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December 2004
David Reynolds, Sr, b: abt 1761 in Lyme, CT, d: 31 Mar 1832 Columbia, ME, married Rebecca Cox 15 Oct 1787 in N. Yarmouth, ME. He received a Revolutionary War Land Grant for a plot in Dennysville, Maine. Apparently he and his brother, Eliphalet Reynolds joined up together and both received land grants in Maine. David raised his children in the Dennysville and Marion areas. Seeking information on children other than his son David Jr, and any information on David Sr's parents. Other children: Rebeah (1789), David Jr(1792), Isabella(1795), Haskell(1797), Isaac(1800), Hannah(1802), Thirza(1807) & Eliza(1810) Reynolds . Contact: Kess Campbell
Looking for any one doing research on these families in Cherryfield / Unionville / Steuben areas. My Great-grandfather Etheel Smith Willey b.Feb.24,1859 d.May 11,1911in Steuben - Where is he buried? He married Rosamund E. Flaherty (b. 1859) on Nov. 10,1877 - they divorced. Can't find any thing about her death or what happen to her after divorce? Etheel Smith Willey married again to Lucy Conners West, April 20, 1898 - - Also - does anyone have listing of Horatio Willey Cemetery? Contact: Suzanne Black
Looking for Washington County KIDDER info from 1800 on .. which I might not have collected during my ten years of researching my Kidder ancestors who were centered around Princeton, ME, after 1850. My ancestor was Joseph KIDDER of Princeton, ME, and his grandfather, Calvin KIDDER, moved to St. Stephen, NB, in the 1780's. He died young leaving an infant son, J. Calvin KIDDER, b1799 NB. His mother, Mrs. Mary (Wilkins) KIDDER, remarried to Ambrose BATES and had many children with him. Some missing information in our research is in regards to Jonathan / John KIDDER, Joseph's older brother. Contact: Betty Fredericks
Looking for any and all information on the WILKINS men and/or families in Washington County (and Aroostook County). My ancestor, Samuel WILKINS, moved his family from Unity, Me, to Amity, ME, around 1830. Samuel's father seems to be one of the three WILKINS men who were living in "Maine" around 1770 and were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. (Cannot find additional information about those men.) Samuel's daughter, Mary Jane WILKINS, married J. Calvin KIDDER, and they lived in Amity, Calais, and Princeton, ME, and had 6 children live to at least teen-age years. "Calvin" and Mary's son, Joseph KIDDER, married his cousin, Clarissa WILKINS, daughter of Samuel's son, George WILKINS. George had moved his large family to York County, NB, for a while, but, upon his wife's death, most of the family moved back to Maine. (George remarried to the mother-in-law of two of his daughters.) Two older sons of Samuel WILKINS seem to have remained in Aroostook County. Among the missing is his other daughter (Elizabeth?? Electra??), who might have remained in Unity, ME, when the family moved. I have been looking for information on Samuel Wilkins' birth family for years. Contact: Betty Fredericks
Looking for Susan Louise CARNEY b. May 30, 1847 in Machias. Father Edward CARNEY from Donnegal, Ire. Mother was Jane Wilson born at sea coming from Scotland. Any information would be wonderful and I'd be happy to share data on her descendants. Contact: Rainew1
From Charlotte, Maine, Vital Records, NEHGS pub. 1947, v. 101, p. 31: Marriages.... William GREENLOW, Jr. and Jane MALLOCK, 23 Sep 1832. From the Charlotte, Maine Vital Records, NEHGS pub. 1949, v. 103, p. 58: family of William GREENLAW, Jr.* and Jane: Emiline b 26 Nov 1832; DeWitt Clinton b 25 Mar 1834; Alvira Catherine b 31 Jul 1835, d 9 Feb 1860; Sarah Adalade b 30 Jun 1837; Hannah Ellen b 9 Apr 1839; Livingston b 26 Jan 1841; Daniel Malloch b 10 Nov 1842, d 9 Apr 1860; *William Jr. alias William Clinton, d in Charlotte 18 Feb 1886. Was this family still in Charlotte in 1850 and 1860? Looking for info re ancestors and descendants of this family. Contact: Norma Brown
I am looking for information & ancestry on Abigail JOY wife of Isaac STROUT of Harrington. She died 28 Feb 1840, ae 50 [gravestone]. "Early Narraguagus River Families of Washington County, Maine" has that she was probably daughter of Francis JOY of Steuben & Harrington. I haven't been able to find out much about Francis either: wife? dates? children? All I know is a Francis JOY was at Steuben 1790 census, & Harrington, 1800-1810 censuses with wife & several children. He was age 26-45 on both 1800 & 1810 which implies born 1765 - 1774. [He may have been at Harrington 1820, but I don't have access to that census.] Any pointers on information for Abigail & Francis JOY would be appreciated. Contact: Diantha Howard
