Previous Queries Regarding the History of Dukes County, MA

Previous Queries Regarding the History of Dukes County, MA

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milners@snowcrest.net (Carol Milner) Subject: Gee and Willix ancestry on Martha's Vineyard... I am a descendant of Hannah Gee Hodgkins whose parents were John Gee born in about 1617 in London, London, England and who married Hazelponi or Hazelelponi Willix. Her parents were Baltazar Willix and Hannah/Annah. The story goes that John Gee was killed/died at sea off of Martha's Vineyard on 27 Dec 1669. Where can I read more about this? And family stories say that Hazelponi's mother Annah was robbed, murdered and then tossed into the river there. This family had a brutal history in Martha's Vineyard! I would like to know more about this family . If there is anyone who can help me or at least point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it. After John's death, Hazelponi married Obediah Wood of Ipswich, Mass. I will be eager to hear from anyone who can help me learn more of my family.... Carol

georgeball@mail.n-link.com (George Ballentine) I am a descendant of Samuel Huxford who married Esther Norton. One of his grandsons, Samuel left Martha's Vineyard about 1746 and removed to Hyde County, NC. He eventually settled in St. James Goose Creek Parish, SC. There is still a large family of his Huxford descendants in that area today. I would like to correspond with anyone researching or interested in this Huxford line. Please email or visit my website at http://www.n-link.com/~georgeball to see my Huxford connection.

JackieK@aol.com (Jackie French Koller) Can you steer me toward any other references to the story of Polly Daggett and the liberty pole? I have discovered that Parnell Manter was apparently 18, and I cannot find any references to the ages of the other two girls. Jackie French Koller http://members.aol.com/jackiek/index.htm

michie@flinthills.com (Barry Michie) I have an ancestor, Jean Nicholas Chateau, who arrived in Philadelphia 3 Sept 1739 aboard the LOYAL JUDITH. Attached to the passenger, fidelty and allegiance lists is the following: "These immigrants were the survivors of the ship "LOVE AND UNITY", which first landed at Martha's Vineyard, near Boston, after over one hundred of it's one hundred and fifty passengers had died on board ship." I would appreciate anyone finding and information on the LOVE AND UNITY, e.g.: - master? - bound from? - destination? - passenger lists? - what happened ... plague, shipwreck, storm, starvation, violence????? - fate of the ship?

MimiMS1@aol.com (Mimi) I am researching the following lines. If anyone has any particular information about these people please email me. James ATHEARN married Rebecca SCUDDER. Their daughter Mary ATHEARN b. 10-10-1763 in Tisbury married Nathaniel MAYHEW in 1786. They had nine children including George Athearn MAYHEW b. 1789 in Chilmark Mass.George A Mayhew married Alice Hussey PERRY, and both lived and are buried in Cincinnati, Ohio. It seems that many Mayhews and Perrys moved to Cincinnati, but when and why? If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks. Mimi

FSUY66A@prodigy.com (MRS JOAN E BARNEY) I have recently learned of a escaped slave, his name was Edinbur Randall who landed in West Chop in September of 1854. Through the efforts of Mrs Vanderhoop and Mrs. Peters arrived in New Bedford a few days later. Does anyone know more about this story?
Also: I am looking for the parents of Mary Norton who married Zachariah Hillman. She died 1810 in New Bedford, MA. He was born in Chilmark. I am not sure about Mary.

hamm.fam@kaiserslautern.netsurf.de (Kim Hamm) Under the family surname of COTTLE in "History of Martha's Vineyard...." by Charles E. Banks, a Edmund COTTLE (designated as numer 214 in Banks'history), is stated as having "among others" a Capt Edmond Cottle as a child. It is the "among others" that our family's current research is dedicated. Hopefully we can link a Charles COTTLE (born abt 1810 and married a Mary H. NORTON) to him as a son. It is just said in our family that Charles was his son, but we have no factual evidence. Any light or references would me appreciated!

calemery@prodigy.net (Cal Emery) Among my Grandmothers post card collection is one sent to one of my Uncles in 1912. It has a photo of the Bethel Launch, Helen May on the front. The back shows a seal with the words Hold Fast Vineyard Haven in a circle around a square with the letters B S F S in the corners and what appears to be a bird in the center. The written msg salutation is Dear Brother of the Hold Fast. A scripture ref is printed on the card; Rev. 3:11 My question: What is (or was) this organization? Are any of its' records still available? Thanks.

