z

I didn't find what you were looking for, but I did find Benjamin Lucy and Lydia Tuttle Booth m 1 Jan 1789 in Nottingham, NH.
From some of the records that I checked I would suggest you do some research in Maine, for the marriage and CT for their roots.

Bonnie

Re: Eldad Heath

DanaEdgecomb — 2009-08-10 04:52:46Z

Eldad Heath was born 26 Sept. 1751 in Plaistow, with no parents listed. Benjamin and Sarah (Eastman) (Emerson) Heath had son Benjamin baptized 14 Jul 1751 in Plaistow. Could they be brothers? Do you have any clues as to Eldad's parents?

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

DanaEdgecomb — 2009-09-04 04:19:21Z

The nearest Monthly Meeting was in Dover. The Maine Historical Society has the Dover records. Thee LDS have the
Sandwich and Seabrook records on film. The Purintons were
Quakers. The Quakers often refused to give vital record info
to the town, so that may be why you can't find them.

Re: ?Quakers in Epping, New Hampshire?

DanaEdgecomb — 2009-09-08 03:55:38Z

Hi Sue;
You could be a Quaker by birth or conversion. However, they take a vow of peace. It is not allowed for a Quaker to serve in the military. If they did, they would
be excommunicated. Also, being drunk in public was not allowed, but if infrequent, would result in a rebuke. One of my ancestors converted, after his son whipped a Quaker, for no reason.
Best wishes,
Dana

Re: Dow Family in Newmarket, Rockingham Co., NH

ddow_01 — 2009-07-03 00:44:00Z

According to the Book of Dow there was a Darius J Dow who had a first marriage to Mary Ann Osgood, second to Lydia D Lucy and third. The Children are Martha, Christiania, Alice and Sidney Jerome. Only birthdate is for Sidney b July 2, 1846. If these are the folks you are looking for, I can provide more info.

Re: Dow Family in Newmarket, Rockingham Co., NH

ddow_01 — 2009-07-04 17:34:34Z

From the Book of Dow. The discussion of a third marriage seems a bit difficult to believe. The author had compiled the genealogies of six different people and despite much independent research, some errors do creep in. Note he also uses the present tense for some of the descendents. The book was published in 1929 so you can estimate from there.

Darius J Dow d Tufftonborough Nov 3, 1893, rec giving names of both parents. A grandson is authority for the statement that he was youngest of family, perhaps not accurate. Teacher, cabinet maker and farmer, most of his life was in Tuftonborough; m 1st Mary Ann Osgood b Apr 17, 1817, d Mch 1, 1840, dau of Dudley and Martha (Moore) of London. This, correct in Osgood Gen, badly garbled in Hist Canterbury. Of Newmarket, he m 2nd Dec 8, 1842, Lydia D Lucy of Pittsfield. A 3rd m is surely his: Darwin J b Gilmanton, ae 56, farmer of Tufftonborough, son of Jonathan and Joanna, m Apr 25, 1882, wid Lizzie R Graves, ae 52. If correct Darwin would come 33 years after marriage. A man invariably lies about his age at 2nd m but it is, neverless, astounding that a man of 71 should say he was 56 and get away with it. Children:
a Martha m Foss A Burnham of No. Berwick, Me
b Christiania m Webster Wells of Wells, Me
c Alice d unm
d Sidney Jerome b Newmarket July 2, 1846

Sidney J Dow traveling salesman of Boston, d Bridgewater Apr 3, 1908; m Great Falls, N H, June 6, 1868, Elmira Abigail Perkins b Wells, Me, Sept 30, 1853. Children:

a Fred d in infancy
b Grace Lillian, now Mrs Foprgate of Medford, Mass; letter returned "not found"
c Charles Pike b Peabody, Mass, June 13, 1877
d Arthur Francis; now bond broker of Boston and Sumerville

Parent of Darius:

Jonathan Dow Said to be b Epping 1776, will probably be proved as soon as someone searches rec of Epping second church. The late John Mark Moses began this search and had transcribed to 1772 before his untimely death. He cannot be son of a Benjamin b 1759. Perhaps he was one of the missing sons of Noah Dow of Gilmanton; if so, what was he doing in Walden? Kinsip with Nathaniel is much more likely. At all events Jonathan m Jan 7, 1796, Joanna Gilman b Dec 17, 1777, dau of Samuel and Alice Gilman of Newmarket. This Gilman family intermarried with [other Dow] line. The young couple settled in Walden 1797. The children appear first in Coventry and by the time they matured were as much at home in Gilmanton as in Vt.

a Samual b abt 1797
b Joanna b abt 1800
c Mary C (somewhat doubtful identity)
d Harrison (his d rec gives William H b Gilmanton Dec, 8 1819: we never forget that a twice married man invariably lies about his age)
e Winslow; living 1889 in West Danville, Vt
f Darius Jerome b Gilmanton
h Elsie

Children of Darius:

Charles P Dow became an orange broker and dealer in mortgages in Orlando Fla, returned to Boston about 1920 and organized the firm of C P Dow & Co, investment bonds. The failure of this firm in 1925 with liabilities well into the millions produced no small sensation, its assets small. Indicted on many counts in the Federal Court, he finally pleaded guilty on a charge of using the mails to defraud and was punished by a fine of $2,000. That the firm was very recklessly conducted was freely admitted. The penalty indicate that the Court did not find a degree of criminality charged by the sensational press. A little later he pleaded guilty to a charge of bucket-shopping and was fined $2,500. His unsecured creditors got 10 per cent on $6,000,000 liabilities.

He m Boston Jan 1, 1901, Carolyn Barker Heal b Westport, Me, Feb 23, 1878, dau of William and Harriet G (Cunningham). Children:

a Carolyn Eva B Boston Oct 15, 1902
b Marion Heal b Orlando, Nov 29, 1906
c Eleanor Pike b Medford, Mass, July 31, 1908

Arthur F Dow m Grace Iva Godfrey. Children:
a Constance b Summerville Feb 9, 1902
c Richard Godfrey B Medford Apr 6. 1909