Connecticut
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Town of New Hartford
Litchfield County,
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Posted February 20, 2010
I am trying to locate a birth record for my 3rd great grandfather, Henry
ROOT, who was born in New Hartford sometime between 1807 and 1811. I am fairly
sure his father was a John ROOT and his mother's name was Lucy HENRY. John ROOT
was born in Waterbury, CT in 1877. If anyone has any information on this family
or could tell me where to look I would be most appreciative. Thanks!
Cindy Root-Morgan
cinwaite@aol.com
Posted September 15, 2009
Researching Matilda REYNOLDS b
1840 Bethnal Green London UK, married 1) George T. IBBS
in
New Jersey and 2)
Horatio C
CLAYTON 1885 in Manhatten NY. Lived Bristol/Hartford CT until
her death 1908
Her son, George W
IBBS b 1862 NJ married Vina ?? who lived to about 1937 in
CT
Her son Samuel A IBBS married Mary
and had 3 children - Clarence b 1898-1964, George b 1900 (
married Marion M Motil - one daughter Marilyn J IBBS b 1928 )
died 1965, and Hazel M IBBS b 1902
Matilda had a brother William b 1842
London UK who married Sarah CLAYTON, Horatio CLAYTON's sister in
New Jersey USA. He had 2 children in
London before returning to CT. He was a ' druggist'
Matilda's father, George REYNOLDS b
1809 Spitalfields Stepney, London, married 1) Eliza KETTLE, nee
SANFORD, in London UK; 2) Mary Kebell KILVINGTON, London UK;
3) Laura TROBRIDGE in NJ
George REYNOLDS was a chemist and
later a doctor in
New York - he died between 1880 & 1900. The family
arrived in the USA in 1856 on the "Cultivator'
Posted March 15, 2009
I am looking for the family members and relationships for COOK and Gilbert.
Specifically a Norman Cook a Gurdon Cook(e) and a Caroline Gilbert. What we are
somewhat sure of is that Caroline Gilbert was a daughter of Joseph and Miriam
Gilbert of Litchfield co, CT and they appear on this site. What we don't know is
who were the parents of Norman Cook. Gurdon Cook appears to be a relation to
Norman but not the father. There was a migration of Cooks and Gilberts to
Ontario, Co Ny, Lima ,NY in the early 1800s. All appear to have been in
Litchfield Ct for most of the 1700s. It is not known who Norman's parents are. I
did find in the census on this page one marriage of a William Cook and Theodosia
Gilbert. Theodosia was a prominent name in our family of Cooks and of their
female descendents for several generations afterwards, so that might be a clue
to the parents of Norman Cook ( the 1st ). I would appreciate any information
along these parameters. Litchfield county CT appears to be a lynch pin and a BIG
brick wall to our searches. I have a suspicion that our line of Cooks may be
related to several Aaron Cooks living in NE CT previously from Mass. and
Bridgeport , England. I have also registered my YDNA on the Ftdna.com data base
for follow up investigations along those lines if desired or merited.
Alan Cook
kennewickman4@aol.com
Posted October 24, 2007
We are looking for any ancestral family information regarding the "Smith'
family, and the "Schmidt/Dunkel" family of New Hartford.
Joseph P. Smith (b. March 1842 in Germany) and his wife Wilhelmina Dunkel (b.
Aug. 8, 1864 in Hanover, Germany, d. Nov. 19, 1946) married 1884. Joseph was
married before to Sofia ?. "Mina" and Joseph had five children: Edwin O.(b.
Sept. 1885), William F.(b. July 1887, d. Dec. 1963), Joseph L. (March 23, 1891,
d. Sept. 28, 1960), Frederich (b. Nov. 17, 1892, d. Oct. 12, 1964), Wilhelmina,
(b. Sept. 1894).
Wilhelmina had a sister, Louise Dunkel (b. Dec. 2, 1866 in Duderstaht, or
Westeroda, Germany, d. Jan 8, 1937 in Hartford, Conn.) married Herman Frederick
Schmidt (b. June 2, 1867 in Giessmansdorf, Germany, d. July 31, 1938 in
Hartford, Conn. son of Frederick Christleib Schmidt and Maria Rosina Schoen)
They were married in New Hartford May 7, 1892 by Rev. Hawley. They had 5
children.