bsunbury@zeus.ax.com (Bob Sunbury) Here is some information you may be able to help me confirm: Thomas Smith Married Nancy Roach on March 17, 1831. They had seven children: William Wallace Smith, Lydia Davis Smith, Phoebe Ann Smith,Calbert H Smith Nancy T Smith, and Lizzie C Smith. Here is the part I don't understand the records show Poebe married Ira Dextor Jr on Nov. 17,1863, but I have her married to Samuel Kinsman Elliott. I think her first husband died and she remarried. The story is her first husband was in his 70 when she married him. If there is any way you can help me with this information and the birthplace of Samuel Kinsman Elliott, Agusta Elliott, and Helen Kinsman I would be thankful.

musical@pilot.infi.net (Elaine Vincent Kantor) Looking for info on Daniel Vincent b. 1760 in Martha's Vineyard., m.Hannah Smith 1785 and died 1806 Edgartown. Especially interested in where their sons ARCHELAUS VINCENT and THOMAS VINCENT resided during their adulthoods and whom they married. Looking for a possible tie to my NORFLEET VINCENT family in North Carolina in early 1800s.

benjamin@fxbbs.com (Paul Bunnell, FACG,UE) I am looking for more info. on my granddaughters family. Joseph G. Pachico (1), son of Joseph G.(2) possibly from St. Michael, Azores before 1894. Joe (1) was born 2 Dec.1893 Cottage City, Dukes co., Martha's Vineyard. Died 10 Feb. 1950 in jail there. Wife was Elizabeth (Ellen) Donnelly. Would like anything on this line or origins. Also: Anything on the Joseph Robert Montesion Sr. family which still live there today. Thanks, Address: 58 Bluestone Dr. Nashua, NH 03060

fletcher@mail.la.utexas.edu (Ronald W. Fletcher) I am looking for information about the wife of my great-great grandfather, James P. CLAGHORN. He was born 4/6/1848 in Tisbury and she was born abt 1849. She is listed as Louisa L. in the census records, and I suspect that the "L" stands for LAMBERT. It is also possible that the "L" stands for Leannoth, a common name in the family (my grandmother's middle name). Their daughter, Sara Jane CLAGHORN, was born 1/26/1868 in Tisbury.

LadyJane8@aol.com I am seeking information about Suzannah Ward who married Z. Mayhew march 1713, Chilmark. She died 23 May 1758, Chilmark.

Hhwaters@aol.com (Horace H. Waters) I am looking for the parents of Thomas L. Norton of Tisbury who married Sarah "Sally" Athearn on 18 Jul 1836. Thomas was born Feb 1810. Thomas and Sarah had the following children: Laura Ann, Thomas, Eliza, Benjamin A., and Mayhew. Any information about Thomas' ancestors would be greatly appreciated.

jmerk@earthlink.net (Jennifer Merk) I am searching for relatives/descendants of Jethro Norton Smith, my 4th Great Grandfather, b. 3 April 1804 in Edgartown. He moved to Maine, then Kennebunkport - Arundel area, m. Rhoda Huff/Hough. Would like to know more family history!

Tuba4@aol.com (Barbara)I have some information on Isaac Chase and I am trying to see if he is connected to the William Chase family. My information places Isaac as the son of Thomas who was the son of Aquila Chase and Martha S. Jelliman (Jellison) who was the son of Richard Chase and Joan Bishop. Thomas' siblings were William, Joane, Sara, Anne, Elizabeth, Aquilla, Joane and Martha. I saw where Thomas was listed as the son of Richard and ? Is it possible that this Thomas was the grandson of Richard and that this information is correct? Thanks.

Marcelle.Orswell@chirondiag.com (Marcelle Orswell) I am researching my husband's family history. His grandfather Norton Orswell was married in Edgartown in 1936. His father William died in Edgartown sometime in Nov. 1921. There is also a connection with the Marchant family - George Orswell married Hattie Marchant in Feb 1856. George Orswell died in 1893. There is also a reference to an infant named Hattie Marchant Orswell who died in 1874. I'm looking to fill in the gaps as well as for any other information to piece a family tree. If anyone knows more of the family history I would appreciate that as well. Thanks on behalf of my husband Gary and his father Richard.

