Berkshire County Queries

Scott Kraus Tue Oct 8 11:59:20 1996
Hugh Morriell, b. abt 1746, said to be an Irish merchant "of Boston" came to New England prior to Rev. War. Relocated to Otsego Co., NY, about 1800, then to Erie Co., PA, 1818. Had children who married in New Ashford. Of perhaps many children, these are known or postulated: 1) Elizabeth - md. New Ashford, 1790, Medad Pomeroy; 2) Robert - md. New Ashford, 1796, Patience Lewis; 3) (prob.) James; 4) (prob.) Daniel Seek info on this family that later changed name to Morrell.

Mac Rogers Tue Oct 8 08:31:20 1996
Researching the Pike and Roberts Families from Bershire County. Joh W. Pike married Jeanette (Nettie) Roberts there. Johns father was Nathan Pike, and he had a brother, Charles.

Jackie Savage Marshall Sun Oct 13 09:05:02 1996
SAVAGE-RICH: James Savage married Bersheba Rich probably 1780-1784 in or near Williamstown, Berkshire County, MA. She was the daughter of Moses Rich and Lydia Davis Rich, early settlers in Williamstown. James Savage appears in the 1790 census and so does a Thomas Savage. Anyone with any information on these families please contact me.

Keith Yelverton Mon Oct 14 18:00:17 1996
Looking for the parents of Dr. Andrew HOLLENBECK (1774 - 1834) of Great Barrington, MA. His wife was Louisa Ransom. Also looking for the children of William Henry Hollenbeck Sr. (born 1809 in Great Barrington, MA). I know only 1 of 14. Can get you into the Mayflower Society.

Kenneth L. ForbesSat Sep 28 21:29:57 1996
I'm looking for TRESCOTT / FIRMAN / FORBES genealogy: TRESCOTT, Ebenezer; m:FIRMAN, Patience, Sheffield, MA; ~~~ CHILD: {1}TRESCOTT, Lucy, 1791-1861, Sheffield, MA; m:FORBES, Amos, 1780-Bef 1860, Granville, MA ~~~ CHILDREN (Pennsylvania): [1]FORBES, Girl, b:1810/1815; [2]FORBES, Nathan, 1815-1886; m:PAUGH, Maria(NJ), 1823-1886; [3]FORBES, Girl, b:1815/1820; [4]FORBES, William, b:1818; m:Rachel, b:1819; [5]FORBES, Boy, b:1820/1825; [6]FORBES, Susanna, b:1821; [7]FORBES, Ebenezer, 1826-1898, m1:Rosette; m2:MAXWELL, Rebecca Priscilla, 1838-1887

Robert Stewart
Alexander Stewart and his wife Amy Spaulding Stewart lived some 30 or 40 years in Becket. In about 1770 they sold thier property there. Amey purchased heer faathers farm in Becket and Alexander wass neveer seen again that I have been able to find--I am looking for information on this family esspecially alexander. Tahnk you in advance for any help you might be ableto provide.

Barbara Benjamin
Am looking for info on John and Dolly [Hinman] Brown and their children, all of whom died between 1815-1838 probably in Lenox. Seeking info from cemeteries and vital records to 1850.

Timothy W. Tucker
I am looking for any information on James and Mary Tucker the listed parents of Charles Tucker d. 09/24/1881 in Lee, Mass. On his death certificate it stated that he was born in 1808 in Conn. and his parents were James and Mary Tucker who were both born in Conn. Thanks for any help you may provide. I have information on Charles Tucker, his wife Lucy Palmer Tucker and all decendents to the present. I would be happy to share any information that I have.

Shirley Bruso
Need parents for Elizabeth(Betsey)Fuller b ab 1760 d 1842 Florida, Berkshire County,MA.m Thomas Groce Tower b 1754 Hingham,Plymouth Co. MA d Florida,Berkshire Co.,MA. Children all b prob Ashfield,Franklin Co., MA between 1780 and 1798: Lucy,Betsey,Polly, Thomas, Martin, William,Chester. Shirley Bruso, 6508-103rd St. Court East, Puyallup,WA 98373-1187

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