Looking for parents or other info on Laura Jane JOHNSON b. Mar. 1, 1826 in Eastport. She was adopted Eliza Jane BLACK Mar. 3, 1827 by Alexander Black, 2nd and Ruth Merrithew in Searsport. She married Daniel SANDBORN,Jr.. in Frankfurt in July, 1844. They lived in Washington, Monroe, and Jackson. Contact: Maris
I am looking for information on the Shea family of Eastport, Maine. The father was Michael and his wife (I believe was Mary). They had three daughters that I am aware of : Rebecca (born about 1828); Catherine (born about 1832); Sophia - younger than the other two. Something must have happened to Michael because it looks like Mary later married a Charles Fortune. I am stuck at this point. Thanks! Contact:Emily Betz
Searching for any information on William TAYLOR born c 1770 in England, arrived in Canada and came across to Washington County around 1790. He married a Hannah ??? and they lived all their life here. William died August 1861 in Eastport. Hannah died before 1860. Their children were: all born in Eastport Rebecca 5 June 1793 Elizabeth 20 June 1795 Abigail 5 May 1797 Susanna 20 Nov 1795 William H. 5 Jan 1801 John 13 Mar 1804 Edward 10 Apr 1806 Mary E. 19 July 1808 Sally 11 Jan 1811 Hannah 18 July 1813 Joseph M. 25 July 1817 Edward (above) TAYLOR married 14 Jan 1828 in Eastport to Hannah BOYD. I would greatly appreciate any help you can offer. My main goal is find more about the two Hannah's, the wife of William and the wife of Edward. But any information on the Taylor's is great. Thank you. Contact: Sandy Carneiro
I am looking for sources to find the ancestry of Eliza Young "of the provinces" whose marriage was recorded in the Eastport Newspaper as 1825. I have also been unable to find the ancestry of her husband James William/Willet Carpenter although there is a large family of Carpenters originiating with Archeleus Carpenter of St. Johns. My great grandfather, Thomas Edwin Carpenter was born 1828 in Eastport although I have not been able to locate his birth record. Any ideas or clues as to Eliza's ancestry would be much appreciated. ~~~~~~~~ I am seeking the parents of my 4th great grandfather, JAMES WILLIAM / WILLET CARPENTER who lived in Troy, Waldo County ME but died or disappeared by 1839. I believe he is closley related to Charles S. Carpenter b. 1791 who lived in Eastport in 18 30's to 1860's and there was a mortgage or land transfer made by J. W. Carpenter to Charles S. Carpenter about 1837. Charles S. Carpenter had a son, William C. Carpenter born in St. Andrews NB, June 30th 1803, and other children born in Eastport and it is possible that James "Willet" Carpenter is his son or a brother born in St. Andrews but I cannot find a record for him. The only record I can find connecting James Willet Carpenter to Eastport is his marriage to Eliza Young "Of the Provinces" in Eastport Sentinel. I would be most grateful for any help on the Eastport CARPENTERS. Thank you for any clues. Contact: Sharyn Herian
Hello, I am seeking information abt. Cyrus SPRAGUE, b. 21 Aug. 1846 , in Pembroke-Calais area. Father was William SPRAGUE, b.1802, mother Tamar CLARK , step-mother Olive _____? Cyrus married a Maria SOUTHWOOD/SOUTHWICK/ SOUTHARD ?? They are shown on the LDS on-line 1881 Census for Quebec living in Brome Co. , with children George, William,Lillie, and Laura ; they are also shown in the on-line Canada Quebec Census for 1901 living in Magog town- with youngest daughter Bertha May SPRAGUE b. 1891. Bertha May married Cephas BUZZELL 1905 and they lived in Tomifobia-Fitch Bay area of Stanstead Co. Quebec, farming. These were my husband's Grandparents. I appreciate any help on this, Thank you Contact: Sally Dutton
I am looking for any information on Annie Pulk who was the wife (?) of Joseph Reed. Annie was my great-grandmother and her daughter, Lillian Reed, was born 6-11-1884 in Milltown, Maine. Joseph Reed was a Canadian national who may have immigrated to Maine in 1884, shortly before Lillian's birth. I believe Annie was the daughter of Mary Lawrence and Samuel Pulk from Eastport and Letete County, New Brunswick. Contact: Susan Leary
I am trying to find the family of Edward Moffitt. They are on the 1870 and 1880 US census. Edward Moffitt was born abt 1824 in New Brunswick and he married an Alice who was born abt 1821 in Calais, Washington, Maine. They had 5 children: James E. B abt 1856 Clara A. B abt 1860 George F.B abt 1862 William F.B abt 1866 Ada May B. abt 1869 William Frank Moffitt married my great aunt Pearl Akerman on July 11,1904 in Great Village, Nova Scotia. She was killed in the Halifax Explosion in 1917 and we can find nothing of William (Frank) after that. In Nova Scotia he was known as Frank Moffat. After the 1880 census we can find nothing about anyone in this family. Can anyone help? Contact: Linda Mesetovic
