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Posted Queries for September 1998



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BEAUMONT, BROWNELL, SPINK posted by Pat Clark on Wednesday, September 2, 1998

I am looking for any information on Eleanor Mae BEAUMONT. She is my mother, date of birth, 05-19-1932 place of birth South Kingston R.I. fathers name, John Wyman BEAUMONT mothers name, Gladys SPINK married 07-1955, to Robert P. BROWNELL Any information on her siblings, mother or father would be ever so appreciated

DONOVAN, KEYLOR posted by Meg Sibbernsen on Thursday, September 3, 1998

Mary Ann (?KEYLOR) DONOVAN b 1827 d. 1900 Obit from 9/12/1900: Janesville Wisconsin "Laid Low By Death's Hand" Mrs. Mary Ann DONOVAN, aged 76, wife of the late Jeremiah DONOVAN ( b. 1827 d. 1882) passed away at her home at 256 S. River St. last evening at 10 o'clock. Heart disease and dropsy were the cause of her death. She was born in Manchester, England, in 1824, and came to this country in 1872, and resided in Providence, RI for 4 years, coming to this city in 1876, Any information you may have on this family would be appreciated. I do not know if they were married in England or USA I know that they did not file immigration papers in Wisconsin

RENZI posted by Cheryl on Friday, September 4, 1998

Hello, I'm looking for someone that can look at the 1920 census for Providence. I'm looking for the names of: Pasco RENZI and family. He should be listed with his family listing of: Bernardo RENZI (his father) Assunta (mother) Phillip (brother). Anyone that can help me with this would be greatly appreciated. You can contact me at: cheise@isd.net

HILL, PAGE posted by David J. Lindstedt on Friday, September 4, 1998

Seek info on John Thomas HILL born 8 June 1856. Believe born in Providence or possibly Millbury, Mass. Had sister Martha HILL b.1854 married Charles PAGE. May have had brother James. Father is known to have invented a pipeless furnace and lived in Providence.

DARLING, MONROE posted by Steve Kelly on Saturday, September 5, 1998

Maternal ggm MONROE, Fannie Josephine Lent, b.Sep 13, 1871, d.Jun 29, 1944, m. DARLING, Lewis Steven, Oct 29, 1891. Fannie and husband died together in Cranston, Providence County, RI. They had five children, all daughters: Lena G., Mabel H., Gertrude M. (my GM), Daisy M., and Fannie L. I am trying to determine her (Maternal ggm)'s ancestral lineage.

DELDEO, MANCINO posted by John Moniz on Sunday, September 6, 1998

Angela and Alphonse MANCINO were married on November 24, 1924. was there a partial or total eclipse of the sun on that date? They were married at Holy Ghost Church in Providence, R. I. Angela MANCINO was born Angela DELDEO on June 17, 1899 in Providence. Alphonse MANCINO was born on January 2, 1896 in Barrington, R.I.

BAKER, MATHEWSON posted by Diana Brace on Tuesday, September 8, 1998

Searching for information about Susannah H. MATHEWSON. She was born October 30, 1785. She married Stephen BAKER (A Quaker) and one of their children (Edia BAKER) was born at Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island about 1814 according to his death certificate. It appears that Stephen BAKER was from this area of Rhode Island and then removed to Vermont by 1820. I also am looking for information about Stephen's parents. I know their names were Stephen & Deborah BAKER but little else. Finally, I am interested to know where to obtain Quaker records for this area of Rhode Island. Thank-you.

HALL posted by Vicky L. Adriance on Friday, September 11, 1998

Looking for a George HALL who supposedly resided in Newport, RI, in or around 1638. He is reported to be at Narragansett Bay with the Roger Williams colony. George was a blacksmith, had a wife, seven sons and one girl and located at Newport, RI. One of his sons was a Caleb HALL. Caleb had a son Johna (Joshua) who was a mechanic. Johna/Joshua had children: Joshua, George, Abigill, and Alsey.

RICCI, RICCIO, RUSSO, STORTI posted by James Lyman on Saturday, September 12, 1998

RICCIO, Giacomino (altered to RICCI) born 10 August 1892 place of birth Prata Sannita, Province of Caserta (then Province of Campobasso), Italy father RICCIO, Angelo mother STORTI, Maria Rosa wife RUSSO, Maria Giuseppa Immacolata (a/k/a Giuseppina) [born 29 February 1892 in Prata Sannita, Caserta, Italy] Children RICCI, Angelo

HENDRY posted by Renaee on Sunday, September 13, 1998

HENDRY: Hi all, new to the Rhode Island search and I am looking for Samuel and Thomas HENDRY. We have seen references made in Scituate, Providence,RI. for both men. The time line would be around the 1780's- early 1800's. If anyone is researching the HENDRY surname in R.I., please contact me. We are currently working on 9 lines of this family and this line in R.I. is my line. Thanks for you time. Renaee

EPSTEIN, RUBIN posted by Steve Slesinger on Monday, September 14, 1998

Query EPSTEIN, RUBIN Looking for wedding record of Jacob EPSTEIN and Emma RUBIN, Russian immigrants who came to Rhode Island, possibly Pawtuckett or Providence? First child born in R.I. Marriage should be about 1890 (plus or minus 10 years). Any leads would be most appreciated!

