New London Genealogy

Please keep in mind that these are OLD queries that pre-date RootsWeb. You will most assuredly find some bad e-mail addresses and obsolete information. However, because these queries may offer a needed clue in your genealogy research, I have not edited them and do not plan to do so. Pat Sabin, New London County CTGenWeb

New London County Query 1997 list

Thu, 09 Jan 97 Marlene Wilkinson I have History of Stonington Connecticut, by Wheeler, 1900. I shall be happy to do lookups for people
10 Jan 1997Nancy Hauser I have the books: Stonington during the American Revolution Denison Genealogies by George Burlingame Denison (1895) Denison Genealogy (1978)and the Supplement I'd be more than happy to look things up.
1/17/1997 Suellyn Lathrop Looking for information regarding Deborah Crow, born circa 1694, wife of Samuel Lathrop b. Jan. 6, 1685, d. Nov. 7, 1754 of New London CT. They married July 24, 1715. Were her parents Nathaniel Crow and Deborah Leffingwell of Hartford? Have found information that Nathaniel died 1695, had 3 children, [one of which was a daughter Deborah], Deborah Leffingwell Crow remarried Andrew Warner. She died shortly thereafter. Deborah Crow would have been about 10 years of age. Was she raised by the Leffingwell family of New London? Any evidence to confirm or contradict this theory would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Jan 21,1997Harry Walden Seeking information on Jeremiah HOPKINS, son of Benjamin HOPKINS and Abigail HILLIARD, b. 4 May 1774, Stonington, CT. Who, when and where did he marry? When and where did he die? Who were his children? Thanks,
Jan 13,1997David Johnson Seeking information on families of Fred Pukallus and Fred Bradlaw. They appear on the 1920 Fed census as living on Baltic St. Norwich,Conn.
27 Jan 1997Robert Phillips Some sources indicate George LATHROP/LOTHROP, born ca. 1750 in Norwich, married Abigail RICKETSON, daughter of Timothy and Bathsheba RICKETSON. Was this George the son of Capt. Elisha LATHROP/LOTHROP (born 1713) and Hannah HOUGH? Would like information to confirm or dispute this relationship. Was it a different George who married Abigail?
31 Jan 1997 Harrison Stanton I am looking for any information about Henry STANTON (b. Sept. 22,1798, Norwich, Ct.) married Esther_____ (b. Oct. 17,1804)(married circa 1820s in Norwich, Ct) After marriage moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Then moved to Irondequit, NY in 1825. If you know anything about the parents of Henry Stanton, I would like to hear from you! Harrison
February 5, 1997 Gerry Chittick Looking for info on Jedediah Hyde b. 1738 d. 1822. I know he had at least one son, Jedediah b. Nov 5, 1761 Norwich, CT
2/11/97 Frances Bennett Seeking record of a second marriage or burial place or death record of James BILLINGS of Stonington or North Stonington who married first Margaret FANNING, who d. March 27, 1752 and is buried at the Great Plains Cemetery in N. Stonington. James was the son of James Billings, Sr. and Mary HEWITT. James, Jr. and Margaret Fanning had children: Jonas, b. 1741/42; Benjamin, b. 1744 (m. Ruhamah PALMER); Alpheus, b. 1746 (m. Elizabeth WICKWIRE); Amos, b. 1748/49; and James, b. 1751 (m. Sarah ???). James, Jr. and second wife, whose name is being sought, had child Ezekiel, b. 1758. Would also like to hear from anyone who has a record of the birth of Ezekiel in Stonington or Groton (according to Rev. War Pension App.). Benjamin above and Ruhamah Palmer relocated to Milton, Saratoga County, NY, and Ezekiel relocated to Colrain, MA.
10 Feb 1997 David R. McLoughlin Looking for date of death for Moses Dunbar of East Lyme. His wife, Mary Jane (Beebe) Dunbar, remarried in 1866 to Elias Darrow (his 2nd wife). Moses Dunbar appeared on the 1860 Federal Census. Thank you very much, Dave.
16 Feb 97 Judith B. Condon Looking for ancestry and any information on early STILLMAN family of New London. Harriet Stillman married George Henry Bowerman. I believe Harriet's nephew founded Mystic Seaport Museum. Any information on book available or research you're aware of would be helpful. Thanks.
20 FEB 1997 H. Andrew BROWN H. Andrew BROWN Seek info on and contact with descendants of George DARROW(1712CT-17??) & Phoebe PALMER(d/o Joseph) who resided Stonington, New London Co. CT into 1770's. Children: -1 Phebe 18APR1737CT- 829NY m 08NOV1753CT William PALMER JR -2 Joseph 07APR1739CT-02MAY1751CT -3 Ichabod 02AUG1741CT-17AUG1741CT -4*GEORGE #168 16AUG1743CT-16NOV1820PA m 07MAR1763CT ELIZABETH BENJAMIN#169* -5 Mary 08AUG1745CT- m 26JAN1764CT Azariah Viatt PALMER -6 Frances 01APR1748CT-02JUL1782CT m 04DEC1766CT James TROWBRIDGE -7 Joseph 30MAY1751CT- ?NY -8 John 16DEC1753CT- ?1795NY -9 Elizabeth 14DEC1755CT -10 Lydia 20NOV1758CT
19 Feb 97 sheila Would like to know of any and all Baptist Church Records relating to Lebbeus Chappel (gggg grandfather) b. 1740. Died 1815 in Ononadago, Ny. Signed Oath of Fidelity to the State of Ct Dec 29 1779. He was married to an Elizabeth Unknown. Had the following children: Lucy, Agigail, Daniel b. 1775 m. Nancy Unknown, Jason L. b. jul 7 1777 (my ggg grandfather), Asa b. 1785 m. Esther Hoyt, Ezra b. 1787 d. 1878, m Roxanna Carpenter, and Enice Chappel b. 1788 m. John Fellows Thank you. Sincerely, Sheila E. Chappell
17 Feb 97 Robert Benjamin 17 Feb 1996 rbenjam@eclipse.qis.net Robert Benjamin I am looking for information about Obediah BENJAMIN b. 15 Aug 1701 in Preston, New London, CT. d. 7 Aug 1746 in Preston, New London, CT He married Mary Yarrington in 1724 in Griswold, New London, CT. Am looking for any information concerning his descendants.