It seems strange to us that the two sisters appear to come from two different
places in Germany. As far as we know, they did not come over together, but both
lived in the New Hartford area. We have a feeling the name "Smith" was probably
"Schmidt" since the records show they came from Germany.
Several years ago, we were in Avon, trying to check out some of this.
However, at that time the library was in the process of being moved, and
genealogy records weren't available. We were not able to find where in the
cemetery, my great grandfather, Frederick Christleib Schmidt (d. Oct. 14, 1893)
is buried. (Is there a map showing it?) So again, any genealogy information
regarding the Smiths and the Dunkels would be appreciated.
Thank you very much for any info you can forward us.
Norm & Ruth Schmidt
NormSchmidt@tampabay.rr.com
Posted October 24, 2007
Any information on LAUNDRIA family Immigrated from Canada to CT in 1868.
Children: Victor, Victoria (Pomtier), Julia (Mundry), Joseph, John, Virginia (Reynolds,Hardisty)
and Nellie. Victor's grandson George E. Born in 1908 and died in 1988.
Virginia's grandson Victor A. Reynolds (wife Ruth) born 1917 and died 1998.
Victoria and Julia moved to Colorado. Nothing is known of the rest of the
family.
Carole Henneberger
PCHenneberger@aol.com
Posted October 24, 2007
I'm trying to find any information about James and Elizabeth Sullivan, who
appeared in the 1900 and 1910 censuses in New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. I'm
especially trying to find out if Elizabeth was Elizabeth McAlpin (b. 1862) of
Winchester, Litchfield Co. before her marriage. In 1900 they had four children
living: Thomas H., James W., Mary B. and Frances. I'm also trying to determine a
death date for Elizabeth, since I cannot find the family after 1910. Any help
will be greatly appreciated.
Joanne Gaudio
jgaudio@charter.net
Posted October 24, 2007
Looking for info on Elnora Goodsell of New Hartford.
Danny West
dgwesty@yahoo.com
Posted October 24, 2007
I am looking for the children of Sylvester Seymour (son of Uriah Seymour),
born 1765 in New Hartford, CT and died 1828 in New Hartford. He married Lucretia
Gillett in 1793 in New Hartford. Any information would be appreciated.
Barbara Wall
dbwall@peoplepc.com
Posted October 24, 2007
I am looking for any genealogy information on the family of Nelia Gardner
White, a former resident of New Hartford. I am particularly interested in her
mother and father, siblings and her own children as well. Nelia was my
grandfather’s cousin and I’m trying to fill in some blanks in my family tree.
Nelia was born in Andrew’s Settlement, PA in 1894 and died in New Hartford in
1957. She was an accomplished author having published numerous short stories and
novels. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
John Fickler
ficklerj@bellsouth.net
Posted October 24, 2007
I am a descendant of the Spellmans of New Hartford. Looking for information
on James Spellman, a soldier in the 8th CT during the Civil War. He was wounded
at Antietam but survived the war. I'm looking for information on his birth and
childhood--streets he lived on, etc. Any Spellmans out there? Thanks!
Kristie Poehler
poehlek@yahoo.com
Posted August 27, 2005
I am searching for information on David Allen (b.
4/20/1777) who supposedly left with Eliphalet Austin in 1799 (or 1798) from
New Hartford, CT. They went on to establish Austinburg, OH. Do you have any
information on David Allen or the group that he left with? Among the possible
family given names for David Allen's family are Josiah and Hiram.
Posted May 28, 2005
I am interested in Finding out what I can about the Thomas and Bridget DOOLAN
Family. They emigrated from County Tipperary, Ireland around 1885 with several
children. I believe some or all worked at the mill in New Hartford, were members
of Immaculate Conception Church in New Hartford, some if not all the children
attended St. Mary's Catholic School (at least that is how I know it-it was
demolished a few years ago) and all were buried in the adjoining cemetery.Any
information would be helpful, even what the mill was like, where the workers
lived. Thank you for your help.
