USGenWeb Logo

RI Map

RI Flag

Providence County, Rhode Island

Posted Queries for August thru September 2003



SURNAMES: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
GREEN, POTTER, SHERMAN posted by Jack Wyant on Thursday, August 7, 2003

I am researching my ancestor by the name of John POTTER b:1692/1695 and married a Phebe GREEN about 1717. I believe these occurances occurred in the city of Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. The only child I am aware of is a William POTTER who married a Elizabeth SHERMAN.

FROST posted by Ed Bartholomew on Wednesday, August 13, 2003

I am trying to find Duane R. FROST. He is a good friend of mine from service in Viet Nam with MCB40. We used to stay in touch, but I've lost track of him. Does anyone Know of his whereabouts? Thanks

CODY, COOK, CURTIN, GOLDEN, GULDEN, SHANNON posted by Kevin Shannon on Wednesday, August 13, 2003

Searching for information on death of Thomas SHANNON of Pawtucket born about 1833 in Ireland and married to Bridget GOLDEN or GULDEN. Came to US about 1872 had children SHANNON, Edward (b 2 Feb. 1863 in England), married on 6 May 1890 to Julia CURTIN (born 24 Nov 1867) Edward had sister Catherine who married William CODY in 1891 and sister Winnifred who married Thomas COOK in 1895

HARRIS posted by Stephen A. Harris on Wednesday, August 13, 2003

Herbert E. HARRIS, M.D. - Orthopaedic Surgeon - Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital....lived in Providence with his wife...Lillian W. Harris. They had 3 Children! Graduate of Brown University - Class of 1907.....Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1911! Received an Honorary Degree from Brown during the 1970's! Also lived in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

BARNES, PAYNE posted by Mike Gillett on Saturday, August 16, 2003

Looking for parents and families of William PAYNE and wife Lydia BARNES. William was born Oct. 26, 1796 in Providence, RI and died 1853 in Chenango Co., NY. Lydia was born abt. 1799 also in Providence, and died 1882 in Chenago Co., NY as well. William left Rhode Island abt. 1817 for NY State... and they married there abt. 1826

ASHLEY, NICHOLS posted by Karen on Sunday, August 17, 2003

Searching for F. NICHOLS. His grandfather was John Studley. They migrated to Nebraska. I find them in Nebraska in 1870. F. NICHOLS is also listed as F.G. NICHOLS and Frederick NICHOLS. Any help would be appreciated. According to his son Ralph NICHOLS, his father was married to Ella ASHLEY. Frederick was born in Rhode Island about 1856 or 1858. Any help would be appreciated.

NANNERY posted by Barb Nannery on Wednesday, August 20, 2003

Looking for info on Patrick NANNERY. He is shown on the 1880 Providence, RI Census, ED11, page174D as an inmate of the Dexter Assylum. What was the Dexter Assylum and are there any records about the place? Patrick is 53 at that time and was born in Ireland. I believe him to be the elder brother of our great grandfather Laurence. I would so appreciate any leads to info in any form. Feel free to email direct.

LAKE, SPRINGER posted by Kelly M. Ellis on Friday, August 22, 2003

I am looking for information on Durfee SPRINGER born January 20, 1759 and his wife Desire LAKE born March 13,1765.

BOWEN, PERRY, WHITE posted by David Linscott on Monday, September 1, 2003

I am searching for ancestry for Abbie A. WHITE of Providence, RI. Could be Abby or Abigail. Her father was probably William WHITE Her mother may have been a PERRY. This WHITE lineage is known to descend from Peregrine WHITE of the Mayflower. Documentation has been lost. This WHITE family is thought to have been in the Providence, RI area for several generations. The following information is known from family records... WHITE, Abbie A. of Providence, RI born September 5, 1838 in Providence, RI Died April 26, 1911 in Springfield, MA Married September 26, 1864 in Providence, RI to George Francis BOWEN Children Arthur Leslie BOWEN (August 28, 1870) and Alice M. BOWEN (abt. 1868). 1850 census shows a William WHITE family with child Abbie about the correct age.