MVMcKillop@aol.com (Mary McKillop) VANDERHOOP family - I am researching this family for my sister-in-law. Her mother was a VANDERHOOP and I came across this site on the web. I would like any info on the Vanderhoop clan. All she knows is that Barbara VAnderhoop married an Adrian Cummings in Gay Head. Barbara is about 70 years old today. Any help with any connection to this VANDERHOOP will be appreciated.

S49smith@aol.com Nathanial Mayhew/Mayo b.1714 m. Mary Randall Scituate Ma. Child William MAYHEW b.1760 went to Maine m.Joanna Farrow. Need to connect Nathanial to parents.

Weezie89@aol.com (Marje Lukacsko)I am looking for information on the Luce Family, in particular, Grafton Luce, b. April 16,1780, daughter Lucinda Luce, believed to be a direct descendant of Andrew Luce. His father was Adonijah Luce b. August 15, 1717 in Tisbury, died in Stowe, Vt. married to Abigail Athearn about 1744.

jmullen@ix.netcom.com (Joan N. Mullen) Seeking information on NICHOLAS NORTON, the emigrant, died 1690, Resident of Weymouth, later Edgartown. Information his participation in the PEQUOT WAR. Joan Norton Mullen, 14505 Willowbend Ct., Wichita, Kansas 67230.

JR243@aol.com (Ruth) Some of my ancestors with the surname WORTH& GLOYD lived at Martha's Vineyard when first coming to America. Has anyone run across these names in that area? Would appreciate any info.

BidaSea@aol.com I'm researching the Daggett family of Martha's Vineyard. Joseph Daggett was married to Alice Sesstom in the LDS Family group sheet, but in a book by Robert Anderson, he says that Alice Sesstom is not the wife of Joseph. He states that Joseph was married to the sister of Putuspaquin, a minor sachem at Sanchekantacket, who is not Alice as stated by Charles Banks... Anyone else researching this line of the Daggett family?

