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Re: Fred W. Alden

marvalden1 — 2012-04-23 01:31:32Z

I appologize for how long this reply has taken, battling cancer is time consuming.
I do not have this Alden in my database, but likely wouldn't as the first Alden in my line is my Step-Great-Grandfather, Walter Alden, who never formally adopted my grandfather, just put his last name on the record. So, as it turns out, I do not hail from the Alden line, but from the Bean and MacBean Clan.
I wish I could be of some help, but I wish you well in your quest.

Re: Albert N Alden

Dale_H_Cook — 2012-03-31 00:41:26Z

That is rather too recent, and in the wrong part of the state, to connect with my Alden resources.

Note that it is quite possible that your Alden line goes back to an immigrant other than John Alden. See Esther Littleford Woodworth-Barnes and Alicia Crane Williams, "Alden Notes: Henry, the Non-Mayflower Alden" (Mayflower Descendant, 43 (1993):21-30, 133-138; 44 (1994):27-30 181-184).

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Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Albert N Alden

jsteele406 — 2012-01-27 02:15:38Z

All the information I have is: Albert N Alden married Lavina Gilson (daughter of Jannette Orr and John Gilson. I have found them both in the 1840, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 MA Census as a family residing in Lynn, Essex County, MA. A note in my family reference has Albert as a violin player. That is all I have. js

Re: Albert N Alden

Dale_H_Cook — 2012-01-26 00:40:26Z

> I am researching family line through Albert N Alden (b: 1828)

Where?

> married 1856 to Lavina Gilson

Where?

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Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
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Albert N Alden

jsteele406 — 2012-01-24 04:33:24Z

I am researching family line through Albert N Alden (b: 1828); married 1856 to Lavina Gilson. Would like Albert Alden line to John Alden (Plymouth, MA).

Re: are you real :Esterbrook

esterbrookp — 2011-12-14 19:56:23Z

Sherry,

Apologies for not replying sooner. I have not logged into this for ages and just noticed your note which is very interesting. I'd need to do some more digging but there are not many of us (Esterbrooks) in the UK so I would not be surprised if they were linked.
Regards
Paul
PS - where fo you live now ?

Re: Personal Journal Of Austin Alden from 1761 Gorham Maine

jloveitt79 — 2011-12-08 13:32:42Z

I have been looking for a copy of this book... austin was my great grandfather!!!

Re: Life Magazine Alden Family Article 1941

andersni — 2011-10-06 23:24:32Z

No problem! I only wish my family had such a published history!

Nick

Re: Life Magazine Alden Family Article 1941

babs689 — 2011-10-06 22:39:08Z

Too much fun! Thanx for posting the link.

Life Magazine Alden Family Article 1941

andersni — 2011-09-08 15:36:32Z

http://books.google.com/books?id=mEwEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=f...

Life Magazine, September 8, 1941, about page 85. Lots of information and names mentioned.

I am not an Alden (that I know of), but I thought I'd pass this find on to those who are Aldens.

Re: using birth records

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-23 13:24:57Z

> I'm wondering if the birth records here on ancestry.com can be
> used as "proof?"

That depends upon who you are trying to prove it to. If you are trying to join the General Society of Mayflower Descendants you will probably have to provide copies certified by the Town or City Clerks of the locations where the events occurred.

Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants;
Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: using birth records

lmohr48 — 2011-08-23 10:15:10Z

Yes all the older birth records for my Ancester's have been right.
My mother was born in 1929.
Laura

using birth records

jaynerd — 2011-08-22 23:19:54Z

Hi all, I'm in the process of trying to prove several lines for my husband and our girls. I'm wondering if the birth records here on ancestry.com can be used as "proof?" (The ones that say, "Copy of an old birth record.) Thank you!

Re: Eliza Alden Essex

lmohr48 — 2011-08-21 21:03:54Z

Thanks,but I can't find anything.
laura

Re: Eliza Alden Essex

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-21 17:10:56Z

The best reference to Henry Alden's descendants is:

Esther Littleford Woodworth-Barnes and Alicia Crane Williams, "Alden Notes: Henry, the Non-Mayflower Alden" (Mayflower Descendant, 43 (1993):21-30, 133-138; 44 (1994):27-30 181-184).

Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants;
Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Eliza Alden Essex

lmohr48 — 2011-08-21 16:56:33Z

Thanks.
She could be on the other line.
I will try looking there first.
Then the books.
Thanks Laura

Re: Mary Alden/Samuel Allen

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-21 15:45:18Z

> Yes, the Samuel Allen of Bridgeport believed to have lived
> 1660 to 1750.

Samuel was born in Bridgewater 04-Dec-1660 [MD 2:91; Bridgewater VR 1:30], and he died in Bridgewater 02-Dec-1750 [MD 14:181; Bridgewater VR 2:429].

