Canaan & North Canaan
Connecticut
Genealogy
Queries
Posted February 20, 2010
I am looking for any information on Julio Pieropan that once lived on
Allendale Road in Canaan. He was born on March 13, 1888 in Italy, moved to
Canaan, and died in North Canaan, CT on August 20, 1975. Some sources state that
he died in Falls Village, Litchfield, CT. I am trying to find out which cemetery
he was buried in. Any help would be appreciated.
Chris
jwads@verizon.net
Posted October 9, 2009
I need advice from someone as to how
to find information on Benajah Douglas, b Sept 17 1710 in
Plainfield CT, d 1760 E Greenbush NY (smallpox) who settled in
North Canaan CT by 1750. He is not buried in North
Canaan or the area as far as I can tell. Probably because he
died of smallpox it seems probable he's buried in E Greenbush.
His wife, Martha Spaulding committed suicide, they say, before
he removed to North Canaan. His eldest child was Mary who was
about 15 when her mother died. She is buried in North Canaan -
never married. He and Martha had another 5 or 6 children some of
whom are buried in North Canaan.
That's the background. Do you have
any suggestions as to how I can find out if Benajah remarried
before his death in 1760. Does North Canaan have
birth records for this period? Do they have a separate
book, as my town in MA did, for
illegitimate children? I'm looking for the parents/birth
of Samuel Douglass, b 1754 (date from gravestone) and of
possible birthplace for him. Benajah seems to be a likely
candidate to be father to Samuel.
I live close enough to CT to be
able to visit the Canaan/North Canaan area and have worked quite
a bit at the CT Archives at the State Library. Samuel Douglass
is in Schagticoke, Rensselaer Co NY by 1779 and in Pittstown
shortly thereafter. He died in
Pittstown
in 1811. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you,
Posted October 9, 2009
Looking for information on an Anderson family that lived in North Canaan in
the late 1920's and early 1930's.
Pehr (maybe Peter) Anderson born 01 Oct 1840 in Sweden and died 31 Jan 1931
in North Canaan and his wife Kajsa (Cassea, Cassie) born 12 Sep 1844 in
Sweden and died 25 Jul 1929 in North Canaan, CT.
When Pehr died he may have lived on Granite Avenue. Possible connecting
names are Mrs. C. A. Lindell and Mrs. E. W. Barrett. These two ladies gave
the death certificate information on the death certificates. These may have
been daughters (one may have been Selma) or granddaughters of Pehr and
Kajsa. Both Pehr and Kajsa are supposed to be buried in Lower Cemetery.
Any info would be appreciated, these are brick walls to me. They are my
husband's great grandparents.
Thanks for any help,
Carol Wolfe Anderson
mommataz_93@yahoo.com
Posted September 15, 2009
My name is Bill
Niblick and I run a small
antique furniture restoration business outside of
Philadelphia, PA. I recently started work on a
gaming table that was
signed by < James S. Hayward of S.Canaan Litchfield, Conn.
Jan. 30 1909>. The table was not made by a professional cabinetmaker but by a
talented amateur who had access to a cabinetmaker for use of his tools. The
signature looks authentic based on handwriting, type of lead, and oxidation of
the surrounding wood. I have not been able to find anything on Mr. Hayward and
was hoping that you could be of some help.
Btw...I have seen similar furniture made by inmates in both prisons and other
institutions around the same time.
Any information that you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
for your help.
Bill Niblick
reverenceforwood@verizon.net
Reverence For Wood
PO Box #8
Hatboro, PA
19040-0008
Posted September 15, 2009
I'm looking for anything pertaining to William McNeal and his
parents who were probably from Litchfield Co. I have found
McNeals and McNeils living in the Canaan and Barkhamsted areas.
This William was born around 1770/1775 and married around
1790/1795. I have a theory that his bride was a Giles. I would
love to find this
marriage record. He later migrated to Tioga Co., NY. A
probable daughter Ann McNeal was born there in 1806/1807. Later
on, The family migrated again to Scioto Co., OH where Ann
married
John Huston in 1827. Thanks a million.