I am looking for the family information for: ELLIOT, Eliza Belle (or Bell) Birth: 1840 Machias, Washington, ME . Looking for her parents and/or siblings. Thanks! Contact: Andy Stewart
I am looking for information about William Ralph Greenlaw who was born in 1891 in Calais, Maine the son of Otis Greenlaw and Elmira Scott. He married Beatrice Theresa Camick on September 18, 1923 in Milltown Parish, Charlotte County, New Brunswick. He was a sawyer by trade. Specifically, I would like to have a more precise date of birth as well as a date of death. I would also be interested in any other information, such as whether or not he had siblings. Contact: John Greenlaw
Looking for information on Charles E. Estabrooks (b. abt. 1827 Maine) who was married to Elizabeth Simmons (b. abt 1830 New Brunswick) and are in the 1850 census for Calais, Maine. Specifically would like to determine Charles’ connections to the other Estabrooks of the area. Charles and Elizabeth moved on to Washington County, Minnesota in the 1860 census and apparently lived the rest of their life there. Had three children; Elizabet, Emma and Wilmer. Thanks Contact: Ken Kovak
Seeking information about a William Taylor of Eastport, Washington County, Maine who was born about 1770 in England and died bef. 1860 in Eastport. Thank you most kindly for any help or lead. Contact: Janet
I am looking for information on the Harmon family living in Calais, Maine, circa 1850 until about 1917. I will provide all the information I already have to reduce duplicate searches. I am particularly interested in tying Arthur Thomas Harmon born March 23, 1883, to his father who may have been Frank Melville Harmon. There are some inconsistencies that have hampered our being absolutely sure of the link. Contact: Beth
I am looking for a birth record for my ggrandfather, JC Fremont Fowler --that is the name he went by as an adult, although it may not be the name he was given at birth. He was born in Calais in January 1858 (although I am not ruling out December 1857 or February 1858). His mother's name was Elizabeth; she would have been in her late 20s at the time of this birth. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with info about any male births in Calais from this time period. Contact: Janet M. Simons
Is anyone researching the family of Deola C. Getchell, a grain dealer in Machias ? He was born Aug 6, 1852 and died June 19, 1929. He was the son of Marshfield and Martha (Holmes) Getchell. His wife was Ida B. Harmon. They had at least 2 sons, Thomas and Guy. There is a picture of D.C.Getchell in the History of Machias that has a strong resemblance to a picture I have in a family album I inherited (unlabeled of course) I thought it was a picture of one of the sons of my husband's ancestor Henry G. Mitchell of Industry (whose wife was a Getchell) Henry also called a son "Guy". Contact: Chris S.
I am searching for information on Caroline Josephine (AKA Josephine) MARSTON, b: April 1849, Machias, Maine. Her married name may have been Josephine RIPLEY. I am interested in marriage, death, obituary, any info re children. Contact: Nancy McSlarrow
I am looking for info on William Randall who lived in Culter, Wash., Maine in 1806 the year his son Ezekial was born. Did William serve in the Rev. War? His great Gran Daughter Marilyn F.Randall Glenny who was born in Portland, Me. is wanting to join the DAR in Phoenix, Az. She has a great family history book of genalogy but not much on William!! Contact: Pat Haney
I have been looking for my Great-great grandmothers family. Her name was Rebecca Jane Haddock, she married Archibald Allan back in 1867 in Calais, Maine. I have found her on the 1860 census living with her father Thomas Haddock. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada. She shows up there on there 1851 census. I have been trying to find out where her parents were buried. One of her brothers goes to Massachusetts and the other brother goes to New Hampshire where she ended up spending the rest of her life. But after the 1880 census I can not find her parents anymore. Any help would be appreciated. Contact: Katherine Nicholson
Searching for info on Mary Elizabeth Holman born 12 Sep. 1844 Eastport. Married James Cropley, died 1909 Fosterville, NB. Some contacts state she was born in Foxcroft, ME, but not known for sure. Any info would be helpful. Contact: Dwayne
