NEHGS - November 2009 Archive

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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November 2009 Archive

11-30-2009
I have recently acquired a book describing the genealogy of my mother's family: "The Fancher Family". Assuming that the book has long been out of print, I wondered if you had any suggestions as to how I might try to find additional copies for my family?
11-27-2009
The 1705 ancestor I am researching is described as a (coaster). What does that mean?
11-24-2009
In the 1830 census in Deerfield, New York a relative was listed having a male child under the age of five. How can I find the name of this child?
11-23-2009
A couple of my great-grandfather’s cousins served in the Spanish American War from Massachusetts. These records are not published, nor can I find them at the Massachusetts State Archives. Can you advise as to their location, and what I might find?
11-19-2009
I am having difficulty finding information on my Great great grandmother. Her death certificate says her father [C.N.B.L] Daniels, mother just says [C.N.B.L.]. Do you know what that stands for?
11-18-2009
The Vital Records of Newbury, Volume II (Marriages and Deaths), page 26, lists the marriage intentions of one Abigail Bailey and Jonathan Hills, October 10, 1748. A parenthetic notation states that “Abigail Bayle forbids proceeding”. Does this just mean she changed her mind?
11-17-2009
One of my ancestors was involved in starting a textile mill in Lowell, Massachusetts. During a conversation with a fellow historian they mentioned there was an organization for relatives of textile factory workers and owners alike. Can you assist me with finding this organization?
11-16-2009
Recently I visited the gravestone of an ancestor who died during the Spanish American War. He has a typical white marble military stone which is now toppled and broken. Since this is a small town cemetery I had no office to visit. Can you tell me what I can do to replace this gravestone of my relative?
11-13-2009
Can you tell me when communities in Massachusetts stopped publishing births, marriages and deaths in town reports?
11-11-2009
What city directories can I find online for Fitchburg, Massachusetts for the 19th and 20th centuries?
11-10-2009
I am looking for information on my great-uncle who served for Canada during the first World War.
11-9-2009
I found an Alien Registration Card from 1940 belonging to my great-grandfather recently. Is there any information I can obtain with this number?
11-5-2009
I am a member of the SAR, Robert Treat Paine Chapter. I am looking for information on the names and location of cemeteries of patriots from the Bridgewater parish in Brockton, Massachusetts.