GYB@aol.com Abijah Luce removed from the vineyard in the late 1700's. In my geneaology I list him has the son of Bethuel. I have no record of this. Does anyone? Also he married a mary pease. somewhere. They had one child in Vinalhaven, ME. I don't know for sure any of this. Need help!
weeks@riconnect.com (Roberta Cekala) I may have the name backwards, but we are looking for any information on Herbert James Weeks (or James Herbert Weeks?), also Charles Weeks and Timothy Weeks. I think Timothy died in the 1940's in North Kingstown but is buried in Vineyard Haven Cemetery. I may not have all the facts correct.
outboard@capecod.net (Wm. H. Smith) What was the name of the little gas station / diner on North Road, by Walter Jenkison's house? A friend of mine asked me what the name was the name was. I remember going to this diner as a kid, but I don't recall.
PRTA59A@prodigy.com (Mrs. Elizabeth V. Brady) I would very much like to see a copy of a photo which is said to have been printed in a book, title unknown, of the vessel THE LEROY MILTON YALE. It is known to have sailed from the Vineyard after 1848 and said to have sailed the Calif. coast for many years. I am a descendant of Dr. Leroy Milton Yale, Sr., and his wife, Maria Allen Luce. I would enjoy hearing from others who enjoy researching their Vineyard heritage.
salted@fgi.net I am wondering if there is anything from the Deaf's perspective toward Alexander Graham Bell from Martha's Vineyard. I need some sources to show that the Deaf consider A. G. Bell an enemy.
bjorn@it.kth.se (Björn Pehrson) Dr. H.M. Jernegan of Boston, interested in Steamships around 1881, would he be related to the Vineyard Jernegans? Anyone has any facts about him?
wallwork@tpgi.com.au (Keith E Wallwork) I am looking for decendants of Mrs William Gurin (or similar). The address I have from some 40 years ago was Isle of Matthew (could this be Mayhew?) Vineyard Haven. We share the same ancestors (Rabbit) on my mothers side.
Trbrd@aol.com Looking for family tree on Josephine Warren Norton b, between 1883-1895; married Capt. Angus Rellman Lohnes from Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia. Josephine had two brothers, Charles G. Norton and Harry Norton from Indian Hill area of Chilmark. Her Mother's name could possibly be Margaret Travers and died at Josephines birth; her father had two sons and a farm and sent her to his brothers to live. Don't know if adopted or not. Can't find birth records or marriage records to Angus Lohnes.... Can anyone help me on this, please?
pepe@nantucket.net (David W. Anderson) Looking for information on Jacob Daggett's parents and other ancestors. Jacob Daggett b about 1690, m 10/24/1714 Nantucket, died 2/24/1760 Nantucket. Thanks.
nina.swaim@valley.net (Douglas V. Smith) Searching for documented information on ancestry of Thomas JERNEGAN (about 1695 - maybe 1728) who arrived in Edgartown about 1712 probably from Virginia and married Abigail RIPLEY daughter of Joseph and Sarah (JENKINS) RIPLEY. Douglas V. Smith, Box 65, Sharon, VT 05065 or e-mail to nina.swaim@valley.net
adkinsj@friend.ly.net (Jim Adkins) Looking for ancestors of Betsey Hartwell, died 1856. She was married to Joseph Luce who was born Jan 15, 1776 in Tisbury, MA and died in Cattaraugus County, NY in 1863.
rdutcher@1st.net (Roy Dutcher) I would like to know how Dutcher's Dock got it's name.
karenc@ct2.nai.net (Karen Hillman Costantini) Researching HILLMAN family of Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket. John Hillman b(1752) m. Phebe Folger 1 Oct 1775, dau Seth Folger of Nantucket. According to History of Martha's Vineyard, John was Rev. soldier & POW in 1781. Prob. d.soon afterward. His widow Phebe m2 DANIEL ALLEN 1788. What I thought was deadend turned out John had a son Reuben, my 4G gf. b.1775 Nantucket m.Elizabeth BEARD,their son Charles b.1811 Nantucket who m.Sarah REXFORD. Would appreciate any info on above,Hillman's and Rexford in particular.
wiesefam@microassist.com (Ida B. Wiese) I recently found the maiden name of Mercy (Mary) Mayhew who married Caleb Rand in a King's County Nova Scotia history, formerly of Tisbury. His dates; born 10 Jan 1730 at Charlestown, Ma, died before 1780 at Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. The transients to Tisbury page gives his father, Caleb, and says the first five children married at Tisbury and moved to Nova Scotia, so I feel Mercy (Mary) Mayhew must be a descendant of Thomas Mayhew. Can anyone give me her ancestry? Thanks.
asuwish@nicom.com (Vicki Tilton Waspe) Seeking parents/siblings and dates of Jedidah PEASE, b. abt. 1739 in Edgartown, MA; d. 3 Oct 1835 in Oakland, Kennebec Co., ME. Married Cornelius TILTON on 16 Feb 1758 in Dukes Co., MA (who was b. 1738 in Chilmark and d. 31 Oct 1839 in Winslow, Kennebec Co., ME.)
meredith@pop.ghbbs.com (Ken Newcombe) Andrew Newcomb was living in Edgartown about 1670. He died there about 1707. His son Thomas had son Joseph married to Mary Eldridge. Their son Elisha was murdered at sea in 1772. Any info appreciated.
brollins@capecod.net ("Mooncusser") I'm looking for info on Huldah Pease m. Capt. John Kendrick the noted navigator. Any info would be great. Ancestors or descendents of Huldah seem to be hard to find as she and John moved around. Thanks....
musicgal@phnx.uswest.net (Helen C Leigh) My gggm Soucin Morris, born Martha's Vineyard 26 Oct. 1819, married Alvin (Andy?) Alexander, born VT(?)died Pensacola, FL. They had six children, Alvin Andrew b. 11 May 1847, Montpelier, VT, (my ggf); John Everett b 6 June 1853, Pensacola, FL; Mary Matilda b ca 1860 Elgin? IL; Morris, b? (lived in New York State); Ellen b?; and Elizabeth, b?. Alvin died in Pensacola, Florida,and Soucin (sp?) moved to Camden, Ark., believe with Alvin and Milly (Taylor) Alexander (son and wife). There's more that has to do with the children of Alvin (Andy?) and his wife, Soucin. I am mainly interested in any information from that part of the country about these two. It is believed that he was a seaman and that she and her family worked in the vineyards. Would really appreciate any information.
LaurenTen@aol.com (Lauren Tennent) I would appreciate any information about Desire NORTON, born about 1670, Tisbury, Dukes Co., MA. She married Robert LUCE, born abt.1667 Scituate, Plymouth, MA. They were probably married between 1684-87 in Tisbury. While I have quite a bit of information on my Luce line and some of the families they married into, I have very little on Desire NORTON, and nothing on her family. Desire is not mentioned in the "History of Martha's Vineyard" or in "The Descendants of John Norton...". Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me with this line.
sydlocke@msn.com (Syd Locke) Jonathan Locke m. Mary Norton Jan. 1 1729/30 in Chilmark. One son, Jonathan who was raised by his Grandfather Samuel Norton after his fathers death cir. 1731. Banks lists Jonathan as a housewright while A.H. Locke lists him as a doctor. Both have him in Lockeport N.S. in 1763 with same issue. Seeking info to clairify. Also: Is the Samuel Norton (423) who m. his sister Mary (71) the family that raised Jonathon Locke who m. Mary Norton Jan. 1, 1729/30 ? There is a conflict in info between Banks and A. H. Locke.
cfairbro@ccs.carleton.ca (Chris Fairbrother) I would be very interested to learn more about Dr. Alfred Fairbrother who lived on the Island in the early 1900's, the one who was described as a scoutmaster and confiscator of errant baseballs. Was he related to the Fairbrothers of London and Windsor, Berkshire, England who immigrated to the United States before WWI?
pacshe@inet.net (Sandy) I have read The History of Martha's Vineyard and what there is here on the internet by Charles E. Banks. I am trying to learn more about my ancestor Joseph Daggett who married Alice Sesseton, a local Indian. Thank you.
BCleghorn@aol.com I'm looking for any and all Cleghorns--they were Claghorns on the island -- and their allied families. We lived all over the island and intermarried with many families, particularly those connected with whaling. I'm willing to share the information that I have for the information you have.
jgillick@compmore.net (Marjorie Gillick) I am looking for information about 1. Silas Marchant and 2. Hepsabeth Jones, parents of 3. William Marchant, b 1752 at Martha's Vineyard (married to 4. Elizabeth Williamson in 1788).
e6a2f3nb@abaco.coastal.com (Bob Weeks) I am looking for information reference William Weeks. I am told he was shipwrecked on Martha's Vineyard. It would be helpful to know the name of the ship and from where it sailed. Who did William Weeks marry? Where did he live? Did he have children and the line.
