Is anyone out there related to Sidney L. Leighton of Cumberland, Maine, b.
abt 1868 - or knows of his descendants? He is in the 1880 census as follows:
Leighton, Gardiner (age 54, farmer), Minerva (age 52, wife), Emily F (age
27, dau, teacher), Gardiner (age 24, son, works on farm), Ellen B. (age 23,
dau, at home), Sidney L. (age 12, son, works on farm), Alice M. (age 5,
dau). Please contact me. Thank-you! - Jeanne

You may have already seen this reference but Perley M. Leighton in 1989
published a 2-volume work titled "A Leighton Genealogy".  Volume 1 page 531
includes the following information excerpted from the Gardner S. and Minerva
(WHITNEY) LEIGHTON family.:

Sidney Lamont LEIGHTON, b. 29 Feb 1868, North Yarmouth, d. 19 Apr 1927,
North Yarmouth, 59y 1m 21d; unmarried.  He farmed the family homestead.
There is no mention of any descendants.

--Paul--


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    Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 21:39:25 +0100
    From: "Jeanne maineancestry" <jeanne@...>
Subject: LEIGHTON

Is anyone out there related to Sidney L. Leighton of Cumberland, Maine, b.
abt 1868 - or knows of his descendants? He is in the 1880 census as follows:
Leighton, Gardiner (age 54, farmer), Minerva (age 52, wife), Emily F (age
27, dau, teacher), Gardiner (age 24, son, works on farm), Ellen B. (age 23,
dau, at home), Sidney L. (age 12, son, works on farm), Alice M. (age 5,
dau). Please contact me. Thank-you! - Jeanne----------------------

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From: Susan Szewczyk

To: MaineRoots@yahoogroups.com

Cc: mainefamilies@yahoogroups.com ; MaineGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 1:53 PM

Subject: [MaineFamilies] John Marr of Marr's island, Sagadahoc county, Maine

Dear Listers,

 

I am hoping you can help me. I am researching John Marr

 

John Marr was born in Kittery, Maine bef Aug 3, 1755

Died 28 Jan 1829 in Georgetown (Marr Island), Maine

Married 11 Dec 1777 in Georgetown, Sagadahoc, Maine

Mary Cornish born 11 July 1745 in Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine

She died ca 1845 on Marr island living to be over 100 years old.

 

I have the info above from several sources.

According to the Book A History of Boothbay, Southport, and Boothbay Harbor, Maine 1623-1905

Pg 584 it lists John as “John Marr was a Rev War soldier, serving under General Putnam”. That is ALL it says.

I need to find out the name of the Regiment, Company, section of service and rank he was for proof of his service to submit my

Application to the DAR. (Daughters of the American Revolution)

 

The only John Marr I have been able to find is

John Marr Seaman, Ship “Protector” commanded by Capt John Foster Williams

Engaged March 27, 1781 service 1 month 8 days; reported captured May 5, 1781

This from Mass Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution pg 233 Volume 10

 

Would anyone have any suggestions as to where else I can look?

I know I can write to the national archives and the state archives but if he served under

General Putnam how would I find out more?

 

Does anyone know what Regiment, Company that General Putnam commanded?

From Maine? Mass? Ct?

 

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thank you.

 

Sue Szewczyk

Saratoga, NY

 

 

Don't know how useful this might be, but came across it regarding John Marr
and thought I'd send it along.  Regards, - Jeanne

From the extended notes on people in the novel by Sarah Orne Jewett, The
Tory Lover

John Marr: This local man is reported missing in New Jersey battles of 1778
(Ch. 28). In fact there was a John Marr of Kittery (1720 - c. 1778), though
it has not been confirmed that he died while serving in the Revolutionary
Army. According to Marr family web sites, this John Marr was the son of John
Erskine, of Scotland, who changed his name upon emigrating in 1717, taking
the name from the man the family believes to be John Erskine Marr's father,
John Erskine, Earl of Mar.
      W. D. Spencer's "A List of the Revolutionary Soldiers of Berwick"
(1898) lists a William Mars, who served in 1777 under Captain Hodsdon, and
in 1780 at Falmouth. Fisher & Fisher lists a John Marr of Kittery as serving
in the American Revolution (505).
      In 1901, Jewett was in correspondence with a John Marr of Rochester,
N.Y. In a letter of 22 May, Marr indicates that he is sending Jewett a book
containing information about Thomas Johnson, the last survivor of the
Bonhomme Richard. He also explains that one man who was confined in the Mill
Prison and later served under Jones was Thomas Hammett, the brother of Sarah
Hammett Marr, his great-grandmother (Houghton bMS Am 1743 (146)).
      Vital Records of Berwick ... (362) lists Mr. John Marr of South Berwick
and Miss Elizabeth E. Perry of Keene, N.H. 15 January 1848, marriage
certified 22 January. If Elizabeth Perry is related to Jewett's mother,
Jewett may be related to this John Marr. In his 22 May letter, Marr shows
familiarity with South Berwick and says he is now the second oldest man
still living who was born in his "section."