My great-grandparents were Niles C. SIMMILKIER (born Madrid, Spain, in 1841; died in Minnesota abt 1900; served 1864-1865 in the 31st Maine Regiment, was honorably discharged as a sergeant) and Laura F. NASH (born in Washington Co., Maine in 1847; died in Santa Clara, California 21 February 1922). They were married in Washington County on 4 December 1865. I seek a vital record showing where and by whom they were married. I believe that two of their three children were born in Harrington: (1) my aunt Mildred Estelle SIMMILKIER, born 21 October 1866, who died in Minnesota in 1944; and (2) my aunt Martha Nash SIMMILKIER, born about 1868-70, whom I met in Harrington in 1940 and who died in Harrington (I believe unmarried) about 1945-46. (My grandmother Laura Beulah SIMMILKIER, their younger sister, was born in 1874 in Anoka, Minnesota.) I seek vital records confirming the birth of Mildred and the birth, death and burial site of Martha. Laura NASH, a daughter of Levi NASH, had three older siblings: a brother, killed in the Civil War at Petersburg, and two older sisters, Mary (B 1840) and Jane (B 1845), who died young. I seek vital records confirming the birth, death and burial sites of the two girls. Contact: Robert F. Fuller
Interested in any information on the Joseph Crossman Family that lived in Pembroke ME in the 1880 Census.. There was a son Ellsworth, which was my Grandfather's name, that we have very little info about him.. My Grandmother Ella B (Mciver) Crossman Died in New Bedford MA in 1909. Thank You for any help. Contact: Bob Bouley
Looking for EDWARD MOFFITT b. abt 1824 and wife Alice Jones b abt 1821.They had 5 children, James E b. abt 1856, Clara A b. Aug 12,1858; George F. b. abt 1862; William F. b. Oct 18, 1866 and Ada May b. abt 1869. Edward and wife born in New Brunswick children born in Calais(Milltown), Washington, Maine. I am trying to find information about the family but in perticular about William Frank Moffitt. Thank you. Contact: Linda Mesetovic
My GGrandparents: WILLIAM SEAGER / SAGER married SARAH WOOD April 17, 1845 in Worchester- Tenbury Church in England. They came to America in 1846. Sarah gave birth to twins,in Pembroke, Maine, three days after getting off the boat. The family was at Pembroke for a few years, I would sure like to have any information that may be there on my family. The twins names: Thomas W. & Marianne Seager/Sager . Thank you. Contact: Nancy
James Kelley (b. 1811, Steuben) my ancestor. Seek info on his father, John Kelly, d Steuben 1853, wife's name was Esther. Their other children inc. Susan, Mary, Hannah, Francis, George. Where was John born? Esther's maiden name? Etc. Have descending info to share. Contact: Kay
Looking for the family of Nancy Boulter Cottle B:1819 Alexander, Washington C. Maine She married Ephriam Brown Contact: Wilfred Colin Parker
I am trying to locate the grave of my ancestor John McNeill, who died in the Battle of the Margaretta in 1775. I hope to visit Machias this summer and would like to visit his burial place if its location can be determined. I would appreciate to hear of any information and/or insights. Contact: Janet Leaman
Seeking information about my G-Grandparents. They were Robert Edward MITCHELL & Emma BURNS. Robert was b. 8 May 1855 & d. 3 Aug 1944 in Calais. Emma was b. 14 Jun 1857 in Milltown NB (?) & d. 14 Aug 1935 in Calais. I believe Robert was the s/o Thomas MITCHELL & Julia A BONNESS. I have very little (unverified) information on these parents. Robert may have had a brother William and a sister Jennie P. More on Jennie P.: Internet contacts claim Jennie P. MITCHELL m. Thomas McGRAW abt 1870. This contact claims that her death certificate states "Place of death, Calais, place of birth, Old Ridge, NB name of father, Thomas MITCHELL, name of mother Julia BONNESS. Place of birth of parents NB. Occupation lumberman, physician reporting death J.M. Dearon, or Deason, Miltown New Brunswick. On the State of Maine certification of vital record they state her birth as May 1, 1853. This information is the only lead I have available for further research on the MITCHELL family. I have nothing else on which BONNESS Julia may be from. Emma BURNS may be the daughter of Simon BURNS & (unk) She apparently had a brother James BURNS who lived in Milltown, NB. James had a sister Annie ELLS who was listed as living with him in the 1901 Census along with a niece Maud MITCHELL. ( d/o the above Robert MITCHELL & Emma BURNS. ) Robert & Emma had 8 other children including my grandmother Annie T. Contact: Carleton Butler
I am searching for a man by the name of Jacob Thompson who lived in Baring and Danforth during the 1830-1850's. I know he was married to Lydia Ann Hamilton and have her entire family history. RE: The Hamiltons of Waterborough York County Maine. Jacob has eluded me. Family history passed down left much to be desired. His last known town of residence was Danforth. He died when a tree fell on him while cutting timber. A son, Sylvanus, died with him. This was in the early 1850's. Is this a man you have ever come across? Any help would be appreciated. I received an email from the Meddybemps historical society once that he could be found in the land grant. No other details. Thank you Contact: Gerry Thompson