ghayes@ns.sympatico.ca (Gordon J. Hayes) I am looking for possible information regarding William Hayes (1770-1815) a resident of Nova Scotia who drowned from the schooner "Rollo" off Martha's Vineyard in 1815. If anyone can point me to where I could check records of that time and area I would be most grateful.
genbug@nanosecond.com (Carol (Bent) Hathaway) I found John Bent who died on the 7 September 1934 in the Historical Records of Tisbury but cannot locate anything further on him. If anyone else is doing research on the Bent surname, I would love to exchange data. I am compiling a book on my fathers' descent. His father Ernest Vernon Bent was born in Nova Scotia but married in MA. He was the son of John Zenas Bent who was born in 1839 in Nova Scotia. Since I have no date of death ... could this have been him in Tisbury?!
Hyfantis@aol.com (Paul S. Uek) I am trying to gather more information on a person named Deborah Lewis, who flourished about 1765. I have only two references thus far, both drawn from the same newspaper. One states "We hear from the Vineyard, that one Deborah Lewis, of that place, about 32 years of age, who til a few days since, constantly appeared in the female dress, and was always supposed to be one of the sex, suddenly threw off that garb, and assumed the habit of a man; and, sufficiently to demonstrate the reality of this last appearance, is on the point of marrying a widow woman." The New-London Gazette (New London, Conn.), August 3, 1764. (The other reference is in the Jan. 12, 1770 issue of the same paper.)
bparker@saclink.csus.edu (Brian Parker) Captain Jesse Smith lived in Tisbury in the early 1900s. His wife's name was Mary Elizabeth (Judkins) Smith and they had six children: Jesse, Jr.; Granville, Louise, May, William and Jack. He served in the Naval Transport System in World War I. Any information regarding Captain Jesse Smith would be appreciated.
bparker@saclink.csus.edu (Brian Parker) My great grandmother was Isabella A. (Legg) Smith. Her mother, Charlotte, and father, Henry Legg had three sons, Richard, William N., and Lewis A., and three daughters, Isabella A., Jermina T., and Louisa L. The birthplace of mother and children was the island of St. Helena. I would appreciate any information on the migration of the Legg family in the early 1800s to the U.S.
ophelia@maxinet.com (Juliette Smith) I am looking for information about Thomas Mayhew, who founded Martha's Vineyard. He is my 10th g-grandfather and I am trying to find ancestors past his grandfather, Simon Mayhew. I have a book called "Thomas Mayhew: Patriarch to the Indians" which contains a plate reproduction of Thomas Mayhew's family tree that looks to contain as many as 8 generations. The reproduction is much too small to read and the publisher is not in business any longer. Does anyone have any ideas about how I could get a copy of the info on that tree? I'd be really grateful for any help!
thadeusbc@SPRINTMAIL.com (Don Umbdenstock) I am looking for any information regarding Capt. Thomas Milton. Looking for vitals and parents. His daughter was Eliza Milton Sweet b. 1811 on the Vineyard. His wife was Jane Hammett Pratt.
mmartyn@nr.infi.net (Mike Martyn) My family history (on my mother's side) has reportedly been traced to MV and the year 1698 when Simon Baxter was born. His second wife (don't know first) was Rebecca Tarbox also of MV. The had a son Nathan, and then moved to NY, vice versa. Nathan had a son, Nathan Jr. It may be that one of the Nathans moved to NY. Not sure. Anything of SIMON BAXTER's parents? Anything at all about REBECCA TARBOX and family would be appreciated. SIMON's first wife would be too much to ask for.
walker@netins.net (Jan Walker) My great-great-great-grandmother was Chloe _____ born on Martha's Vineyard. 1824 is her birth in Wisconsin Census, but 1832 is her birthdate on the tombstone in South Dakota. Possible last names COFFIN, DAGGETT, HORTON. She married a Thomas J. Edwards in New York. Jan Walker
dundee@ici.net (Chuck Veit) I am looking for members of the Manter family of West Tisbury who may have moved into Western Massachusetts and then New York. I am a desc. of Matthew M. Manter and his wife Catherine living in Hartwick, NY in the 1850 census. Any info from anyone researching the Manter family would be helpful. Thanks!
sflgk@aol.com (Stephen Kuehm) I am looking for any information available on the mutiny aboard the New Bedford whaling (?) vessel Junior on Christmas Day, 1857, off the coast of New Zealand. Archibald Mellen, Jr., born 5 Jun 1830 in Tisbury was the Captain. Cyrus W. Plummer was the leader of mutiny. Please contact me if you have any leads. Thanks.
creek@essex1.com (Vandercreek) I am looking for any/all information on the history of the Jernegan family of Edgartown-particularly ancestors of Cyrus D.(or E.) & Phebe Butler and before them: Hiram & Emily North, born late 1700's to mid 1800's. I am willing to share information on their descendants.
schism@on-ramp.ior.com (Su Chism ) Looking for information on the HINES family.
dwalker@neworld.net (Donald R. Walker) I am a decendant of Capt. Manly S. Smith (1828-1907) and am looking for his ancestors. I thought that Capt. Smith was from the Vineyard Smith family but have been advised that he may have been born in Maine. I would be appreciative if anyone has done any research on Capt. Smith that would share with me. Thank you, Donald Walker, Auburn, California.
branscombe@globalnet.co.uk (Ronald Branscombe) I am conducting a world-wide genealogical study into the Branscomb(e) family, and would be interested to know if anybody has done any work on the Branscombs of Tisbury. I have a Branscombe Family Home Page at: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2155. Ronald Branscombe, Holywell, Northumberland, U.K.
cadigan@ptialaska.net (Jack Cadigan) I am interested in any/all information on the Brig Susan; her Captain Frederick Swain; her mates/harpooners Ewers, Tracey, and Coffin; Captain Swain (or Skjon?) of the London whaling Barque Sarah, and any clue as to who else made that voyage from 1829 - 1833.
PRTA59A@prodigy.com (Mrs. Elizabeth V. Brady) I am a descendant of Dr. Leroy Milton Yale, Sr., 1802-1849, and his wife, Maria Allen Yale, 1816-1861, who is actively researching their life and times together with the history of Martha's Vineyard. I would greatly enjoy finding a "Luce" cousin with which to correspond and have a great deal of Yale information I'd be happy to share.
II am also very interested in finding a descendant of Jirah Luce. He was Maria Allen Yale's only sibling. He was born on Martha's Vineyard 18 Jan. 1819 and died Healdsburg, CA, 30 Dec 1880. I recently learned that J. L. was a member of a group of Vineyarders who in Feb. of 1849 removed to California to make their fortune, perhaps in the gold rush.
zullen@polar.polarcomm.com (Gary Hutchison) Am interested in discovering antecedants and origins of these ancestors, including Dunham, Pease, Marchant, Vincent, Vincent, Chase, Coffin. Anyone else out there looking too, or maybe already in possession of such information?
yooper@indirect.com (Al Covell) - My g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-grandfather was James COVELL and there is a strong possibility that Ezra was his brother. James came to the Vineyard in the summer of 1651 and he was followed by Ezra in 1671. James probably came from Braintree, probably had a wife named Mary (might have been Native American) and several children. Should anyone have any information on this family I would appreciate hearing from you.
JRKS76B@prodigy.com (Nancy L. Abbott) - I am doing research on the deaf inhabitants of Martha's Vineyard. (am on phase 2 of the identification of these deaf inhabitants.) Would appreciate any help you can give me. My papers deal with Thomas Hart Benton's friendship and portraits of some of these deaf inhabitants, particulary from Chilmark. Am also interested in getting photos of some of the later deaf inhabitants, i.e. George West and his wife Sabrina. Do know that George and his wife had a daughter, who was also deaf (plus two others) and of course there was Josie West, George's brother, whose portrait now hangs in the Dukes County Historical Society. I am also interested in finding out the descendants of these deaf indviduals (which so far hasn't numbered much since the few I came across didn't marry). Thanks!
cbaer@vineyard.net (Chris Baer) - I am looking for descendants of Capt. Jeruel WEST (1753-1810) and Deborah SHAW (1755-1837) of "Frog Alley," Tisbury, MA. Please contact me if you have any information!

