Ellington CT Genealogy Queries

Posted October 21, 2007

All of the below took place in Ellington, Tolland, CT. I would like to hear from anyone who can give me information on this family.

Green, Anna d ( Daniel & Hannah) b Jan 11, 1777

Betsey, d ( Daniel & Hannah) b Apr 16, 1784

Betsey, m George Pease June 10, 1802

Daniel, s ( Daniel & Hannah) b July 21, 1796

Daniel, d Aug 15, 1813

David, s ( Daniel & Hannah) b Oct 4, 1779

Docia, d Daniel Jr. & Docia b July 18, 1796

Hannah, d ( Daniel & Hannah) b Apr 8 1782

James, s ( Daniel & Hannah) b May 15, 1794

John, s ( Daniel & Hannah) b July 6 1771

Sally, d ( Daniel & Hannah) b Jan 11, 1789

Thank you.

Victoria jennessv@clbb.net

I'm trying to find out if there is any information on Narcissa Done who was buried in the Ellington Cemetery (next to St. Lukes) She was born in 1789 and died in 1807. I can't find any record of her name or relatives names in the birth, marriage or death records. If you can help, it is greatly appreciated.

I am 10th generation Slade and I'm trying to find information about 1st generation Wm Slade. He died in Ellington CT and is buried Sept 1778. Wife Thankful died Ellington in Jan 1754. Where are the graves? Is there a birth date for William? Trying to find out exactly what year he left England and on what passage vessel?

Levi G McKnight had married Catherine H. P. Elliott in Hartford, CT. From what I learned was that he was born in Ellington, CT, and could have met his wife in Beverly, MA. They also had two sons, Gilbert E., who was born in 1869 and died 1870. His other son was Elliot J., who was born in 1879. I don't know who Elliot J. had married, but he did inherit his father's business. Elliot J. McKnight had a son, Frank L., who had become the president and treasurer of the company. The company itself had done important defense work for the government during World War II. Hope that this information will help with the research, and thank you very much.

I am looking for information concerning Levi G. McKnight, born 1843 and died 1916. He had married Caroline H. P. Elliott, born 1841 and died 1914. He moved to Gardner, Massachusetts, and had served during the American Civil War. He later formed the McKnight Machinery Works company here in Gardner, and had become one of the most famous industries in Gardner. I would like to know what the genealogy is on his family, as I have been compiling a comprehensive study on the families of Gardner, MA. I am also a member of the local historical commission, and am undertaking a project in which to re-write the last History of Gardner, MA, by William D. Herrick, published in 1878. Thank you very much and wish to be hearing from you soon.

I am looking for any info. on John and Etta Wheelock. according to 1900 Census in Tolland co, Ellington Town--John was born in March 1844 and Etta was born in Dec. 1859.

I am looking for final resting place for WOOD, Robert Mcknight. He died in Ramsey County, St Paul, Minnesota in 1925 Aug 9, and his interment was in Ellington, Connecticut. This is a transcript of his obituary from the ST. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press Tuesday 1925 August 11 Page 15;

"WOODS_ Robert M., age 81 years at residence, 1921 Selby Ave., August 9th., beloved husband of Agnes M., and father of Joseph M. Services Wednesday. the 12th 3 P.M., at Listoe & Wold's chapel. 150 W 4th St. Interment Ellington, Connecticut."

I believe his parents Joseph and Elizebeth may have lived in the vicinity. Any help in locating which cemetery Robert may be in is appreciated. Thanks.

Joseph Doane and his wife Susanne Cole moved to Ellington from Eastham Ma. with their 2 oldest children Isaac and Joseph, their other 5 children were born in Ct. Joseph Sr died in Ellington in Feb of 1831, I do not know when Susanne died, I believe she died in Ellington, their son Joseph married in Ellington, I do not know the date but he married a Jane with no last name. Do you know when Susanne died? Do you know when Joseph and Jane married and what Jane's last name is? The book on Doanes does not have Jane's last name.