Susan Gerner
sjgerner@verizon.net
Posted August 8, 2004
I'm seeking the family line of Abraham Webster, brother to Noah Jr. I am a
descendant of James Joy Webster, known to live in or around Parkersburg, West
Virginia, Rockland, Ohio or Belpre, Ohio, and who died in Florida in 1971. My
query is: can anyone direct me to a complete lineage of Abraham? It is my
belief that my lineage leads to Abraham. I would like to prove this. Thank you,
Mike Shaffer miketype1each@msn.com
Posted May 29, 2004
I am seeking any information
that is available on Isaac SPENCER, b. 23 October 1777. He was the son of Isaac
SPENCER b. 1750 d. 1778 and Anne Taylor b.? d. 1778. His uncle Nathaniel Spencer
was appointed his guardian after the death of his parents. I cannot find any
other events for him. Could he possibly have traveled to Montville, Ct. And be
the Isaac SPENCER that married my GGG grandmother, Lucy Latimer in Lyme on 27,
December 1812, and had five children in New London Co. and moved to Franklin
Co., OH in Abt. 1828. I am interested in corresponding with any one who
may have any information on this line of SPENCERS.
Robert L. Sanders RLSMS2@AOL.COM
Posted May 29, 2004
Any information re family named Judge listed in 1880 Census as Bridget, 29,
William 5, James 2, Elizabeth 29 sister-in-law.
I believe the entry may be errored and that this was Mrs. Dominic Judge with
sons William J. and Matthew Joseph, who became priests in CT.
Particularly interested in origins of Mrs. Judge, who I believe to be the
sister of Cornelius Ryan, police chief in Hartford in later years (my
great-grandfather).
Terry Connolly tmlconnolly@usadatanet.net
Posted January 8, 2004
In search of any information on the QUILTER
family or TUTTLE family who lived in the New
Hartford area circa 1880. Thomas Quilter
was an overseer of the cotton mill in New Hartford. His daughter, Caroline
married Frank S. Mallory of New Haven CT. They were my Great Great
Grandparents. Thomas Quilter would have
been born around 1843 in England. According
to the 1880 census, Thomas was married to a Sarah TUTTLE born
circa 1847. They had five
children, Arthur, Rosa, Ida, Orrin and Caroline. Sarah's
parents...Truman and Charlotte TUTTLE lived with the family. If anyone knows anything about this family, or
their descendants, I'd love to gain more information.
Posted August 24, 2003
I am looking for information about Phillias THIFFAULT, his
wife, Mary Louise WOODS, and families. I believe this was a second marriage
for them both, and at least 15 children between them. June
7, 1879 Mary Louise gave birth to a son, Phillias, in Canton, CT, but the
record states they LIVED in New Hartford. Also, a family
tradition says that several of the children died in "some sort of
plague". Does anyone know of an especially bad year for the flu or
whatever around this time? I will be happy to hear from
anyone with any information.
Posted July 4, 2003
Searching for information on Leonard TUCKER (b. ca 1798 in CT and d. 16 June
1864) and his wife Catherine _______ (b. ca 1801 in CT and d. 5 March
1869). Both are buried in the North Village Cemetery, New Hartford.
In the the 1830, 1840, 1850 and 1860 CT census, they were living in
Barkhamsted. Their daughter Finette m. Giles A. Granger on 12 January
1840 in Barkhamsted.
Posted May 30, 2003
I am working with the early 19th century
diaries of Samantha and Zeloda Barret, which encompass some of
the years between 1818 and 1828. They were weavers and
spinners (their father was William Barret and their mother was
Susanna Spencer), and here at CHS we have several small, handmade
volumes of their diaries, including their work as very early
weavers and spinners in addition to mention of town activities
and people. I will be giving a presentation at the Textile
Conference in Cooperstown about these sisters in July, who are
buried at Town Center cemetery along with several other family
members, and who, I think, lived not far from the original church
up there. I spoke with Jim a couple of years ago about my
research, and he was interested and sent me a digital image of
Zeloda and Samantha's sister, Margaret Barret Loomis, whose chair
is in the Gray Building. I am hoping to find descendants of the
Barret sisters, and I wonder if you could put me in touch with
any people who knew Margaret (who died, I understand, in the 1871).
