Canaan Connecticut Genealogy Queries

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.

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.

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.

Need documentation on the parents of Chloe Rowlson who married John Howe about 1768. Parents could be John Rowlson & Esther Ward, need verification. Thanks.

Seeking parents of Edward Greene born Canaan, CT 14 July 1808. He married Olive West 1835 Sheffield, MA.

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.

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.

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???

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Hugh Baird swen148@yahoo.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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