02/26/97 Amy Jean Williams I am interested in sharing information on these surnames based in New London or Lyme: BAGLEY, BENNETT, CHAMPION, CHAPPELL, COMSTOCK, DOWEY, DURANT, LORD, MACK, NOYES, and WADE.
28 Feb 1997 dlmcdonald@mexia.com Searching for Burlesons from Connecticut. Believe ther were two brothers:Edward BURLESON settled in Jewett City in 1716 and Aaron BURLESON who may have left Coccecticut for North Carolina about 1726. Would like to hear from anyone with a line on this fami ly
3/1/97 Bobbie Hubbard I'm looking for any info on a SAMUEL HUBBARD Born Abt 1804 in Conn., married to Elizabeth, known children (8) one name-Robert. Pls help if possible. Thanks alot Bobbie
2 Mar 1997 joan hallett looking for the birth record of walter Smith b-1871 Montville and m- Jennie Smith b-1874 Waterford thanks
3/6/97 Lonnie HILLARD Wolgamott I am interested in information on Jonathan HILLARD, wife Abigail WILBOR, and children David, Azariah, Joanna, Azariah(2nd), Isaac(Jesse), John, and Ambrose. Also, is there a Stonington Hillard Cemetery?
3-6-97Betsy Hyslop I am looking for information about the family of Darius Carrier. He was born in New London on Feb. 28, 1804. His father's name was Thomas and his mother's name was Hannah. Any info will be helpful. Thank you.
3-6-96Phyllis Overland I would be MOST grateful if anyone knows the ancestry of DESIRE STARK and can give me that information. I and several others have been looking for years for her parents. She was born Nov. 26, 1769 probably in Groton. She married Eber Chapman, son of Joseph and Anna Kendrick Chapman, April 10, 1794 and died in Unionville Aug. 10, 1867.
March 10, 1997Sally Russell Cox Seeking any information about the LARKHAM family of Voluntown. WILLIAM LARKHAM was my third great-grandfather. I have tried in vain to find information about his parents or further ancestry. He married Hannah Palmer (daughter of Asher, son of Uriah) on 18 May 1845. I have some very old land deeds from LOT LARKHAM, LOT LARKHAM, JR. and LANCELOTT LARKHAM of Voluntown (several date back to 1700s) but I can't figure out what their relationships are to William, born about 1800-1820. Any information will be greatly appreciated!!
3/11/97Mary Norman Looking for information on Levi LEE b. 1748 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA, According to White's Pension Records of Rev. War, Levi LEE served on CT. line from New London, CT during Rev. War and moved to Lorain, then Huron Co., OH. by 1818. Died in Huron Co., OH in 1850. Wife's name was Esther. Any information on this line would be appreciated.
13 Apr 1997 Bill SEEKING NAME OF WIFE & MARRIAGE DATE /PLACE. Son of Christopher and Prudence(RANDALL)WEAKLY, mrd 3 JUN 1747, Preston. Lemuel served 1775: 2nd Co, Col Parson's Sixth Regmt from CT at siege of Boston; 1776: Capt Mott's Co, defence & protection of New London Harbor; and AUG 1777: appears on roster Capt Elijah Dewey's Co formed at time of Battle of Bennington. L's, first son, Elisha, born 1776/1778.
March 15, 1997 Julia Walker Ritterbush Need ancestry of Maj. James DAVIS, b.c. 1742, m. c. 1765, Irene TICKNOR, b. 1747, Lebanon, New London Co, dau of John and Mary(Bailey). They lived in Conway, MA and died in Belmont, Allegheny co., NY. Their children included James Jr, Mary, Eunice, Irene, Cyrus, Lydia, Harry, Lucinda and Philena. Harry DAVIS also lived in Belmont, NY. Appreciate any help with this DAVIS family.
March 15, 1997Char Herron Looking info for Miss Minnie Bird, Norwich CT (Postcard info from 1930's)
18 Mar,1997Mary Catherine Bolster BOLSTER/WELLS Need info about these surnames. John BOLSTER ,b.?RI ABT 1780; d. Crawford Co. Pa in 1840s. John married Eunice WELLS,b. Mar 1788 in Westerly, RI; d.1865 in Crawford Co. Pa (dau. of Eunice WILCOX and Elisha WELLS of Westerly, RI). I think these two married in Conn. They may have been Seventh Day Baptists. Any info? Thanks in advance for your help.
18 Mar, 1997James V Dlask Am researching the BECKWITH name especially the Jasper Beckwith family of the new london area. seen the following on your genweb page 19.Beckwith_on Horace Landphear Estate Great neck section any help greatly appreciated.
March 21, 1997Toni Kowalec Looking for information on Spicer Davenport. Born 1815 Old Lyme Ct. Married Prudence Brewster, in Norwich, 1834. Moved to Tioga Penn. When Prudence died in 1859, moved back to East Lyme with children Sarah, Betsey (married Franklin Gee) Harriet (married Frank Cowan) John (married Eldora Rand) and Orris (married Delia Gurley). He remarried a woman named Isabel, and they had a daughter Carrie. Spicer and wife were in a buggy wreck in New London in 1898 (New London Day). He is also listed in the New London Directory up to 1903 or 1904. Does anyone know where and when he died? Where and when did his wife Isabel die? Did Carrie marry and if so who? Where and when did she die?
