July  12, 2005

GATES

I would like to know if there are any published genealogies for my family Stephen/Stephan GATES was married to Ann Vears and came from County Norfolk, Norwich, England

Telephone: 407-814-9644

SGates1949@aol.com

July  15, 2005

ROBICHEAU

We are trying to locate information on my wife's father. Supposedly lived in Salem MA 1940-1960. Uncertain of his first name either James Herbert or Abel Robicheau. Originally from Nova Scotia, born around 1898-1905.

jbernhard@clsco.com

July  19, 2005

Researcher Needed

I am out of state and would like to hire a researcher to do some work for me in Lynn, MA. Would you forward to me some contacts that might be willing to do my research.

Thank You

jgpete@knology.net

July  22, 2005

Giles BURLEY (birdley, berdley, etc.) of Ipswich

I am descended from Giles Burley (various spellings) who was at Ipswich. MA by 1648. An extract from Cutter's genealogy of Northern New York follows:

BURLEIGH The surname Burleigh is an ancient English family name. the most common spellings are Burleigh, Burley. Burly, Birle, Birley, Birdley and Burdley. No less than nineteen branches of this family in England had or have coats-of-arms.

(I) Giles Burleigh, immigrant ancestor of the American family, was an inhabitant of Ipswich, Massachusetts, as early as 1648, and was born in England. He was a commoner at Ipswich in 164. He was a planter, living eight years on what was later called Brooks street, owning division lot No. 105, situated on Great Hill, Hog Island. His name was spelled Birdley, Birdly, Burdley, and Budly in the Ipswich records, and his name as signed by mark to his will is given Ghils Berdly. He bequeathed to his wife Elizabeth (called elsewhere Rebecca); his son Andrew; his son James; his son John, and an uncle whose name is not given. Theophilus Wilson was executor. Deacon Knowlton and Jacob Foster, overseers, Thomas Knowlton Sr. and Jacob Foster, the witnesses.

Soon after his death his widow was granted trees for a hundred rails and a hundred posts, June 13, 1668. She married (second) Feb. 23, 1669, Abraham Fitts, of Ipswich.

Children:

1. Andrew, born at Ipswich, Sept. 5, 1657; married Mary, daughter of Governor Roger Conant.

2. James, Feb. 10, 1659.

3. Giles, July 13, 1662.

4. John, July 13, 1662, died Feb. 27, 1681

I would appreciate any help finding:

1. Confirmation of Giles Burleys residence at Ipswich in 1648 as well as details of his emigration from England
2. His burial place
3. His residence in England and ancestry

Thanks in advance,

mjmcdonald@verizon.net

July  31, 2005

Patrick H. & Catherine (Burke) MURPHY

I am looking for info on my great-grandparents Patrick H. Murphy, born in Woburn, MA ..date unknown. He married Catherine Burke, from Ireland (?), date unknown.

He was the father for my grandfather, Joseph Thomas Murphy, born in Salem, MA on 13 Feb 1915. My grandfather had 4 siblings: John Allen Murphy, Catherine Murphy, Margaret Murphy, and Alice Murphy. (I don't have any info on them - but ant info would be great!)

Any info on my great-grandfather and / or great-grandmother would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

(540) 735-5305

herkpilot1@yahoo.com