allyson@austin.cc.tx.us (R. Michael Hall) I am looking for info on the pease family. A distant uncle was a pirate. Some of us were in PA and others in NY. Irish and Dutch blood. Can you help? Can you tell me where else to look? thanks.
davis@pierre.polymer.uakron.edu (Mark Davis) I'm looking for information on the CASE family of Tisbury. The
information I have is that James CASE was b. 1713 in Tisbury. He md. Sarah BLOSSOM, also possibly b. Tisbury. James may be the son of William CASE and Hope HAMLIN; William is supposed to be the son of John CASE and
Desire MANTER. Does anyone know about these folks?
cambo@ime.net (Robert Pease) Attempting to identify parents of Abijah Pease. He is identified as being on Vinalhaven Island(Me.) about 1820 and thereafter. Abt. 18 years old at that time. Gravestone gives DOB as 28 Sept. 1802. Background: John Pease of Martha's Vineyard was married four times. Children from fourth mar. to Mary Norton were- Seba (lost at sea), Havilah, Samuel, Mary and Francis. Havilah, Samuel and Mary rem. to Vinalhaven Island (Me.) mid 1790s. I know their children, and Abijah Pease is not one of them. However, Abijah and a Joseph( abt. two years older) appear to arrive and closely associate with the Peases on Vinalhaven, the question is whether Abijah (and/or) Joseph are children of a Pease sibling or other relative, perhaps Fancis Pease, born abt. 1780 (MVineyard)

