QUERIES
| Name: | Jon Wray |
| Email: | genkeeper@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Searching for any information on Alexander BOWE b abt 1633 in England, d 6 Nov 1678 in Middlesex County. Listed on one document as an original landed proprietor in Middletown. 2 wives, (1)Sarah____ b abt 1637, d 16 Apr 1665, (2) Rebecca Hughes b abt 1657 d 4 Dec 1683. I am descended from Sarah's child, Samuel but I am looking for any info on any family members and any colateral families. |
| SURNAME | BOWE |
| September 15, 2001 20:52:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Karla Staudt |
| Email: | mailto:staudt@cptelco.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of Mindwell (LEWIS) HIGBY. Mindwell was b. 1736 and married 1755 to John HIGBY in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT. John and Mindwell lived in Middletown until abt 1759 when they moved to CT until 1778 when they moved to Saratoga County, NY. I have descendant information on this family that I would be happy to share/swap as well. Thank-you for any help you are able to offer! Karla Staudt staudt@cptelco.net |
| SURNAME | LEWIS, HIGBY |
| September 9, 2001 14:48:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Cheri L. Thompson |
| Email: | garyt82148@prodigy,net |
| Comments: | I am seeking any information on RHODA HUBBARD (?possibly Hubbell?) born 8-12-1753 in Middletown. She married JOHN CADWELL/CARDELL who died 8-11-1842. Their daughter, SARAH "SALLY" CARDELL born 10-20-1783 in CT. married Edmund Holcomb born 7-28-1780 in Southwick Hampshire/Hampden Co. Ma. The Holcomb family moved to NY finally settling in Van Buren, Onondaga Co., NY. Their daughter SABRA HOLCOMB marred FREDERICK f. CAIN in NY. Thank you for your time and consideration |
| SURNAME | HUBBARD (HUBBLE?) CADWELL/CARDELL HOLCOMB |
| September 8, 2001 15:22:40 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Elizabeth Potts |
| Email: | epotts50@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for Sam Potts, I believe he lived somewhere in Middlesex county....... and owned an axe handle company....... His wife's name was Ethel and the had two sons..... |
| SURNAME | Potts |
| September 8, 2001 01:08:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jeni Huffstedtler |
| Email: | jeni@bagpipe.com |
| Comments: | Looking for any information about MCKEE, MACKYES, or MACKAY. I have a Stores MACKYES in the 1810 NY census, born in CT. I have located a Stores MCKEE born in 1787 in Middletown, CT to Phinehas MCKEE and either Phebe HALL or Margaret HOLLISTER. I would bet on Phebe Hall, because Stores has a daughter later named Phebe Diana, same spelling. The LDS site lists Phinehas McKEE and Phinehas Francis McKEE as the same person, trying to figure out if maybe Phebe Hall was first wife.... lists same ch |
| SURNAME | MCKEE, MACKYES, MACKAY |
| August 31, 2001 18:50:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mr. Lee |
| Email: | samjicorp@hananet.net |
| Comments: | Hence, we would appreciate your giving us any assistance in locating North & Judd, Inc. since their location is same area as yours. Looking forward to your prompt response on above. Thanks. Best regards C Y Lee/Samji Corp. P.S Our tel/fax No. is 82-2-771-2357/2359. |
| SURNAME | |
| August 29, 2001 08:08:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mr. Lee |
| Email: | samjicorp@hananet.net |
| Comments: | Dear Sirs, I am a Christian and attending the Methodist Church in Korea. I am a businessman and we had had some business relationship with North & Judd, Inc. 699 Middle Street, Middletown, Connecticut 06457 / tel and fax No. (203) 632-2600 and 632-1436 respectively. However, we stopped communicating with them 8 or 9 years ago but wanted to reinstate our relationship with them. Neverthelss, we are unable to locate that company despite our utmost efforts via internet etc. Hence, we |
| SURNAME | C. Y. |
| August 29, 2001 08:03:34 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Brian Stover |
| Email: | bkstover3@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for any information, (parents, children) on Ephraim CROFOOT and Betsey SAMSON. They married in Middletown around 1825. I have an old family bible that lists their names but I am not able to connect them to any of my known ancestors. |