December 2004

David Reynolds, Sr, b: abt 1761 in Lyme, CT, d: 31 Mar 1832 Columbia, ME, married Rebecca Cox 15 Oct 1787 in N. Yarmouth, ME. He received a Revolutionary War Land Grant for a plot in Dennysville, Maine. Apparently he and his brother, Eliphalet Reynolds joined up together and both received land grants in Maine. David raised his children in the Dennysville and Marion areas. Seeking information on children other than his son David Jr, and any information on David Sr's parents.
Other children: Rebeah (1789), David Jr(1792), Isabella(1795), Haskell(1797), Isaac(1800), Hannah(1802), Thirza(1807) & Eliza(1810) Reynolds .
Contact: Kess Campbell

Looking for any one doing research on these families in Cherryfield / Unionville / Steuben areas. My Great-grandfather Etheel Smith Willey b.Feb.24,1859 d.May 11,1911in Steuben - Where is he buried?
He married Rosamund E. Flaherty (b. 1859) on Nov. 10,1877 - they divorced.
Can't find any thing about her death or what happen to her after divorce?
Etheel Smith Willey married again to Lucy Conners West, April 20, 1898 - - Also - does anyone have listing of Horatio Willey Cemetery?

Contact: Suzanne Black

Looking for Washington County KIDDER info from 1800 on .. which I might not have collected during my ten years of researching my Kidder ancestors who were centered around Princeton, ME, after 1850. My ancestor was Joseph KIDDER of Princeton, ME, and his grandfather, Calvin KIDDER, moved to St. Stephen, NB, in the 1780's. He died young leaving an infant son, J. Calvin KIDDER, b1799 NB. His mother, Mrs. Mary (Wilkins) KIDDER,
remarried to Ambrose BATES and had many children with him.
Some missing information in our research is in regards to Jonathan / John
KIDDER, Joseph's older brother.

Contact: Betty Fredericks

Looking for any and all information on the WILKINS men and/or families in
Washington County (and Aroostook County). My ancestor, Samuel WILKINS,
moved his family from Unity, Me, to Amity, ME, around 1830. Samuel's
father seems to be one of the three WILKINS men who were living in "Maine"
around 1770 and were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. (Cannot find
additional information about those men.) Samuel's daughter, Mary Jane WILKINS, married J. Calvin KIDDER, and they lived in Amity, Calais, and Princeton, ME, and had 6 children live to at least teen-age years.

"Calvin" and Mary's son, Joseph KIDDER, married his cousin, Clarissa
WILKINS, daughter of Samuel's son, George WILKINS. George had moved
his large family to York County, NB, for a while, but, upon his wife's death,
most of the family moved back to Maine. (George remarried to the mother-in-law of two of his daughters.) Two older sons of Samuel WILKINS seem to have remained in Aroostook County. Among the missing is his other daughter (Elizabeth?? Electra??), who might have remained in Unity, ME, when the family moved. I have been looking for information on Samuel Wilkins' birth family for years.

Contact: Betty Fredericks

Looking for Susan Louise CARNEY b. May 30, 1847 in Machias. Father Edward CARNEY from Donnegal, Ire. Mother was Jane Wilson born at sea coming from Scotland. Any information would be wonderful and I'd be happy to share data on her descendants.

Contact: Rainew1

From Charlotte, Maine, Vital Records, NEHGS pub. 1947, v. 101, p. 31:
Marriages.... William GREENLOW, Jr. and Jane MALLOCK, 23 Sep 1832.

From the Charlotte, Maine Vital Records, NEHGS pub. 1949, v. 103, p. 58:
family of William GREENLAW, Jr.* and Jane:
Emiline b 26 Nov 1832; DeWitt Clinton b 25 Mar 1834; Alvira Catherine b 31 Jul 1835, d 9 Feb 1860; Sarah Adalade b 30 Jun 1837; Hannah Ellen b 9 Apr 1839; Livingston b 26 Jan 1841; Daniel Malloch b 10 Nov 1842, d 9 Apr 1860; *William Jr. alias William Clinton, d in Charlotte 18 Feb 1886.

Was this family still in Charlotte in 1850 and 1860? Looking for info
re ancestors and descendants of this family.

Contact: Norma Brown

I am looking for information & ancestry on Abigail JOY wife of Isaac
STROUT of Harrington. She died 28 Feb 1840, ae 50 [gravestone].

"Early Narraguagus River Families of Washington County, Maine" has that
she was probably daughter of Francis JOY of Steuben & Harrington. I haven't been able to find out much about Francis either: wife? dates? children?
All I know is a Francis JOY was at Steuben 1790 census, & Harrington,
1800-1810 censuses with wife & several children. He was age 26-45 on
both 1800 & 1810 which implies born 1765 - 1774. [He may have been at
Harrington 1820, but I don't have access to that census.] Any pointers on information for Abigail & Francis JOY would be appreciated.