Posted September 15, 2009
MY GGGGGG GRANDFATHER WAS
JOHN FRANKLIN WHO LIVED CANAAN 1716-1800 AND HE WAS MARRIED TO KEZIAH
PIERCE OF CANAAN. HIS DAUGHTER WAS LUCY FRANKLIN BORN 1754 IN CANAAN, CT. SHE
MARRIED AMOS ORMSBY. IS THERE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE FRANKLINS, PIERCES,
ORMSBYS, SPAULDINGS OF THE EARLY 1700 CANAAN.
DENNIS KROGSTAD
denniskrogstad@sbcglobal.net
Posted September 15, 2009
My ancestor Rev. Benjamin Judd is listed in the 1800 US Federal Census as
living in
Canaan, Litchfield, CT, with his wife and 4 daughters. Two years later,
in 1802, he was settled in the Milton Congregational Church as their first
Pastor.
I am trying to find out if he was associated with either the Congregational or
Presbyterian Churches in Canaan as a minister during the period from
1799-1801. He may not have been the principal minister in Canaan, but might
have been associated with one of the churches there.
Frank F. Judd
juddville@msn.com
Posted February 15, 2009
Searching for the ancestors of Samuel Ferguson born abt 1790 (MA or CT)
married Mary (Polly) Rood, lived in Sheffield (Clayton village) and perhaps
later in N. Canaan. He died ca 1840 and he and widow Polly buried in N. Canaan
cemetery. Any information welcome.
Jane Ciosek
jciosek@comcast.net
Posted November 20, 2008
I am looking for the birth of Lorenzo A King in N Canaan c 1812 to Abiram or
Byron King and Parthenia Dunning. I would also need the marriage of Abiram to
Parthenia source record. Abiram is listed in the 1800-1830 census for Canaan.
Alys Monod
alys@paragonbc.com
Posted November 2, 2008
Looking for any information on a "Dyke" family, living in or around Canaan
in the early 1800s. Milo Dyke, my 3 great grandfather states he was born
there around 1805/1806, on his marriage certificate. Have not been able to
find any birth record or any information on this family, so any information
or suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Posted November 2, 2008
I'm trying to find the identity of the wife of John Holley (Hawley), resident
of Salisbury, CT from the 1750s - 1770s. They were likely married in NW
Litchfield County 1776-1780. Her first name was Mary and she was born ca. 1758.
John was born about 1754, probably in Salisbury. He had a brother Stephen, b.
1756, who married Lucy (Hurlburt?) around 1780 in Canaan. Their father was
probably Stephen Holley, b. Bedford NY 1720, and who had several children in
Salisbury by 2-3 different wives.
John and Mary's oldest child John, Jr. was born Aug 1781, possibly in CT.
The brothers John & Stephen Holley moved with their families to Cornwall, VT no
later than 1784. John & Mary later moved to Malone, NY where they died in 1827.
I have searched CT vital records and the Barbour index but haven't found any
record of the marriage of John and Mary. Others have searched church records
without success, but they indicated they weren't sure if they were searching the
right churches or whether the church records were complete. Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks.
Ned Hawley
nedhawley@gmail.com
Posted October 21, 2007
Looking for family name of COWLES, COLE
SAMUEL I COWLES b. 1639 Hartford CT, d. 17 Apr 1691 at Farmington Hartford CT
unmarked grave
son of Samuel I: NATHANIEL b 11 Feb 1671/72, Farmington, Hartford Co, CT, d.