| SURNAME | Crofoot, Samson |
| August 24, 2001 18:22:38 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gloria Holback |
| Email: | gholback_1999@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | William Henry Driskell/Driscoll born in Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn circa 1833. His parents remained in Middletown though he left the state before the Civil War broke out. Need names of his parents. He was living in Sumter County, Georgia in 1860. Was a coach maker by trade. His bithplace was listed as Middletown Conn. and his parents birthplace is listed as Conn. for both parents. Any help in finding the identity of his parents is appreciated. Best wishes, Gloria |
| SURNAME | DRISCOLL/DRISKILL/DRISKELL |
| August 8, 2001 01:46:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | steven marino |
| Email: | marinos1@aetna.com |
| Comments: | I LIVE ON WASHINGTON ST IN MIDDLETOWN(THE OLD SUTTON TOWERS BUILDING 1189 WASHINGTON ST,I WAS TOLD BY SOMEONE THAT IN BACK OF THE APARTMENTS IN THE WOODS THEIR ARRE UNDERGROUND CAVERNS I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE AND WHERE I COULD FIND OUT THIS INFORMATION.. |
| SURNAME | NONE |
| August 7, 2001 02:57:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | geoff smith |
| Email: | skizix@isomedia.com |
| Comments: | Seeking parents of Joseph J LEWIS born 1810 Middletown CT, died 1867 Westchester Cy NY 1867, whO m Mary RHOADES 1812, Chesterfield MA died 1884 Ossining NY |
| SURNAME | LEWIS-RHOADES |
| July 12, 2001 14:38:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joe Burke |
| Email: | joebdfw@webtv.net |
| Comments: | I have a beautiful photograph of my mother's Middletown HS graduating class. I'm not sure of the year (mom was born 2/25/11), so it could be class of '28 or '29. At the time, she was known as Margaretta Hrabusay (sp). She lived with a local doctor and his wife, who were her foster parents. Anyone who could give me a better idea of the graduation date pls email the above. Any of these classmates who may be reading this, I would love to hear from you. |
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| July 7, 2001 22:17:10 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Cheryl Rayner |
| Email: | cherylsh@ultranet.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for information reguarding Hezekiah Goff and his wife Annah Ward. He is my great,great,great,great grandfather and they were born in Middletown June 26,1754 and Feb 18,1755 respectively. I am seeking information about their parents, grandparents,etc. Any information will be most welcome. Thank-you in advance, Cheryl |
| SURNAME | |
| July 1, 2001 18:42:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Andrew J. Johnston |
| Email: | andyj@mcn.org |
| Comments: | I would appreciate as much information as possible on an ancestor of mine: BENJAMIN BUTLER, and his family. They lived in Middletown, I do not know his date of birth. The section was called Middletown Upper Houses in early 1800's ,he was engaged in shipping and owned a square- sterned schooner named the "Betsey and Nancy" which was captured during the French and Indian Wars off Guadalupe. He was drowned in the Connecticut River, August 21,1813. at the age of 64 years. |
| SURNAME | BUTLER |
| June 10, 2001 19:47:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Caleb Brainerd |
| Email: | Vin218@aol.com |
| Comments: | Any one have any information on Caleb Brainerd whose father was Daniel Brainerd one of the first settlers of Haddam. Caleb had a son Obadiah who built his father a house around 1725 in Middletown on what is now Mount Road. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Vinnie |
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| June 9, 2001 01:04:37 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Kathy |
| Email: | stfkpbf@aol.com |
