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1	From Wikipedia (9-15-2007) - By 1870, Queens County consisted of six towns: Newtown, Flushing, Jamaica, North Hempstead , Hempstead , and Oyster Bay . The central community in each had been incorporated as a village of the same name, and other villages had also been incorporated. In 1870, the city of Long Island City was incorporated, consisting of what had been the Village of Astoria and some unincorporated areas in the Town of Newtown. As a result of a referendum, Long Island City, Newtown, Flushing, Jamaica, and the Rockaway Peninsula of the Town of Hempstead became the Borough of Queens in New York City on January 1 , 1898. The part of Queens County that was not consolidated into New York City, consisting of the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay and all of the Town of Hempstead, except the Rockaway Peninsula , was constituted as the new Nassau County in 1899.	Samuel Abrams
2	From: Descendants of William Shurtleff (Vol. 1): (8.) Richard, who came from Chester, England, and who, while making a clearing in New Hampshire to settle upon, was taken prisoner by the Indians, bound hand and foot, fed upon a few parched corns daily until his sufferings were extreme, when some of the Indians drew their bows and killed him.	Richard Adams
3	REF CAG7. He was the 5th signer of the Mayflower Compact. He moved to New Amsterdam in 1639. b. c. 1586 r. New Haven, CT d. Feb 1658-9, New Haven, CT	Isaac Allerton
4	alternate spelling is Holdridge, Nebraska	Grace Marie Andrews
5	The Archer-Taisey Family Series contains albums and snapshots of the family in the early 1900s at Finley, N.D. and numerous photographs of Marjorie Archer Haggart (J. Robert's wife). http://www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndirs/collections/photography/Photofindingaids/haggart.htm	Marjorie Archer
6	In 1754 Josiah was cited to appear before the Assembly and show cause why he should not cede two acres adjoining "Beaver Tail Light House" for the use of the Colony. In 1767 was one of the Governor's Assistants.	Josiah Arnold
7	Bullock book: Josiah, son of Damaris, was born in Newport, 1646, Dec, 22, about midnight. His father records that he named him Josiah in honor of that good Josiah who purged the house of Israel from idolatry. He married, first, Sarah Mills, 1683, Sept. 4. She died 1704, Sept. 1, aged 40 years. Second, 1705, Feb. 12, Mary Brinley, widow of William, and daughter of Samuel and Sarah Woodell Sandford. She was born 1674, April 27, and died 1721, July 15, aged 47 years. He lived at Jamestown, Island of Canonicut, where he died in 1725 and was buried in his orchard between his two wives, upon land set apart for him for a family burial lot. He was called Captain, and was a deputy to the Assembly in 1686, 1709, and 1716. His inventory amounted to 1,252, 15s pounds. Josiah had issue as follows: xxxx	Josiah I. Arnold
8	From Esther Ranney bio in Middletown Upper Houses, p. 202: His homestead in Haddam, Ct., was opposite the cemetery, and he owned the land between the cemetery and the Connecticut River, and it is now the property of Judge E.P. Arnold. (1908) Seth Arnold had a hard experience in the Revolutionary Army: served three years, was twice taken prisoner, on prison ship nine months. In 1780 he removed to Westminster. His pension was granted March 4, 1831. It will be seen that he lived to 102 years of age. He made a public profession of religion at 89, and dressed himself the day he died.	Seth Arnold
9	[Doughty.FTW] Daughter of Benjamin and Joanna (Cheney) Atwood.	Anna Atwood