1792 in Southington CT, d. 20 Apr 1806 in Canaan, Litchfield Co, CT
son of Nathaniel: JOSEPH b.17 Sept 1715, Farmington, Hartford Co, CT, d. 20
Apr 1806in Canann, Litchfield Co, CT
son of Joseph: JOEL b. 3 Apr 1765, Canaan, Litchfield Co, CT, d. 23 Feb 1846
in Bellpoint, Delaware Co, OH buried Ashley Union Cemetery, Ashley, Delaware Co,
OH
son of Joel: JABEZ b. 20 Apr 1786 Canaan, Litchfield Co, CT, d. 8 Oct 1840 in
Bellpoint, Delaware Co, OH buried at Old Mill Creek Cemetery, Ostrander,
Delaware Co,. OH; married 8 Oct 1807 to Elizabeth Chamberlain, b.27 Nov 1792 at
Ballston, Saratoga Co, NY, d. 20 Dec 1881 at Bellpoint, Delaware Co, OH buried
at Old Mill Creek Cemetery, Ostrander Delaware Cty OH.
My maiden name is Cowles. My father was Dorence Sheldon, his father was
George Emerson, GE's father was Homer Jabez, Homer Jabez's father was Samuel
Jabez, and Samuel Jabez's father was Jabez. I have been to Jabez Cowles grave. I
need to know, if I am on the right track and if any of what I have written here
can be validated with actual records, pictures of grave stones, etc. I have
gotten a lot of information from RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project.
I would appreciate any help...good sources to go to, etc
Brooke Cowles Plummer
brookeplum@aol.com
Posted October 21, 2007
The Conn. State Library in Hartford is the only library in the country that
has the following book: "Lawrence of Canaan, Conn.: Descendants of William
Lawrence and Lotte Lawrence" by Robert Buell. Is this the same as: "The Lawrence
Family of Canaan, Conn." 1900? Are you familiar with it? Anyhow, I'm trying to
determine the ancestors of Herman J. or I. Lawrence b. ca. 1815 in R.I. and
lived/married in Portsmouth, Va. Specifically, if his parents were: Jabez
Lawrence who married Sally McDonald on June 1, 1812 in Johnston (Providence,
R.I.) I believe this Jabez &/or his father moved from the Canaan, Conn. area or
the nearby Mass. side of the border to R.I. What can you tell me about the Jabez
Lawrence family??? Thank you.
Leonard Arons lfarons@yahoo.com
Posted October 21, 2007
Land owned by Thomas MINARD in Canaan was up for auction in July 31 1772
issue of the New London Gazette. Auction to be held in Lebanon. The article also
mentions Province of New Hampshire. Can anyone explain any of this? How can I
get a look-up on the land record? Does this man's name appear in any other
Canaan records? I have nothing to indicate that my MINARD line had moved out of
New London County before 1797 so finding this is a complete surprise to me and I
could use your help. Thank you.
Pat. Maher
pmah2001@msn.com
Posted October 21, 2007
Need documentation on the parents of Chloe Rowlson who married John Howe
about 1768. Parents could be John Rowlson & Esther Ward, need verification.
Thanks.
Arloha Scriver
ascriver@nvinet.com
Posted October 21, 2007
Seeking parents of Edward Greene born Canaan, CT 14 July 1808. He married
Olive West 1835 Sheffield, MA.
Jean Greene
jgreene376@aol.com
Posted October 21, 2007
I am searching about my great great grandfather Louis Alphonse JAEGER (or
JAGER) - Private - Co E - 2nd Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery
from 8/9/1864 to 18/8/1865.
He was born in Colmar - France, maybe about 1835. He is dead in Algeria on
10th July 1899.
Do you know something about him? Maybe he was living in NORTH CANAAN about
1864. It seems he was living in North Canaan when he entered the service on Sept
8, 1864. Thanks for your help.
Marie-Christine Desjardins
marie-christine.desjardins@orange.fr
Posted October 21, 2007
Ezekiel Judd of Canaan was married to Avis Palmer circa 1795.
She may be the Avis Judd who was the second wife of John Beach of
Goshen/Norfolk, CT, married in January 1807. I need the death date of Ezekiel,
also any land or probate information of him in an effort to confirm the identity
of Avis Judd Beach. She was my 3rd great grandmother. Thank you.
