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posted by Bridget Lynch on Friday, March 3, 2000

I am writing a research paper on the Cape Verde immigrants that settled in new England. I need to establish a link between professional social workers and this group, or prove that there isn't one...So far I have not even found a census. If you have any information that could help me, I'd be greatly appreciative. Historical records, notations or current numbers are all acceptable. Thank you BL

MACHON posted by Carrie Mashon on Saturday, March 4, 2000

I am trying to find (for my tree) Benjamin James MACHON, born in Prince Edward Island, Nov 7 1867 and he died ab. 1936. We know he had three children Herbert MACHON, Charles MACHON and Ethel MACHON. Thank you,

BOWEN, HEATH, HETH posted by Lawrence Bowen on Sunday, March 5, 2000

BOWEN Rensselaer Seeking any information on the parents of Rensselaer BOWEN born abt 1800 in Gloucester RI. He moved to Killingly CT and married Caroline HETH (HEATH) 14 Feb 1826.

CROSBY posted by Gloria Bartosik on Tuesday, March 7, 2000

Looking for any information on William CROSBY who served in CO A RI 2nd Cavalry.Enlisted 11/18/62 and discharged for disabilty 7/25/63. Thank you

MARTIN, PIERCE, THURBER posted by Joyce Martin O'Connell on Tuesday, March 7, 2000

I am seeking information on the MARTIN family. William MARTIN died 1747 married Hannah PIERCE in 1709. They had the following children: Sarah b. 1711 Hannah b. c. 1717 William (Jr) b.1715 in Warwick, RI d.1791 in Glocester, RI I think he married 1)Jemima MARTIN (1717-1780 in Glocester) in 1737 2)Rachel THURBER (1717-1805 in Providence,RI) in 1781 Any leads are appreciated! Joyce

WILLIAMS posted by Martin Stewart on Saturday, March 11, 2000

My G-G-G-G Grandfather was named Israel WILLIAMS born in Pennsylvania about 1759. He lived in Bedford County, Pa in the late 1700s/early 1800s. My G-G-G Grandfather William WILLIAMS born there. Around 1816, the family relocated to Montgomery County, Ohio. Recently, a school report written by one of Israel's descendents in Cincinnati in 1908 has come to light. It is the story of Roger WILLIAMS who founded the town of Providence. Seems like an odd choice for a school report - unless the child was writing about his own family history. Looking to find some information on Roger WILLIAMS to find out if he possibly had descendents who went to Pennsylvania. Thank you.

BROWN, GIBSON posted by G..G. Vandagriff on Tuesday, March 14, 2000

Am interested in John GIBSON who married Ruth BROWN and had children Esther and James Brown GIBSON, possibly in Johnston in 1780's. John was a Rev War Vet. Later moved to New York.

HEATHCOTE, O'BRIEN posted by Tina DeSanty on Saturday, December 29, 2001

OBRIEN, Madeline married HEATHCOTE, Howard in approximately 1929. Daughter HEATHCOTE, Madeline born March 1931 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. If you have any information about OBRIEN, Madeline, please contact me. Trying to find birth, death, and burial information for family member.

CARPENTER, HARRINGTON, SULLIVAN posted by Daniel D. Harrington on Sunday, December 30, 2001

HARRINGTON, Timothy, SULLIVAN, Ellen, CARPENTER, Esther HARRINGTON, Ann Location - Barrington, Warren

COLE, ELLIOT, KELLEY, STEPHENS posted by John H. Beach on Wednesday, January 2, 2002

Looking for connections to Samuel Grant KELLEY, b. 1807, Providence, RI how married Rachel Wilson ELLIOT in Philadelphia in 1835 and returned to Providence in 1839 to live. Most of his issues were born in Providence. One was Samuel E. KELLEY, b. 1836 in Phila., but lived in Providence most of his life and was in a large jewerly business for years. He married Mary J. COLE. Another son, Joseph Grant COLE was born in 1839 in Providence and married Mary Anne STEPHENS. Anyone that knows anything of this family, I would like to exchange much more data. Have Family Bible, documents and old family photo album. Would like to find ancestors of Samuel Grant KELLEY and if they came from Ireland.

