Follansbee - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: FOLLANSBEE Mabelle and Sidney and Imojean

MarleneDaniels66 — 2009-09-25 07:55:09Z

I was raised in Follansbee, WV ... a town settled by "the Follansbee brothers" who also owned the steel mill. It is located in the Northern Panhandle of WV....wedged between Ohio and Pennsylvania. I've been told there are other towns named Follansbee,too. I think one is in Indiana.

I recently drove through a local cemetery (Dover, OH) and saw a headstone with the surname FOLLANSBEE on it. I was taken abake but did not stop to read it. I'd be happy to look for it again if it happens to be part of your family.

Marlene Heckman Daniels

Re: Thomas Follansbee website

sufo — 2009-08-23 02:13:56Z

Bertie - this is Russell's mom; we work together on genealogy. The reason Josiah Chase is not highlighted is that only married people have links and are therefore highlighted. We've not found any information that he was married. As for William Follansbee b. 1665: We haven't found any record of that; just trees on Ancestry with no sources and a record in the IGI "submitted by a member of the LDS church" - not enough proof. If we find anything definitive about him, we'll certainly add him. Such interesting puzzles! Thanks for asking!

Re: Thomas Follansbee website

ancestry826 — 2009-08-23 01:56:58Z

Only married people have links (highlighted). We're not aware of Josiah being married.

Re: Thomas Follansbee website

RobertaWilliams15 — 2009-08-21 06:01:36Z

Russell-thank you.
I descend from Rebecca and Thomas Chase. I am trying to fit in a couple of Follansbees that wandered up into my neck of the woods in the early 1800's and stumbled on to your site. I was curious why Josiah Chase is not highlighted. Also I have found a William Follansbee born 1665 in Portsmouth on a tree- is that someone's imagination?
Bertie
obnn9119@yahoo.com

FOLLANSBEE Mabelle and Sidney and Imojean

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-26 00:14:16Z

FOLLANSBEE Mabelle and Sidney and Imojean

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Earnest Patton Follansbee

sufo — 2009-02-23 22:57:58Z

My son and I manage www.Follansbee.info, where we're trying to connect as many Follansbees as possible. We have Ernest Patton Follansbee and his ancestors posted there. His line back is, I believe: Ernest, Frank, Samuel, Samuel, Moody, Francis, Thomas, Thomas. If you'd like more details, why don't you email me at sufo@guicide.com. And if you have information to add to what we have, we'd love to hear from you!

Re: Follansbees of Maine

sufo — 2009-02-23 21:34:03Z

My son and I manage www.Follansbee.info, where we maintain a list of all the Follansbees we have found, including a page of Unconnected ones. You'll find your Joshua there, at Joshua Follansbee-10500. We'd love to update it with any further information you may have. My regular email is sufo@guicide.com.

John H. Follansbee's death record (Stoneham, Massachusetts 1880): John H. was b. New Sharon, Maine, the son of Joshua (b. Amesbury) and Sally (b. Damariscotta, Maine) Follansbee.

There were 15 Follansbees in Essex county in the 1790 census, and I can't yet determine which was Joshua's father, but surely one of them was. Benjamin b. 1761 was one; he moved to Pittston, ME, with his family, including his son Daniel. I have to think Joshua is related; perhaps not a son, but maybe a cousin. Benjamin probably came after 1799, when his youngest son died in Salisbury, MA, and maybe after 1805 when a daughter was married in Newbury, MA. All his other children came to Pittston. This Benjamin's line is Benjamin 5, Joshua 4, Thomas 3, Thomas 2, Thomas 1.

Re: Thomas Follansbee website

npschutz — 2009-02-22 22:19:54Z

Wonderful!

Re: Clifford A Follansbee

vwebster08 — 2009-02-03 00:33:52Z

My name is vicky lee Follansbee Webster. I am clifford's sister. you can email me at vwebster08@yahoo.com. What exactly are you trying to find out.