http://www.public.coe.edu/~theller/soj/ttl/ttl-cont.html

When in Montville I met Ginny Walker of the Montville Historical Society.
The small membership is doing lots of work including digital photography of
the cemeteries in the area.  They are also working on getting a map of the
area printed.  Here is the webpage.  As usual, I wish I'd found it BEFORE I
visited.

http://www.montvilleme.com/front.html

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Hi  I am looking for any relatives of Israel Lunt and Nancy Pomroy
Also of Amos Coffin Lunt and Wife Eliza Pomroy.  Nancy and Eliza are
my GG Aunts.  Also they had a sister Laurania Pomroy who married
Andrew Lunt  All Brothers and lived on Long Island, Hancock Co. Me. I
would be pleased to hear from anyone and will share info I have
Blessings Mildred

I'm sending the requested images to your email address. They are .jpg
zipped together. Let me know if you have trouble unzipping and I'll send
them individually.

--Paul--


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       1. request for look up
            From: "Susan Szewczyk" <Susansz@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 17:33:05 -0400
    From: "Susan Szewczyk" <Susansz@...>
Subject: request for look up

Dear Listers,



Would anyone have a copy of the following books?



A Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New England

By John Farmer



I need a copy of page 59 that lists the following person



Chubbuck, Thomas, Hingham 1634 Jeremiah Chubbuck grad at H.C. 1725



Vital Records of Weymouth, Norfolk, Co, MA to the end of the year 1849
Volume 2 page 47



Chubbuck, Jeremiah of Hingham, and Mrs. Mary Goddard of Hingham, Oct 14 1725



Vital records of Abington, Ma to the year 1850 Volume 2 Marriages and Deaths

Page 47



Listing for James and Sarah Stoddard in May 18, 1788 (Stoddard, m June 29,
P.R. 47)



I would happy to reimburse anyone for postage, their time and copying fees!

Thanks!



Sue Szewczyk







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Just a hello,

I joined on several days back and have not seen any activity.  Guess
you all talked yourselves out before I got here!  :D

Well, I am still in that ambitious mode - gathering all I can,
organizing the data, drawing up a family tree, seeking leads on dead
ends, etc. - which is what brought me here~

One leg of my family leads back to the very early days of Maine
territory and I have been thrilled to see all the connections there!
Among the family names are:

Bartlett - Bittfield - Chase - Crosby - Currier - Griffin - Hale -
Hutchinson - Jewett - Merrill - Morse - Moulton - Noyes - Perkins -
Philbrick - Poor(e)  - Pickard - Platt - Roberts - Sargent - Sawyer -
Shattswell - Weed - Wheeler - Winsley - Wood - Yoeman

Some of these names hale from the early 1600's Mass & NH but all lead
down to my GG Grandmother Sylvia Philbrick b. 1832/d. 1865, Jefferson
Maine.  I have worked out a great deal on her family & ancestors but
scarcely a thing on her Husband - John J. (S) Sutherland - who
emigrated from Upper Canada in 1852.  I am interested in extending and
sharing any of my current information on Sylvias ancestors and have
some great internet sites that have been tremendous help, but am
seeking a needle in the haystack on her husband.

As I settle in and get a feel for the group I will post some queries
for further info on my list, but for now.....  Hello!

David V. Moore
Phoenix, Arizona

----- Original Message -----
From: <sylvan_luvr@...>
To: <MaineFamilies@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 12:46 PM
Subject: [MaineFamilies] Hello Maine Families~ new guy


>
>
> Just a hello,
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> Some of these names hale from the early 1600's Mass & NH but all lead
> down to my GG Grandmother Sylvia Philbrick b. 1832/d. 1865, Jefferson
> Maine.  I have worked out a great deal on her family & ancestors but
> scarcely a thing on her Husband - John J. (S) Sutherland - who
> emigrated from Upper Canada in 1852.  I am interested in extending and
> sharing any of my current information on Sylvias ancestors and have
> some great internet sites that have been tremendous help, but am
> seeking a needle in the haystack on her husband.
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> David V. Moore
> Phoenix, Arizona

David, feel free to join the SUTHERLAND surname researchers on the
SUTHERLAND message board and mailing list. There are many Maine
Sutherlands, mine being in Aroostook Co.

Regards,
Sharyn

Welcome, David ~

It's a pleasure to have you join us.  Although I don't share any surnames with
you, I'd be surprised if you aren't able to connect with others on the list.  At
the very least, you'll find lots of friendly folk who will do all they can to
help further your research.  Post your query/queries and let's see what we can
do.  ;-)

Again, welcome aboard!

