Queries from GSV Members
QUERIES
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| PARKER | I am seeking the parents of Loren Parker. Loren Parker was born abt. 1818, died 10 Sep 1899 in Reading, Windsor Co., VT., and is buried in Hapgood-Spite Cemetery. He was married to Mary Thurston who was the daughter of Edward Thurston and Delia Wallace. Their children were as follows: Hiram, Franklin, Lucian, William, Edward, Augustus, Susan and Frederick. | Shirley:
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| RICH | Seek clarification of ancestors/descendants: David RICH m. Ruth BERRY 1783, Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT. First 3 children: Roxa, Rosana, & Rachel said to have been born in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT, but with overlapping birthdates, 1780s. 3 additional children are reportedly Divan Berry RICH, Rena RICH, and Martin RICH. David RICH was living in 1850 at Caroline, Tompkins Co., NY, ae 89y, born Connecticut. | Janet:
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| MARSHALL | I am searching for information about a Peter James Marshall born in Paris France about 1820 who was a captain on Lake Champlain and died in 1857. Peter came to the United States before 1850, where he married an unknown Hurtubis (1800-1895) 28 Aug 1866 in Moriah, Essex, New York. Family lore indicates that the family lived near Rutland, Vermont. Children from this union were: Amelia Marshall b 6 Dec 1844 in New Jersey - died 1930 (my direct relation) Mary (Died of TB); Emma (Died of TB); Matilda; Rose b 1881 in New York and died in 1974 Edward (Died of TB) Peter James Marshall's wife lived to the age of 95 and may have come from France. Any assistance on this family would be greatly appreciated as 'Ancestry.com' has not found much information. |
Gary:
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| Y-DNA, WEST, WHEATON | Looking for information on and descendants of Ichabod WEST, d. Shaftsbury VT ca 1788. He m1. 1736 Sarah WHEATON, m2. ca 1759 Abigail -----. Named 16 children in 1786 will: Thomas, Ichabod (m. Susanna), Levi (m. Lucy DEVOTION), Barnet, William (m. Phebe GOFF), Sarah (m. Jonah SANFORD?), Ebenezer (m. Tabitha PARDY? FOX?), James, Elizabeth (m. Wareham GIBBS?), Abigail (m. Jonah SANFORD?), Daniel (m1. Sarah WHITFORD, m2. Martha SWEET), Samuel (m. Experience BOSWORTH), Noah (m. Mary Ann GIBBS), David (m. Mary?), Jerusha (m. Abner STEVENS), Esther (m. Rufus STEVENS). West ancestry goes back to Francis and Susannah (SOULE) West. Need surname of wife Abigail. Need living West lineage descendants (male) for Y-DNA test. | Louise:
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| PACKARD | I am looking for vital records on Andrew S. Packard who was born in Wilmington, VT about 1820 and emmigrated to Missouri about 1840. His father was Origin Packard, born Bridgewater, MA 30 Nov, 1782, died in Wilmington, VT, 27 Feb, 1865. Origin's father was Winslow Packard, first minister of Congregational Church of Wilmington. Winslow died 12 Oct, 1784. I need guidance on how to find birth records dating back to the early 1800's, and probate records for Origin Packard or his wife Azubah Smith Packard, who both died in 1865. | Pat:
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WOOD LORD |
Looking for the first name of Capt. Wood, who married Nancy Lord. They were parents of Nancy Wood (1770 ? -1852 Rochester, VT) who married Thomas Brown Martin (1767 Windham, CT -1809 Rochester, VT) Also, who were Nancy Lord's parents? |
Priscilla:
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| WELLS | I am looking for information from the birth record of Simeon V. Wells, born in either Duxbury or E. Hardwick VT about 1830. His parents could possibly be Daniel and Catherine Wells, but I have not been able to verify that yet. He married Sarah J. Norris in 1852 in Newburyport MA where they continuted to live till his death. Thank you for any help you can give me. |
Ann:
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| TOWN | Looking for vital records, parents, etc. for Ira A Town, a silversmith in Montpelier, 1835 - 1840. | Priscilla:
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| MORAN, BROOKS | I am looking for information about Lawrence Moran, b. abt. 1788, in Ireland and his wife Harriet b. abt. 1804, in Connecticut (or Vermont). They were married 4 Aug 1825 in Derby, Vermont. I am looking for any person history (other than census type) information about them. I am particularly interest in any details about Lawrence’s history. I am also interested in learning/confirming Harriet’s surname. I have found it listed in various places as Brooks but have not been able to confirm that. I have quite a bit about their descendants, particularly their son David b. Apr 1826 and his descendants but will always accept more. | Alan:
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| PERCIVAL | I am seeking information on Thomas Jefferson Percival, Birth: Abt. 13 Feb 1825 in Montpelier, Washington, VT. Parents: Thomas Nolton Percival & Mary Brown And Washington Daniel Percival, Birth: Abt. 1 Sep 1853 in Essex, Chittenden, VT Parents: Thomas J Percival & Mary Etta Woodward |
Bryce:
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| SAWYER, SPARKS, HITCHCOCK, GARFIELD, PARKER | I would like some information on Lucy Sawyer who was born in 1801 (or 1790) possibly in Vermont or Connecticut. Died Jan 1861 in Leicester, VT. She married Stephen Sparks in 1818 in Leicester and had a daughter, Sarah Sparks, b. 1826 in Leicester, and died 1899 in Hartford, CT. Sarah Sparks was my great grandmother. I can not find any information about her family. MY grandmother was Addelaide Hitchcock, whose father was John Ambrose Hitchcock, and he married Sarah Sparks. ALso I am related to James Garfield through someone in Leicester but not sure who. It could be the Hitchcocks, Sparks, or Parkers. John Hitchcock's mother was Hannah Parker. |