COSTELLO posted by Teresa on Friday, September 5, 2003

I have been looking for any information on Bridget COSTELLO who was born in Providence on July 24, 1850. Her father was Mike COSTELLO. Her birth is not on public record, so I am hoping to find a baptismal certificate for her. Can anyone tell me which Catholic church would have served the Irish in the area at that time?

KING, MILLER posted by Shirley Redden on Monday, September 8, 2003

Looking for any information on the family of George R. and Sarah MILLER and their children Charles W., Augustus, Caroline, Harriet, John, Henry and William. All children born Connecticut 1841-1858. Where? Family moved to Rhode Island before 1860. Lived Pawtucket, Providence and East Providence. George, born circa 1804, Connecticut, moved to Poland, Maine by 1880 where he lived with daughter Harriet who married James F. KING.

GODFREY, HAYWARD, WOOD posted by Shirley Redden on Monday, September 8, 2003

Deloss Clinton WOOD married Ella Estelle HAYWARD, daughter of James Sherman HAYWARD and Ellen GODFREY in Providence late 1880s? They sold property in Providence in 1899 and then disappear from records until 1920 when Deloss is living in Sterling, Connecticut with second wife Charlotte. When and where did Ella die and when and where did Deloss marry Charlotte?

MONAGHAN, RYAN posted by Terri Johnson on Thursday, September 18, 2003

I would like to locate a marriage record or announcement for James C. MONAGHAN, Phd. and Dorothy RYAN. Married June 12, 1892. Dorothy's father, Patrick RYAN lived in Lonsdale at the time. Thank you for your help.

HICKEY, MURPHY posted by Mary Morajda on Saturday, September 20, 2003

Looking for information on John HICKEY b. 6 April 1853. His parents were: James HICKEY and Mary (MURPHY?). He had 10 ? siblings. Around the early 1850s his family moved to Illinois. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

RUSSELL posted by Amy Silvestri on Monday, September 22, 2003

I am looking for relatives or contact information for Eugene RUSSELL, and a photograph

BELANGER, TOUGAS posted by Patricia Anne Tougas on Wednesday, September 24, 2003

I'm trying to trace the genealogy of my paternal grandfather, Edmond E. TOUGAS, born in Central Falls, and was married to Ernestine F. BELANGER of Providence, RI. Thanks, Pat

DREW, HACKETT posted by Paula Mason on Wednesday, September 24, 2003

I am looking for information on the HACKETT line. Specifically Sophia HACKETT born abt 1790 and was married to John DREW.

DREW, HACKET, HOPKINS posted by Paula Mason on Wednesday, September 24, 2003

If anyone has family history information to share one the DREW family I would be glad to hear about it. I am looking for info on John DREW born about 1786 and was married to Sophia HACKET and their daughter Abbie Ann DREW born April 13, 1812. Abbie married Dexter Briggs HOPKINS Mar 20 1834 in Providence.

ALLEN, HOPKINS, WEAVER posted by Paula Mason on Wednesday, September 24, 2003

I have a Phebe WEAVER born abt 1758 that was married to Reuben HOPKINS. Her parents were Constant WEAVER and Elethen ALLEN. I am hoping to find someone that can lead me to some background information regarding their lives in RI and before.

CROCKER, HOLLEY, SWEETLAND posted by Nancy Small on Friday, September 26, 2003

Have a copy of a marriage certificate for Manford Josiah HOLLEY and Elizabeth Bella CROCKER married in Providence at 185 Williams Street on June 17, 1907 by Edward R. SWEETLAND B.O. Priest and Curate Witnesses: John S. SWEETLAND & Martha SWEETLAND I would Like to know the name of the Church as it is not on the certificate. And if any records still exist.


Return to Providence Co. Rhode Island Genealogy page

View ...

Post ...


For questions about this page contact Brenda Jean Bova at GFSBrenda@aol.com.


Query, Surname, and Researcher pages managed by CCHelper, an application written by Patty Lindsay.


Providence, RI USGenWeb | Military Census | Marriage Records | Death Index | Look-Up Volunteers | Providence Co. Maps | Towns | Historic Places | Alien Registration List | 1790 Federal Census