23 Mar 1997 Steven E. Cull I need information about this: "James Morgan of New London, CT from 1607 to 1869, published in 1869". I would like some information about his ancestors. Specificly, Gideon Morgan and his sons. Any Help?
1 Apr 1997MRS SHIRLEY L HATCH Subject: William Hatch of New London, CT Looking for any info on the above named who arrived in New London around 1690. First wife Dinah Dart and had three children: Mary, Dinah & William. Been able to trace line up from him, but cannot go back. Do not know when or where he was born, where he entered the U. S. (possibly from Ireland). Would like to find out the ship he came over on, name of his parents, etc. Thank you for any help.
April 1, 1997Jay E. Bailey I'm doing research on Nathan Daboll (who wrote the Almanac). I know the original Daboll was Thomas Dibble, born about 1613 in England, died October 17, 1700, Windsor, CT. All descendents of Samuel Dibble (son of Thomas) born February 9, 1643, spelled their name "Daboll", as ordered by his son, Nathan, in the account book preserved by the New London Historical Society. This is all the information I have. Any additional information you have, or clarification of this information would be helpful.
16 Apr 1997Ardis Wolven I'm looking for any one that are researching the following families on New London in around 1630's. Ralph Parker,Susanna Keeney, John Pendell, Elizabeth Carpenter,William Pendell.
April 16, 1997Elaine Merrell Does anyone know of the parentage of these three Weeks brothers from the Waterford Section of New London, Connecticut? Any help would be appreciated Brother # 1 Sebry Weeks born after 1784, purchased land in Ashford, CT in 1815 from Moses Edmonds. Sebry died before 6 Jan 1829 (probate). He married Ruth Grigs, the fourth daughter of John Grigs and Ruth Ashley, who was born 29 Apr 1787. After Sebry's death she maried a Kingsley. In 1850 a Ruth Kingsley, age 63 was living with the family of Sylvanus D.Weeks. Sylvanus Weeks was the son of Sebry and Ruth Griggs Weeks. Sylvanus D. Weeks married 1st Mary Thirza Snow and 2nd Minerva M. Snow (sisters), had by 1st wife Reuben C. Weeks born 1849, died Apr 30, 1898 Pomfret, CT. Reuben C. Weeks maried Isabela Lucy Maria Jewett, after the death of Reuben she married George Hicks. Reben and Isabella Jewett Weeks had; Ida, Maurice, Alfred, Hary Sylvanus, Charles Reuben, Oren and William. Brother #2 Joseph Weeks born @ 1775, New London, CT died Jan 1864, Eastford, CT, maried Delia Griggs, eldest daughter of John Griggs and Ruth Ashley, who was born 25 Dec 1776, Woodstock, CT. Joseph Weeks first appears in Pomfret, CT land records in 1800 and in Ashford, CT land records in 1807. He had a land transaction with Jonathan Weeks in 1808. The early land records list him as Joseph Weeks Jr. Joseph and Delia Griggs Weeks had; 1) Pamela who married Lyman Lyon 10 July 1841, and divorced from him on 24 Apr 1851. 2)Ema J., 3) Daniel Brother # 3 Jonathan Weeks born @ 1782, Waterford section of New London, CT, married May 30, 1797 or 1799 to Elizabeth Waterous, as it is stated in Ashford, CT records. Barnard, VT records state the name of the mother of the three children born there to be Elizabeth Child. The children born in Barnard, VT are Charlotte born 10 May 1800, Charles born 4 Jan 1803 and David Dana Nelson Weeks born 1 March 1806. There was also a son Jonathan born, place unknown. Jonathan Sr., bought land in Barnard, VT in 1810 and was in the War of 1812, from Barnard. David Dana Nelson Weeks (died Oct 14 1877, Eastford, CT) married Almira Parrish in Ashford, CT on Dec 23, 1827. David Dana Nelson and Almira Parrish Weeks had: Marcus J. Weeks 1833, Westford, CT, Francis E., Alpheus, Agustus D., Carpenter, and perhaps Benjamin. Marcus J. Weeks born 1833, died in the Battle of Snicker's Ford, July 13, 1864. Marcus married 1st Mary M. Howlett 27 Dec 1852, Eastford, CT. From this union 1 child Edward, died young. Marcus married 2nd Harriet Treat 10 Apr 1855, Almond, NY. From this marriage a daughter Delia was born 13 Apr 1857 in Almond, NY. Dealia married Isaac Hadsell. It appears that Harriet Treat Weeks dies and Marcus Weeks married Laura M. Baker. From this marriage only 1 child, Grace Darling Weeks born Apr 4, 1862. We know that the brother of Marcu Weeks, namely Agustus D. Weeks lived in Ellincot, Chautaqua Co., NY and had lived in Almond, Alleganey Co., NY from 1852 to 1877.
20 Apr 1997 janice e. haynes Looking for information, family, parents, anything on James HAINES/HAYNES. He was married on 30 Nov 1767 in New London to Phoebe CHAPPELL. Their childern included James, b. 14 Sep 1770; Abigail, b. 3 Apr 1772; John, b. 1 Feb 1774; Sarah, b. 14 Aug 1777; Phebe, b 5 Oct 1778; and Gurdon HAYNES, b. 20 Nov 1779 (my 2ggf), all born in New London. The family appears to have stayed around Lyme, Old Lyme, Waterford. Thank you.
April 25, 1997 Robert Rushing PERKINS, Marina F. Born about 1818 in Ledyard ares. Married a Henry H. Williams on March 6, 1842 in Ledyard. I seeking who are her parents and sublings. Thank you
4/26/97 Philip E. Munson According to family tradition, my g.g.g.grandfather,William McGraw was born in Norwich, CT in 1788 and married Ruby Bushnell also born in Norwich,CT 11/27/1796. After years of research, I have been unable to verify any of the above. Was Ruby Bushnell a daughter of Jonathan and Edna (Brewster) Bushnell? Any information or suggestions will be sincerely appreciated.