10	Family cemetery where my Grandmother is buried. AUTHOR Thatcher, Charles M. TITLE Old cemeteries of southeastern Massachusetts / Charles M. Thatcher. PUBLISHER Middleborough, MA : Friends of the Middleborough Public Library,1995. DESCRIPT xv, 264 p. ; 28 cm. SUBJECTS 1) Cemeteries--Massachusetts. Poem written when my Grandmother was in her late 80's, She was living at the Wedgemere nursing home, 146 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780: Wedgemere Window Nine little hemlock trees four feet high Beside my casement window waving at the sky. Back of them the driveway, the lawn and stately pines, -- Whose andante swinging rhythm, innuendo inclines, Parked cars look like a garden in blue, white, green and red, -- They slumber in hot sunshine as if theyw ere in bed. An engine reaves fortissimo shattering their sleep. They speed away at 60 an appointment for to keep. Wedgemere?s back door entrance has trucks parked at its door, -- The engines spray their gasoline in my window with a ROAR They bake my bread, can my food, and cleanse my sheets pure white, - So I sleep so very peacefully with everything all right. My little room is private, I like its quiet way, -- With nearly ninety years served up, I'm lucky I would say! How come that Wedgemere's acres are as green as Ireland's shore? For the ocean is not crashing at our solid oaken door? But the clouds above our wondering heads are gray and full of rain So cleanliness is now the word for Wegemere's green terrain. Every dandelion shines like gold and 'shamrock' clover, too, -- The windows are like drums to tap a tune for me and you. We better build a mighty ark to float us lest we drown. As insurance for the people of dear ole Tauntontown! Avis Sturtevant (written while living at the Wedgemere in the 1970's)	Avis Dora Atwood
11	Source for able to bear arms: Charles H. Pope, The Pioneers of Massachusetts, Boston, 1900, 511.	John Johanem Atwood
12	KATRINA ATWOOD COPELAND 21 Dec 1914 13 Jan 1998 03229 (Contoocook, Merrimack, NH) (No Location Given) 196-05-7535 Pennsylvania (Before 1951) Letter from Katrina to Hope Sturtevant Tillman (December 8, 1987), two months after Hope died). Mrs. John S. Copeland 160 Concord Street Nashua, NH 03060 Dear Hope, I never intended to wait a year before answering your letter, I know I'm a rotten correspondent, now I know just how bad! About a year ago a Peg & Graham Schultz moved here from Catonsville so I've caught up on changes in Catonsville and Baltimore. He had lived in Catonsville most of his life. Kinda' nice, for the most part -- looking back. 'Course we went out mostly with the bakers group. Can only remember a few names now: Hauswalds, Muhlers?, Schmidts. And, of course, you were with Dr's. They always impressed me. Do tell me what happened to Dick and didn't he have pretty impressive parents? Didn't we drop by their house one time? 'Course I remember Hopie crawling like made from our kitchen thru dining room and streaking into living room. Looking up at you and Dick, who were following (we all were) as if to say: 'What next?' Always figured she'd have a strong will of her own. Don't remember Trina in the act at this time. Well she was born in 1945. When was Hopie born? I think I left about '48. Then met and married Jack in 1950. I didn't have much of a marriage with Jim. We were just too different. With Jack I was very happy. He died about 7 years ago with Alzheimers (before it was recognized as such). He'd had it about 10 or 15 years. Of course, that didn't improve the financial scene. He had to give up work at 59. I get by but I'm sure not bleading rich. This is a high rent area - which didn't help but I took this apartment about 14 years ago (it's small) because I could kinda' read the handwriting on the wall. And I do like it here. The stock market hasn't improved anything. Oh well. Trina lives about 3/4th's hour away. And that's nice. Her two kids are still in school. One college and one in prep. Justin at McGill in Canada (he's 20). Sarah at St. Paul's in Concord, NH. She's 16. I do some volunteer work at the library but that's about it. I should never smoke (but I do). Ditto about drinking -- but not much. It scares me. Of course, I have emphysema - but I'm not crying! I read a lot and would say I'm kinda happy. Now, what about you? And Hope? Barbara I hear from every Christmas and look forward to the news. Does Hopie or you visit with the rest of you -- say, Barbara, Judy, etc. and Dick? Gene still lives in Las Vegas. Her 4th marriage ended in divorce so she will have none of marriage. And she likes Las Vegas. Well she's lived there, Why, I guess since about 1950. Her twins live up around here. Her son? I don't know, maybe Baltimore. I hope I'm not repeating. Now, let me know about yourself and anything you write will be appreciated and because of my extreme guilt you'll hear from me pronto! I'm now just hitting 73. Wotta' happy surprise. And much love, Katrina	Katrina Atwood