I found your name as a researcher of the surname WHITE at the Ellington, Connecticut Genealogy Surname Page. I have a Tacy/Tacey/Tracy/Casey, Lacey WHITE born about 1769 who married John STEBBINS 30 Nov 1799. John STEBBINS was from Wilbraham, Hampden, Massachusetts but I find him on the 1820 and 1830 Census in Ellington, Tolland, CT. After John dies, I find Tacy on the 1840, 1850 and 1860 Census in Vernon, Tolland, CT. Do you know anything about this individual or which family might be hers? Thanks for any help you can give me.

I visited an Ellington cemetery many years ago and saw that Ellington was the home of MANY McKinneys. I'm looking for the birth, marriage and death dates of Erastus Mckinney. He married Betsey White (1787-1836) in Manchester, Ct. Two sons, Henry( 1810-1847)and John (1812- 1845), were born in Manchester as well. All three died early of consumption,, and this may have been the fate of Erastus as well. I've been told that he was the son of James and Margaret, buried in Ellington, but have no proof. I've been looking for this information for many years with no results. I hope you can help me, and will be truly grateful.

I am a descendant of Nathaniel Charter born in Ellington, CT May 19, 1780. I would appreciate any information you may have on this family, and will be happy to share mine. Thank you.

Winifred B. Quinzi quinzi.w@zianet.com

My grandfather's name was Albert Lanz. He and his brother Henry Lanz owned a dairy in Ellington. I am looking for some of the glass milk bottles from their dairy. I believe they had mostly 1/2 pint bottles with A & H Dairy on them. If you know of anyone who may have one or know where I might be able to find one please contact me. Thank you for any help you can give.

Ed Lanz
Horticulturist II
Landscape Services
947 Atlantic Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332
Phone: 404-894-6490
Fax: 404-385-1091
Ed.Lanz@facilities.gatech.edu

Linda I'm looking for a will for Nathaniel Snow. He was born 8 Dec 1735, in Eastham, MA, and according to the information I have, died in Ellington in 1831. He was married to Rebecca Doane. Could you steer me in the right direction?

Bob Brown milo272@adelphia.net

I am looking for information on the Native American ancestry in my family, and looking for information on a man by the name of Indian White, who lived on the North End of Shnipsit Lake, which I believe may have been on the Ellington side of the Snip. I was told that my Great Grandmother, Lucelia Dimmock, worked for Indian White. I believe there is a possibility that Indian White is my Grandfather, Ernest Dimmock (of Tolland, born in Ellington) biological father, born in 1884. I would appreciate any information about Indian White, and any Native American tribes that lived in the area at that time. Blessings.

Carolyn L. Boothroyd-Barter spiritdog@adelphia.net

Am seeking info. re: ISRAEL BUKER. All I know is that he was listed at Ellington CT in 1840 Federal census. I am trying to confirm whether or not he was a son of ISRAEL H. BUKER of Bridgewater MA and Gray ME. Any info. or research guidance would be appreciated.

Barbara B. McIntosh Bbmcin89@wmconnect.com

I am looking for John and Flavia (Dewey) Pierce. John was listed as being born in Ellington CT. They were married 30 May 1780 in Springfield Vermont. My ancestor Alpheus Pierce was born to them 7 July 1792 in Vermont and married Electa Shedd in 1818. Any info would be welcome.

I am looking for evidence of the birth of my ancestor, Lee Greaton, the son of Nathan Greaton. Nathan appears in the U.S. Census for Ellington in 1790 and 1800. Greaton was born in the early 1790's, so he probably was born in Ellington. I can't find a record of the Greatons in Ellington, other than these census records (which do not list the children's names). Any help would be appreciated -- even just a suggestion on places to look. Thanks.

I am seeking confirmation of the marriage of Walter Buckland and Elizabeth Snow on July 11, 1790, in Ellington. If there is a physical record of that marriage could someone please tell me how and where I could get a copy of it? Thank you

My mother grew up on Jobs Hill Road in Ellington during the 1920's -1950, She said that she thought Jobs Hill Road went by another name at one time before she was born . Does anyone know anything on the old maps of the town or where I could check to find out for her ? Thank you.

Looking for confirmation of death dates of Samuel Pinney 1689 and his wife Joyce Bissell Pinney 9-1675.