26 April 1997 Ralph Rogers POWERS, SMITH, Sylvester POWERS b 30 Jan 1789 New London, CT d 3 Feb 1859, bur McGraw Cemetery Cortland Co, NY. He m Eleanor ___? b 12 Sep 1794 MA, d 11 Dec 1876, bur McGraw cemetery. Had son Daniel S. POWERS B 1820 D 25 Oct 1880. Sylvester POWERS' parents may have been Sylvester & Elizabeth (SMITH) POWERS. Seek any info on this family.
2 May 1997 Paul B. Phelps SHAW of Groton and Stonington. Seeking information on the descendants of Thomas SHAW b.a. 1620, m. Mary ----- poss. in Groton CT. He appears to have had at least three sons: John b. 1646, Thomas b.a. 1648, and Daniel b.a. 1650. I would be very grateful for information or leads to published sources on this early CT family, and particularly for information about the descendants of his youngest son, Daniel SHAW, whose descendants are found in Stonington CT.
5/6/1997 Philip E. Munson According to notes in a family scrapbook, my g,g,g grandfather, William McGraw, s.of Christopher, was born in Norwich, CT in 1788 and died 12/16/1846, place unknown. On 1/17/1815, he m. Ruby Bushnell, born 11/27/1792 or 96 in Norwich, CT, perhaps the daughter of Jonathan and Edna (Brewster) Bushnell. In spite of rather extensive search of records in the Connecticut State Library and in Norwich, I have been unable to substantiate any of the above notes except that I do know that Ruby died in Montecello, Otsego Co., NY 4/28/1874. Fact is, in all my research, I never located any McGraw name in early Connecticut. If anyone has run into one of these names or has any suggestions, I shall sincerely appreciate hearing from you..
06 May 1997Charles Eugene Foreman Sr. I am trying to find information on JOSEPH GEORGE DALLY b. 19 Mar, 1815; New London, CT.. Would like to know if a connection to HART line. Thank you, Charles
5-16-1997Phyllis Overland Looking for the maiden name of the wife of ASHAEL COOK. b. ca. 1738, probably Preston, CT. His wife's first name was Patience. Ashael was the son of Nathaniel and Hannah Parish Cook. Thanks!
07 May 1997 Jim Bravick I am looking for information on John GRISWOLD b Nov 1730, died June 1810. he married Ruth HEWITT.
18 May 1997 Bill Scholtes I'm interested in Any and All Ransom's in New London Co, 1700's on!! web site-http://www;homepages@skylink.net/~afterhrs/surnames.htm
May 19, 1997 Anne Hornung-Soukup I would like any information on Mary Pickett, born in 1652 in New London, who married Benjamin Shapley in New London on April 10, 1672, and who died, also in New London, on August 3, 1701 or 1706. She and Benjamin would have had a daughter, Ruth, baptized in New London on December 22, 1672. I would especially like information on Mary Pickett's parents. Thanks for anything.
May 10, 1997Sally Russell LOT LARKHAM, JR. married OLIVE GORTON, November 28, 1816 in Voluntown, Windham County, CT. I'm trying to find out who their children were. Was William H. Larkham, born c1820, one of them? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
May 11, 1997Anne Parsons I am looking for information on the marriage of Henry PARSONS (1839-1906) of Franklin, Delaware County, New York and a Miss MINOR/MINER of New London , Conn. In Henry's will. he mentions a Nathanial MINOR who may be a relative. I would like information on the MINOR/ MINER family
13 May 1997Kathryn W. Ybarra Seeking names, birth/death dates of wives of Lemuel Crocker, as well as place and date of his birth. His son, Griswold Avery Crocker, was born in 1818. According to family tradition, he married two Beckwith sisters. I know that a Job Beckwith was a cousin of Griswold. Any information regarding this family is appreciated.
5/17/97Debbie Dotts Christian I am looking for the parents of JOHN KEENEY, who married Elizabeth Latham, d. of Joseph Latham, somewhere in New London County, CT. John Keeney was born approximately 1665. His daughter, Elizabeth Keeney was born 27 Oct 1690. Could the John Keeney that I'm looking for be the son of John Keeney who married, Oct 1661, Sarah DOUGLAS, d. of William DOUGLAS, of New London?
5/17/97Debbie Dotts Christian I am searching for the parents of BERIAH KELLEY, of Norwich, CT, who married ELIZABETH BRAGG, on 23 Apr 1765 in Norwich. Elizabeth was the daughter of EBENEZER BRAGG and MARY _______. BERIAH KELLEY may have been born about 1740. Also I'm looking for the surname of Mary _____ who married Ebenezer Bragg. Is anyone researching the BRAGG family. Mary would have been born around 1715.
22 May 1997 Barbara Emery Seeking information regarding JOHN HART, signer of The Declaration of Independence, representing N.J. b. Stonington, Conn. 1711 m Hopewell N.J. abt 1740 Deborah Scudder. He d.11 May 1779. Would like documented descendents. My John Hart finally settled in Greene Co., Pa. Any info will be appreciated.
11 Jun 1997 Al Murray I'm searching for info on William Packwood (b 26 Apr 1736)(d 10 Aug 1788). Married to Abigail Powers (d 2 Sept 1808)on 4 Sept 1761 He was a ship's Capt.
