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TOWNEND posted by Richard Washington on Sunday, July 4, 1999

TOWNEND, John A. Last known living in Providence sometime in early 30's

WILLIAMS posted by Dodi Turney on Monday, July 5, 1999

I am an 35 year old adoptee and just found out my birth great- great grandmother was a direct descendant of Roger WILLIAMS. My great grandfather was a businessman with offices operating all over the world. He was well educated, spoke 3 languages and was well traveled. He died of a heart attack at the age of 51. His mother was still living at the time of his death. he had 2 children, a son and a daughter His son was my grandfather. He was also a businessman with a business operating in New England. He married and had 5 children, my mother was his oldest child. I have no names or dates but hope this sounds familiar to someone who might take pity on me and help me

GOODSPEED posted by Sandy Goodspeed on Wednesday, July 7, 1999

Looking for information on Stephen GOODSPEED and family from Smithfield, Providence Co., R.I., who was living in Edmeston, Otsego Co., NY in 1830. He was born about 1776. His wife's name might have been Irana (close as I can come from census spelling). Also looking for Isaac GOODSPEED born 1777 and wife, Elizabeth, born 1772. Isaac may be a brother to Stephen; both living near each other in Otsego Co., NY in 1830. Trying to find parents of both men. Have genealogy from Isaac GOODSPEED on down to share.

BRETT, DUFFY posted by Leonard G Duffy on Thursday, July 8, 1999

I am looking for information on the family of Patrick Joseph DUFFY, b 1864, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Mayo, Ireland, parents: John DUFFY and Bridget (DUFFY) DUFFY married: 1892, Lincoln, RI spouse: Ellen BRETT, b 1872, Bolton, Lancashire, England

CUTLER, DELMONICO posted by Mark Cutler on Friday, July 9, 1999

Where can I find an obituary for my father, Carl CUTLER - died in March 1958. Husband of Gloria DELMONICO, father of Jeanne, Carlos and Mark.

HARRIS posted by Dan Popek on Saturday, July 10, 1999

HARRIS Family: I am a descendent of Lenora HARRIS (1848-1930), daughter of Orman HARRIS (1824-1853) of Jenckes HARRIS (1786-1855) of Robert HARRIS (1758-1824), all of Smithfield, R.I. I am looking for information on Lenora's brother, Landolina, and his descendents. I am also trying to find information on Orman's siblings (Jenckes HARRIS' children): Gilbert (1813-1888), Evaline (1816-?), Orin, Jenckes Jr., Census (1850-?), and Rachel (~1815-1822). If you are researching this family or know additional information, please contact me. Thank you.

RICHARDSON, SMITH, WATERMAN posted by Dan Popek on Saturday, July 10, 1999

SMITH Family: I am a descendent of Jencks SMITH (1837-1910), the twin brother of George SMITH (1837-1908), both of Greenville, R.I. After research, I have found that the father of the SMITH twin brothers was Thomas SMITH (?-1878), the son of Thomas and Sarah SMITH. Thomas SMITH and his father Thomas were both wheelrights in Smithfield, R.I. The younger Thomas SMITH married Elsa RICHARDSON on May 2, 1844 after the twins were born. The twins were raised by their mother, Delilah ? (1807?-1875), who married William F. WATERMAN (1802?-1862), who raised the twins as a stepfather. I am interested in all of the descendents of George SMITH (I know of George Jr., Carrie Chilson, Edna Frances, and Emily Green). I am also trying to get more information on Thomas and Elsa SMITH and especially Thomas and Sarah SMITH. If you are researching these families or know additional information, please let me know. Thank you.

BROWN, BROWNE, YOUNG posted by Dan Popek on Saturday, July 10, 1999

YOUNG Family: Col. Junia YOUNG was born April 17, 1773 in northern R.I. and died Dec. 25, 1847 in Scituate, R.I. Junia was a state militia officer, farmer, and justice of the peace. His mother was Ruth (?), who married Capt. Benjamin BROWN (1751?-1787) of Cumberland, R.I. Ruth and Benjamin had no children; Benjamin was Junia's stepfather. Benjamin was the son of Benjamin BROWN (1721-1770) of the John BROWNE of Wannamoisett Family. Ruth was born May 13, 1753 and died September 20, 1829 in Scituate. The father of Junia has been problematic. Based on the YOUNG section in Dean Crawford Smith's 1993 Emily Jane Angell genealogy, I believe the father may have been Zebedee YOUNG , a son of James YOUNG of Smithfield. Zebedee had not married by the time Junia was conceived in 1772. I am interested in Ruth's maiden name and in finding Junia's father. Was Capt. Benjamin BROWN a soldier or mariner? If you have any additional information or are researching this particular YOUNG family, please contact me. Thank you.