njporter@somtel.com (Nancy Porter) FOR INTERESTED VINEYARDERS: Both Farmington and Industry Maine were the destinations of many people from Martha's Vineyard. Some: Butlers, Allens, Manters, Luce, Lambert, Norton, Daggetts, Cottles - are prominent in the establishment of these two towns, in addition to some Pease who settle in Wilton, some Smiths who settled in New Sharon. Have Industry VR's & Farmington VR's in my possession. Will be glad to help, but keep in mind there are lots of "voids" in these old records.
RNE@Prodigy.Net (Jane) My gr-gr-grandfather was Henry Ellis McCollum born on Martha's Vineyard in 1803 and died in Marston Mills. I am looking for information about his parents: Archibald McCollum (MV) and his mother Martha Godfrey.
kmo@sat.net (Kathy Mosley) I am interested in the history of the JERNEGAN's in Martha's Vineyard. Who was the first Jernegan in Martha's Vineyard, who were his parents? I would appreciate any information, thank you.
johnwjr@ix.netcom.com (Mac Williams) I have done some preliminary research for a friend of mine on the LUCE
(LUSE) family. He is descended from HENRY LUCE who married REMEMBER LITCHFIELD about abt 1699. Any help would be appreciated on the the ancestors of HENRY LUSE.
njporter@somtel.com (Nancy Porter) Does anyone have any particulars about the ship, "The Snubbett"? Came up the Kennebec to deliver folks to Hallowell (we think) - folks with ties to the Island.
njporter@somtel.com (Nancy Porter) Looking for info on early Lamberts. Particularly Levi Lambert who married Phebe Young. Perhaps moved off the Vineyard before marriage.
Also: Does anyone know when and where Eliabeth Eddy Lambert and Husband Jonathan Lambert died? Where they are buried?

