August 2002   2 August 2002 In 1900 Mr. Edward F. Searles of Methuen, in the county of Essex, Mass., gave to our town a high school, and on the deed was a Claus, if the property was ever used for any other purpose than a school, then it would return to Mr. Searles heirs. recently I presented a copy of Mr.. Searles deed to our selectmen informing them regarding this deed, as recently the town voted to sell this property, as it was voted to build new schools. I'd greatly appreciate any help regarding this so I can get in touch with anyone who might be an heir of Mr. Searles' estate. I truly feel we should keep Mr. Searles lovely old school, and if there are any heirs it should be up to them, not our town to sell the property. My presentation at our Selectmen's meeting was reported in the Berkshire Eagle newspaper in Pittsfield. Mr. Edward F. Searles also built a castle here in Great Barrington, and when he returned to live in Methuen, Mass.., he also built another castle there. I sincerely hope perhaps you can give me any lead to help me solve this serious problem. I'm a member of the Great Barrington Historical Society. Sincerely Olga May Milligan olga@metworx.com 6 August 2002 Hello, I am in Search of Frank DeFazio Jr. (11-9-36) Last resided in Nahant, Ma. His mother I believe also lived there before passing away at the Oxford Nursing Home. I have been searching for Frank since than and can not find an address, phone #, or a sibling to help locate him. Can you help? I know he lived in Wakefield in 1958-66 at 6 Lakeview Ave. also in Winthrop and Nahant but do not know the time period for those. Some records show Vera B. as still residing in Nahant which isn't correct. Please Help Sincerely, Julie Yungstjewel@aol.com 7 August 2002 This may not be the appropriate medium, but I have the conclusion of Marcia Lindberg's article "Thomas Bancroft of Lynnfield", which was published in the Essex Genealogist for February 2000 (Vol. 20, number 1, although the bottom of the title page also says "volume 19") and would like to know the citation(s) for the earlier part(s) of the article. any help you could give me would be appreciated. Many thanks Philip J. Bergan pjbergan@cs.com 10 August 2002 Who are the parents of PELETIAH CROCKER who was assessed in the parish of Lynnfield, or Lynn End, in 1729. Peletiah CROCKER married Joanna GOWING about 1723-25. I need a list of their children. Thank you lovell@maine.rr.com 17 August 2002 I'm looking for  information on John Thorndike who supposedly was one of the early founders of Ipswich but returned to England where he died. He is my grandfather, (many times removed). P115@AOL.COM 18 August 2002 I am trying to find where my grandfather, John Isaac Bussell, is buried. I know he arrived in Salisbury, Mass in 1628. In 1640 he moved to Hampton NH. I believe he died there in 1683. I would like to know where his son William lived and is buried also. I believe William lived in Woburn Mass and was a Captain around 1679. He was possibly a Representative. His birth was 1650(?) and his dath was June 21,1699. He married Ruth Stileman on Sept. 5, 1687. I live in Cookeville, TN and have dead ended. I would like to visit their gravesites when I visit in the fall. Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you Catherine Bussell Lamb imalamb@charter.net 18 August 2002 Hello, I am in search of Frank DeFazio (11-9-1936) born in Wakefield. Lived at 6 Lakeview ave Wakefield in early 20's married and divorced in Wakefield. 1953 Grad./ Wakefield H.S. Last known address 29 Tewksbury St. Winthrop, Ma. Parents were Frank DeFazio (died 1967) and Vera DeFazio (died 1984) If you know him, heard of him or have any info. about him, PLEASE email me. Sincerely, Paul (DeFazio) Orben Yungstjewel@aol.com 19 August 2002 I am looking for any descendants of William and Annie J. davenport. They were born in VA and lived in Haverhill, MA from the early 1900's to shortly before 1930. William was born about 1878 and Annie in 1881. after living in Haverhill, they returned to their birthplace of Gloucester, VA and began a chicken farm. They had four (I believe) children in Haverhill. While in Haverhill, William worked as a chauffer and two of his children worked in a shoe factory. i would appreciate any reply. Thanks Dr. Calvin Davenport calvind@sbcglobal.net 25 August 2002 Bartholomew Corwin born 1693 in Salem ,MA was the son of Sheriff George Corwin. His father died in 1696 and his mother died in 1700. His uncle Dr. Samuel Gedney was charged with his care but he died about 1709 or earlier. One source has Bartholomew going to Rhode Island to join his uncle Samuel Corwin and another has him going to Winthrop neck where most of his Winthrop relatives were living on their plantation at New London CT in 1717, Bartholomew sold the family on Washington St. in Salem and moved to Hunterdon Co. in New Jersey. Does anyone have any information on his where abouts after the death of Samuel Gedney or why he went to New Jersey? Carolyn Smith-Pellettier smithpel@execulink.com 27 August 2002 I am looking for any information on the following: Captain John Putnam b. circa 1617 in England ---died Dec. 30 1662 Salem Village, Ma Married Priscilla Prince They had a son named John who was born in Salem Village circa 1667. He married Hannah and they had a daughter named Mehitable Putnam who was born at salem Village on 7-20-1695. Thank you fir anything you may find. Kathy ploufek@westelcom.com