13		Samuel Shurtleff Atwood
14	From Cooley genealogy, p. 198: The surname Bagg is frequently spelled Bagge in England, where it has flourished in Norfolkshire and Plymouth since Robert LeBagge of Caen in Normandy, who came with the Conqueror, according to the article on the family by Lyman Hotchkiss Bagg. The name in old English signified a badge. The earliest of the name in America of whom any record is found is John Bagg, who married December 24, 1675, Springfield, Hannah Burt, who was born in Springfield April 28, 1641, died there August 1, 1680, after bearing 10 children. John Bagg died September 5, 1683 Springfield, and was presumably between 45 and 50 years old at the time of his death.	Abigail Bagg
15	From Cooley genealogy, p. 198: The surname Bagg is frequently spelled Bagge in England, where it has flourished in Norfolkshire and Plymouth since Robert LeBagge of Caen in Normandy, who came with the Conqueror, according to the article on the family by Lyman Hotchkiss Bagg. The name in old English signified a badge. The earliest of the name in America of whom any record is found is John Bagg, who married December 24, 1675, Springfield, Hannah Burt, who was born in Springfield April 28, 1641, died there August 1, 1680, after bearing 10 children. John Bagg died September 5, 1683 Springfield, and was presumably between 45 and 50 years old at the time of his death.	John Bagg
16		Robert Bartlett
17	Note: some of the children may have belonged to the first wife.	John Bass
18	[Doughty.FTW] Ancestor of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams and Calvin Coolidge . "Descendants of Deacon Samuel and Ann Bass" by Charissa Bass 1940.	Samuel Bass
19	[Doughty.FTW] "Descendants of Deacon Samuel & Ann Bass" 1940 by Charissa Taylor Bass.	Thomas Bass
20	[Doughty.FTW] "NEHG Register 1899 #51. "The Ancestry of the Families of Batt and B yley", by J. Henry Lea. "The Pioneers of Mass." by Charles Pope.	Mary Batt
21	[Doughty.FTW] "NEHG Register 1899 #51. "The Ancestry of the Families of Batt and B yley", by J. Henry Lea. "The Pioneers of Mass." by Charles Pope. Ancestor of President Franklin Pierce.	Nicholas Batt
22	After her husband's death in 1864, Narcissa Bennett moved with part of her family to Carroll Co. Mississippi in 1867 and died February 24, 1899 and is buried in Carrollton, MS). Ledbetters From Virginia, p. 54	Narcissa Bennett
23	Facts from Woodruff Genealogy p.18	Anthony Bessee
24	Alfred Bostwick - 1445. of The Bostwick Family in America. compiled by Henry Anthon Bostwick, 1901	Alfred Bostwick
25	? Trenton, Minnesota - There isn't one now, and Trenton, Wisconsin is close by, across the border.	Alfred Joseph Bostwick
26	On 17 March 1704/1705 Israel, Ephraim, David and Hezekiah divided the land given them by their father Major William Bradford, all signing, and acknowledging their signatures 15 December 1713. The deed was not recorded until 24 November 1732 (Plymouth County Deeds, 27:155). It seems unlikely that David was less than 18 at the time he signed the deed, and he was probably 21 when he acknowledged it, indicating that he was born 1687 or earlier. The same reasoning is used for Hezekiah, below, making both men about 30 when they married, which was not unusual for that period. Source: Ruth Wilder Sherman, "The Mary Atwood Sampler," New England Historical and Genealogical Register January 1990, p. 28.	David Bradford