njporter@somtel.com Looking for info on Fear Hawkes who ma: Thomas Tilton. Hist. of Industry Maine says they moved there circa 1820. Thomas died and Fear was living with one of her sons in Farmington 1860. But can't find any record of their buriel in either Farmington or Industry. Were their bodies returned to Martha's Vineyard? Does anyone know anything about either Fear or Thomas' parents, siblings?

DINAMAY@aol.com I am looking for information regarding Henry Young, schoolmaster at Tisbury, and wife Lydia Ross. This family had 10 children and was on the island from 1770-1793. Henry Young left the Revolutionary War Service in 1777 to return to Tisbury as schoolmaster. He also was recorded in Town Records. He left for Heath in about 1795 and was recorded as schoolmaster on a land deed there. His father was a "Writer and Messenger" in Edinburgh, Scotland. Family tradition has it that he wrote for the king.
They moved to Franklin Co. Mass and then to Madison New York. I believe Lydia's father may have been William Ross who bought land 1740 on the Vineyard. Lydia had a sister Hannah. Lydia's grandmother was Hannah Pease daughter of James Pease. Does anyone know who Hannah Pease married or who William Ross' family was? Do you know where the Young\Ross family came from before their arrival in Dukes? Henry was on the ship Centaur in 1763. Will exchange family data. Diana Hart 2432 East Lynwood Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 (I may be discontinuing my E-Mail soon.)

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heron@earthlink.net (David R.Rodriguez) Do you, or any older relative or friend, recognize this lady? I have strong reason to believe that this is my Maternal Grandmother, but I have no definite factual information to substantiate this. This picture bears the name of R.G. Shute, Photographer, Edgartown, Mass.. I have been informed that R.G.Shute was an important turn of the century photographer from Edgartown, so this picture would have to be from the same time frame. If you have any information regarding this lady, please let me know. I would be most grateful.

Bevzbase@aol.com I am having a difficult time determining the parentage of an Ebenezer Daggett born 1693-96 Aug 8. Records show two Ebenezers in the same family Father Samuel son of Thomas. My Ebenezer was married to Hannah Sibley. I have been trying for several months to determine where he belongs. My original info had him the son of
William Daggett from Saco, Maine. My mothers maiden name was Daggett so you can see that this is an important line in my genealogy and I don't want to pass down incorrect info. I would appreciate any help or direction you could offer.

SLOWE@lonet.ca (Sally Lowe) I am in the process of researching the Gosnell family which are descendents of Bartholomew Gosnold. Could someone direct me as to where I can go to find any info on Bartholomew, wife, and each and all family members would be appreciated. I reside in Canada.

kmlanoue@sover.net (K.M. Lanoue) I am currently researching the family history of Sanford Blackinton of North Adams, Massachusetts. He was a wealthy woolen manufacturer and kept a summer residence on Martha's Vineyard (or possibly rented one). The probable dates of the family on the Vineyard would be @ 1865 to 1875. Mr. Blackinton died in 1872 but his wife and surviving children continued to visit the island. If anyone has any information on where their property was located I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you! K.M. Lanoue, Bennington, VT.

HOCIN@aol.com ("Rhodehamel") I am looking for reference to Benjamin Allen in West Tisbury, Volume II, pages 65-67. I will appreciate any help you can give me.

shirleyd@megahits.com (Shirley Dunham) The family I am looking for is: Nathan & Louisa Dunham - I am guessing that Louisa's madden name was Pease. They are both from Edgartowm (based on death certificate in P-town for their son Nathan b. 1790 d. 1851). I am estimating that they were both around 1770. - Also records (and family documents) are showing a name change to 'Donham' Do you have any information on them? Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

hdhilton@starnetinc.com (Harold Davis Hilton) I am researching my ancesor Elijah NORTON, a sea captain, who was born on Martha's Vineyard Island 16 Feb 1740. I believe his father to be Ichabod NORTON, born in England. (One of his sons was Burroughs Norton who married Betsey Bullard. We believe Elijah had a wife in England, as that is where family notes show Burroughs to have been born.) When and why Ichabod came to New England is unknown. Since Norton had been on the island for so long, it is possible he is of this family and joined them. Also unknown is the wife of Elijah, and his date of death and place of burial. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.

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