David Swanson
drsx@mutualdata.com
Posted October 21, 2007
I am looking for information on my 4th great-grandparents - ROBERT and SARAH
TOMS / TOMBS / TOMES. The only information I have to go on that they ever
actually lived in the Canaan, Connecticut area are these two facts below:
1) Military Service: Robert Toms / Tomes "Served from April 9th to November
29, 1756 - 3rd Regiment, 8th Company under Captain John Jeffry and Lt Charles
Woodruff of Litchfield Co., CT. Taken from the Book -"Rolls of Connecticut Men
in the French and Indian War - 1755 - 1762 - Vol ll" by Albert C. Bates,
Hartford, Connecticut Historical Society.
Question??? Does the above information prove that Robert Tomes actually lived
in Connecticut or could he have been from another state nearby and still have
enlisted with the CT Militia.????
2) Robert Toms's wife - Sarah (LNU) and Children, were found in documents
from the old Canaan, Litchfield Co, Connecticut - Historical "Congregational
Church of Canaan" Baptismal Records. Records show Robert and Sarah Toms' first 5
children were baptized in this church in 1761. These records also indicate that
Sarah Toms was an "original member" of this church from 1752 to 1761 when it was
in Canaan - but then it looks like she and family moved with this church
congregation, when many original members re-moved to Stillwater, New York,
around 1761.
I would appreciate contact from anyone who knows the History of the Falls
Village / Canaan area during the above time period above. One last
question......... Does anyone know how TOMS Mountain got it's name???
Thanks for any help or history lesson anyone can offer me.
Judy Mills Boie - Minnesota
jboie2@lakedalelink.net
Posted February 20, 2005
I have reviewed your CTGenWeb site and was searching for Rev. War Soldiers. I
did not find listed my 7th generation Grandfathers name. His name was Marriner
Rood, Jr. and served in the Army 7years and was a Captain. Also according to
your web site under cemeteries he is buried in North Canaan, Lower cemetery.
His dates are 1745-1832. All I am asking for is how do the names of those who
served get recorded? Thank you for any information you can pass on to me.
Dick Rood dngrood@sbcglobal.net
Posted February 20, 2005
Looking for any info on what was called the "CRISSEY PLACE, NORFOLK,
CT" someone thought it was still standing & a Bed & Breakfast now!
Had, I believe a pond in back called Crissey Pond, also still there. The house
was quite a big place with extended porch like in back & a high gable top
like used to look out to sea with. Don't know if I am explaining this right, the
place wasn't necessarily right in Norfolk, possible out a ways, could have been
towards Canaan or North Canaan. If anyone has any knowledge, I would be so
grateful, it was my Ancestors from 1700 through 1800 who lived there, like about
6 generations. Thanks for any help & your time.
Patricia ppyoung@chibardun.net
Posted Sept. 12, 2004
Looking for information on Jabez Cowels b 1786 in Canaan parents Joel Cowles
and Susannah Philps.
Posted Sept. 12, 2004
Looking for data on Seth Stevens and his wife, Rheumy or Rheuama, of New
Canaan. Daughter Nancy Stevens B. 1790.
Married Asa June. What was her mother's maiden name? Any info about this
family would be appreciated.
Sue Hollenbeck choll@epix.net
Posted August 8, 2004
I am attempting to research a Manogue family in Canaan in the 1800s. My
great-grandmother was Anna Manogue, born in Canaan (reportedly) December 1855.
Her parents seem to have been Patrick and Sarah Manogue. They show up in
Canaan in the 1870 Census. Anna later married Joseph Buckley and lived in
Dalton, Mass. She died between 1910-1920. I would appreciate any leads anyone
has.