I would also be pleased to give this presentation to people in
New Hartford who would like to hear about these sisters -- they
were industrious, religious, excellent early entrepreneurs --
they never married, were dedicated to one another and to the
community, and I look forward to telling their story. If there is
anyone you know in New Hartford who knows about the Barret
family, please let me know. Thanks much.
Sharon Y. Steinberg
Reference and Research Librarian
Connecticut Historical Society
One Elizabeth Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06105
(860) 236-5621 Ext. 247
sharon_steinberg@chs.org
Posted August 12, 2002
I have been told Abijah
Reed was born in New Hartford, April 10, 1783. He is the
son of I believe Jacob Reade who was born in Symsbury,
Connecticut. If anyone has any information about Abijah it
surely would be appreciated. I think in about 1820 he was in
another state. Thanks.
Posted May 8, 2002
I'm looking for information on
the MATTHEWS (or Mathews) family: Francis
MATTHEWS supposedly came to the colonies from
England in 1734 and settled in New Hartford, CT. Married
after 1734. Jesse MATTHEWS
supposedly born in CT and entered service in the
Revoluntionary War, Waterbury, CT. Record of
service supposedly in Vol V of "Soldiers & Sailors of
CT in the Revolution" but unable to locate book. Capt.
Monson, Co. L Infantry. David Lester MATTHEWS
supposedly born in Surely, CT in 1756 entered service in the
Revoluntionary War 6/17/1776, Waterbury, CT and discharged
9/15/1776. Record of service supposedly in Vol
V of "Soldiers & Sailors of CT in the
Revolution" but unable to locate book. Also
supposedly wounded his knee in the Battle of Long Island
on 8/27/1776. I'm running into brick walls so any help
would be greatly appreciated. As of yet, I'm unable
to verify any of the info above. The info came from my
great-grandfather who passed away in 1944. Thanks!
Posted March 17, 2002
My grandmother, Catherine
Cecilia KEELEY, was born in New Hartford, sometime between
1890 & 1900. I am trying to find her family but
have had little luck. There were several KEELEY
families in New Hartford during that time frame. The only
Catholic Church I know of, Immaculate Conception, doesn't have a
baptismal record. What other Catholic churches might have
been nearby (perhaps in neighboring towns) or does anyone have
any information to help? Thanks.
Posted February 4, 2002
Father: William CASWELL.
Mother: unknown. Jedediah CASWELL is listed as christened 7 Sept
1777 in New Hartford. My 3rd great grandfather was Jedediah
CASWELL, m. Elizabeth DELONG about 1802. Both buried Manlius,
Onondaga Co., NY. The time period seems to make a possible
connection between William and my great grandfather. Any
information would be appreciated.
Posted December 5, 2001
Reverend Harley Goodwin and
family.
Looking for information about
Harley Goodwin, b 1797 New Hartford to William Goodwin and
Abigail Croswell. Married twice: Maria Smith and Lydia Rogers
Swift. Seeking any information on the family and descendants, in
particular, a daughter, Agnes Marie Goodwin. Will share
information I have. Thanks.
Posted August 25, 2001
I am interested in finding out
more info regarding Nathan BASS, who was supposedly born in
Colebrook, CT, and is buried in New Hartford per Records of CT
men in the Revolution, so I assume that he might have lived in
New Hartford at the time of his death. He died from wounds
during the battle of Long Island (Brooklyn). He had a daughter
named Anne. Any info would be appreciated and will gladly share
descendants.
Posted July 22, 2001
I am seeking information in
regards to the following names: Moses Marsh and wife Sarah
Merrill.