27	On 17 March 1704/1705 Israel, Ephraim, David and Hezekiah divided the land given them by their father Major William Bradford, all signing, and acknowledging their signatures 15 December 1713. The deed was not recorded until 24 November 1732 (Plymouth County Deeds, 27:155). It seems unlikely that David was less than 18 at the time he signed the deed, and he was probably 21 when he acknowledged it, indicating that he was born 1687 or earlier. The same reasoning is used for Hezekiah, below, making both men about 30 when they married, which was not unusual for that period. Source: Ruth Wilder Sherman, "The Mary Atwood Sampler," New England Historical and Genealogical Register January 1990, p. 28.	Hezekiah Bradford
28	"Palivista", bought for $22,600 in 1866, was located in Dobbs Ferry on a 30 foot bluff above the Hudson River with a frontage of 700 feet on the river. A newspaper advertisement described it as a "fine residence, containing six acres of good land; abundance of choice fruit, shrubbery and fine old forest trees. House all modern; gas and water throughout; carriage house and stable; over a mile of shaded walks; rustic summe houses, bridge, etc.	David Ogden Bradley
29	Early Connecticut Marriages 1758 -1799 NEW HAVEN, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Marriages in the First Congressional Church 1758-1799 male surnames I - Y As found in the Connecticut Vital Records, Barbour Collection and Early Conn. Marriages by Bailey	Elisabeth Bradley
30	Elizabeth Bartlett in MD 14(1912):36	Elizabeth Brewster
31	Deborah Brooks/Timothy Shailer parents of Abigail Shailer - according to Family Search.org No other corroboration, so questioning.	Deborah Brooks
32	Daughter of Alexander CARPENTER b. 1584 bp. 1584, Bath, Somerset, Eng. r. Wrington near Bath, Somerset, Eng. d. 19 Feb 1664-5, Plymouth, MA	Juliana Carpenter
33	Chicopee was part of Springfield, Massachusetts until 1840	Henry Chapin
34	[Doughty.FTW] Ancestor of President William Howard Taft.8. Josiah - bap. Oct. 29, 1637, Berry Pomeroy, England; d. Sep. 10, 1726. Married first on Nov. 30, 1658 Mary KING (b. Jun. 15, 1639, Weymouth, MA; d. May 30, 1676, Braintree, MA), daughter of John. Josiah married second on Sep. 26, 1676 Lydia (BROWN?) PRATT (b. Nov. 1658; d. Oct 18, 1711), widow of Thomas PRATT. He married third Mehitabel METCALF. Josiah had fourteen children born at Braintree, MA; the four youngest from his second marriage. Sons: Samuel born at Weymouth, MA; Seth married second Bethiah THURSTON. Daughter of Josias and Lydia: Lydia married Daniel TAFT as his second wife. From Josiah Henry Benton. Warning Out in New England. Boston. W.B. Clarke Company, 1911. page 28: The sons of even the first settlers of Springfield were not admitted as inhabitants, to be voters and assume the responsibilities of citizenship, without giving bonds to the town to secure it against any charge which might possibly arise on their account. Deacon Chapin gave bonds of twenty pounds each when two of his sons were admitted, Henry in 1660 and Josiah in 1663.	Josiah Chapin
35	From Cooley Genealogy, p. 196: Deacon Samuel Chapin came to Springfield from Roxbury, Mass; he was in Springfield by 1642. He took a prominent part in all affairs of the town, both religious and civil. In 1648, he was a member of the Board of Selectman on which Benjamin Cooley first served. Deacon Chapin conducted religious services in the absence of the minister. Following the departure of Mr. Moxon from the Springfield Church, he preached alternately with Henry Burt and John Pynchon until Mr. Moxon's successor, Peletiah Glover, arrived. Deacon Samuel Chapin had four sons and three daughters; all but the youngest child were born before he came to Springfield. [Doughty.FTW] Ancestor of Presidents Grover Cleveland and William Howard Taft. Samuel CHAPIN - bap. Oct. 8, 1598, Church of St. John the Baptist, Paignton, Devonshire, England.; d. Nov. 11, 1675, Springfield, MA. Son of John CHAPIN and Pillipe EASTON. Member of Rev. John ELIOT's First Church of Roxbury, MA. Removed to Springfield by 1643, where he was a Deacon, constable, selectman, and commisioner. The statue of The Puritan by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in Springfield memorializes Deacon Samuel Chapin. Married in England on Feb. 9, 1623/4.	Samuel Chapin
36	[Doughty.FTW] Ancestor of President William Howard Taft.	Seth Chapin