Laura Meeks
Quartz Hill, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: sylvan_luvr@...
Sent: Nov 19, 2004 12:46 PM
To: MaineFamilies@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MaineFamilies] Hello Maine Families~ new guy



Just a hello,

I joined on several days back and have not seen any activity.  Guess
you all talked yourselves out before I got here!  :D

Well, I am still in that ambitious mode - gathering all I can,
organizing the data, drawing up a family tree, seeking leads on dead
ends, etc. - which is what brought me here~

One leg of my family leads back to the very early days of Maine
territory and I have been thrilled to see all the connections there!
Among the family names are:

Bartlett - Bittfield - Chase - Crosby - Currier - Griffin - Hale -
Hutchinson - Jewett - Merrill - Morse - Moulton - Noyes - Perkins -
Philbrick - Poor(e)  - Pickard - Platt - Roberts - Sargent - Sawyer -
Shattswell - Weed - Wheeler - Winsley - Wood - Yoeman

Some of these names hale from the early 1600's Mass & NH but all lead
down to my GG Grandmother Sylvia Philbrick b. 1832/d. 1865, Jefferson
Maine.  I have worked out a great deal on her family & ancestors but
scarcely a thing on her Husband - John J. (S) Sutherland - who
emigrated from Upper Canada in 1852.  I am interested in extending and
sharing any of my current information on Sylvias ancestors and have
some great internet sites that have been tremendous help, but am
seeking a needle in the haystack on her husband.

As I settle in and get a feel for the group I will post some queries
for further info on my list, but for now.....  Hello!

David V. Moore
Phoenix, Arizona








Yahoo! Groups Links

David,

If I may, I suggest that you also join the MaineGenealogy group; they're another
great group of friendly and helpful individuals.

Happy Hunting,

Laura

-----Original Message-----
From: sylvan_luvr@...
Sent: Nov 19, 2004 12:46 PM
To: MaineFamilies@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MaineFamilies] Hello Maine Families~ new guy



Just a hello,

I joined on several days back and have not seen any activity.  Guess
you all talked yourselves out before I got here!  :D

Well, I am still in that ambitious mode - gathering all I can,
organizing the data, drawing up a family tree, seeking leads on dead
ends, etc. - which is what brought me here~

One leg of my family leads back to the very early days of Maine
territory and I have been thrilled to see all the connections there!
Among the family names are:

Bartlett - Bittfield - Chase - Crosby - Currier - Griffin - Hale -
Hutchinson - Jewett - Merrill - Morse - Moulton - Noyes - Perkins -
Philbrick - Poor(e)  - Pickard - Platt - Roberts - Sargent - Sawyer -
Shattswell - Weed - Wheeler - Winsley - Wood - Yoeman

Some of these names hale from the early 1600's Mass & NH but all lead
down to my GG Grandmother Sylvia Philbrick b. 1832/d. 1865, Jefferson
Maine.  I have worked out a great deal on her family & ancestors but
scarcely a thing on her Husband - John J. (S) Sutherland - who
emigrated from Upper Canada in 1852.  I am interested in extending and
sharing any of my current information on Sylvias ancestors and have
some great internet sites that have been tremendous help, but am
seeking a needle in the haystack on her husband.

As I settle in and get a feel for the group I will post some queries
for further info on my list, but for now.....  Hello!

David V. Moore
Phoenix, Arizona








Yahoo! Groups Links

Hi David --

	 I can help some with the NOYES side of the house.  Sylvia's father, Peter,
married Frances "Fanny" NOYES. You can find her ancestry at my Gencircles
database at http://www.gencircles.com/users/noyes/1/data/8594

	 I'll send an ancestry report to you separately.

--Paul--





    Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:46:54 -0000
    From: sylvan_luvr@...
Subject: Hello Maine Families~ new guy


Just a hello,

I joined on several days back and have not seen any activity.  Guess
you all talked yourselves out before I got here!  :D

Well, I am still in that ambitious mode - gathering all I can,
organizing the data, drawing up a family tree, seeking leads on dead
ends, etc. - which is what brought me here~

One leg of my family leads back to the very early days of Maine
territory and I have been thrilled to see all the connections there!
Among the family names are:

Bartlett - Bittfield - Chase - Crosby - Currier - Griffin - Hale -
Hutchinson - Jewett - Merrill - Morse - Moulton - Noyes - Perkins -
Philbrick - Poor(e)  - Pickard - Platt - Roberts - Sargent - Sawyer -
Shattswell - Weed - Wheeler - Winsley - Wood - Yoeman

Some of these names hale from the early 1600's Mass & NH but all lead
down to my GG Grandmother Sylvia Philbrick b. 1832/d. 1865, Jefferson
Maine.  I have worked out a great deal on her family & ancestors but
scarcely a thing on her Husband - John J. (S) Sutherland - who
emigrated from Upper Canada in 1852.  I am interested in extending and
sharing any of my current information on Sylvias ancestors and have
some great internet sites that have been tremendous help, but am
seeking a needle in the haystack on her husband.