24 Jun 1997Carroll Verzier I'm looking for info on Lt. Ebenezer Billings b. 1684 Stonington/New London, Ct. married to Phoebe Denison b. 1690, Stonington, Ct. Any info you might have on them, but especially their ancestors. Thanks, Carroll(friends call me Cal) Verzier
July 1, 1997 Paul Uek Researchers, I am tracing the provenance of a quilt which was made in about the year 1814 by a woman named Ann Robinson of Connecticut. Unfortunately, I know very little about Ann Robinson. However, "legend" suggests that she resided in the Norwich, Conn. area, and took a pro-British position during the War of 1812. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who is familiar with Ann Robinson or her immediate family. Thank you,
7/14/97Dking We would like any information on the birth date and place of birth for Joseph King, father of John Shapely King from Lebanon, Conn. His birth would have been in the early to mid 1700's. thank you.
7/14/97Dking I am looking for information on the ancestry of Joseph King of Lebanon, Conn. born in or near Lebanon in l794. He died on July 24, l886 and is buried in the Goshen Cemetary with his wife, Abby Shapely King. Any information you can give would be appreciated. Thank you. Dking
JULY 15, 1997Ellen Perry Interested in locating data on ANSON D. WINCHESTER born between May 17 & June 15, 1859 -- died November 1928 in Bozrah, CT -- buried in Maplewood Cemetary/Norwich; would like his parents' names, siblings, exact date of death; also, would like same info on his WIFE, MABELLE ROGERS WINCHESTER, born May 26 or 27, 1860, died June 11, 1948 in Colchester, CT. and buried with her husband and daughter, ELSIE ROGERS WINCHESTER ELFSTROM in same cemetery.
August 3, 1997Carol Palomera LAW, PRENTICE, LEARNED families. I have a Richard LAW 1731-1806 married in 1760 to Ann PRENTICE 1743-1814, with son Lyman LAW 1770-1842 married in 1794 to Elizabeth LEARNED 1773-?, with son Lyman LAW ?1813-1887 married to Fanny M. ?. Is any of this info accurate? I would appreciate hearing from anyone having any of these names. Thanks, Carol
9 AUG 97 Robert Hetherington I am looking for information about Charles Casson LEWIS, James Henry BREAKER (Wife: Abby NILES), Ben SAWYER, W.A. WOLF, O.T.BRAMAN, Asa SAWYER, and Elim ELDRIDGE. These persons were seamen from New London who helped begin the first Baptist church in Key West, Florida in 1843. They were members of churches that belonged to the Stonnington Union Baptist Association.
8/11/97 Cory Panshin John PADGETT who settled in Chenango County, NY in the 1780s is said to have landed first in Connecticut when he arrived from England c. 1772. The names of several of John Padgett's children's spouses (Preston, Shapley), as well as of certain towns in Chenango county (Norwich, Preston) suggest a possible connection with New London. Does anyone know anything about either English immigrants arriving at New London in the 1770s or families with these names who might have moved to New York State around the time of the Revolution?
August 20, 1997 Weston R. Loomer I am researching the descendants of Stephen LOOMER who died in New London, CT, in 1700. I am currently looking for information on the family of Ebenezer LOOMER who married Edna EAMES, and on their daughter Lois LOOMER, b. June 7, 1776, and married Benjamin AVERY in the Congregational Church of Bozrah, CT. on April 21, 1796. Any and all information on the LOOMER surname is welcome. Please note that while the LOOMER descendants lived in the same area as the Loomis descendants, the LOOMER surname is a different family, and the two surnames have often been confused or assumed to be the same by historians, often leading to errors in the records.
22 August 1997Debbie Baker Searching for marriage of Denison LATHROP to Sarah HARRIS (daughter of George HARRIS and Sarah HUBBARD), ca. 1773 in New London, CT. Who were their children (besides daughter, Sallie)? When and where did Denison LATHROP die? Will be happy to exchange info on any of these lines.

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04 Sep 1997Dave Furstenau I'm trying to find the parents of JOHN F. McCARTY Sr., who was born 11 Sep 1852/3 in Fitchville, New LondonCo, CT. I'm guessing his family might appear in the 1860 census, but that volume is missing from our State Historical Society library. I know that he married MARGARET T. THOMPSON (b: Mar 1865, WI) and had (7) children FRANK, WILLIAM, JOHN, DENNIS, MARY, HUGH & JEROME -- but that was after he moved away from Connecticut (to IAKSNE), so that won't help much. His sons were mostly railroadmen, so perhaps that will provide a clue. Ultimately, I'm angling to find this branches hometown in Ireland. The name *might* be McCARTHY, but my docs seem to keep a consistent spelling to the contrary. Any leads gratefully appreciated.
09/05/97J.Peter Nixon FEELEY: Looking for date of death and burial information on Thomas FEELEY (b. 1844) and Ann (Martin) FEELEY (b. 1843). Thomas died after 1900 but before 1920. Ann was still alive in 1920. They lived most of their lives in Waterford, CT. Ann was living in New London, CT by 1920. Any help would be appreciated.
6 September, 1997 Donn Haven Lathrop Lathrop/Southworth connection Looking for Lydia Freeman Lathrop (1734-1810) dau of of Caleb Freeman and Zipporah Tracy. She m John Lathrop (1736-1814) on 11-4-1773. Alleged record in Preston Church? (Cryptic note on inherited chart--DAR?) Daughter Lucy Lathrop was b in Norwich 8-7-1777, m (1st) Thos. Southworth (in or of Dalton, MA,) 5-26-1800. Their son Augustus S. b 3-30-1801. Thos. d 1810 in Onondaga, NY. She re-m in 1812 a John Russell. She d. 3-18-1858. Huntington's "Lathrop Family Memoir" has no record of either this John Lathrop, Lucy Lathrop, nor of connection with Freeman, Southworth or Russell families. If anyone is interested, I can make a connection with Freeman/Southworth back to Elder Wm. Brewster.
