Governor Simon and Anne Dudley Bradstreet
Simon Bradstreet was baptized on 18 March 1603, the second of three sons of Simon and Margaret Bradstreet. His father was the rector of the parish church, an outspoken nonconformist, and his
Who Were The Parents of James Perkins From Rochester?
Determining the parents of James Perkins from Rochester, New Hampshire/Lebanon, Maine, is an enduring family mystery. James is my 4th great grandfather on the maternal side. We believe he was born about
Life Lessons I Learned From My Grandparents – A Memorial Day Reflection
This Memorial Day, like all Memorial Day’s in my adult life, I am thinking of my grandparents. I was far too young to understand the significance, but every Memorial Day I would
Ebenezer Adams – Revolutionary War Soldier
The Newington Town Church and meeting house was built in 1712-1713. Ebenezer's grandfather was the first minister here, the Reverend Joseph Adams. It is one of the oldest Congregational churches in
Maximillian Johannes (John) deRochemont
Maximillian Johannes deRochemont was born on 24 Sep 1781 in Tournai, Belgium. Until 1713, Tournai was part of France, and the people there still speak French. Max was the third of six