BELCHER, OWEN, PAINE, YORK posted by Ann Winder on Tuesday, September 15, 1998

Seek details about Samuel OWEN b. 1651 in Wales. Mar. Priscilla BELCHER. Son Josiah OWEN b. 1681, d. 27 Apr 1746 in RI. mar. Hannah Unknown. Children: Elizabeth b. ca 1700 (mar. 14 Aug 1719 in Smithfield RI Benjamin PAINE b. 1699 Providence RI d. Jan 1784 Smithfield RI); John b. 24 Mar 1702 in RI; Thomas b. 1706 (mar. Ruth Unknown); Joseph b. 1708, d. 1767 at sea (mar 1: Mary Unknown in Providence RI, d. 1749 mar 2: Jemima YORK 26 Nov 1749.

CHIAVERINI posted by Dina CHIAVERINI Eidinger on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

Looking for any family history on my gfather Edward CHIAVERINI and and my gmother (his 1st wife - unfortunately I do not know her name). He was probably born around 1910-1915 in Providence, died mid 80s in Orange County CA. She died quite young in Providence sometime late 40s. They had 3 children: Edward, Douglas and Gail. Would appreciate any info.

HAMELIN, LAJOIE, ROY posted by Ken Roy on Thursday, September 17, 1998

Looking for ancestry of Toussaint ROY (b1851 St-Pie, PQ), m 1874 Woonsocket, RI to Cleophee LAJOIE (B 18954 Rutland). Toussaint parents supposedly were Michel ROY and Emelie HAMELIN. Any information on ancestry of these names would be most appreciated.

ALLEN, BRAGG posted by Frank Allen on Friday, September 18, 1998

Looking for the husband and/or parents of Deborah ALLEN. Born when? where? She had a son Dexter Byron ALLEN, born in Pawtucket or North Providence, RI. Feb. 1822. No father's name listed. Dexter, married Roxanna L. (possibly Roxanna Lena BRAGG, of Alexander and Sophia BRAGG). Roxanna was either born or from Strafford Vermont. They married about 1850. His age, about 28, her's 18.Their 1st born son, Eugene Francis ALLEN was born in 1851. They are known to have lived somewhere in the Johnston area, and later at 135 Pleasent St. in Pawtucket.

DARLING, MONROE, YOUNG posted by Steve Kelly on Friday, September 18, 1998

I am inquiring about ancestors of my GGParents: Lewis Steven DARLING, b.April 7, 1869, d.June 29, 1944 and Fannie Josephine Lent MONROE, b.September 13, 1871 d.June 29, 1944, m.October 29, 1891. They died together in Cranston RI. I only have Lewis' parents' names as George Edward DARLING and Charlotte L. YOUNG, no other information. I will be in E. Providence RI from November 5-10, 1998 and anticipate doing some research then, but any available, earlier, data will help. Thanks to everyone in advance!

KELLY, MORRISON, MURRAY posted by Steve Kelly on Friday, September 18, 1998

I am inquiring about ancestors of my paternal grandparents: Michael James KELLY, b. May 1, 1873 in Ireland, d.June 23, 1964 in Providence RI, and Mary MORRISON, b.September 24, 1885 in Scotland, d.May 22, 1977 in Providence RI, m.July 3, 1911. I have only his parents' names: James KELLY and Catherine MURRAY, and no other information. I will be in E. Providence RI from November 5-10, 1998 and anticipate doing some research, but any earlier data would be helpful.

ALGER, TAFT posted by Cora Rattle on Friday, September 18, 1998

Seth Brown ALGER Born: Nov. 16, 1828,Oxford, Worcester Co. MA. Died: Aug 03, 1914, Canadian Co., OK. Married: Unknown Location: Lived in Millbury, & Douglas, Worcester Co., MA. The 1850 Census of RI, Seth B. ALGER & Charlotte ALGER, were Living in Burrillville, Providence Co., RI. Seth B. ALGER's wife was Charlotte E. TAFT, Born: Aug 8, 1929 in RI. Seth B. ALGER's Parents were: Smith & Mary ALGER of Douglas & Millbury, Worcester Co, MA. Parents of Charlotte E. TAFT(unknown) they may have lived around Burrillville, RI. Children of Seth & Charlotte ALGER, Josephine M. ALGER, Sarah W. ALGER, Ellen M. ALGER, Henry L. ALGER, Edward E. ALGER, Edward E. ALGER, was adopted in IL. in 1860. My Query is to locate marriage record for Seth Brown ALGER & Charlotte E. TAFT.