Thu, 11 Sep 1997George Milton William Anderson SAMUEL ANDERSON and DELIVERANCE BUTTS were married about 1762 in New London, Ct. They later moved to Vermont and then to Canada in 1784. Does anybody have information on the origin of either family. Submitted by GEORGE ANDERSON E-MAIL andrew1@magmacom.com
Sep 11, 1997 c/o dakaiser@thegrid.net Jane & Ed Evans Seeking the ancestry of John KEIGWIN John KEIGWIN (b 1642 - d 5 Dec 1736 Stonington, CT) lived in Mousehole, Cornwall, Lands End, England before imigrating to America. He married Hannah BROWN (b 5 Dec 1680 - d. 3 Mar 1771) on 10 Oct 1700. John and Hannah had a son Lt. John KEIGWIN, b 8 Mar 1703-4 - d. 8 Jul 1775 Voluntown, CT) who was baptized at Stonington Church in Connecticut, 23 Apr 1764. Lt. John married Deborah PARKE 15 Aug 1728. Please direct responses to: Jane & Ed Evans 711 West Hamilton Avenue Sherrill, NY 13461
9-12-1997Winnie Oxford I am researching the Commette or Comette family. Thomas, Melony, Henry, and Telesphores who were in New London County 1886. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
September 12, 1997Sheila W. Bankhead I am looking for information on Captain Ichabod (or Icabod) SMITH. I think his death date is 1798 and that he is buried in Lyme, CT. I think his wife was Zariah, b. 1736, d. 1803. His children would have been Ichabod Jr. and Sally. I would like his birth date and confirmation of his death date.
Mon, 15 Sep 1997 David Wayne Hurd I would appreciate whatever you can find on my great grandparents, Harry HURD (also spelled HERD, b.circa 1857, England), m. Anna GILLETTE (b.circa 1855, England). They settled in Taftville, New London Co., Connecticut. Harry's father's name may have been either Henry or Harry. The name Harry was passed down from my great grandfather, to my grandfather, to my uncle and to another of my grandfather's nephews. Family tradition has it that Harry and Anna came to CT,USA just before 1898, via a port in Lancashire, my uncle thinks it was either Blackpool or Liverpool. They would have had as many as 6 children prior to 1898, probably Grimshaw, Mary, John and Walter. There is no idea where in Lancashire they resided, family tradition has it that my cousin, John HURD, while a pilot in WWII, was stationed in England and went to Lancashire to lookup some HURDs, and found some. They were family and had wondered whatever happened to Harry and Anna's family. John died in WWII without passing on any particulars.
Wed, 17 Sep 1997Cindy Sopko Looking for information on Elijah BLISS and Sarah HATCH. They had a son, Nathaniel BLISS who was born Jan 25, 1770 in Norwich, New London CT.Thank you.
Sun, 28 Sep 1997 Cindy Sopko Looking for information on Elias BLISS and Sarah HATCH. They had a son Nathaniel BLISS who married Hannah WILLIAMS. Nathaniel was born Jan 23 1770 in Norwich, New London, CT. Thank you.
9/28/97 Susan Hutchinson Looking for more information on Alfred Guile THOMPSON, born Norwich, CT 10/9/1831. There are stories in our family of him coming around the horn on a boat to California as a boy, and then returning later by wagon train to settle in California. Parents were Asa THOMPSON, (b. 3/30/1783 in Westerly, RI, d. 9/13/1863 in Norwich, CT), and Rhoda CRUMB, (b. England 4/11/1790, d. 7/9/1860, in Norwich), CT, married 3/25/81. I have some information on ancestory through John THOMPSON (b. 3/17/1732 in Stonington, CT), William THOMPSON (b. 4/10/1704 in Westerly, RI, and Isaaac THOMPSON (b. 1665). Would like to trace this family farther. Any info. would be appreciated
05 Oct 1997 Kathy Ahrens Looking for birth and possible marriage records for Eliab Robinson, born August 22, 1742 parents: Peter Robinson & Ruth Fuller Also Lucy Richardson Williams born abt 1746 parents unknown Eliab Robinson was born in Preston, New London, CT as was Lucy Williams
10 Oct 1997 Kathie Postles I am looking for the birth dates of Jeremiah CHAPPELL and Mary D SISSON. They married and had a child, William Sisson Chappell b.5-22-1857. All three born in New London. Would like marriage date also. Thank you.
Oct 14, 1997 Annie Fleetwood I am looking for info on Sands Niles BREED and Julie Anna PORTER, they had 4 daughters, Julie Maria BREED b 29 Oct, 1844, Mary Grace BREED b 21 Nov, 1852, Hattie Amelia BREED b 19 Oct, 1854, and Lucy Emma BREED b 20 Oct, 1860, all born in Stonington, New London, Conn.
Oct 16, 1997 Marjorie Strang Would like info and parentage for Mary Goppy, b. abt 1685 Preston, CT; m'd. Samuel Guile, abt 1706 Preston. B. 10 Mar 1686; d. 1723 Preston, s/o. John Guile and Sarah Garfield Sutton.

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Oct 16, 1997 Marjorie Strang I am looking for parents of John Brown, b. abt 1700 (CT?); d. Dec 4, 1729 Lyme, CT. M'd. Susannah Miner, b. abt 1699, d/o. William Miner and Sarah Beckwith; d. 25 Apr 1741 Stonington, CT. Ch: John, Jedediah, Ephraim.
10-16-97 Avery L. Puckett Am interested in any information on Richardson AVERY, born 1-25-(?)1717 or 1718. Especially would like to know who his
oct 15, 1997mark serfass PARTRIDGE/WILLCOCKS - researching the Abel Partridge line - Abel was born 13 oct 1741 in preseton, new london twp, conn, moveD to hamilton twp, monroe co, pa. Abel's father was John Partidge b 28 jan 1716 d 3 june 1806 in New London Twp. Abel's mother was Susanna Willcocks b 4 april 1712 d 10 dec 1755. Any information on the PARTRIDGE or WILLCOCKS family would be greatly appreciated - thank you so much - mark.