| Comments: | Looking for any info on ancestry/parentage of Abner ROBERTS, born 1819, married Mary Stocking HUBBARD in 1838, died ?? -- all events took place in Middletown. Is Abner connected somehow (perhaps brother?) to Alfred ROBERTS, husband of Mehitable Brown HUBBARD? How might Abner be connected to Sarah ROBERTS of Middletown, age 80 in 1850 (Sarah is shown on the Middletown 1850 census as living with a Mary WILLIAMS, 50 years old, and 2 teenagers -- perhaps daughter and grandchildren??). All |
| SURNAME | ROBERTS |
| June 8, 2001 20:53:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Kathy |
| Email: | stfkpbf@aol.com |
| Comments: | Looking for any info on the ancestry/parentage of Alfred ROBERTS, born ca. 1808; married Mehitable Brown HUBBARD in 1837; and died in 1878 (all events in Middletown). The farm that Alfred and Mehitable owned was reportedly on land now occupied by the Connecticut Valley Hospital. Thanks in advance for ANY clue, however small! Kathy |
| SURNAME | ROBERTS |
| June 8, 2001 20:44:20 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Pat Robinson |
| Email: | PQuinnrob@aol.com |
| Comments: | My gr.grandparents Patrick & Elizabeth (Flannigan) QUINN arrived in Middletown in about 1884. This is where my grandfather Joseph John Quinn was born in 1888. In the 1910 census Patrick and Elizabeth are listed as living in the "alms house". Elizabeth died in 19ll while living at the "alms house" Patrick died in 1938 while living at the "Town Farm". They are both buried in St. John's Cemetery. Does anyone know where the records might be for the "alms house" or the "Town Farm", or have any i |
| SURNAME | Quinn |
| May 27, 2001 15:13:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Larry |
| Email: | lprice@tscnet.com |
| Comments: | Could someone tell me how I may obtain certificates--birth, marriage, death from the Middlesex co.and the cost. also what years are available. Thanks, Larry |
| SURNAME | Dudley |
| May 24, 2001 05:20:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | jeffrey D. Keller |
| Email: | sgtkellerandpamela@att.net |
| Comments: | Where can i get access to the cemetery and records of the mortimer cemetery on liberty and pearl in downtown middletown? |
| SURNAME | driggs, hall, howe, martin, graves, strickland, anthony |
| April 30, 2001 03:13:48 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mary Pitkin |
| Email: | mpit55@aol.com |
| Comments: | RATCLIFFE/KIEFT>Middletown, Portland, Cromwell I am researching the familys of Thomas Ratcliffe and Jane Houghton, William Ratcliffe and Mary Ann Barrows, Charles and Ann Morgan Kieft, Fred and Mary Kieft Ratcliffe. Families were in Middlesex Co. from mid 1850's to present. Any possible connections appreciated. |
| SURNAME | Ratcliffe, Kieft |
| April 25, 2001 14:06:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bonnie Riquier |
| Email: | bonnieriqu@snet.net |
| Comments: | Looking for the marriage line of a Nellie F. Gates to a Charles Sweet in 1877. I would like to complete line and then any chilsdren born to this couple. Town is suppose to be Middletown. Nellie F. Gates was born in Colchester in 1862 to John C Gates and Mary P. Brown. Thanks in advance. Bonnie Riquier bonnieriqu@snet.net |
| SURNAME | |
| March 23, 2001 00:51:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Barbara K. |
| Email: | barbara715@webtv.net |
| Comments: | Middletown,Ct. Goff family: I have the marriage record of my ggg-grandparents: Talcott Goff m. Julia Ann Thomas, Dec. 1830 in Middletown,Ct. Julia was born around 1809. Julia was listed in the 1840 & 1850 Census Records in Middletown. She died in Kensington. They had three daughters: 1-Antionet Goff m. John Stevens lived in West Rocky Hill one son was Justin have two picturew 2-Julia Ann m. Albert Clark 1850 lived in Meriden 4 chilren- Martin, Antionet, Wilbur and Gra |
| SURNAME | Goff, Thomas, Clark, Stevens, |
| March 16, 2001 01:30:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Barbara K. |
| Email: | barbara715@webtv.net |
| Comments: | Goff family: I have the marriage record of my g gg-grandparents: Talcott Goff & Julia Ann Thomas, Dec. 1830 Julia was listed in the 1840 & 1850 Census Records in Middletown. They had three daughters: 1-Antionet Goff m. John Stevens lived in West Rocky Hill one son was Justin have two picturew 2-Julia Ann m. Albert Clark 1850 lived in Meriden 4 chilren- Martin, Antionet, Wilbur and Grace Have some info., records and pictures on them. Jame m.1st Baily 2nd. Henry live |