Jim:
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| PIER | I am looking for info on the Pier name:
Thomas 1689 (CT) - 1778 (MA)
Ethan 1744 (MA) - 1831
Chauncey 1770 (CT) - 1813
Orris 1797 (VT) - 1883 (VT)
Frederick 1849 (VT) - 1922 (VT)
I am interested particularly in Chauncey (Chancy) who married Catherine (Caty) Baldwin b. abt 1770 in NY. She is my brick wall. He was listed in the 1791 VT census. |
Stephanie:
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| SMITH / WILSON | My maternal gr-gr-grandfather was Johnston Smith b 1791 in VT, d 1877 in MN, who md Emeline Stiles Wilson b 1817 in VT, d 1903 in CA. Their Smith children were (1) James Wilson, b 1838 in VT, d 1902 in CA; I have all of this line down to me, (2) Charles Edson b 1841 in VT, d 1909 in CA, (3) Helen J. b Abt 1844 in VT, d when and where?, (4) Rufus Dana, b 1846 in VT, d 1935 in CA, (5) Frank Jerome b 1849 in VT, d Abt 1930 where?, and (6) Ella, b 1853 in VT, d when and where? I have their spouses and children, and am willing to share. I'm also looking for the great grand-children of Johnston and Emeline. Thank you. | Sandy:
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| PRIER / PRIOR | I am seeking information about my great-great grandparents, Frederick H. Prier and Cordelia Brown. I believe that Frederick’s father was Ebenezer Prier and that he was probably born in Underhill, Chittenden County, Vermont. His birthdate would have been around 1820. I believe that he had a sister named Clarinda, who would have been born about 1822. Ebenezer had a wife named Catherine. Spelling of the name varies but usually is Prier or Prior. Cordelia Brown had a sister named Augusta and their father was Joseph Brown. They likely came from the same area but I know nothing else about their family. |
Diane:
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| HUCKINS | Seeking any assistance, ideas, and/or especially researcher(s) of the surname HUCKINS in the Vermont area. My g-grandmother, Lucy HUCKINS married my g-grandfather John W. FINEL in Vermont, location at this time not proven. He was born and raised in the Poultney, Rutland, VT region so I’m guessing it would have been around that area most likely. I have an photo from Fair Haven I believe to be their wedding photo. I do not have knowledge of her parentage or other family lineage so any assistance would be appreciated if anyone else might be connected with her.
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Don:
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| SCOVIL, GILMAN | I am looking for information about Ann Scovil born in Vermont
about 1814 but grew up in Brome, Quebec. Religion is Methodist. Her married name is Thompson, and she also went
as Annie or in later life Annette. She died in Toronto in 1903
according to her death certificate apparently. Her father was
Stephen Scovil and her mother was Rebecca Gilman. Her grandfather was Dudley Gilman, Battle of Bunker Hill veteran, so she is SAR. She is my great great grandmother. Can you help me? |
Paul:
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| WOODWARD | I am interested in any information related to *Theodorus Woodward* (1761-1842), who was
born in Kent, CT, and died in Norfolk, NY. He married first *Sally Ferguson* ( -c.1798), second *Esther Stark* ( - 1817), and third “old Mrs. Woodward” ( - 1843). Theodorus lived in Orford, NH (c.1771), Vershire (c.1781-1800), Chelsea (c.1802-1823), and Tunbridge, VT (c1809), and moved to Norfolk, NY around 1823. His children were a daughter? (1791 census), *Jehial* (1791-1875), *John* (1800-1852), *Cyril* (1802-a1860), *Harry* (1804-a1850), *Harriot* (1806-), *Hannah* (1808-1906), *Calvin Porter* (1811-a 1880). |
Alan:
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| SHIPPEE, SHIPPEY | Interested in corresponding with anyone regarding this surname. The Shippee family lived in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, removing from there to western New York State around 1820. Hezekiah and Emelicia Shippee/Shippey were the parents with known children born in Vermont named Elisha, and Albert. More children were born in NYS. I think there may have been one or two more born in Vermont, names unknown. There was a Jacob Shippee living as a freeman in Vermont in 1790. He may have been Hezekiah's father or brother. | Loretta:
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| BOWMAN | Looking for information on Samuel BOWMAN, in Waitsfield, VT by 1812, married there 1813 Relief HAWLEY. A child's death certificate suggests he was born in Barnard, VT. From census records he was born 1780-1790. His estate was administered 27 Mar 1850, 'of Fayston', but I haven't found his & wife's graves. | Diantha:
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| WELLS, ELLSWORTH | Looking for information about the parents of Harlow G. WELLS, born c1812, place uncertain. He married Mary ELLSWORTH, dau of Simon and Mehitable, before 1845. They lived in Franklin County, VT, where Mary died in 1880, and Harlow died in 1893. Harlow apparently married, in 1881, Sophia COBBS of St. Albans. HIs death record, as given by Peter Mallett in his Vital Records of Georgia, Vermont book, says that he was born in "Saulsbury, NY." Census records say he was born in Vermont, as were his parents [1880 census]. I have been unable to trace these people any further back and would appreciate any lead. | Lorna:
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| LAKE | Looking for information on Gershom and Seviah (Chatfield) LAKE of Castleton, Rutland County, VT. Their children were: Asa, b in CT, May 1764; Vincent, b in CT, Nov 1766; Daniel, b in CT, Feb 1768; Betsey, b in VT, May 1776; Abiah, b in VT, Dec 1777, Rachael, b in VT, Jul 1780, & Obedience, b in VT, Feb 1804 | Barbara:
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