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FIENNES, FINES posted by Mary Ann Nield on Saturday, October 4, 1997

Looking for any information on ancestor Charles FINES/FIENNES, who arrived with Mass Bay Colony in 1630 on board the Lady Arbella ship, along with his sister the Lady Arbella, and Winthrop. His brother was the Earl of Lincoln in England. It is said he moved to Providence, R.I. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

SMITH posted by Brian Parker on Saturday, October 4, 1997

SMITH. Smithfield, Providence County. Sylvester SMITH recorded the births of his six children: Amah, b.10 Jan 1795;Jefre,b. 8 Nov 1796; Prelate, b. 12 May 1802; Lewis, b. 26 Dec 1803; Charles, b. 13 Aug 1809; and Lydia, b. 20 Aug 1814 in vols 1-2, p. 440, 1725-1851 births, marriages & deaths for Central Falls (Smithfield. I am seeking birthplace and date for Sylvester SMITH (1770s?).

GORHAM, RAND, SHELDON, WHEATON posted by Douglas Childs Wheaton on Saturday, October 4, 1997

WHEATON, Childs (Charles Int. or possibly vice versa), m. Emily Maria RAND 4/27/1837 at Wrentham MA. I have been unable to locate his birth or death record. Need info on his parents. His descendants eventually wound up in Prov RI. Son Wayland Augustus (b 1846) married Hattie GORHAM SHELDON 10/10/1883 in Providence (she was adopted). Thank you. .

BEVERLY, OGDEN posted by Cheryl Kenter on Monday, October 6, 1997

I am looking for more information on George BEVERLY and Margaret OGDEN. I understand that they are buried in a cemetery in north Providence, and that they died in 1670. Margaret was the daughter of James and Sarah Ogden of Manchester, England. Any informtion that you can give me on this line will be greatly appericiated.

BENNETT, MOWRY posted by Marla Bennett on Saturday, October 18, 1997

Russell Reynolds BENNETT b. 8 Dec 1775 in RI; m Prudence MOWRY on 30 Nov 1796 in Cumberland, RI (Providence County) Prudence b 26 May 1780 in Smithfield, RI (Providence County) Children: Polley b. 13 Oct 1797 in Smithfield, RI;Amasa b. 13 Jan 1799 in SMithfield, RI; Mira b. 7 Sep 1800 in Smithfield RI;Lyman b. 8 Nov 1802 in Smithfield, RI; Mowry b. 23 Nov 1804 in Smithfield, RI; Eliab b. 7 Sep 1807 in Smithfield, RI; Abel b. 21 Jun 1809 in Snithfield, RI; Smith b. 5 Dec 1811; Amyann b. 30 Sep 1815; B. b. 20 May 1817; Laura b 14 Sep 1818; Emeline b 20 Apr 1820; Philip b 20 Oct 1823. Family moved to Nelson, NY between 1809 and 1846.

BADDLY, MCKIERNAN, MIGNEAULT, TYAS posted by Michelle Cox on Saturday, October 18, 1997

I am looking for info on Maude Thornell TYAS. Her father was Benjamin TYAS and mother was May BADDLY? Maude was born in Providence, Providence Co. Mar. 8, 1897 and died in Providence in 1978. Maude was married twice, first to ? MCKIERNAN and had 2 boys, George and William MCKIERNAN, she then married Alfred MIGNEAULT and had 2 boys, Alfred and Eugene MIGNEAULT. My father Alfred was also born in Providence so Im assuming that Maude was married in Providence. Any info you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thank You .

DAVIS, HAMMOND, HORTON posted by Kathy on Saturday, October 18, 1997

HAMMOND/DAVIS Nathan HAMMOND was born in 1761 and married Olive DAVIS (born 1767, died 1840) in 1787. Their children were: Ruth, Jonathan, George, Asa, Edward, Hannah, Esther, David and Dwight. The family lived in Gloucester, Providence cty, RI. Looking for death records for Nathan & Olive, information Nathan's parents (names unknown, possibly Amos & Mehetabel (HORTON) HAMMOND of Rehoboth, MA and RI). Please contact me at Thowell582@aol.com

LANG, RITCHIE posted by James Lang on Saturday, October 18, 1997

Hello I am researching the Peter LANG Family who migrated form Paisley Scotland to U.S. (Rhode Island) Providence County early 1900's . Peter LANG m Sarah Goude RITCHIE 1873 Chidren: Margaret LANG b 1874, Susuan b 1875, Arthur b 1877, Hugh b 1879, Sarah b 1882, William b 1884, Elizabeth b 1886, Peter b 1888, Ann b 1890, Mary b 1892. All births in Paisley. Any info very helpful as I need to get beyond Peter and Sarah and would be happy to share LANG info I have.

EOLIN, FLEMING, WILLEY posted by Elizabeth Mock on Saturday, October 18, 1997

Searching for info on great and great great grandpaents from RI. Henry EOLIN of Derry, NH married a Etter WILLEY of RI. Their son William EOLIN of RI. married a Mattie(Martha) May FLEMING of RI. I am having great difficultiy finding any trace of these people. Can anyone please help me? Would be located in either Kent or Providence Counties, in about 1850- 1910. Please contact me with any info at; ElizMock@aol.com

EWAIN, EWING, HORNEY posted by Edwin Murray on Saturday, October 18, 1997

Searching for information for a Daniel EWAIN. Known to have lived in Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI in the early 1930's. He was married twice. First wife unknown, but they had a son Charles D. EWAIN/EWING. Dainel married second time to a Carrie ????. They had a daughter Irene E. EWAIN. Irene married a Mr. HORNEY. Need dates of birth, and marriages for Daniel. Also need names of parents. Thank you. Ed in St. Louis

CORBIN, WHITMAN posted by Sharon Murray on Saturday, October 18, 1997

I am looking for any information on surname CORBIN. Albert CORBIN born Aug 31, 1892 in Situate R.I. Providence County, born to John B. CORBIN and Ruth E.WHITMAN. Also John B. CORBIN, his father Amasa N. CORBIN also born in Situate, Providence County and his father Samuel CORBIN born in CT.

ELLISON, STEERE posted by Mary Page Torland on Saturday, October 18, 1997

ELLISON, William Wilson Married Harriet Elizabeth STEERE April 27, 1887 Father of Mary Elizabeth ELLISON born May 6, 1888 in Harrisville RI Providence County. Are there any other known relatives or decendants?

ANTHONY posted by William Wood on Saturday, October 18, 1997

Seeking any info on Benjamin ANTHONY b.1792-1793 in Rhode Island (County of birth possibly Providence), d.1880-1890 in Ripley Co., Indiana). 1880 census Benjamin listed Father B.Mass Mother b.SC. Benjamin ANTHONY married Martha Unknown b.1790 in Massachusetts, d. 1870-1880 in Ripley Co., Indiana. Benjamin and Martha's children: [1.] Nathan E. ANTHONY b.1816 in New York [2.] Adeline ANTHONY b.1817 in New York [3.] Philip ANTHONY b.1818 Massachusetts [4.] Martha ANTHONY b.1822 in New York [5.] Matilda ANTHONY b.1824 in Indiana [6.] Allen ANTHONY b.1826 in New York [7.] Levi B. ANTHONY b.1830 in New York [8.] Clarissa ANTHONY b.1836 Ripley Co., IN Will gladly share research info.


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