I am looking for proof of the death of Leverett Buckland 26 Aug 1853 age 56. This date is given in the book "Genealogies and Biographies of Ancient Windsor". His wife was Doxey or Docia Parker. What other cemeteries are there beside the Crystal Lake Cemetery? My gr gr grandfather was a Leverett Buckland living in 1850 in Buffalo NY but born in CT and by his age, born ca 1797. There are two possibilities, Leverett the son of Jonathan and Laura, or Leverett the son of Walter and Elizabeth. That second couple moved to Stanstead Quebec which is just across the border from Vermont.

I would like information on my ggg-grandparents, Sarah and David Clark, Jr., who lived in Ellington in the early 1820's. Two of their sons were born there, Lucius and Daniel. If anyone knows of any birth records, it would be helpful to my research. Also, they had a son named Seth Clark, and a daughter, Sophia Clark Stafford. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Seeking information on the family of a James and Hannah PHILLIPS of Ellington. Their son Daniel N. was born there in 1817; married second in Pawtucket, RI to a Mary E. Olney in 1857. His first wife may have been a woman named Ann ??? Am interested in his birth and first marriage info if this can be located in your vicinity: i.e. date and palce of marriage, wife's full name and surname, and parents, if available. Thanks in advance.

Dennis M. Boudreau upatree2@cox.net

Looking for information about Sylvanus Snow who is listed in 1790 Census living in Ellington. Wife, Sybil Buckland Snow, son Nathan is my line. Nathan went to NY state and married there in 1813.

I have an elusive relative by the name of Dan (Daniel) H. Davis who supposedly was the son of a Lydia Allen who was the sister of Ethan Allen. Can't find any help on this one and wondered if anyone might know anything on this person. Supposedly he was born 5/16/1790 in Ellington, Tolland Co., Conn.. Can't prove anything but hope that there might be a little help. Thank you in advance.

My ancestors were Nathaniel and Bethia Grant. They came from East Windsor and lived in Ellington sometime between 1720-1734. I think they and a number of children are buried here. I plan a trip to Ct. for a limited time. Would records for church, land, wills, cemetery, any family history, be located in Ellington or East Windsor? Thank you,

Carla munanaspain@aol.com

Dr. Joel CARPENTER who died 1789 and Hannan RUGGLES who died 1799 went to Ellington, CT about 1765 where he practiced medicine. They died and are buried in Ellington. Among several children they had a son Levi CARPENTER who married Hannah KEYES about 1795 in Ashford, CT. Another son was Dr. Ruggles CARPENTER who married Julianna PIERCE 15 Oct 1799 in Ellington. This latter family went to DeRuyter, Madison co., NY where Dr. Ruggles CARPENTER died in 1836.

I am particularly interest in corresponding with someone related to either of these two brothers. I am also interested in learning the parents of Hannah KEYES. I have descendants of the first family I can share.

I am looking for any information on the Crystal Lake Ballroom and the Crystal Lake Hotel and Bar, which I currently own. I am looking for books, any written history, anything would be helpful.

Hello, came upon the Ellington website and am enjoying perusing around through it. My ggrandmother's name was Delia Kibbe (sp) Allen. and she moved away in about 1870 to Minnesota. Allen's (E.L. Allen?) had a large tobacco farm there that had been in the family for several generations. Have info connecting my Allen's to President Grover Cleveland, and back to the Mayflower (Allertons). Have info to share and would like to learn more. Thank you.

I would like to know what cemetery my G-Grandparents are buried in. Her name Helena Cordas Luetjen, date of death: 29 January 1893 His name Martin Luetjen, date of death: 20 May 1927. Thank you.

The Pinneys are his ancestors and we have a clipping from a paper with no date on it indicating dedication of a memorial arch to Samuel Pinney who it says built the first cabin in town. Can anyone let me know what cemetery we should go to to find where these people were buried? Also is the cabin still there? Thank You so much for any help you can provide.