Contact: Diantha Howard

Looking for parents or other info on Laura Jane JOHNSON b. Mar. 1, 1826 in Eastport. She was adopted Eliza Jane BLACK Mar. 3, 1827 by Alexander Black, 2nd and Ruth Merrithew in Searsport. She married Daniel SANDBORN,Jr.. in Frankfurt in July, 1844. They lived in Washington, Monroe, and Jackson.

Contact: Maris

I am looking for information on the Shea family of Eastport, Maine. The father was Michael and his wife (I believe was Mary). They had three daughters that I am aware of : Rebecca (born about 1828); Catherine (born about 1832); Sophia - younger than the other two. Something must have happened to Michael because it looks like Mary later married a Charles Fortune. I am stuck at this point. Thanks!

Contact:Emily Betz

Searching for any information on William TAYLOR born c 1770 in England, arrived in Canada and came across to Washington County around 1790. He married a Hannah ??? and they lived all their life here. William died August 1861 in Eastport. Hannah died before 1860.

Their children were: all born in Eastport
Rebecca 5 June 1793
Elizabeth 20 June 1795
Abigail 5 May 1797
Susanna 20 Nov 1795
William H. 5 Jan 1801
John 13 Mar 1804
Edward 10 Apr 1806
Mary E. 19 July 1808
Sally 11 Jan 1811
Hannah 18 July 1813
Joseph M. 25 July 1817

Edward (above) TAYLOR married 14 Jan 1828 in Eastport to Hannah BOYD.
I would greatly appreciate any help you can offer. My main goal is find more about the two Hannah's, the wife of William and the wife of Edward. But any information on the Taylor's is great. Thank you.

Contact: Sandy Carneiro

I am looking for sources to find the ancestry of Eliza Young "of the provinces" whose marriage was recorded in the Eastport Newspaper as 1825. I have also been unable to find the ancestry of her husband James William/Willet Carpenter although there is a large family of Carpenters originiating with Archeleus Carpenter of St. Johns. My great grandfather, Thomas Edwin Carpenter was born 1828 in Eastport although I have not been able to locate his birth record. Any ideas or clues as to Eliza's ancestry would be much appreciated.

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I am seeking the parents of my 4th great grandfather, JAMES WILLIAM / WILLET CARPENTER who lived in Troy, Waldo County ME but died or
disappeared by 1839. I believe he is closley related to Charles S.
Carpenter b. 1791 who lived in Eastport in 18 30's to 1860's and there
was a mortgage or land transfer made by J. W. Carpenter to Charles S.
Carpenter about 1837. Charles S. Carpenter had a son, William C. Carpenter born in St. Andrews NB, June 30th 1803, and other children born in Eastport and it is possible that James "Willet" Carpenter is his son or a brother born in St. Andrews but I cannot find a record for him. The only record I can find connecting James Willet Carpenter to Eastport is his marriage to Eliza Young "Of the Provinces" in Eastport Sentinel. I would be most grateful for any help on the Eastport CARPENTERS. Thank you for any clues.

Contact: Sharyn Herian

Hello, I am seeking information abt. Cyrus SPRAGUE, b. 21 Aug. 1846 , in Pembroke-Calais area. Father was William SPRAGUE, b.1802, mother Tamar CLARK , step-mother Olive _____? Cyrus married a Maria SOUTHWOOD/SOUTHWICK/ SOUTHARD ?? They are shown on the LDS on-line 1881 Census for Quebec living in Brome Co. , with children George, William,Lillie, and Laura ; they are also shown in the on-line Canada Quebec Census for 1901 living in Magog town- with youngest daughter Bertha May SPRAGUE b. 1891. Bertha May married Cephas BUZZELL 1905 and they lived in Tomifobia-Fitch Bay area of Stanstead Co. Quebec, farming. These were my husband's Grandparents. I appreciate any help on this, Thank you

Contact: Sally Dutton

I am looking for any information on Annie Pulk who was the wife (?) of Joseph Reed. Annie was my great-grandmother and her daughter, Lillian Reed, was born 6-11-1884 in Milltown, Maine. Joseph Reed was a Canadian national who may have immigrated to Maine in 1884, shortly before Lillian's birth. I believe Annie was the daughter of Mary Lawrence and Samuel Pulk from Eastport and Letete County, New Brunswick.

Contact: Susan Leary

I am trying to find the family of Edward Moffitt. They are on the 1870 and 1880 US census. Edward Moffitt was born abt 1824 in New Brunswick and he married an Alice who was born abt 1821 in Calais, Washington, Maine. They had 5 children:
James E. B abt 1856
Clara A. B abt 1860
George F.B abt 1862
William F.B abt 1866
Ada May B. abt 1869
William Frank Moffitt married my great aunt Pearl Akerman on July 11,1904 in Great Village, Nova Scotia. She was killed in the Halifax Explosion in 1917 and we can find nothing of William (Frank) after that. In Nova Scotia he was known as Frank Moffat. After the 1880 census we can find nothing about anyone in this family. Can anyone help?