As I settle in and get a feel for the group I will post some queries
for further info on my list, but for now.....  Hello!

David V. Moore
Phoenix, Arizona

OK ~ What I have received thus far has been
wonderfully helpful on the family lines above Sylvia
Philbrick b.1832.  That particular area I have much
underway and your input has helped to confirm atleast
three namesakes so far.  But I have another ancient
Maine family line that I currently have very little on
and hear there is a great deal allready documented.

My Gg Grandfather followed the Philbrick family and
sailed around South America and came to settle
Catalina Island off the coast of California.  He
hailes from the Waldo and Saghadoc Maine areas.  His
name was Jacob Willey, son of John Willey (b.1801) &
Nancey Thompson.
Jacob Married Frances Snowman, daughter of William
Snowman (b.1796) & Mary Weymout (b.1797).

If you have any info on these lines it would also be
appreciated!

Ever greatful,

David V. Moore
Phoenix, AZ







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Nathan HEYWOOD [born Mar 15, 1762; died 1841 in Albion, Kennebec Co.,
ME; son of Capt. Zimri HEYWOOD and Jane FOSTER] was reportedly married
three times.  His first marriage was to Mary LOVEJOY [dau of Rev.
Francis LOVEJOY and Mary BANCROFT] Dec 11, 1788 in Albion, Kennebec Co.,
ME.  Does anyone know the names of his second and third marriage
partners, the dates of the marriages, and the names of the parents of
each of these ladies?

Thank you so much for your help.

Jean

Hoping to find someone else researching these lines:

Anne Dorcas TAYLOR (d/Edward Taylor & Hannah Boyd)
born May 1849  Robbinston, Washington, ME
married Aaron LORING on 11 Apr 1872 in Robbinston.   Aaron was born 5
May 1848 in Topsfield, ME.
They had 4 girls all born in Robbinston and then headed out west,
stopping in Washoe County, NV to make their home.

Annie's grandparents were William TAYLOR and Hannah HAMMOND both from
Eastport, Washington Co., ME on her fathers side while Hannah BOYD's
parents are still a puzzle to us.

Aaron's parents were Joseph LORING & Eliza KNEELAND, both from the
Eastport area.

Does anyone have a book on Eastport?   If so could you please see if
it mentions William Taylor of Washington County please.

He was born c1770 in England and immigrated before 1792, probably
arriving in Canada before heading into America.

In the town orders of Eastport I found mention of the oldest
lumberman living in the area.

The 1850 Eastport says this William is deaf.

I have never been to Maine so these questions may seem strange but
from the few pictures I have seen of Eastport on line it is an island
so where would a lumberman work?   I'm sure back in 1800 they
couldn't go that far away to work each day.

Appreciate any help and if you know of places I can view informtion
on Eastport please let me know.

Thanks,
Sandy Carneiro
pacshc@...

I am looking for information on Samuel LINSEY (suppose to be an
descendant of Christopher LINDSEY of Lynn, MA), he was born c 1700 in
Marblehead, married 4 May 1727 in Watertown to Martha HILL (d/ of
Thomas HILL - have not figured who he is either).   The coupld moved
to Old York, ME and had 2 daughters and John LINDSEY who was born Nov
1732.

John LINDSEY moved up to Fox Island where he married Susanna ROBINSON
on 14 Sep 1767.

The couple moved to Rockland, Knox, ME and had 8 children.

Any information on this line is greatly appreciated.
Sandy Carneiro

Samuel LINDSEY born in 1774 in Rockland died in 1826, lost at sea.

His widow Betsey GODDING had 4 children so she married the widow
Havilla PEASE in Thomaston on 17 Oct 1818 and they had 3 children.

Havilla had 6 children by his 1st wife Abigail NORTON.   Have not
found when Havilla PEASE died but in 1850 he is listed in the
Vinahhaven, ME.

Any information on these families is greatly appreciated.
Sandy Carneiro

John SMART, his wife and 2 small children came to Somerset County,
Maine in 1808 from Essex, New Hampshire.   They had 8 children, the
last 6 being born in Somerset County, ME.

His childrens names were:   Hilton, Frances Caoline,Daniel Samuel,
Susan, Sophia, Charles H.,Sylvester who was born 10 Oct 1821 in St
Albans

They lived first in St. Albans, second in Norridgewock and finally
Brighton.

Any informatioon on these lines is GREATLY appreciated.

Sandy Carneiro
pacshc@...