ARNOLD, CARPENTER posted by Thomas Wright on Monday, July 12, 1999

Looking for information on the ancestors of Mary Y. ARNOLD who married Lyman CARPENTER in 1832. The following is what I have on her. Lyman11 CARPENTER (Levi10, Asa9, Stephen8, Noah7, William6, William5, William4, Robert3, William2, John1) was born 1802 in Cumberland, RI, and died 1867. He married Mary Y. ARNOLD 1832 in Attleboro, MA. She was born 1809, and died 1856. She and her husband are buried at The Arnold Mills Cemetary in Cumberland, RI.

BISHOP, HOWARD, THOMAS posted by Thomas Wright on Monday, July 12, 1999

Looking for the ancestors of Samuel HOWARD (prob. born around 1740-1750). He had a son William and grandaughter Eunice who married Henry THOMAS all of Cumberland, RI. Here is a summary of what I have on William and Eunice but need information on Samuel HOWARD. Henry Thomas married Eunice HOWARD 1824 in Cumberland, RI, daughter of William HOWARD and Betsey BISHOP. She was born 1799 in Cumberland, RI

ATWELL, VINTON posted by Velma Vinton Onstott on Wednesday, July 14, 1999

Seeking any information on the VINTON family. David VINTON b. 1774-1833 and Mary ATWELL VINTON b.1773-1854 and their children and their descendants: Amos Maine VINTON b.1798, John Rogers VINTON b.1801, David Hammond VINTON b. 1803, Elizabeth VINTON b.1805, Alexander Hamilton VINTON b. 1807 and Francis VINTON b. 1809. I am a descendant of David Hammond VINTON through his son, Jacob Brown VINTON.

KENYON, WHITMAN posted by Roy WHITMAN on Wednesday, July 14, 1999

I am a resident of Scranton, Pennsylvania who is trying to determine whether my forebear, Stephen WHITMAN of Abington, Pa. (Bailey Hollow) is the 1800 son of Stephen WHITMAN of Smithfield, R.I. and his wife, Lucretia KENYON WHITMAN. Stephen and Lucretia were married on June 9, 1774 and Stephen served in the American Revolution. I have been searching for quite some time now for information concerning Stephen and Lucretia's children, but to no avail. If anyone out there, but particularly in Rhode Island knows the answer to my mystery, please contact me. I have been in touch with the PA. Historical Society in Philadelphia as well as the R.I. State Archives for help. Stephen came to Pennsylvania sometime around 1815 with Aaron Wight of Scituate, and then Coventry, R.I. They were members of the Six Principle Baptist religion. Any help would be appreciated..

HARRINGTON, LOCKE posted by Linda Waterhouse Cook on Friday, July 16, 1999

Looking for any information on LOCKE. Does anyone out there have any information on Benjamine LOCKE. I don't have any more information on Benjamine. His Son was John LOCKE, born 5 July 1804, Married January 28, 1826, to Louisa HARRINGTON, John Died 15 May, 1850 In Union County, Ohio. Sure would appreciate any leads. Thank You for taking the time to read this.

BENNETT, HOPKINS, PARKER posted by Kay Campbell on Saturday, July 17, 1999

Need proof of parentage of Gardner HOPKINS b.24 Jul 1796 Foster RI to Oliver and Susanna (BENNETT) HOPKINS. Had a brother Bennett HOPKINS b.ca 1783. These brothers married sisters Freelove and Sarah PARKER. Lived in NY and OH.