Contact: Linda Mesetovic

I am looking for the family information for: ELLIOT, Eliza Belle (or Bell) Birth: 1840 Machias, Washington, ME . Looking for her parents and/or siblings. Thanks!

Contact: Andy Stewart

I am looking for information about William Ralph Greenlaw who was born in 1891 in Calais, Maine the son of Otis Greenlaw and Elmira Scott. He married Beatrice Theresa Camick on September 18, 1923 in Milltown Parish, Charlotte County, New Brunswick. He was a sawyer by trade. Specifically, I would like to have a more precise date of birth as well as a date of death. I would also be interested in any other information, such as whether or not he had siblings.

Contact: John Greenlaw

Looking for information on Charles E. Estabrooks (b. abt. 1827 Maine) who was married to Elizabeth Simmons (b. abt 1830 New Brunswick) and are in the 1850 census for Calais, Maine. Specifically would like to determine Charles’ connections to the other Estabrooks of the area. Charles and Elizabeth moved on to Washington County, Minnesota in the 1860 census and apparently lived the rest of their life there. Had three children; Elizabet, Emma and Wilmer. Thanks

Contact: Ken Kovak

Seeking information about a William Taylor of Eastport, Washington County, Maine who was born about 1770 in England and died bef. 1860 in Eastport. Thank you most kindly for any help or lead.

Contact: Janet

I am looking for information on the Harmon family living in Calais, Maine, circa 1850 until about 1917. I will provide all the information I already have to reduce duplicate searches. I am particularly interested in tying Arthur Thomas Harmon born March 23, 1883, to his father who may have been Frank Melville Harmon. There are some inconsistencies that have hampered our being absolutely sure of the link.

Contact: Beth

I am looking for a birth record for my ggrandfather, JC Fremont Fowler --that is the name he went by as an adult, although it may not be the name he was given at birth. He was born in Calais in January 1858 (although I am not ruling out December 1857 or February 1858). His mother's name was Elizabeth; she would have been in her late 20s at the time of this birth. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with info about any male births in Calais from this time period.

Contact: Janet M. Simons

Is anyone researching the family of Deola C. Getchell, a grain dealer in Machias ? He was born Aug 6, 1852 and died June 19, 1929. He was the son of Marshfield and Martha (Holmes) Getchell. His wife was Ida B. Harmon. They had at least 2 sons, Thomas and Guy. There is a picture of D.C.Getchell in the History of Machias that has a strong resemblance to a picture I have in a family album I inherited (unlabeled of course) I thought it was a picture of one of the sons of my husband's ancestor Henry G. Mitchell of Industry (whose wife was a Getchell) Henry also called a son "Guy".

Contact: Chris S.

I am searching for information on Caroline Josephine (AKA Josephine) MARSTON, b: April 1849, Machias, Maine. Her married name may have been Josephine RIPLEY. I am interested in marriage, death, obituary, any info re children.

Contact: Nancy McSlarrow

I am looking for info on William Randall who lived in Culter, Wash., Maine in 1806 the year his son Ezekial was born. Did William serve in the Rev. War? His great Gran Daughter Marilyn F.Randall Glenny who was born in Portland, Me. is wanting to join the DAR in Phoenix, Az. She has a great family history book of genalogy but not much on William!!

Contact: Pat Haney

I have been looking for my Great-great grandmothers family. Her name was Rebecca Jane Haddock, she married Archibald Allan back in 1867 in Calais, Maine. I have found her on the 1860 census living with her father Thomas Haddock. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada. She shows up there on there 1851 census. I have been trying to find out where her parents were buried. One of her brothers goes to Massachusetts and the other brother goes to New Hampshire where she ended up spending the rest of her life. But after the 1880 census I can not find her parents anymore. Any help would be appreciated.

Contact: Katherine Nicholson

Searching for info on Mary Elizabeth Holman born 12 Sep. 1844 Eastport. Married James Cropley, died 1909 Fosterville, NB. Some contacts state she was born in Foxcroft, ME, but not known for sure. Any info would be helpful.