***Of particular interest is
trying to learn the parentage of the man that their daughter
married.***
Sarah Marsh b. 03 February 1758, New Hartford, Ct, d.08 January
1850, German, NY, married Oct 25, 1781 at New Hartford,
Litchfield, Conn by Reverand Jonathan Marsh of the Presbyterian
Church.
***********David Covill b.
1745, CT*************
I have been told conflicting
information in regards to David Covill. That he was son of
Seth Simon Covill and Sarah Hurd.......and also possibly
the son of James Covill and Margaret Finely/Findley. Is it
possible that there are parents names on the marriage records
that would indicate who the parents of David Covill could
be.?????
I would appreciate any
assistance that I can get..........
I am also interested in any
contact with any of the descendants of David Covill and Sarah
Marsh.
Children are
Micah Covill md Cynthina Burrows
Sally Maria Covill md Elias Packer Avery
Betsey Covill b. 26 November 1785, New Hartford, CT
David Jr Covill b. 05 January 1788, New Hartford, CT
Polly (Mary) Covill md Sylvanus Moore
Fanny Covill b. 18 August 1792
Chloe Covill b. 1795, New Hartford,
CT md ?? Davis
Elijah Covill b. 1798, likely Chenango Co, NY
Salmon (Solomon) Covill b. 13 June 1801, likely Chenango
Co, NY
Posted May 31, 2001
COLLAR/COLYAR/COLLIER, OLIVER,
Sr., b abt 1739?; m Oct 30, 1758, New Hartford, Litchfield, CT, d
Dec 17, 1414 Fairfield, Franklin, VT; m MARY WALLIN, d Jan 19,
1821 Fairfield, Franklin, VT; and son: COLLAR,
OLIVER, Jr., b 1760-1765, CT; d after 1830 ?; m ANNA FOX, d Dec
25 1841, VT. Any information on these persons will be
appreciated.
Posted April 8, 2001
I have been told that there are
death records for New Hartford going back to 1700. I would like
to know when Jemima Richards TYLER died. She was the wife of
Abiel TYLER. He died in Sept. of 1810, but I think she survived
him. I have looked through the cemetery lists - no luck. Her
husband is buried in Town Hill Cemetery. I don't suppose they
have obituaries from back then? I would like to know the names of
her children, too. Thank you.
Posted October 12, 2000
Our family is researching our
Harris ancestors and have drawn a blank at New Hartford, CT.
Thaddeus HARRIS & Ann WALLEN had 3 children in CT before
moving to Genesee Co., NY. Date and place of their marriage is
unknown. The 3 children born in CT are: Squire L. Harris born
1800; Horace Harris born 1802; William Henry Harris born 3 Sep
1803 (died 4 Sep 1890 OH).
Thaddeus was probably a farmer.
The family moved to NY unknown date but was probably between 1803
and 1812. Thaddeus was in the War of 1812 from a unit formed at
Riga, Genesee Co., NY. After moving to NY Thaddeus & Anna had
another 4 children before moving the entire family about 1824 to
OH. Thaddeus, after moving to OH, was the first Justice of the
Peace in Jackson Twp.
If anyone has any info on
Thaddeus HARRIS or Anna WALLEN, please contact me. It would be
appreciated. It is not known if Thaddeus was born in US or
immigrated. One source says Anna's maiden name might have been
WALKER instead of WALLEN. Thanks very much.
Posted September 2, 2000
I am looking for lineage
information about Roxelinde CROW, b. abt 1764 in New Hartford.
She married George Flower, b. 4/26/1760 also in New Hartford, on
2/5/1782.
If she had a sibling, Michael,
b. 1766, I am most interested in knowing anything at all about
the CROW family line. I am descended from a Michael CROW and
cannot yet find his origins.
Thank you for any help you can
offer.
Posted June 24, 2000
I need to know where Nathaniel
Stewart resided at the time he served in the Revolution, 1775-77.
He supposedly married Sarah Bronson abt. 1770. They had sons,
Nathan S. Stewart and Nathaniel (Jr.) also 2 daughters, Kesiah
and Mary/Polly. Any bit of info will be greatly appreciated.
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