KELLEY, WILSON posted by Joseph C. KELLEY on Friday, January 4, 2002

KELLEY Samuel born Warren R.I. Mar. 3 1807 died Providence R.I. Nov. 1887 married Rachel E. WILSON born Delaware June 1 1809 Providence R.I. 12 1885 married Feb. 18 1835 kid Samuel E. KELLEY Born 05 9 1836 Philadepha Pa. died 03 1911 Providence R.I. Joseph Grant KELLEY born 12 22 1839 James KELLEY born Prov. R.I. 09 1843 died Prov. 10 11 1844 Isarc Prov. R.I. 01 10 1848 Thomas S KELLEY born Philadepha Pa. 03 27 1838 died south Brooklyn NY 09 1899 Sarah Allison KELLEY born 121841 died Prov. R.I. 11 24 1843 John Hamilton KELLEY born Prov. R.I. 01 1846 Ben KELLEY born Prov. R.I. 09 8 1849 died Prov. R.I. 09 22 1850 like to have info. on all above thank

CLARK, CLARKE posted by Regina GRIDER Pipes on Saturday, January 5, 2002

Looking for anyone that may have Florence Edith CLARK / CLARKE in their family tree. I don't know when she was born or where but know that she had at least one brother and one sister. I don't know if she ever married but the Florence Edith CLARK that I am looking for had a daughter in March 1926 and two or three years later she had a son and a few years later she had another son. Her daughter was raised by Florence or someone else for at least a year and a half then put up for adoption in Providence Co. Not sure of town. It could be Cranston but again that may have been where the two boys were put. One of the boys went to live with a farmer and the other a professor. Florence may have moved on to Maine. This information was given to my mother in law by the lawyer that handled her adoption. She did get to talk by phone to Florence's Aunt but never got to meet her. My mother in law would love to find any of her family. She is now 76 and we are sure her mother has been gone but we are hoping that someone else is looking and can help us find her two brothers and there may be more but the two are the only ones we know of. Thanks for your help.

TAYLOR posted by Don Taylor on Saturday, January 5, 2002

Richard TAYLOR, Jr 1778-1845 at Scituate was my 3rd ggrandfather. He is where I'm stuck! At Taylor lot on Brandy Brook Rd. are several other Taylor's who I know are related but I don't know how. I know because my grandfather took me there to help him clean up the lot in the 60's when I was a teenager. How I wish I had written down all that he told me about these people. Burials are from 1754-1884. According to R.I. transcription project, there is no Richard, Sr. there. There are many other Taylors buried in and around Scituate who may be related. Anyone got any ideas on how to get over this wall?

CLARK, CLARKE, HASLAM, LINDREN, ROCKLEY posted by Regina GRIDER Pipes on Wednesday, January 9, 2002

I am trying to help my mother in law Betty find any of her birth family. Here is what we know. Betty was born 1923 in R.I. State Hospital (may be in Cranston). She was given the name Blanche Laura CLARK / CLARKE. At age 1 1/2 she was put in the St. Mary Episcopal Church/Orphanage. At about age four or five she was adopted by George and Harriett ROCKLEY and her name was changed to Betty ROCKLEY. We know that her mother's name was Florence Edith CLARK / CLARKE and she may have worked for a doctor in R.I. Florence had two sons that were born in the R.I. State hospital. Robert Henry CLARK was born March 7, 1926 and Harold Vincent CLARK was born Nov. 29, 1930. Florence may have moved on to Maine. The Lawyer that worked for St. Mary's at that time was a Mr. HASLAM and the Social Worker was Frances LINDREN. Hope someone out there can help me find Betty's family. Thank You

LAWTON posted by Brenda Ezell on Thursday, January 10, 2002

I am looking for info on a George LAWTON born Oct 27, 1812/13 possibly in Rhode Island. e mail me at bezell@seark.net

HOPKINS posted by Gary Hopkins on Friday, January 11, 2002

Looking fo any assistance on locating information on Henry HOPKINS born circa 1857 and buried in the Johnston Memorial Park Cemetery located in Johnston, Rhode Island. Also, in conjunction with the above I am seeking information on Frances HOPKINS (wife) born circa 1856 and also believed to be buried in the Johnston Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston, Rhode Island. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

GRANT, KELLEY posted by Joseph C. KELLEY on Tuesday, January 15, 2002

KELLEY Samuel b. 14 Aug 1781 Warren, Bristol Co RI M. 16 Jan 1803 in Warren Bristol Co. RI. to Marry Ann ( GRANT ) KELLEY they are buried Swan Point Cem. Providence RI. children Samuel Grant KELLEY b. 3 Mar 1807 in Warren Bristol Co. buried Swan Point Cem. Provience RI > any info. on above thank

CANTIN, CONTOIS posted by Denise on Thursday, January 17, 2002

I am looking for information regarding the CANTIN name. My great grandmother was Marie Laura CANTIN. She is listed as living here in the 1920's with a man named Fred CONTOIS. If anyone knows of these surnames....please help me!!! Many thanks Denise

CLARK, CLARKE, LYNCH, ROCKLEY posted by Regina GRIDER Pipes on Thursday, January 17, 2002