DEMARAIS posted by Mark S. Pelletier on Saturday, September 19, 1998

I am looking for sibbling or anscestrial information for Henry Joseph DEMARAIS. Henry Joseph DEMARAIS born: September 7, 1869 Providence, Rhode Island relationship: great grandfather this information was taken from a newspaper obituary

LANCTOT, MORIN, ROY posted by Allan Lanctot on Sunday, September 20, 1998

I am searching for someone who can help me trace down the origin of the name LANCTOT in the Woonsocket, Pawtucket and Manville areas. The first LANCTOT I have is Joseph L. LANCTOT married to Olivene MORIN. He died in Albion, RI in 1944 but most of his descendants were born or married in Woonsocket. He had a second wife named Angelina ROY. I do not have dates but estimate the time period as 1877-1900. Any help would be appreciated.

HANAN, HANNON posted by John Murphy on Sunday, September 20, 1998

Have traced my HANAN family (Hannah, John, Augustus) to Charleston, Washington Co., in later 1700s. Am interested in any information re Jonathan HANNON, who appears earlier in the 1747 Rhode Island Census? John Murphy jackdot@execpc,com

HARKNESS, THURBER posted by Linda Marra-Rochette on Monday, September 21, 1998

HARKNESS-1740's-Smithfield, RI, Am looking for information on Rachael HARKNESS from Smithfield, RI. who married Hezekiah THURBER November 6, 1767, 1757. She was the daughter of Adam HARKNESS They had 8 children. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

GORYL, GOUDREAU posted by Cheryl L. Pierce on Monday, September 21, 1998

GOUDREAU,Alphonse: I am looking for any information on him. Born October 28, 1894, Roxton Falls, P.Q. Canada. Died July 26, 1944 in Detroit. Mi. Married Veronica GORYL in Woonsocket, RI, date unknown. Children: Richard, Roger, Alphonse Jr., Robert, Carol, Constance. On Woonsocket, RI police force. Contact me at:CodeBlu44@aol.com and my name is Cheryl Dalti Pierce.

BROWN posted by Douglas H. Brown on Tuesday, September 22, 1998

I am looking for information on Reuben BROWN, my 3 great grandfather. The information i have is that he was born in Johnston, RI in 1749 or thereabouts. He married Mary BROWN (don't know whether or not this was her maiden name also) b. 1753. They moved to Shrewsbury,VT.. Reuben died 9/22/1808 and is buried in Shrewsbury, VT. Mary died 7/30/1813 and is also buried in Shrewsbury. Reuben served in the the military with Sherburne's regiment, continental troops 1778-1780. I have a copy of his last will and testament and an inventory of his possessions at the time of his passing. Their son Pardon BROWN is my 2 great grandfather.

BARBER, CAMPBELL, COLLINS posted by Dorian Barber on Thursday, September 24, 1998

This is all the info I have on the BARBER's of R.I. BARBER Frank Herbert Sr. b. 22 sept 1895 at Woonsocket, Providence, RI. m. CAMPBELL Alice Thedford on 22 Nov 1917 She was b. 20 Jan 1899 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan d. 8 Aug 1951 His father and mother were BARBER Herbert Donald b. 1863 at Westerly, Washington, RI died on 15 Oct 1930 at Evansburg, Montgomery, PA. m. COLLINS Myra Lucy. She was b. 28 Dec 1866 at North Stoningham, New London, Conn. d. 17 Dec 1950 at Westerly, Washington, RI His father was BARBER J. Frank and that's it. If anyone has any further info on the BARBER's of Rhode Island I would appreciate your help in finding it.

MCADAM, TOYE posted by Sue Bedson on Friday, September 25, 1998

MCADAM, James Reid b 5/8/1839 in Scotland, married Mary Lyttle TOYE in Providence, RI, 1/14/1860 buried in North Cemetery, Bristol, RI. Looking for family members.

BRENNAN posted by Ruth Ann Harrison on Friday, September 25, 1998

I am searching for information about my father George Edward BRENNAN. Date of birth 9/8/1915. Died October of 1984. My mother and he were never married I know he had a wife and daughter named Jane. Any help would be appreciated.

ALLEN, HUNTER, KENYON posted by Charles Hunter on Saturday, September 26, 1998

John HUNTER B. Pawtucket 5/7/l860 of William M & Susan S (ALLEN) HUNTER. A brother William E & Alexander. Sisters Edith, Harriet & Sarah. Have info on Alex but seems rest of family vanished. Believe Sarah married a Dr. KENYON of Providence. Where are all the HUNTER's in RI? Thanks Charlie H cfhhch2@webtv.net

ARNOLD, CARPENTER, VINCENT posted by Douglas V. Smith on Saturday, September 26, 1998

CARPENTER / ARNOLD / VINCENT William CARPENTER born about 1610 was one of the first proprietors of Providence and died there in 1685. We know his father was Richard CARPENTER. his wife was Elizabeth ARNOLD, and his sister Fridgswith VINCENT of Amesbury, Wiltshire. Has anyone any further information about William's origins?

GRIMSHAW posted by Thad Grimshaw on Sunday, September 27, 1998

Searching for info. on Albert Harvey GRIMSHAW, who was born in Providence in 1883 and was buried in the North Burial Grounds on April 22, 1949. At the time of his death he was survived by his wife Bertha GRIMSHAW, a sister Miss Margaret GRIMSHAW of Somerville. MA and a son Dr. Austin GRIMSHAW of the University of Illinois. Thanks for your help,

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