37	The Choates in America, p. 401: Mr. Choate has spent a very busy life in the banking business, and of late has become interested in manufacturing and in real estate. He is Vice-President of the City Bank of Dowagiac, and Treasurer of the Dowagiac Manufacturing Company. He is also a director of the First National Bank in Osage City, Kansas, and does a real estate business in Chicago, Illinois.	Nelson Fitch Choate
38	The Choates in America: p. 347 Mr. Choate was engaged for many years in the hardware trade, and was one of the prominent and wealthy citizens of Jackson. He retired from business, and was for some time an invalid before his death. The following announcement of his death appeared in a local paper: A Pioneer Merchant and Business Man Passes Away William Nelson Choate died at his home, No. 314 First Street, last evening, after a several years' illness. Mr. Choate had resided in Jackson for nearly 40-9 years, and during a long period was one of its most active and enterprising business-men, aiding in the development and growth of the city. He was one of the pioneers of Jackson, and while in health did much to promote its progress. At one time he held large property interests and erected several buildings. . . . He subsequently became a partner in a foundry and machine-making business, but finding it unprofitable retired from it at the end of three years. He was also prominently identified with coal mining in this country for several years, and did much to develop that interest. Mr. Choate was in tin and hardware trade in this city for more than a quarter of a century. For the past 20-2 years he has retired from business and when in health devoted his time largely to working for measures for the growth and improvement of the city, being especially interested in school and the cause of education.	William Nelson Choate
39	S.P. may p.450 a lumber dealer in N Lansing, MI	Oscar Clark
40	Henry was brought up in the Church of England, but in his young manhood, because of the wrongs tolerated in that Church, broke away from the Establishment and joined the Pilgrims. He is said to have united with the Congregational Church in London, of which the Rev. John Lothrop was then pastor. He probably came to America in "the Anne" in 1629. He moved to Scituate, Massachusetts, in 1633, and from there to Barnstable, Massachusetts in 1639. He was Deacon or Ruling Elder in Scituate and Barnstable 34 years. He also held various civil offices, among them that of Deputy to the General Court of the Colony for several years. Henry and his 2 wives had 16 children, 3 born in Plymouth, 2 in Scituate, and 11 in Barnstable. [from Cobb Family, L.H. Cobb, 1897, #CS 71 C653]	Henry Cobb
41	Starbuck cited her death as September 23, 1760 (p. 701)	Deborah Austin Coffin
42	Removed to Edgartown soon after the death of his father Tristram, and from him the Martha's Vineyard Coffins descend. There he was commissioned Lieutenant of Militia.	John Coffin
43	See Brothers in Blood, by Les Kruger, Tucson, Arizona, Wheatmark Press, 2008, for story of death of Charles and his brother Milton - two lawmen killed by the Maxwell brothers in 1881.	Charles Gildersleeve Coleman
44	From Edward Doughty's Meet the Doughtys on Henry Coleman: "I became acquainted with him in Orange County, New York in 1823. He was twelve and I sixteen years of age. We served time of apprenticeship together, he in the smith and I in the wagon shop. He married my sister Alice and for forty-five years Br. Coleman was my most constant companion, counselor, friend and Christian brother."	Henry Coleman
45	See Brothers in Blood, by Les Kruger, Tucson, Arizona, Wheatmark Press, 2008, for story of death of Milton and his brother Charles - two lawmen killed by the Maxwell brothers in 1881.	Milton Asa Coleman
46	According to Frances Nelson Tillman (hnt grandmother), she saw her Great Grandmother Conway in Lake City, Minnesota when she was about six years old (1886).	Harriet Pamilla Conway
47	[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 24, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.50802.142] Individual: Conway, Jeffrey Social Security #: 541-03-8751 Issued in: Oregon Birth date: Dec 27, 1910 Death date: Dec 1969	Jeffrey David Conway