Contact: Dwayne

My great-grandparents were Niles C. SIMMILKIER (born Madrid, Spain, in 1841; died in Minnesota abt 1900; served 1864-1865 in the 31st Maine Regiment, was honorably discharged as a sergeant) and Laura F. NASH (born in Washington Co., Maine in 1847; died in Santa Clara, California 21 February 1922). They were married in Washington County on 4 December 1865. I seek a vital record showing where and by whom they were married.
I believe that two of their three children were born in Harrington: (1) my aunt Mildred Estelle SIMMILKIER, born 21 October 1866, who died in Minnesota in 1944; and (2) my aunt Martha Nash SIMMILKIER, born about 1868-70, whom I met in Harrington in 1940 and who died in Harrington (I believe unmarried) about 1945-46. (My grandmother Laura Beulah SIMMILKIER, their younger sister, was born in 1874 in Anoka, Minnesota.) I seek vital records confirming the birth of Mildred and the birth, death and burial site of Martha. Laura NASH, a daughter of Levi NASH, had three older siblings: a brother, killed in the Civil War at Petersburg, and two older sisters, Mary (B 1840) and Jane (B 1845), who died young. I seek vital records confirming the birth, death and burial sites of the two girls.

Contact: Robert F. Fuller

Interested in any information on the Joseph Crossman Family that lived in Pembroke ME in the 1880 Census.. There was a son Ellsworth, which was my Grandfather's name, that we have very little info about him.. My Grandmother Ella B (Mciver) Crossman Died in New Bedford MA in 1909. Thank You for any help.

Contact: Bob Bouley

Looking for EDWARD MOFFITT b. abt 1824 and wife Alice Jones b abt 1821.They had 5 children, James E b. abt 1856, Clara A b. Aug 12,1858; George F. b. abt 1862; William F. b. Oct 18, 1866 and Ada May b. abt 1869. Edward and wife born in New Brunswick children born in Calais(Milltown), Washington, Maine. I am trying to find information about the family but in perticular about William Frank Moffitt. Thank you.

Contact: Linda Mesetovic

My GGrandparents: WILLIAM SEAGER / SAGER married SARAH WOOD April 17, 1845 in Worchester- Tenbury Church in England. They came to America in 1846. Sarah gave birth to twins,in Pembroke, Maine, three days after getting off the boat. The family was at Pembroke for a few years, I would sure like to have any information that may be there on my family. The twins names: Thomas W. & Marianne Seager/Sager . Thank you.

Contact: Nancy

James Kelley (b. 1811, Steuben) my ancestor. Seek info on his father, John Kelly, d Steuben 1853, wife's name was Esther. Their other children inc. Susan, Mary, Hannah, Francis, George. Where was John born? Esther's maiden name? Etc. Have descending info to share.

Contact: Kay

Looking for the family of Nancy Boulter Cottle B:1819 Alexander, Washington C. Maine
She married Ephriam Brown

Contact: Wilfred Colin Parker

I am trying to locate the grave of my ancestor John McNeill, who died in the Battle of the Margaretta in 1775. I hope to visit Machias this summer and would like to visit his burial place if its location can be determined. I would appreciate to hear of any information and/or insights.

Contact: Janet Leaman

Seeking information about my G-Grandparents. They were Robert Edward MITCHELL & Emma BURNS. Robert was b. 8 May 1855 & d. 3 Aug 1944 in Calais. Emma was b. 14 Jun 1857 in Milltown NB (?) & d. 14 Aug 1935 in Calais. I believe Robert was the s/o Thomas MITCHELL & Julia A BONNESS. I have very little (unverified) information on these parents. Robert may have had a brother William and a sister Jennie P. More on Jennie P.: Internet contacts claim Jennie P. MITCHELL m. Thomas McGRAW abt 1870. This contact claims that her death certificate states "Place of death, Calais, place of birth, Old Ridge, NB name of father, Thomas MITCHELL, name of mother Julia BONNESS. Place of birth of parents NB. Occupation lumberman, physician reporting death J.M. Dearon, or Deason, Miltown New Brunswick. On the State of Maine certification of vital record they state her birth as May 1, 1853. This information is the only lead I have available for further research
on the MITCHELL family. I have nothing else on which BONNESS Julia may be from. Emma BURNS may be the daughter of Simon BURNS & (unk) She apparently had a brother James BURNS who lived in Milltown, NB.
James had a sister Annie ELLS who was listed as living with him in the 1901 Census along with a niece Maud MITCHELL. ( d/o the above Robert MITCHELL & Emma BURNS. ) Robert & Emma had 8 other children including my grandmother Annie T.

Contact: Carleton Butler

I am searching for a man by the name of Jacob Thompson who lived in Baring and Danforth during the 1830-1850's. I know he was married to Lydia Ann Hamilton and have her entire family history. RE: The Hamiltons of Waterborough York County Maine. Jacob has eluded me. Family history passed down left much to be desired. His last known town of residence was Danforth. He died when a tree fell on him while cutting timber. A son, Sylvanus, died with him. This was in the early 1850's. Is this a man you have ever come across? Any help would be appreciated. I received an email from the Meddybemps historical society once that he could be found in the land grant. No other details. Thank you

Contact: Gerry Thompson