| SURNAME | Goff, Thomas, Clark, Stevens, |
| March 16, 2001 01:17:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dot Hamilton |
| Email: | hammy1@theramp.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for the Comfort Starr line that lived in Middletown, Ct. In the time frame of 1800's to present. If you can be of help let me know. |
| SURNAME | STARR |
| March 5, 2001 17:27:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dot Hamilton |
| Email: | hammy1@theramp.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for any info on the Comfort Starr line. Mostly the frame of 1800's to present. If anyone knows any info about the ones that moved to Ohio i am interested. Thanks for your time.. |
| SURNAME | STARR |
| March 5, 2001 17:25:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jan |
| Email: | jus@capecod.net |
| Comments: | Seeking all descendants and info on the following families from Middletown: Edmond (a/k/a Edward) O'BRIEN d. 2 Feb 1879 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT, m. Elizabeth McNAMARA (she d. 30 Mar 1900 in Middletown). Both are buried, along with their children, at St. John's Cemetery, Middletown. They had the following children: Timothy O'BRIEN(never married) d. 12 Apr 1886 John O'BRIEN b c1850-1853 d 1925 Middletown m 1894 Mary Agnes WALSH, b 1870 Cromwell, Middlesex, CT, d 1950 Middletown, |
| SURNAME | O'BRIEN, McNAMARA, WALSH, MURPHY, McCARTHY, DUFFEY |
| Febuary 18, 2001 22:24:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sharon Schrag |
| Email: | robebowi56@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My gggggggrandfather William Cornwell, married a Mary Hyanno or Mary Bull, I have heard both need to know which..His son my ggggggrandfather was Jacob Cornwell married Mary White need to know where they are laid to rest. They are all from Middletown. William own land. Thank you so very much, Sharon Cornwell Schrag |
| SURNAME | CORNWELL |
| Febuary 17, 2001 03:31:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mark Stowe |
| Email: | saxonpl@home.com |
| Comments: | I'm seeking the names of the wife and children of Simeon Stow/Stowe, son of Jeremiah and Sarah (Briggs). He may have reside in Middletown near his sisters Rachel Barnes and Mary Hubbard. He served in the Connecticut militia for a brief period during the revolution. His brothers were Abijah and Seth. Any information would be appreciated. |
| SURNAME | Stow/Stowe |
| Febuary 3, 2001 23:10:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Charlie Brown |
| Email: | Charlieb@saturn.speed.net.tw |
| Comments: | I am looking for information on the burials of GEORGE F BROWN and his wife CHRISTINA (CAROLINE) ANDERSON. I beleive they may have been living in Middletown in 1909 and possibly have died there. Any help will be apprecuiated |
| SURNAME | |
| Febuary 2, 2001 02:23:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bena Taylor Kirkscey |
| Email: | BenaTKirk@aol.com |
| Comments: | I need the parents of JUDITH MALLAREE who married WILLIAM SILKRIG December 10, 1733 in Middletown, Middlesex County. They removed to Waterbury eventually. Parents of nine children born between 1734 and 1753: John married Irene Hopkins; Nathaniel married (1) Mary Gillet, (2) Anis Scovill; Allyn, died young; Meriam, married Nathan Foote; Millicent married Asa Judd; Elsie married Moses Frost; William, died young; Sarah married Isaac Foote; and William who migrated to Mississippi Territory and ma |
| SURNAME | MALLAREE |
| January 23, 2001 22:07:12 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Emma M.Rohrbach |
| Email: | emma@cybrquest.com |
| Comments: | I`am looking for information on Catherine Leeke/Leete,(B) 1641/42 Middletown.(D) 13 October 1693 Middletown,Who are her parents? Her husband is Samuel Wm.Roberts,(b) 1638 New Haven,Ct,(D) 1726 Middletown, there three children were born in Middletown, children are (1) William,(B) 24 Aug 1663 Middletown,(M) 1680 Dorothy Forbes(my line),(2) Samuel,(B) 1665 Middletown,(M) Mercy /Marcy Blake,(3) John,(B) 1668 Middletown ,(M) Sarah Blake. I keep getting different spellings on Catherines last name. N |