Gerry Keir keirk001@hawaii.rr.com
Posted August 8, 2004
Could anyone tell me if the home of Nathaniel
Stevens In East Canaan still exists? I have a picture that dates back to 1896,
but have no idea if it still stands today. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!
Myra Daniel bamabunny@gcronline.com
Posted August 8, 2004
My husbands grandfather was born in North Canaan,Ct. His
name was Lester Andrew Deane. Some of his records where marked as just
Dean. He was born 1888 and married Daisy C. Byles. I am trying to
locate the next generation and there relatives.
?? butchandcilla@msn.com
Posted August 8, 2004
I am trying to trace the family background of my great
grand-father William Henry Stevens (1831-1910) who was born in Canaan, Ct. and
whose family ties we believe go back to the Samuel Stewart (1674-1752)
families who lived in Wells, Maine. William Henry Stevens' parents were William
Mix Stevens (1806-1880) and mother Polly Ann Richardson, however, I don't have
their birth towns/marriage date or where they died? Obviously, I am also in need
of their parents names, background and birth & death dates to complete the
Maine family connection. My great grand-father William Henry Stevens, was a
Civil War veteran and for a time after the war lived in Ohio where he married
his first wife (name unknown?). He eventually returned to Canaan and married
Francis J. McKissick (date unknown) and they had seven children. I visited the
Stevens family gravesite in Norfolk last fall, but have been unable to complete
the family genealogy and appreciate
whatever assistance anyone can provide.
Hugh A. Baird swen148@yahoo.com
Posted May 29, 2004
Almira Cheffello married Haratio Beardsley Nov 10, 1823. I actually
sent for and have received a copy of the marriage record. The problem is that I
do not see any other person with the surname of Cheffello. I have also
seen it spelled Cheffelle in Mr. Bailey's collection, which indicated she is
from Canaan. I would like to find Almira's birth record. It is my belief
that the real surname could be like Chappell or Chappelle. I would guess
her birth to be about 1800. Thank you so much.
Greg Kranz kranzg@tycoelectronics.com
Posted May 29, 2004
John Grant is my
3rd grt. grandfather, he appears on the 1850/1860 Fed. Census and I believe he
died between 1860 to 1870. His wife Julia is living with one of her daughters
Julia Harris in Canaan, Ct. listed on 1880 census. This couple lived in
Salisbury and the children must have gone to school there yet there's no mention
of them. There were 5 children Julia, Sarah, John, Marcia and Elijah there was
also a Frank Grant but I don't know if he was one of the children or a grandson
because he to was mentioned on the 1880 census living with Julia. I'm not sure
if this is all you need, also these people were of color. Elijah's children are
listed as Indian also one of the girls Sarah is listed as Indian and German on
one of her childrens' birth certificates. Thank you.
NievesSky@aol.com
Posted May 29, 2004
I am trying to trace the family background of my great grand-father William
Henry Stevens (1831-1910) who was born in Canaan, Ct. and whose family ties we
believe go back to the Samuel Stewart (1674-1752) families who lived in Wells,
Maine. Perhaps someone can help me with names, dates and locations.
William Henry Stevens' parents were William Mix Stevens (1806-1880) and mother
Polly Ann Richardson, however, I don't have their birth towns/marriage date or
where they died? Obviously, I am also in need of their parents
names, background and birth & death dates to complete the Maine family
connection? My great grand-father William Henry Stevens, was a Civil War
veteran and for a time after the war lived in Ohio where he married his first
wife (name unknown?). He eventually returned to Canaan and married
Francis J. McKissick (date unknown) and they had seven children. I
visited the Stevens family gravesite in Norfolk last fall, but have
been unable to complete the family genealogy and appreciate whatever
assistance you can provide.
Hugh A. Baird swen148@yahoo.com
Posted January 7, 2004
Looking for info on :
Lois Myers STEVENS, (a.k.a. Mrs R. SWITZER) (b. @ 1898 NY), listed in the
1937 Congregational Church , North Canaan, CT membership roster. She had a
sister named Barbara Wurts STEVENS NICHOL.