Re: Who are the parents of Ann Follensbee who married Moses Chase?

xxnegd1 — 2008-08-04 15:27:10Z

HI Ed,
The information that I have in my Follansbee family tree states that Anne Follansbee aka Foljambe b.abt 1668 Newbury, MA, d. 18 Apr 1708. Married Moses Chase b. 24 Dec 1663, m. 10 Nov 1684, Newbury,MA. They had 9 children.
Anne's parents were Thomas Follansbee, b. 30 Apr 1637 St.Dunstans, Stepney,England. Son of Henry Follansbee, b. 18 Mar 1595/96 / d.? Hamsterley, England/m. 4 NOv 1623 Hamsterley, Eng. Jane Gibbon, b.? / d. 26 Jan 1650 Hamsterley, Eng.
Thomas, progenitor of the Follansbee's in America arrived with his brother William, b. abt 1635. William returned to England & started a business in the West Indies(if I remember correctly,I'm writing in a hurry). Thomas landed in Portsmouth, NH, removed to New Castle, NH and finally settled in Newbury, MA. He married Mary ? abt 1660 and they had 8 children.
I have a lot more on this family. If anyone is interested please email me at NEGD@comcast.net. I even have some photos of the church where Henry attended & possibly is buried. I will have to go back into my old notes for sure.
There is also another contact who is very knowledgeable on the Follansbee family. Got to run.

Who are the parents of Ann Follensbee who married Moses Chase?

edmorrill33 — 2008-08-04 03:04:05Z

Moses Chase born 24 Dec 1663 married Ann or Anne Follensbee 10 Nov 1684. One of their children was Elizabeth born 25 Sept 1683 in Newbury. Who are Ann's parents?

Re: Follansbees of Maine

khgreaney — 2008-07-17 11:24:22Z

No, sadly, I don't have any line on Joshua, an exact bp other than MA, or even a clear time table of when he arrived in ME, other than c. 1810 when he's first listed in the US Census there. I'm not even sure what the relationship was with Daniel R. Follinsbee, the other New Sharon resident with the same last name. If I find anything, though, I'll post...hope you will, too. Good luck!
Heidi

Re: Follansbees of Maine

nome1837 — 2008-07-14 04:43:47Z

Thanks-that helps a lot. You dont know, do you if they descend from the Follansbees in Newbury, MAss circa mid 16oo's? I descend from Thomas Chase b. 1654 & Rebecca Follansbee b. 1660. Thomas had a brother Moses who married Rebecca's half sister Ann. Both have descendants all over Maine. Im trying to identify the Follansbee extended family here in Maine from Newbury (or other emigrating place).
Bertie

Re: Follansbees of Maine

khgreaney — 2008-07-14 00:34:13Z

I have Joshua Follansbee buried at Weeks Mills Cemetery in New Sharon, ME d. 10-17-1863 age 82y. He's listed with Bryden S. Follansbee, d. 12-28-1881 age 69y and his wife Hannah d. 2-27-1892 age 70y. (No mention of Sarah.) I also have New Sharon, ME birth records listing 4 children of Joshua and Sarah: Susan, b.12-23-1807; Jane C., b. 6-10-1810; Bryden S. b.9-8-1812; and Julia Ann b.4-9-1815. I suspect that John Hawks Follansbee and Eliza Ann Follansbee are probably children as well, but haven't found confirmation of that. Julia Ann married James S.H.Green and lived in Stoneham, MA--she died there 1-13-1892. I am from her line and have some info from her forward--but I don't have much beyond this--hope it helps!
Heidi

Follansbees of Maine

nome1837 — 2008-07-02 05:23:40Z

Im seeking information on family of Josiah/Joshua Follensbee/Folansby/Follansbee said to have been born Mass abt 1783. Md Sarah ? about 1806 in New Sharon, Franklin CO Mass/Dist of Maine.confirmed parent of Bryden/Briden S said to have been born 8 Sep 1812 New Sharon, Maine. Militia rosters during Aroostook War, show Bridon S Follansbee serving in "A" Co Light Infantry 2Reg 2Brig 8th Div headquartered in Fairfield, Somerset Co, ME. The Fifer of the company was John H Follansbee. Am trying to connect the two as brothers. John's middle name may be Hawks and he may have been born 15 May 1818 in New Sharon. Other websites indicate that Joshua may have returned to Mass on or before 1860. Any assistance with this branch would be helpful.
Im from Thomas Chase b 1654/Rebecca Follansbee (Newbury)line.
Bertie obnn9119@yahoo.com

Re: Clifford A Follansbee

Larryje25 — 2008-03-15 22:15:41Z

I know one of his sisters lives north of Austin, TX if you still are looking

Re: Judith Follansbee--Zaphyrillis

2dogs4cats — 2007-10-24 18:09:01Z

Hello,
I'm sorry but I have no Judith Stanton/Read Stanton in my files. The greater majority of my Follansbee's are from Massachusetts.
Cheryl

Judith Follansbee--Zaphyrillis

myrnawallace — 2007-10-20 21:21:29Z

Looking for info on Judith Stanton Follansbee the daughter of Read Stanton from Pittsburgh Pa. Real was the son or my g-grandfather's brother

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-15 23:31:36Z

Waterloo, New York is only 30 or so miles from where I am in Syracuse. I also recall seeing here that Alanson's parents had property in Waterloo, NY. But the date was long after his birth and there are "Waterloos" in other states as well.