> There has - somewhere - been mention of Rebecca Cary as his wife.

Although the town record of the marriage omits the surname of Samuel's first wife, whom he married 02-Dec-1685 [MD 2:244; Bridgewater VR 2:29], it was supplied by Bradford Kingman in 1876 [NEHGR 21:225]. Although some lists of early Bridgewater marriages have proven flawed, this one seems sound - I have not found problems with it. I do not know what sources Kingman used other than town records.

> There is also mention of a Mary Alden

Samuel's second wife was sometimes supposed to be the daughter of Joseph Alden of Bridgewater, but there is no record of any such child. Writers including Judge Mitchell said that she was "perhaps" Mary Alden, but many (such as John H. Allen in 1915) later repeated the attribution without qualification. The GSMD does not accept a daughter Mary for Joseph Alden.

> And, another possibility is a Mary Pratt.

I have seen that, but do not recall where it first appeared in print - in 1980 Esther Littleford Woodworth-Barnes pointed out that no proof has been found for either Alden or Pratt as Mary's surname [MQ 46:19]. The History of Weymouth shows Mary, dau. of Matthew and Sarah (Hunt) Pratt as marrying (---) Allen. That is from Matthew's 1711 will [Suffolk Co. Probate 18:109], which named one of his daughters as Mary Allen, and perhaps that led to identification of that Mary with the second wife of Samuel Allen.

Although Samuel's second wife was a Mary (named in Bridgewater town records as the mother of his last six children [MD 14:181]), her surname remains unknown.

Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants;
Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Eliza Alden Essex

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-21 15:29:51Z

If you have not done so I would suggest checking the three Alden Silver Books published by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, If your Eliza is a descendant of John and Priscilla then, given the time of her birth, she might be found there. Bear in mind that she might have different ancestry, such as being a descendant of Henry Alden of Billerica and Dedham/Needham, which is not a Mayflower line.

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Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Eliza Alden Essex

lmohr48 — 2011-08-21 14:20:26Z

Sorry Dale
Isaac meet Eliza in Vermont.
Thanks

Re: Eliza Alden Essex

lmohr48 — 2011-08-21 14:11:43Z

Hi David my Eliza was married to Isaac Essex b1756 England.
They had triplet sons Isaac,Milo and the third stillborn.
They were born in Baltimore MD 3-16 1781.
Please if you have any info.
Thanks Laura

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-20 07:10:53Z

> More complete information can be found in The Mayflower
> Descendant, 43:21+, "Henry, The Non-Mayflower Alden," by
> Esther Littleford Wooworth-Barnes and Alicia Crane Williams.

I am rather late coming into this thread, but wanted to note that a seminal article, part of which concerns Henry Alden of Billerica and Dedham/Needham, was published more than 90 years before the MD article (and noted by Woodworth-Barnes and Williams). It was:

John Eaton Alden, "Descendants of Captain John Alden of Boston" (The Dedham Historical Register, 12 (1901):74-94).

The Dedham Historical Register is a little-known journal of high caliber. Fourteen volumes were published by the Dedham Historical Society between 1890 and 1903. It published historical articles, genealogies, town and church records, gravestone inscriptions, and other articles of interest to genealogical researchers concerned with Dedham and nearby towns. All volumes are in the public domain and may be found at sites such as the Internet Archive Text Archive. It is one of my favorite obscure journals, second in that category only to The Genealogical Advertiser.

Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants;
Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Mary Alden/Samuel Allen

ronklein155 — 2011-08-19 22:33:20Z

Yes, the Samuel Allen of Bridgeport believed to have lived 1660 to 1750.

There has - somewhere - been mention of Rebecca Cary as his wife. There is also mention of a Mary Alden, believed (but not proven) to be the granddaughter of John Alden the Pilgrim. And, another possibility is a Mary Pratt.

Based on your memberships, etc, perhaps you have access to records and skills that might sort out what is truth?

An earlier post of mine describes the "evolution" of thinking as noted in the several volumes of Waldo Genealogy.

I would like to continue this thread. The Abigail Allen, who married Shubael Waldo is a daughter of this Samuel Allen and is my wife's 4th great-grandmother.

It would be really nice to solve this puzzle.

Re: John Alden (94)

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-19 20:43:46Z

> Has anyone been able to go back further to see the connection
> to John/Priscilla?

This Henry Alden was not a descendant of John and Priscilla. See:

Esther Littleford Woodworth-Barnes and Alicia Crane Williams, "Alden Notes: Henry, the Non-Mayflower Alden" (Mayflower Descendant, 43 (1993):21-30, 133-138; 44 (1994):27-30 181-184).

Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants;
Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Mary Alden/Samuel Allen

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-19 20:38:26Z

> I would love to find the answer to whether or not Mary Alden
> married Samuel Allen.

I am coming into this thread rather late. Is this the Samuel Allen of Bridgewater, 1660-1750, whose first wife was Rebecca Cary?

Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants;
Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Eliza Alden Essex

Dale_H_Cook — 2011-08-19 20:32:10Z

> I am looking for info on Eliza Alden born around 1750's.

Born where? Married when and where, and to whom?

Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants;
Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project
Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

kHaworth0919 — 2011-08-15 15:10:34Z

No, he is on the list. The list administrator would like to see if he matches any other of the Mayflower people. We wish to determine who our Henry's family was.

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

CaAlden — 2011-08-15 02:27:03Z

I think he might not have gotten on because you said he didn't match up with the "official" line; John Alden on the Mayflower. If it was just a Alden project then if you didn't match at least you might get some leads on your real line back. Or, whose to say if you could prove your Alden line on paper but someone along the way wasn't true to their mate. Who knows until your tested enough people from that line to know it. I could be looking for a shoe salesman working at Fields Store in Jackson, MI around 1947.

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

kHaworth0919 — 2011-08-14 15:48:43Z

My cousin's entry is without a name for some reason. I have no idea why there is no Alden project. Perhaps you can start one.

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

CaAlden — 2011-08-14 00:00:11Z

I only see two Alden's listed and that's for John. I don't see any project just for Alden. Wouldn't it be better for a single surname instead of a group project? I wonder why they did it that way?

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

kHaworth0919 — 2011-08-13 21:42:27Z

Hi Carole -

The project is Family Tree DNA Mayflower Project at http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Mayflower.

A little background. My earliest Alden ancestor is Henry of Billerica. I descend from his son John to his son Silas to his daughter Rebecca. Her descendants do not carry the Alden YDNA so I found a male descendant of Henry to test. He does not match Mayflower John.

Good Luck,
Kay

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

CaAlden — 2011-08-13 20:54:28Z

John ALDEN (1599 - 1687) (On Mayflower ) & Priscilla Sara MULLINS (About 1602 - 1685)

Son, Joseph ALDEN (22 May 1627 - 8 Feb 1696/1697) & Mary SIMMONS (1638 - 8 Feb 1696/1697)

Grand son Isaac ALDEN (Before 1666 - 24 Jun 1727) & Mehitable ALLEN (20 Jan 1664 - After 20 Oct 1727)

G grandson, John ALDEN (About 1703 - 17 Apr 1759) & Rebecca NIGHTINGALE (29 Aug 1724 - About 1820)

GG grandson, Benjamin ALDEN (1 Dec 1757 - 13 Dec 1825) & Polly Molly Mary JUDD (About 1759 - 31 Dec 1855)
*Steven Henry (often just called Henry) came to Calhoun Co., MI
GGG grandson, Stephen Henry ALDEN (8 Nov 1789 - 19 Jan 1863) & Hannah HAMMOND (28 Aug 1795 - 1863)
**dau. of Jonathan HAMMOND & Hannah Henrietta HOISINGTON.

GGGG grandson, Alvah Stephen ALDEN (15 Nov 1820 - 26 Feb 1903) & Sarah WILLIAMS* HOISINGTON (30 Jan 1826 - 20 Sep 1911)

5th great grandson, William Henry ALDEN (25 Feb 1852 - 1 Feb 1932) & Emily / Emelie / Emma "?Lottie" EGGLESTON (28 Jan 1858 - 23 Mar 1897)

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

CaAlden — 2011-08-13 20:47:16Z

What project did you find some Alden's on. I just had my uncle, Nathan Baker done but couldn't find any Alden projects and my father is still alive. Would love to get one done.

1826 death notice of Abigail Alden, wife of Francis Winter (Maine)

midge1249 — 2011-08-10 23:46:37Z

From the Portland Advertiser of April 28, 1826

DIED, In Bath, Mrs. Abigail, consort of Francis Winter, Esq, 76.