Oct. 24, 1997April R. Saccoccio Looking for all information about Abel Sholes(Shoals) and wife Mary (Polly) Whittemore. M 18 mar 1807 Abel b. 23 May 1785-1790 New London, Ct. son of Minor and Abigail (Chappell) Sholes. Abel and Polly d Canterbury, Ct. Abel buried Wheeler Cem. Canterbury, Ct.Abel d. 10 Nov 1844 Polly d 6 Jan 1861
Oct 24, 1997 April R. Saccoccio I recently purchased an American Diary 1894 and am trying to trace the author . It was a male writer, wifes name Ella, they lived in N. London, Ct. Talks about his work at a local store belonging to Calvin G. Ranson (Ransom) He had two children, a son Clifton and a daughter Mazie.There are other bits of info. also. Would love any help at all with how I can find the name of the author.
29 Oct 1997 a href="mailto:jettrink@TSO.Cin.IX.Net"Cheryl Classick KINNE/KENNEY Am looking for the maiden name of Frances M. Kinne, died December 19,1864, wife of Braddock M. Kinne, son of Alexander and Sarah Kimball Kinne. Their son Joseph Kinne married Anastasia Brown (no info on her) on August 21, 1859, at St. James Church, New London, their daugther Susan married Lt. John CARSON, Sept. 18, 1854, also St. James Church. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
24 Oct 1997 Brett MacDonald I am seeking information on my 5th great grandfather - John WHITMAN - He was a private in the Rev War. He was still recieving a pension in 1835 in Preston, CT. His son John Whitman went to NH and then to VT where he had a son John Alderman Whitman in 1814. John and his son John A arrived in Saginaw Co MI in 1836 where they lived for the rest of their lives.
23 Oct 1997 Cairo Library Abel Sholes(Shoals) b may 23, 1785-1790 N. London, Ct. m 18 Mar. 1807 N.London, Ct. Mary (Polly) Whittemore b 1783? d 6 Jan. 1861 Canterbury, Ct. Abel d. 10, Nov. 1844 Canterbury, Ct. Abel's parents Minor and Abigail (Chappell) Sholes. Looking for all information about Abel and Polly.
8 Nov. 1997 James R. Baker Searching for any information on Pethuel FOSTER and his brother Perley FOSTER (parents, siblings, place of birth, etc.) Pethuel was wounded in June or July 1816 (?) in the War of 1812 in New London, CT, according to his pension record. He went to MO, while Perley stayed in New England.
11-11-97 Charlene K. Kolterman Searching for any information on Ebenezer B. DRINKWATER of New London County, CT. He is listed in the 1790 census, and also in the 1800 census on page 756. Need the names of his children and his wife. Suspect that there is a connection to the following lines - KEENEY, WELLS, SKINNER, PRATT, LAKE. Did Ebenezer have any family that migrated to Bradford or Susquehanna Counties in Pennsylvania?? The only records I have been able to find are the early CT marriages. Included in those are (1)an Ebenezer DRINKWATER married to Elizabeth KIMBALL - Oct 1782; (2) a (?) Drinkwater in 1789 married to P. CUTLER; (3) an Abigail Drinkwater married to Hezekiah BROWNSON of Torrington on 19 Apr 1756; (4) a Prudence Drinkwater married to Nathan DICKINSON on 11 Feb 1798. Is this Ebenezer Drinkwater and Elizabeth Kimball the same one that is in the 1790 an d1800 census??? ANY information at all is greatly appreciated.
12 Nov 1997 Renie Cervone I am looking for info on Submit Newcomb (probably of Lebanon, CT)born in 1745, who married Consider Cushman and moved to Greenfield, MA about 1765. Submit's parents were Silas Newcomb b. 2 Sep 1717 in Lebanon and Submit Pineo b Oct 1717 (place unknown). Any info appreciated.
11/13/97 Andrew Bond I am looking for the parents of Albert H. HEWITT, b:1808 in CT (probably New London Co.). Married Freeborn P. CROSS Cir. 1830 in Newport, RI. Is anyone working on the HEWITT family genealogy? Thank you.
Nov. 22, 1997 Ann Rogers Searching for parents and family of GEORGE W. ROGERS, who was born in CT, possibly New London Co. abt. 1811/12. He may also have had a sister named THANKFUL, born a couple of years later. Family rumor has it that he was related to WILLIAM CLARK, probably through Williams mother, ANN ROGERS. George W. May have lived in NY a while before he moved to Lucas/Fulton Co OH where he married LUCY WHITTEN in 1846. There children were Jasper, George Clark, Hreshel A., Miles, Elmer, Jessie, Charles, And Frederick. Abt. 1855/56 they moved from Ohio to Van Buren Co IA where George W. died in 1873. I'm interested in hearing about any possibilities.
25 Nov 1997 Merle D. Palmer Looking for the parents of Elias Palmer born in the yr. 1800 in ct. He married a Harriet from ms. and lived in ny.
28 Nov 1997 Helen Lewis Clement STEBBINS b. 1790, near New London, CT moved to Seneca Co., NY, then Howell, Mich. by 1830s. Need his parents, siblings, etc.
29 Nov 1997 Cornelia Andrus . Looking for ancestors, descendants, spouse of Rev. War vet Daniel ANDRUS, b. c. 1756. Served in 6th CT Regmt, Col. Parson's Co., many of whom came from New London Co. area. Daniel Andrus d. 3 Feb. 1826 and is buried near Lebanon, Madison Co., NY. May have also lived in Columbia Co., NY, in early 1800's. May have been married to a Martha and had a son named Richard ANDRUS. Appreciate ANY info.