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-15 22:28:32Z

Thank-you Dan--

I did not know that info. I am very close to Forest Home Cemetery. I'll take a drive up there and take a photo of the grave for you. I am certain that the Worcester is in Ma. People did not travel too far as a rule back then. I, however, do not find a Waterloo listed in Ma. -- wonder if it could be a re-named town.

Thank-you for your help. Marilyn

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-14 19:25:30Z

Hi Marilyn,
I will check my notes. I have a Samuel Follansbee, b. 1806 in W.Newbury. He disappeared around 1850. I finally found him & his family in Leominster, MA!! It took years of research to discover who his parents were as the only record was his fathers name on his death record, Samuel. But no mo. names. During that time period there were 2 or 3 Samuel Follansbee's that were of age to possibly be his father. But just last month after finding a cousin I never knew of I found out that he had the proof of parentage! We met for lunch! He lived in Conn. & I in N.H. He even had letters & old photos of my ancestors back in the late 1800's!!!
I am sure we must be related as the first progenitor of the Follansbee name came from England, Thomas b. 1642, and lived in Portsmouth, NH & removed to Newbury. I am a direct relative as I am sure you are.
I'll get back to you if I find something for you. I will gladly share any info that I have on the Follansbee's.
Cheryl

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-14 16:13:59Z

I don't remember if I tmentioned this before. The marriage record for Alanson & Jenny Southergill in Farmington, CT says he was born in Worcester (no State) and the cemetery record for him (Forest Home, Milwaukee) says he born in Waterloo (no State).

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-14 16:10:41Z

I am related to Alanson's wife Jenny but not to him.

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-14 15:54:13Z

Cheryl--

Yes, my g-g-g-grandfather Ebanezer Follansbee ( 14 Feb 1782 - 26 Mar 1872) gave Newburyport, Ma as his place of birth. He was, however, very clever at hiding his tracks. I have been unable to find any notice of birth in Newburyport or the surrounding areas. I do believe that he had one sister, He was married to Clarissa Taft on 23 July 1805 in the Congregational Church in Northbridge, Ma. At that time his place of residence was listed as Leicester. If you should find any material about his birth or family, I would really appreciate it. He is my brick wall! Marilyn

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-12 20:00:04Z

Hello,
Are either of you related to the Follansbee's of Leominster or Newbury, MA or Portsmouth, NH? My Follansbee line is from these areas. Not too many Follansbee's around back then not to be connected somewhere.
Cheryl Follansbee-Hoxie

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-11 19:33:13Z

Alanson is the brother of my g-g-grandmother Clarisa Caroline Follansbee Farwell. Clarisa was born in Northbridge, Ma in 1806. My records show that Alanson was born 27 Jan 1812-- I can only assume in Northbridge as well. Their parents, Ebenezer and Clarisa Taft Follansbee were land owners in Watertown,NY by 1821.

Re: Alanson & Jenny (Southergill) Follansbee

2006-10-09 19:28:12Z

I don't know anything about the father. Do you know where Alanson was born?

Follansbee of Washington DC

2006-09-17 02:01:24Z

Membership records of Ebeneezer Methodist Church of Washington DC, of 1819, show Joshua Folansbee married Eliza Kessuck on May 4, 1819.

Re: Thomas Follansbee website

2006-04-08 23:29:17Z

What a find ! My ggrandmother Georgianna F. m Rodney Gould in Weare, NH Like to learn all I can.

Thanks.

Re: Charles and Mary Follansbee of D.C.

2003-06-02 13:54:18Z

Stephanie, Thanks for the info. My Folmsbee family (often spelled Follansbee) were mostly in the Arkansas and Texas areas. If you find your line there I have quite a bit of info that may be helpful to you. Good luck in your hunt.

