Essex Society of Genealogists, Inc.Queries
October 2011
October 12
Surname: Nichols
Query submitted by: Marguerite Riley
Time Period: 1900's, 2000's, 1800's,
Nichols family
Answer Query smilyrly@verizon.net
October 12
Surname: Harris
Query submitted by: Lynn Harris-Eggleston
Primary Goals: To identify sources of specific information
Time Period: 1900's
I would like to know the name of the cemetery where my grandfather Ray Douglas Harris is buried. He died 23 Sep 1918, at the time the family lived on Laurel Street in Beverly. From what I can remember my grandmother saying he is buried in Beverly but I have no idea where. I've checked the usual websites for this information with no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Answer Query lynn.eggleston@hotmail.com
Al Buckys responded on Nov 22, 2011: Have you tried contacting the Cemetery Department in Beverly City Hall? They gave me a great boost when I was looking for my great grandfather's grave. They even provided me with a map of the grave vicinity and details of the grave site. If you can't visit them call their office telling them what you are looking for with nameand dates. You may learn more details about your family than expected just like I did! Good luck.
Octboer 12
Surname: Pearson
Query submitted by: Margaret Kelleher
Primary Goals: To share information, To learn more about relatives
Time Period: 1900's, 2000's, 1800's, 1700's or earlier
Pearson, Hiram A circa 1862. Buried in Garden Cemetery, Chelsea, MA @1914
Answer Query mkelleher@yahoo.com
October 12
Surname: Twiss
Query submitted by: Gary Thomas
Primary Goals: To learn more about relatives
Time Period: 1800's
I am looking for information about a Sarah Twiss who married Eli Thomas in 1805 in Salem, MA. My only actual question here is whether anyone can direct me to Harriet Dieterich who authored a "Research in Progress" on the Twiss family in the 1991 Vol. 10 edition of the Essex Genealogist on pagees 192-194 and again in Vol. 11.
Answer Query thombrot@comcast.net
October 12
Surname: Rutherford
Query submitted by: Jackson Goddard
Primary Goals: To learn more about relatives, To identify sources of specific information
Time Period: 1800's, 1700's or earlier
Captain Joseph Rutherford married Rebecca Fiefield in Dec 1807.
A descendent of that union married into the Goddard line. I am a descendent.
Answer Query Jackson_Goddard@yahoo.com
October 13
Surname: Cowles
Query submitted by: Sally Cowles
Primary Goals: To identify sources of specific information
Time Period: 1700's or earlier
john cowles came to us circa 1630's but we haven't been able to locate ship. he was in hartford, ct. by 1638. gene. was published 1929 col. calvin cowles but he did not find ship either. has anyone uncovered this ship info? I have gone through most published info to no avail.
Answer Query cowlesco@cox.net
Oct. 18
Surname: Leslie
Query submitted by: Emory Merrill
Primary Goals: To learn more about relatives, To identify sources of specific information
Time Period: 1800's
Looking for info on Madelin Virgina Leslie She listed her BD. 9/9/1916 -Bellerica, Ma. Parents were Charles P. Leslie and Laura L. Spencer. She also told others she was from Canada, She married Edward Mcginnis in the late 30's She lived in Townsend, ma. for many years- divorced- and married George Cormier of Fitchburg. any info would be helpful . Thank you. E. Merrill
Answer Query merr0189@bellsouth.net
Oct. 24
Surname: Hill
Query submitted by: Jennifer Burr
Primary Goals: To learn more about relatives
Time Period: 1800's
Looking for grave of Edwin Ruthven Hill, Union soldier from Salem killed in South Carolina in 1864. Have book written by his brother, Henry (Jottings from Memory) that states Edwin is buried in "the quiet churchyard in Salem". The book also says that Edwin's headstone has lines from the Battle Hymn of the Republic on it "In the beauty of the lilies . . ."). Thanks.
In case you ever get another query about Lt. Hill, a distant cousin and avid researcher has noticed that his grave was posted to Find a Grave last year, albeit with a couple of details misidentified (probably because the stone is nearly illegible). He is in the Howard Street Cemetery in Salem, MA. Thank you to whoever unearthed and documented his headstone. Find A Grave Memorial# 128009417
Answer Query jenniferburr7@gmail.com
Oct. 28
Surname: Dresser
Query submitted by: Sharon Hannon
Primary Goals: To identify sources of specific information
Time Period: 1900's, 2000's
I am looking for descendants of Samuel and Maria Dresser from Georgetown. Their children were Mary L., Carrie M. and Charles P. Dresser. I believe their grandson was Rodney C. Dresser who passed away in 2007, but I do not know if he had any children.
Answer Query hannon100@verizon.net