1 December 1997 Norma Combs Trying to trace MAYNARD/MINARD/MINER line as follows: 1) William Maynard d. 1711 m. 15 Nov 1678 Lydia Richards, 2) Thomas Maynard b. 1704 d. 1755 m. Lucy ? , 3) David Maynard b. 6 May 1752 m. ? Rogers, 4) Thomas Allen Maynard b. 1780 m. Catherine Bunce, and 5) Allen Maynard b. 1809 m. Elizabeth Carson or Strang in Oswego, NY. David enlisted in Rev. War as David Minard. Family moved to NY after Allen's birth and used Miner surname.
Dec 2, 1997 Lisa Beth Darling Looking for information on the DARLING family of New London. My grandfather was Edwin DARLING born 1894 married to Margaret HIGGINS of Suncook, NH their children were: Richard, Thomas (Buddy), Ann, Mary and Gladys. Edwin's father was Willie DARLING who was married to Jenny Etta BRYANT they resided on Evergreen Ave in New London among their children were: Olive, Martha, Edwin, James, Ada, and Cora. Trying to track down Willie's parentage, his father's name was George DARLING born 1835 in Groton/Dunstable MA married to Ann KING of Waterford CT in 1860 and divorced in New London in 1872 among their children were: Frank, Herbert, Willie and Stella. Any information at all is greatly appreciated. I'm more than willing to share what information I have on the DARLING family and related surnames.
December 3, 1997 Craig Dowd SHIPMAN - seek parentage/ancestry of Abner SHIPMAN, Sr. b. 12 Jan 1759 Lyme, CT. He m. 1779 Margery Avery, dau. of Nathaniel Avery and Mary Wickware. Thank you.
4Dec1997 Bryon Niemann Isaac BIRCH b. 1752 Eng. d.7May1826 Groton,CT said to have deserted from British Army on Long Island during Rev. War. m. c.1784 Hannah CHAMPLIN b.8Mar1754 New London, CT d.26Aug1833 Waterford,CT d/o John & Mary (BENTLEY)CHAMPLIN. Would appreciate any information on Isaac and will exchange info on descendants.
12/5/97 Pat Walker Does anyone know of a genealogy on the descendants of Andrew Lester, b. 1615, England, m. Barbara, d. 1669 New London, CT.? I am trying to connect to his great-great grandson, Thomas Lester b.1731 m. Mary Allyn. Their descendants were in Cayuga Co., NY by 1800. Snail mail is RR 2, Box 1216, Clewiston, FL 33440.
12/07/1997 Robert W. Becker Seeking any information on the parents and family of my Grand father Joesph Henry Watrous. Born near Groton, CT on January 09, 1880.
14 Dec. 1997 Samuel L. Jones JOB DANIELS 1756-1846 m. AZUBA TILLOTSON. He is descended from JOHN DANIELS one of the first settlers of New London CT Job and Azuba were the parents of BETSEY DANIELS who m. John Burton (1784-1855) Can anyone help me with any information about this family line?
12/15/1997 Jerry Hale BARKER, John Leonard. Born Jewett City, New London Co., CT 1827. Supposedly raised by aunts in Laurens Co., SC. First appears in Montgomery Co., AL 1850 census. Married 1st: In 1855, in Montgomery Co. AL, Kate A. TYLER (born 1836, Claremont, NH). Married 2nd: In 1857, in Madison Co., AL, Mary Natalie Ellen WRIGHT. Seeking his parents and siblings.
18 DEC. 1997 David Anderson Looking for Paul KENYON b:unknown, bp: Rhode Island, removed to CT. and served in the MA. 17th Continentals in the Revelutionary War. He is the son of Sylvester KENYON and Ann BARBER. Any info that you could give me would be very helpful.

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Dec. 19 1997 John Steele Gordon I am looking for the ancestors of Elizabeth Harris (b. 1727 d. 1793). She married Guy Richards (b. 1722 d. 1782) and had a son, Guy Richards (b. 1747 d. 1825) who married Hannah Dolbeare. They all lived in New London.
19 Dec 1997 MRS FAITH J COOPER George W PACKER/PARKER b Groton,CT 1801-1803 m CT 22 Aug 1826 Eliza Lamb, b 28 Feb 1801 in Monteville,CT,dau of Samuel Wightman Lamb and Eleanor Packer. I am looking for the parents of George W PACKER
Dec 22, 1997 Jerry Dailey LAMBKINS, Abby--my g.g.grandmother, b: c1785 somewhere in CT. m: Joseph WALKER c: 1805 d: 1851 Woodhouse Twp., Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada. Immigrated from the US to Canada c: 1808. Children: John, Lucy Ann, Amy, Lavina, Susan, Isaac, William. Would like to find out where in CT Abby LAMBKINS was born, when, names of her parents. Would share information if you are of this family.
Dec. 29, 1997 Pam Coleman Searching the Lyme/East Lyme Ct. area for information regarding JASON ROGERS, (died Jan.9, 1845, age 44; buried in Flanders Church cemetery). Married to ABBY A.MAYNARD, Nov. 24, 1825, in the town of Lyme.Children included: NORMAN W. ROGERS, MARY ANN ROGERS, LYDIA ROGERS AND ISABEL ROGERS. Land inhabited by Jason Rogers given to the grandchildren by John Rogers. Looking for any information regarding Jason or decsendants.
31 Dec 1997 John W. Atwood Samuel UTLEY b. 19 Aug 1694 - Stonington,N-L,CT d. 30 Nov 1746. Have burial place as Great Plains Cemetery, CT. Am looking for City & County of said cemetery and proper name of cemetery if it is wrong. Also need christening place, death place, and burial date.
Tue, 30 Dec 1997 Gwen Romine Need any info on John FILLMORE, b.3/18/1701/02 in Ipswich, MA., d.2/22/1777 in Norwich, CT. He married Dorcas DAY, 6/26/1735 in Attleboro, MA. Dorcas DAY was the daughter of Nathaniel DAY and Ruth ROWE. Would appreciate any information you have on any of these people.

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