NEHGS - May 2009 Archive

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May 2009 Archive

5-29-2009
I had family in Florida living in Leon County in the 1820’s to 1840’s. I understand at some point there was a early census for that county I can not seem to locate it.
5-28-2009
I understand that there are listings similar to census pre-1690 in Newfoundland. Can you describe what these are and what they contain?
5-27-2009
I attended a lecture recently but never got a chance to confirm what they meant by “county mug books”. Do you know what this is? I assume they are criminal records with mug shots of criminals.
5-26-2009
My relatives resided in Truro, Nova Scotia before they came down to Boston in 1883. Are there any online sources for Canadian Census? They arrived in Canada in the mid 1860's from Ireland from what I have determined.
5-22-2009
In an inventory for my ancestor’s estate she is listed as having 20 yards of “haraten”. Any idea what that might be?
5-21-2009
I remember as a child going to visit a Whittier family cemetery in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Are you familiar with this location?
5-20-2009
Can you tell me if there are any new publications on Robert Calef (1648-1719)? This is one of my ancestors I am currently researching.
5-19-2009
I am really stuck at the parents of "Neil McNichol". I have traced it back to Scotland, but, completely stopped there. I am also really confused as to whether or not the name was "MACNichol" at that point, or was its always "McNichol" Any Guidance you can provide would be so helpful!
5-18-2009
Can you tell me what a “Capt’s Dist.” is? I saw this on a tax list and I assume it is a District, but why a Captain’s District?
5-15-2009
In the diary of one of my New Hampshire Civil War relatives he makes mention of meeting with commanding officer “J. Hawley” of the 124th infantry. He does not mention the name or the state he served.
5-14-2009
I have included a scan of a photo I believe to be of a Grand Army of the Republic veteran of the Civil War. I am having trouble discovering information about this uniform and emblems.
5-13-2009
There is a flag marker at my ancestor’s grave plot in Brockton, Massachusetts. Next to the main headstone is a footmarker for a grand-aunt by marriage with a bronze flag holder with the initials – D.U.V.C.W. What does this actually stand for?
5-12-2009
Can you explain what these abbreviations on the U.S. Naturalization Index that I searched are Boston USCC and Boston USDC.
5-11-2009
A batch of my relatives lived in Ipswich, Massachusetts in the 19th century. I am planning a visit to NEHGS this summer do you have any newspapers for this town and time period?
5-8-2009
My great-uncle was a Boston police officer stationed in East Boston after the 1919 Boston Strike. Do you know where I might go to find his records?
5-7-2009
Can you tell me where the following source comes from. I know my cousin photocopied it from a book at NEHGS. This is in reference to the French & Indian War service of my ancestor, Hunt, Nathaniel – Pvt. – Newbury – Edmund Mooers – Crown Point – 4/24/55 – 12/17/55.
5-6-2009
My ancestors brother was reputed to have been a ship builder who helped build a famous Civil War vessel called the INDIANOLPA in Cincinnati. Can you tell me if there is anything about this vessel and what it was.
5-5-2009
After the Civil War my ancestor lived at the National Soldiers retirement home somewhere in Maine. Are there any records online for this organization, or where can I see his file. And I believe he was buried at a nearby cemetery connected with the residence.
5-4-2009
Why are there no pre-1850 vital records volumes for Boston, South Boston, Charlestown, or East Boston? Are they under a different name?
5-1-2009
The marriage record for Walter Daniel Howland and Minnie Barrington indicates they were married by Rev. W.E. Perrin in Boston 24 Jan 1882. I would like to locate the church records to look for additional information on the individuals. How can I determine to what church Rev. Perrin belonged?