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| January 17, 2001 21:49:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Arleen Morrissey |
| Email: | geeg@nycap.rr.com |
| Comments: | Looking for any information on Richard Goodale died 1740, Middletown, Ct and Wife Mary Cole Goodale, born 1658 Middletown, Ct. Trying to connect ---daughter Sarah b.1687 m. Jacob Root, Jr. 1709? |
| SURNAME | Goodale |
| January 8, 2001 01:55:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Emma M. Rohrbach |
| Email: | emma@cybrquest.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for my William Roberts,(B0 14 Aug 1663 Middletown,middlesex,Ct.(D) Dec 1726/35..(M) 1680 to Dorothy Forbes. also looking for Samuel William Roberts(B) 1638 either Middletown or new Haven,Ct. (D) 1726 Middletown,Ct, (M) 1662 Middletown to Catherine Leete. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Emma. |
| SURNAME | Roberts |
| November 23, 2000 00:18:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | C. Warner |
| Email: | CSW246@cs.com |
| Comments: | I am seeking information on the family of CHESTER G. HOLMES, born Middletown 1814. Migrated to Georgia circa 1830. Per family lore, his mother was Martha Phillips, originally from Boston, died circa 1830. Also interested in C.S. Tomlinson, b 1800, CT. Is there a known relationship between the Holmes and Tomlinson families? |
| SURNAME | HOLMES |
| September 29, 2000 00:56:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jeannie Knutson |
| Email: | mailto:kanootson@yahoo.com |
| SURNAME: | COTTON |
| Comments: | 1. WILLIAM2 COTTON He married REBECHAH WARD. Our Cottons were members of the 1st Church of Boston. William was the first Freeman in the country, until he was excommunicated following the loss of several children and his wife Ann.(?) Children of WILLIAM COTTON and REBECHAH WARD are: 2. i. THOMAS3 COTTON, b. 5-26-1764, Middletown, CT; d. 4-09-1856, NY. ii. LUCY COTTON. iii. WILLIAM R. COTTON. iv. LUCRETIA COTTON. v. JAMES COTTON. vi. MICHEAL COTTON. Generation No. 2 2. THOMAS3 COTTON was born 5-26-1764 in Middletown, CT, and died 4-09-1856 in NY. He married ANNA HUBARD 10-31-1787. She was born 7-14-1766, and died 10-18-1847. Moved: Bet. 1790 - 1800, to Delaware Co. NY Religion: Were Congregationalists in Middletown, Middlesex Co. CT. Children of THOMAS COTTON and ANNA HUBARD are: 3. i. IRA4 COTTON, b. 8-20-1788, CT; d. 2-15-1865, Maple Grove Cem. Friendship, Allegany CO. NY. 4. ii. CHAUNCY COTTON, b. 1-24-1791, CT.; d. 5-03-1869, Niles Cemetery, Friendship, NY. 5. iii. POLLY COTTON, b. 9-01-1793, US; d. 8-15-1824. iv. MARIA COTTON, b. 10-13-1795. 6. v. ANN COTTON, b. 10-10-1799, Middletown, Middlesex, CT; d. 1-28-1884, Southport, Chemung Co. NY. |
| September 24, 2000 00:55:31 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Diana Barnes Clark |
| Email: | mailto:Dagbarnes@aol.com |
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| Comments: | I was wondering if you have any information on a Gaybert Barnes, dob 10-10-1848 in Middletown, Middlesex, Ct, Married Mary Louisa Fuller 1-16-1872, went to Wesleyan College but dropped out his senior year in 1869, moved to NY and had 6 children, died 10-13-1895 in Brooklyn NY, and was buried 15 OCT 1895 at Pine Grove Cemetery. His 5th child Ebenezer Fuller Barnes should be my g-g grandfather. If you know of any information of the above please let me know. |
| SURNAME | BARNES |
| September 24, 2000 00:33:14 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | James Taft |
| Email: | jtaft@emeraldsurf.net |
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| Comments: | Jeremiah Connor and wife came from Ireland in 1883/4 with infant Isabella. Isabell later married Ralph Taft and lived in Manchester CT, but finding data on Jeremiah (my g-grandfather) has drawn a blank. Family stories have him returning to Ireland after death of his wife (name unknown.) A Jeremiah Connor is listed in the Directory of Middletown CT 1882-91. Any help? Thanks. JTAFT |
| SURNAME | CONNOR |
| September 24, 2000 00:17:32 (GMT Time) |