Ellen Adams

readamse@ghsfcu.net

I am searching for the death, burial and land records for my ancestor, Ebenezer Chubbuck, Senior. He is reported to have moved to CT from Wareham, MA in 1779 together with his wife Mary Burgess and some children. Additional information said that he owned a farm outside Ellington. He is supposed to have died there in 1810.I would so appreciate finding someone there who could locate any documents relating to Ebenezer, Senior. He had a son Ebenezer who removed to Pennsylvania with other members of the family following Ebenezer, Senior's death. Ebenezer, Senior was a Lieutenant from MA is the Revolution. Ebenezer, Junior was a private from CT in the Revolution. Thank you for any help you can render.

I came to Ellington at age 4 in 1969 and graduated from Ellington High School in 1983. I returned again, after a brief stint in the Air Force, in 1986 I stayed until Pratt & Whitney transferred me to Jupiter Florida in 1989. I would have liked to stay, but circumstances would not allow it. Although I must say that when I visited in 2000 things had most certainly changed. The cows didn't out number the people anymore and the roads were packed. Anyway, I would like to know the populations of the years I lived in Ellington and the number of students who attended the schools that I did. Center Elementary, Longview Jr High and Ellington High School. I'm in the process of writing something and would like to include some of this info. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Searching for information on Loren Trask who married Laura Ann Green in Ellington, CT 6/25/1848. She was his first wife. I know that they had 2 children. A daughter and a son. His name is Charles Henry and was born 3/25/1852. His second wife was Eliza whom he is buried next to in Willington, CT. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for someone who is willing to go to the Court house and check for 2 wills or any court records on the death of Joseph BRAMAN b Sept. 7, 1760 d Sept. 16, 1815 and Orsemus BRAMAN b Feb. 9, 1799 d Oct 5, 1873. If you would please e-mail me. Thank you.

I´m from Germany (near Hamburg) and I am trying to find information about two of my ancestors:
1. Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Niemann, born 26.04.1861 in Groß Thondorf/Hannover/Germany, he went to USA and became a farmer in Ellington, Connecticut. He died 09.06.1922 in Groß Thondorf/Germany, when he visited his birthplace. Does anyone have further information about him or about his relatives or descendants? Here is information about his parents:
His father: Johann Friedrich Niemann
His mother: Margarete Dorothee Niemann, her maiden-name was Harwege

2. His nephew was:
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Niemann, born 07.10.1884 in Groß Thondorf, Germany
His father: Heinrich Wilhelm Christoph Niemann, born 11.01.1859 in Groß Thondorf, died 01.06.1897 in Groß Thondorf
His Mother: Katharina (Catherine) Dorothea (Dorothee) Niemann, her maiden-name was Stute, born born 16.11.1860 in Groß Thondorf, died 29.05.1895 in Groß Thondorf

I don´t know if he, too, emigrated to the USA. Does anyone have information about him? I hope so much that someone can help me. Maybe, I can give conversely some information to the descendants in Ellington.
Thank you very much.

My grandmother was born in Ellington, CT in the mid-to-late 1920s. She was born to John Krawiec and Anna Crouse. The problem I have found is that her parents died within a few years of her birth and she has very little information on them. Her parents were most likely immigrants from Russia/Poland/Ukraine/Germany (based on physical attributes of my grandmother and last names). My grandmother's birth name is Katryna Krawiec, but somewhere along the line this become Catherine Crouse. After her parents death, she was in an orphanage for awhile and then was raised by her siblings from her mother's previous marriage. If anyone has any information, I would greatly appreciate it.

What is the origin of Sadd's Mill Rd (rt 140)? Was there a mill? Where was it? What type of mill was it? Which SADD owned the mill? My wife's ggrandfather was Arthur SADD of Wapping.

I'm looking for information on Joseph Z. HARRISON married to Nance NASH. They had a son, Joseph Z. born in Ellington, Tolland Co. Connecticut July 10th, 1826. Joseph and Nancy were married in Ann Arbor Michigan, 1824, but I'm sure they were originally from Ellington area. Thanks.

I am looking for Priscilla L. PARKER. She was born Aug. 14, 1888 in Ellington, CT. I would like info about her family. Thank you.

I would like any information concerning my great-great Grandfather George Washington SWEET. According to information I have received. He was born in Ellington, CT. I believe his parents were Amasa SWEET and Rhena WHALLING. These events I am trying to prove and continue to go back another generation. Thank you.