Re: Charles and Mary Follansbee of D.C.

2003-05-29 23:51:00Z

This is my first and very first time doing anything like this. I am a novice and just learning some things. In speaking with my mother, she had an uncle she never knew by the name of Charles Follansbee born in NH July 21 or 31, 1861.

Henry Albert Follensbee (Follansbee) & Kate Ella McCollister family

ljmck09 — 2007-09-08 21:52:18Z

Here is an article from a news clipping in a family scrapbook:

The Union (Manchester, New Hampshire), Saturday, 27 October 1928
Follensbee Family Holds Reunion
[with picture: --Photo by A. M. Troup]
[Caption reads:] A group picture taken of the recent Follensbee family union [sic] which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Follensbee in Lebanon with over 30 members of the family present.
Front row (sitting on the grass), Rowena Follensbee, Kathlene, Albert Follensbee and Andrew Dewey Hastings.
Second row, Rayner Follensbee, Mrs. Leonard Follensbee with daughter Lenora, Mrs. Bernard Painchaud, holding her son, Richard, Mrs. Henry A. Follensbee [Kate McCollister] and Henry A. Follensbee holding his grandson, Roy Follensbee, Mrs. Lester Follensbee, holding her son Robert, Mrs. Dewey Hastings, holding her son Neal and Wayne Follensbee.
Third row, Leonard Follensbee, Bernard Painchaud, Lester Follensbee, holding son, Arthur, and Dewey Hastings.
Fourth row, Mrs. William D. Page, William D. Page, Mr. and Mrs. George Peabody, Mrs. Bernard Follensbee, Bernard Follensbee, Mrs. Frank Follensbee, and Frank Follensbee.
[the article reads:]
Special to The Union.
Lebanon, Oct. 26.--Over 30 members of the Follensbee family, including children and grandchildren, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Follensbee on Messenger street last Sunday for the annual family reunion.
In the evening the entire family attended the Family Night service at the Baptist church and a dinner was served at the home. Those attending included Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Follensbee, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Follensbee, Mr. and Mrs. William Page of Barnet, Vt., Mr. and Mrs. George Peabody, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Follensbee and five children, Kathlene, Albert, Roy, Robert and Arthur; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Follensbee and two daughters, Rowena and Lenora, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hastings of Grantham and two children, Andrew Dewey and Neal Arthur Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Painchaud and son, Richard, and the youngest children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Follensbee, Rayner and Wayne.
Mr. and Mrs. Follensbee were married here Sept. 29, 30 years ago, by Rev. N. F. Tilden, then pastor of the Baptist church and spent most of their married life in Enfield, coming here eight years ago. Mrs. Follensbee was formerly Kate E. McCollister, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCollister of Methodist Hill, Lebanon, and Mr. Follensbee is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enos Follensbee who lived at Enfield.

Henry A. Follensbee (1863, NH - 1949, NH) was the son of Samuel Enos Follensbee and Christina Horton.

Henry's wife, Kate Ella McCollister (1873, NH - ), was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin McCollister and Lucy Abigail Scarlet. Kate McCollister Follensbee was a 1C2R, and granddaughter of Isaac Edson McCollister and Mary Millington Gray. Her surname is sometimes spelled McAllister.

The couple married 29 Sep 1892 in Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire.

Please contact me to share information about this family or for a scanned image of the news clipping.

Thank you,
Leah

Anna Farrell

SharonGarrison98 — 2004-04-15 04:44:44Z

I was given the following information:

A photo of Anna FARRELL taken on August 21, 1881 at the Leisenring Studio in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Anna appears to be 1-2 years of age at the time the photograph was taken. Another photograph appears to be another photograph of Anna FARRELL, also taken at the Leisenring Studio in Fort Dodge, IA probably in the 1880's, Anna looks to be about 4 years old in the second photograph.

The album has photographs (most unidentified) from St. Paul, MN; Janesville, WI; Canandaigua, NY; Milwaukee, WI; Fort Dodge, IA; and Milton, WI.

Surnames referenced within the album include: LANNAN,
HUNTLY, CHITWOOD, FOX, MASON, FEBRUARY,
LANDON, WRIGHT, FOLLENSBEE

I'm trying to find out if this Anna Farrell is the one related to my husband's ancestors and if any of the above surnames are related to the FARRELL family.

Lydia Folmsbee