Lionheart

lmohr48 — 2011-05-20 14:40:09Z

In your sisters research did she come across a Eliz Alden born 1743. She married Isaac Essex. They ended up in Vermont.
Thank Laura

Re: 13th great grandchild

stashacolin — 2011-05-20 05:33:50Z

Oh my goodness! I am of this line too!
:)

Eliza Alden Essex

lmohr48 — 2011-05-14 14:56:09Z

I am looking for info on Eliza Alden born around 1750's.
I was told she may be a direct descendant of John and Pricilla Mullins Alden.Thanks

Re: Priscilla Mullens Alden

kellyintampa — 2011-05-08 02:36:00Z

I'm looking to get in touch with Patricia Chandler Nelson whom previously posted on here. I am related to your side of the Chandlers. Kenneth W Chandler was my 1st cousin 3x removed. (His wife was Jennie - your grandmother)

My email is kellyintampa0322@tampabay.rr.com

I am looking for old family photos and for that book called "Old Foxcroft, Maine" by Mary Chandler Lowell

alden family in uk

littlenymph1 — 2011-04-11 20:41:00Z

i would like to get in touch with any other aldens,that can trace their linage back to john alden.uk aldens would be most helpful.thank you

Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden of Williamston, S.C., d 2 Mar 2011

RIP2011 — 2011-03-23 23:05:46Z

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden, 25, of Williamston, S.C., died as a result of the March 2 shooting at Frankfurt Airport, Germany. He was assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

For more information, media may contact the Royal Air Force Lakenheath (48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs) at +44 1638-522151, or U.S. Air Forces Europe Public Affairs at +49 637-1476558 or by e-mail at usafe.pao@ramstein.af.mil .

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14307

************************************
Not related. Posted for genealogical purposes only. I have nothing more to add. If you have something to add or have a question please post it to this thread.

It is the hope of this project that family members will come along and add genealogical information including the ancestors of this person.

Re: Mary Alden/Samuel Allen

daysfan2 — 2011-03-17 22:25:46Z

I,too, am doing research on my husband's line which descends from Shubael Waldo. I would love to find the answer to whether or not Mary Alden married Samuel Allen. It would be so cool to be able to tell my children that they are descendants from the Mayflower!

Re: are you real :Esterbrook

sherrysanto60 — 2011-02-09 16:01:31Z

Paul, I also have a gggrandfather named Thomas John Esterbrook,although he wasn't from London, he was an end keeper in the country side. his eldest daughter Agnes was my grandmother, she came to the states in the early 19th century.
I hope u see this email , I just found yours, if so e mail me
rrsaintonge@msn.com
sherry

Re: Personal Journal Of Austin Alden from 1761 Gorham Maine

judystarsinic — 2011-01-23 16:03:40Z

Has this book been sold? Judy

Re: Cynthia Jade Alden b 1979 Los Angeles, Ca. Who is her birth Father

PatrickWSmith — 2011-01-23 15:24:14Z

Hi Cynthia, I e-mailed you but you must not have recived it. Your mother is my Cousin.

Patrick Smith
uncbeer@aol.com

Re: Cynthia Jade Alden b 1979 Los Angeles, Ca. Who is her birth Father

cjadealden — 2011-01-22 05:52:59Z

Hi, I am Cynthia Jade Alden...my mother is Suzanne Smith. It appears as if you are wondering who my father is. As far as I can tell you at this time his name is Alain Carette Dumont from Canada. Who exactly are you? I see that uv got photos of some of my family. Please get back to me as soon as you can.
Thank You,
Cynthia

Re: Cynthia Jade Alden b 1979 Los Angeles, Ca. Who is her birth Father

cjadealden — 2011-01-22 05:50:42Z

John Alden (94)

lhparkiv — 2011-01-04 20:40:01Z

I have now traced our family tree to John Alden (94). I have read the Dedham historical register that shows John Alden (94) is son of Henry Alden and Deborah. Beyond that, I have been stuck. Has anyone been able to go back further to see the connection to John/Priscilla? Any help would be much appreciated!

Otis Bacon b 1846

lhparkiv — 2011-01-03 23:36:44Z

I am researching family genealogy which I understand goes back to the Mayflower. I have gotten as far as Otis Bacon Alden (mother: Elizabeth Bacon; father: William Alden). Otis Bacon is listed as child of #714 in the Memorial of Descendents of Jon Alden. No further information is available for Otis Bacon and I think this is where my family tree continues.

If anyone has information about Otis Bacon, please let me know! Much appreciated.

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

kHaworth0919 — 2010-12-27 17:07:11Z

Please see the first 2 posts that prompted my response.

Thanks

Re: Henry Alden, son of David Alden, son of John Alden

jrs_cms — 2010-12-27 16:55:19Z

Which Henry Alden is being referenced. Date of Birth & Death along with locale would be helpful. There is a Henry (aka) Harry, (d. in Calhoun County, Mi) son of Benjamin that seems to connect.

Re: Pfiefer name

asmiddy99 — 2010-12-19 19:01:49Z

Hi Cheryl,

Are your Grandparents any relation to Mary Ellen SMIDDY b March 8, 1897 Nebraska m Vincent Louis PFIEFER (1890--1977).

Married Nov. 21, 1916 Spalding, Greeley Co., Nebraska.

Regards Ann