I am looking for information on the CUNNINGHAM family in Ellington, CT. BENONI CUNNINGHAM moved to Ellington from Stafford between 1820 and 1830 and resided there at least through the 1840 census. SYLVESTER B. CUNNINGHAM was born in Ellington around 1848. My grandfather, EDWARD BENONI CUNNINGHAM, was Sylvester's son and I'm trying to see if there is a link to Benoni Cunningham, since they share a very unusual name. Thanks.

I'm interested in David MAKER, who lived in Ellington, at least between the years 1782 and 1790. According to the Barbour index, he married Olive KELLOGG in Ellington, 21 Nov 1782, and had 3 children: David, b 23 Jul 1784; Justin, b 5 Sep 1786; and Sally, b 22 Oct 1790 (there was an earlier Sally who must have died). Can you tell me anything about this family? Is it possible that "Maker" is a variant of "Meeker"? There is a Justin "Maker" in the 1820 census in Cornwall, Addison Co, VT. Also a marriage of a Justin "Meeker" in 1827. Thank you.

According to the Barbour Collection of CT Vital Records in Ellington: George Pease married Betsey Green Jun 10, 1802 (page 15) I suppose this refers to a Vital Record book There is speculation that his parents were Joseph and Mary Pease. A Joseph, s/o Jonathan and Mary was born in Ellington Aug 28, 1783 (page 15) This Joseph is a member of the Great Baddow Pease family, but nothing else is known about him. His mother was Mary Bidwell. A Joseph Pease died in Ellington Nov 07, 1803 (page 15) A Joseph Pease, son of George and Betsey was born Nov 27, 1804 (page 22) I am trying to link George and Betsey to the Pease family from Great Baddow, England. My questions: Is there more information to the vital record books that Barbour does not list? Does anyone else know of George and Betsey (Green) Pease? Thanks in advance, Rick Bart in Taunton, MA

Looking for information on BAKON, Jn and family listed in the 1790 Census for Tolland County and maybe Ellington. Name is not repeated in 1800 Census and the family may have moved to New York or changed their name to the more common spelling of Bacon. My GGGG grandfather has at least two children (Arthur and Alanson) who are known to have been born in CT prior to 1800 and several children later in NY. Any help would be appreciated

Seek information about Austin DAVIS (1791-1848) who enlisted in Capt. Erastus Strong's Co. 1 Regiment (Brainerd's) Connecticut Militia on Aug. 18, 1814 in Ellington, CT. I am interested in any information about him or his parents. His mother may have been named "Patty", but father's name is unknown.

I have been trying to find the parentage of Elizabeth DERBY LOCKWOOD. Her daughter's death certificate gives Elizabeth DERBY's place of birth as Willington, Tolland Co., CT, but she cannot be found there. I have recently been told that a DERBY family lived in Ellington. Perhaps the death cert. informant got it wrong. Below is a brief synopsis of this family. Can anyone place the mother for me?

...was born c1798 in Willington, Tolland Co., CT. She married Timothy LOCKWOOD. He was born c1792 in Belchertown, Hampshire Co., MA. He was a farmer in Gilead, Tolland Co, CT, and his parentage is unknown as yet.

i. Cornelia W. LOCKWOOD, b. 9 May 1836, Gilead, Tolland Co., CT; d. 28 August 1898, Hebron, Tolland Co., CT; m. (1) Lyman MOULTON, 1 April 1855, Andover, Tolland Co., CT (4 children); m. (2) John Michael FOGIL, c1868, Gilead, Tolland Co., CT (3 children). One record has Cornelia listed as Wealthy C. LOCKWOOD.

I am looking for a birth record for ZENAS WEBSTER. He was born 3 Sep 1786 at Ellington to William B. and Anna Hodge Webster. He died 14 May 1844 at Edwardsville, Madison Co., Illinois. Any information linking Zenas to his parents would be appreciated.

Is there anyone in the Ellington area (or any area) who is researching the NEWTON surname in 1700-1800's? I am trying to unravel the Jabez NEWTON, John NEWTON mess. There seems to be numerous of both, with uncles, cousins, etc. using the same names.