COREY posted by Dorothy Mees on Saturday, July 17, 1999

COREY - I am researching the family of my grandfather Lester COREY who was born in Cranston,RI in the late 1890's. He had several brothers and sisters. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

ALDRICH, BELCHER, BROWN, COLWELL, HAWKINS, IRONS, OWEN, STEERE, WATERMAN, WHIPPLE posted by Wendy Roberts on Sunday, July 18, 1999

Researching IRONS, HAWKINS, OWEN, STEERE, WATERMAN, WHIPPLE, BELCHER, COLWELL, ALDRICH. The earliest IRONS in America in my family line was Matthew IRONS, on record at Boston in 1634. He married Annie BROWN. Their son Samuel IRONS married Sarah BELCHER. Their son Samuel IRONS married Sarah WHIPPLE. Their son Samuel IRONS married Hannah WATERMAN. Their son Samuel IRONS married Hulda COLWELL. Their son Colwell married Lydia ALDRICH. Their son Thomas, born 1820, married Caroline E. HAWKINS (daughter of Ara and Rebecca OWEN). Their children included: Stephen Colwell, Caro, Ida, Samuel L., Lydia Aldrich, Thomas Fenner, and Clara Linda (my grandmother). All information welcome.

BALLOU, BROWN, HALL, MITCHEL, MITCHELL posted by Georgie Mitchell on Thursday, July 22, 1999

Seeking information on Jonathan MITCHEL and Uraniah BALLOU's children. Jonathan MITCHEL was b ~1725 to Edward MITCHELL and Ann BROWN. One known sib, Hazadiah MITCHEL. Uraniah BALLOU was b June 9, 1730 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI to Nehemiah BALLOU and Mary HALL. Uraniah's sibs were Zurial, Nehemiah, Joseph, Patience, Mary, Peter, Seth and Susanna b in Glocester or Burrilville bet 1724 and 1744. Jonathan and Uraniah BALLOU MITCHEL lived in Glocester and after 1774 in Killingly, CT. Any help appreciated in finding the children of Uraniah and Jonathan.

BROWN, MITCHEL posted by Georgie Mitchell on Thursday, July 22, 1999

Searching for information on Edward MITCHEL(L) b 1697 d 1795 prob in Smithfield, Providence Co. Edward was a Baptist Minister who preached in both Glocester and Smithfield. He was married to Ann BROWN (prob the dau of Daniel BROWN) on Nov 11, 1720 in Providence. They had at least two sons, Hazadiah b ~1720 and Jonathan b ~1725. Edward and family lived in Glocester, Scituate, and Smithfield at various times but it appears that he was living in Smithfield at his death. I am looking for sibs, parents, and other children of Edward MITCHEL. Any help on this wall, greatly appreciated. Thanks.

CONWAY, MCLAUGHLIN, NESTOR posted by Linda S. Nestor on Thursday, July 22, 1999

NESTOR / MCLAUGHLIN / CONWAY I am looking for information on the Thomas NESTOR family. He came to Providence, RI from County Galway, Ireland. He married ? CONWAY, who was either from County Claire or County Mayo Ireland. His children were Thomas, William, John, Francis Joseph and Anna. Francis Joseph NESTOR (born 1888) married Margaret Mary MCLAUGHLIN who was one of 10 children. She arrived in Providence via Boston from Ireland. They had three children all of whom now live in and around the New York City area. Any help on any of these families would be greatly appreciated.

DILLON, MORAN, THELAWN posted by Kim Poire on Friday, July 23, 1999

MORAN.... I am searching for information on John MORAN and Bridget DILLON. Married at St. Patrick's Church on 7/27/1851. They had two children: Margaret MORAN born in Providence on 6/13/1852 and John E. MORAN born in Providence 12/1854. Copies of the marriage and baptismal information also list Catherine MORAN, Margaret DILLON THELAWN and John MORAN as witnesses to the events. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

POTTER posted by Gerald (Jerry) F. Potter Jr. on Saturday, July 24, 1999

I am looking for information on a Philip POTTER born in 1784 (possibly in Cranston or Scituate) who was married to a Hannah, who had a son named James, born in 1830 and a daughter named Nancy. I'm really looking for the names of his (Philip's) parents.

MULVEY posted by Pat on Thursday, July 29, 1999

Looking for any information on Peter and Hulda MULVEY abt 1900 in Pawtucket. They had five duaghters: Hulda, Edna, Catherine, May and Eleanor. Eleanor was born in 1907.

ARNOLD, MASON posted by Robin Plummer on Friday, July 30, 1999

Any information about ARNOLD, Thomas, who married Esther and had son John Charles, born October 16, 1882. John Charles married Helen Gordon MASON. Their children were, John, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Helen.

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