Posted January 7, 2004
My great, great grandfather was William Mix Stevens (l806?-1880) who married
Polly Ann Richardson and both lived in the Canaan area. Can you please
confirm their birth and death dates, places born and died? It's
possible that the elder William Mix Stevens was born in Maine and is related
to the Samuel Stewart family of Wells (1674-1752)? Any help here would
be greatly appreciated.
Posted October 25, 2003
I'm very interested in knowing when and where Joseph BRYAN married Lois and
who her parents were. Joseph's birth is listed in Bk 1 of Deeds in Canaan,
Litchfield, CT on pg 426. "Joseph Bryan son to Augustin Bryan and Mary
his wife was born January, the 5th day, 1748 and entered by me, David Whitney
of ?." Joseph Bryant, from Canaan, CT. was the first
settler in 1766 in what was to become the town of West
Stockbridge. He was married before 1780 to Lois ?? By 1795 he had
settled in Ontario Co NY (later Monroe Co.). I would enjoy sharing what
information I have about this family and finding out more about them.
Posted October 25, 2003
Seeking information regarding John Langdon, ?Revolutionary War Soldier?.
Family originally from Wales. Son is Samuel Langdon b. 6 Feb 1772, Litchfield
County, Connecticut, carpenter. Samuel had seven children. I don't know any
other detail except one of Samuel's son is Luther Langdon (1807-1890) married 28
May 1831, Salisbury, Connecticut, to Sarah (Sallie) Mehold Leavenworth b. 8 Dec
811, Woodbury, Connecticut. Any information or hints would be greatly
appreciated.
Mary K. Gratton
mkgen@comcast.net
Posted October 25, 2003
Looking for info on Archie J. Weaver, Jr. and
Bernadette M. Pautot.
Posted August 30, 2003
Looking for information on Peter Gustaf Anderson (d.
1931)and his wife Cassie Anderson (d. 1929)in Canaan or North Canaan, CT.
Possibly lived on Granite Avenue. Trying to find descendants in
area, possibly a daughter, Selma Anderson who married unknown. Selma
was born 1870 in Sweden. Possible connection names: Mrs. C. A.
Lindell and Mrs. E. W. Barrett. These two names are listed as
informants on the death certificates of the above named Anderson's. The
Anderson's are possibly buried in Lower Cemetery. Possible
funeral home was Scoville(?) as undertaker was G. C. Scoville.
children of Peter & Cassie were Karl (Charles)August (who married
Berta Westereberg and moved to Colorado), Selma Charlotta, Frans (Frank) Viktor,
Freda Matilda, Gustaf Adolph, Herman Albin, Ellin Olivia, Klas Johan, Anna
Maria, and Ada Josefina all born in Sweden. Their father used the
name "Hilding" in Sweden. I know of Karl (Charles) August who was my
husband's grandfather, but info on his siblings is unknown. Peter
and Cassie supposedly moved to Canaan, CT to be with one of more of their
children, possibly Selma. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
These folks are my husband's great grandparents. Even if someone could
look up an obit in archived newspapers would probably help. Thanks in advance.
Posted January 31, 2003
I am looking for the parents of
Anna Rockwell b. Feb. 26, 1781 in Canaan, CT. If anyone has
any information that might help I would appreciate it. She
married Jacob Stowell b. Dec. 22, 1774 in Newton, Mass. on Dec.
22, 1802.
Posted January 3, 2003
Am looking for Canaan, Kent, or Farmington family
connections to James and Ester Pierce Caldwell. Married ?? Died
in 1812 in Litchfield County CT. Had several children. Samuel,
James, Milo, Margaret and etc. If interested please contact me.
Posted November 9, 2002
Looking for info on Donald
GEDDES who was a State Trooper. Marriage may be
listed in the Canaan area for he and an Irene HURLEY abt
1923-25. If found, who were his parents etc.
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