I believe the Jabez NEWTON b. 17 May 1821 in Ellington Twp is my gg-grandfather. His father was John, born 1795 in Ellington Twp. Would love to get connected with anyone who has information or can point me in the right direction.

I am searching for a town listed on my great-grandfather's death certificate. Part of the difficulty is that every legal document he signed, he gave a different birth place. On his death certificate it says he was born in Square Pond. I have been told, that is Crystal Lake. Does anyone have a clue which town hall I would go to for Square Pond info?

I am searching for any information on Dennis William COLLINS born in the Ellington area in 1857. He married 3 times, the third time to Bridget Agnes HOGAN. He died in 1937. He was a hunting guide. We know because of a census report and a marriage listing that he had a brother John, and two sisters Ann and Joanna. His parents were James COLLINS and Roseanna McANNINEY. If you have any info on this family, please let me know. Thank you.

I am looking for any information on Joseph ATWOOD and Mary DERBY - ggrandparents. They had a son, Alfred Atwood, that was born in Galveston, Texas in 1881. The 1900 census of Ellington Town has the BOSLEY family listed. Alfred ATWOOD married Ruth BOSLEY about 1914. Ruth was my grandmother; After they married they are listed in a 1920 census in Springfield, MA with two children born in 1916 and 1918.

Ruth BOSLEY's father and mother, Greggary and Julia Ann DESSO BOSLEY both died in 1907 in Somers, CT and are buried in West Cemetery. Would very much appreciate any information on any one in this listing. Thank you.

I am trying to locate the burial place of one of my great grandfathers, named Dr. Joel Carpenter. He was born August 11, 1731 in Swansea, MA and died January 25, 1789 in Ellington, CT. He married Mary Ruggles who is also buried in Ellington, CT. He served as a physician in the American Revolution. Any information would be appreciated.

I am searching for info on the ancestors and descendants of Eleazer Collins, the son of Deacon Rufus Collins, grandson of Rufus Collins and greatgrandson of Benjamin Collins, all of whom lived in the Ellington area as well as in Windham, Lebanon, Crank and Columbia areas during the period of 1700 to 1820.

Hi, I'm looking for info on a Silas Reed, married to Mary Wallace. Had son Abraham in 1777. Silas died 1790 and Mary married a John Goodrich about 1792. Any info would be most welcome.

I'm looking for any information regarding George Keeny of Ellington, who married Lydia Robertson of Coventry in Nov. 1791. I believe he was born in Newport, RI, but migrated to Ellington after the Revolution. Any information will be appreciated. I'm especially interested in children of this union.

I am looking for the birth record for Orrin/Orin CUSHMAN. His mother was Amelia Belandy LADD. Tolland vitals showed she married Isreal CUSHMAN in 1838. No record of Orin appears. According to military records he said he did not know his parents. But...the 1850 census show Isreal, Amelia, with other children along with Orin as living in Stafford Springs possibly with a brother of Israel. Orin's death record shows his mother as Amelia Belandy LADD and his father as Ezra! I would appreciate anything. I know CUSHMAN's lived in Ellington. That is why I am inquiring here.

GREATON: I am looking for a birth record for Lee GREATON, born circa 1793. I believe that he was the son of Nathan GREATON, who appears in the 1800 census in Ellington, CT, with four kids and a wife. Does anyone know about the GREATONs, or have a suggestion for where I might look? They moved out of Ellington to Wilbraham, MA a few years after 1800 (appearing on the 1810 census there). Thanks.

Looking for the last name and parents of Ellena who was born in Ellington, CT about 1812. She married Levi HORTON about 1830 and died in Southbridge, MA, March 31, 1886.

I am looking for Francis R. HALL, b. 1813 in CT, my great-grandfather. In 1839 he was in Stark County, OH and married Hannah PHILLIPS. They lived in Columbus, OH during the 1840's and 1850's and started a family of 10 children: Harriet, Henry B., Catherine L., Hannah F., Josephine, William F., Clark B., Charles Burr, Grace, and Lilly May (my grandmother). I have developed one lead in the Ellington Congregational Church records showing a Francis HALL, son of John HALL, baptized in 1814. Would appreciate any help in securing more information about this Francis HALL. Was he Francis R. HALL? Thanks.

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