Seeking any information on Florence Edith CLARK / CLARKE that gave birth to three children. 1. Blanche Laura CLARK / CLARKE born 12 March, 1923 at R.I. State Hospital and about a year or so later put up for adoption at St. Mary's. She was adopted three or so years later by George and Harriett ROCKLEY and her name was changed to Betty ROCKLEY. 2. Robert H. CLARKE born 7 March, 1926 R.I. State Hospital and died 2 Dec., 1993 South Country Hospital. He was a retired worker for the Navy at Quonset Point., R.I. He was raised by foster parents. His foster mother was Frances LYNCH. 3. Harold Vincent CLARK born 29 Nov., 1930 R.I. State Hospital and died 1 April, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. I know that harold had served in the Air Force. He may have a son Bob. Harold may have been raised on a farm. Betty is still living and has always wanted to know about her birth family. The two brothers are gone but there may still be other family outhere. I am also trying to find pictures of the two brothers. Can you please help?

LAGUE, VESTER posted by Sharon on Thursday, January 17, 2002

Looking for information on Gustave VESTER Or (Agustave) born in Providence about 1879, married in Mass ,Irene Julie LAGUE 1899. May have adopted 2 children in Providence about 1910 -1915 a girl Irene T. 1910, a boy Gary 1914,1916. Do not have any other family information. Sharon

ALLEN, BROWN, DOHERTY, DOROTHY, DOWNS, KELLY, PARSONS posted by Andrea on Friday, January 18, 2002

I am looking for information on Henry A. ALLEN and family. In the 1880 Census was a resident of Providence, Providence, R.I. his age was 30 years, noted his & parents birth place as R.I. wife Sarah R. ( DOWNS ) age 28 , b. MA , father born in ME , mother born MA. Children: (1880) William H., age 5 y , born MA Ada M. , age 3 y , born MA Charles A., age 1 y, born ME - - - - - - - - - - - - Death record of Ada M. ( ALLEN ) DOROTHY ( DOHERTY ) documents his (father:Henry A.) as Central Falls , R. I. , however I have been to Central Falls City Clerk's office in search of birth record , & no results. - - - - - - - - - - - - Ada M.ALLEN m. John S. DOHERTY ( marriage date unknown)s/o John E.& Abigail ( PARSONS ) DOHERTY, b. 25 April 1866 , Rockport, Essex,MA Have not yet located birth record of Ada M.- death record notes birth place as Mansfield, Bristol, MA , Clerk unable to find. They were residents of N. Attleboro, Bristol, MA She d. 9 April 1961 Foxborough, Norfolk, MA He d. 18 Oct. 1954 Foxborough, Norfolk, MA Their Children were : Jennie May b. 15 Jan. 1915 N. Attleboro, Bristol, MA m. aft. 1929 - Clarence E. BROWN s/o Frederick A. & Emma ( KELLY ) BROWN Raymond (date unknown) Benjamin F. (date unknown) Maybe more. - - - - - - - - - - - - Any help with the ALLEN, DOHERTY, BROWN families would be greatly appreciated.

MCGILLICUDDY, MULVEY posted by T Myers on Sunday, January 20, 2002

I am looking for descendants of Patrick Francis MULVEY and Abby MCGILLICUDDY who married 8-3-1882 in Providence, RI. Patrick was born in Woonsocket, RI in 1856 and his parents were James and Mary. Patrick was a Teamster by trade. Patrick and Abby's children were James b1883, Agnes b1887, Joseph b1889, Francis W. b1891, and Gertrude M b1894. Would you know of any MULVEY descendants related to this family?

DEMPSEY, DUFFY, KELLY posted by Carol Wolf on Sunday, January 20, 2002

I seek information on the family of Cornelius and Mary DUFFY DEMPSEY both b. Ireland. Cornelius b. 1812, Mary b.1819. They lived in Cranston, RI having their first two children b. there, Michael b. 1837/8, James b. 1842?. The family then moved on to Wisconsin before their child Edward b. 1845 in WI. Cornelius had brothers, Michael ended up in Louisiana, Peter somewhere in VA., Christopher ended up in Wisconsin, James in NY., and Mary married Dennis KELLY who deserted her a children in St. Louis where she died and children put into convent.

HARRINGTON, HERENDEEN, PERKINS, WALLINGS posted by Tim Wunderle on Thursday, January 24, 2002

My Richard HARRINGTON born prob. 4/22/1756. Married Roba PERKINS moved from Sandgate VT. to Ohio 1815. Family lore has him born Providence, RI. In 1982 a RI archivist linked him to Othniel HARRINGTON and a Mary. My only findings are an Othniel HERENDEEN married to Mary WALLINGS, they have a son Richard born 1760s. Is this the link, or a mistaken coincedence. Help!

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