48	Cooley Genealogy: Barnabas N. Cooley was educated at Rev. Mr. Lawton's School. He came to Agawam at the age of 15 and assisted in running the ferry between Agawam and springfield for two years. He then taught school for five years and because of his interest in construction and mechanics became a carpenter and followed this trade for some time. He purchased land and built a home, in 1840, on the west bank of the Connecticut River in Agawam. This house is the property in its 99th year of his only surviving grandchild, Lura Warriner (Gilmore) Knudson...	Barnabas Cooley
49	Cooley Genealogy, p. 197: From the town records given by Burt in his History of Springfield the following references are taken. Att a meeting of the inhabitants of this Towne (Springfield) . . 21 Novembr 1701: Benjamin Cooley jun' & Daniel Cooley his Brother desires the Towne to grant them Ten Acres of Land apeice on the hill Easterly of their house. Here followes a Coppy of ye Address of the Inhabitants of Longmedow in Springfield to the towne. January y* 29th 1702-3 . . . We would declare our difficult circumstances . . . .Now for our releife we do Suppose our best way is to move out of the general feild, & build on the hill against Long medow. [One of the 13 signers was Benja. Cooley.] March 12th Anno. dom: 1705-6 At a Geneall Town meeting for Elections of Officers for the Town of Springfeild . . .Benja. cooley Jun* ... chosen Surveyor of the high wayes. [He was again chosen Survey March 8, 1714-15.] March 13: 1710-11. This being the meeting for the Election of Town officers &c for the ensuing yeer . . Benjamin Cooley Jun* is granted to have Ten acres of Land at the South side of Pacowseek brook joining to his father Cooleys land there, saveing former grants & high wayes. & he Improving the said grant within the terme of five yeeres, otherwise the Grant is void.	Benjamin Cooley
50	Obituary Pee Dee Herald, September 23, 1872, page 4 DIED At Perryville, Kansas, on the 3rd inst., Mr. Earle Cooley, late of Anson, and for a number of years an active partner in the house of Arnold & Cooley, and subsequent, Arnold, Cooley & Co. Mr. C. was a native of Connecticut, and came to this place about 1848, and married a daughter of Mr. David Tillman, and by perseverance and close attention to business had gathered together a snug little fortune, which he lost in a measure by the fortunes of war, and subsequently by a fire on the 2d April 1868, which swept away his store house and all its contents. He removed to Kansas, and was recuperating from his losses, and had he lived would no doubt have acquired a fortune. He was a man of great energy. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn their heavy loss -- though not without hope, as we are informed he died in the full assurance of a better home in the skies. ************************ Arnold & Cooley Sword Factory Don Barrier and the newsletter editor are researching the Arnold & Cooley Sword Factory of Wadesboro. Seth Arnold and Earl Cooley, of Connecticut, moved to Wadesboro in the early 1850's and established a dry goods store. Their store was located on West Wade Street. In 1862 they had a contract with the Confederate Government to manufacture firearms, swords, and etc. Some of their employees were Peter H. Swink and Hiriam Braswell, and a slave named Adam belonging to George Willoughby. According to Mary Medley's Anson County history book, a factory was located on West Wade Street on what is now the old Brill Huntley place (302 West Wade Street). Documents support that Earl Cooley did own property in that particular area. There is also a lease agreement between Arnold & Cooley and Alfred Baucom for Baucom's mill located off Jones Creek just outside Wadesboro. The only known copy of a Arnold & Cooley sword resides in the Greensboro Historical Museum. This is a copy of a War of 1812 saber. Earl Cooley's daughter gave to the sword to the museum. If you know of any more information than this, please contact the editor.	Earl Cooley