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Atchinson O’Brien

Posted on May 31, 2012 by admin

Several spellings of Acheson O’Brien’s first name appear in family records and historical documents, including: Such spelling variations were very common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially among immigrants. Census takers, clerks, and officials often recorded names phonetically, … Continue reading →

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Cornelia “Grace” Byington Toole, 87

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

Graveside services for Cornelia “Grace” Byington Toole, 87, of Garfield will be held Sunday, April 22, 2012 in the Hebron Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Franklin Sasser officiating. She died Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Emanuel Medical Center … Continue reading →

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Toole Family Photo

Posted on March 24, 2012 by admin

Left to Right: Lena Toole(Mama), Aunt Ray, Aunt Ethel, Aunt Norma, Catherine Hendrix, Uncle William Toole, Phyllis Hendrix, Pam HendrixPhoto from Kitty On March 23, 2012.

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Edward Fuller (1575-1620)

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

EDWARD FULLERORIGIN: Leiden, HollandMIGRATION: 1620 on MayflowerFIRST RESIDENCE: PlymouthESTATE: In the 1623 Plymouth division of land SAMUEL FULLER Junior received three acres as a passenger on the Mayflower [ PCR 12:4]. He was not included in the 1627 Plymouth division … Continue reading →

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G.M. Barker of Easton Dies

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

Bridgeport Post – October 27, 1972 Easton, George M. Barker, 73, of Tersana drive, former senior vice president of the old City Trust company (now City National bank) died last night in Bridgeport hospital. Memorial services will take place Monday … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Ralph Barker Succumbs After Lingering Illness

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

Eugenia F. Robinson, wife of Ralph Barker, died ar 9:30 o’clock last night after a lingering illness. Mrs. Barker was a native of Bridgeport, residing in her childhood on Courtland Hill opposite the well known school of Rev. G.B. Day. … Continue reading →

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Quintessential record of the class of 1895 Sheffield Scientific School

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

Norman Leeds Business address: care Automatic Machine Company Bridgeport CT Residence: 1596 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport CT Norman Leeds was born November 15, 1871, in New York City, the son of Charles Henry Leeds, Yale 1954, a manufacturer, formerly partner in … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Stearns Potter, Jr., 78, died Saturday, July 21, 2007

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

AIKEN, S.C. – Lawrence Stearns Potter, Jr., 78, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. Potter was a son of the late Lawrence Stearns and Mary Dubbs Potter, Sr. He was … Continue reading →

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George M. Barker Will Retire At City Trust After 45 Years.

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

THE BRIDGEPORT POST, FEBRUARY 27, 1967 After a banking career that has spanned nearly 45 years. George M. Barker, senior vice-president of City Trust company will retire on March 1, A native of Bridgeport, he received his early education in … Continue reading →

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Gordon Sherman Edwards – Obituary

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

Memorial for Gordon Sherman Edwards Born in Fairfield on Jul. 24, 1925 Departed on Dec. 13, 2006 and resided in Fairfield, CT. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 Service: Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 Cemetery: Private. Please click on the links above … Continue reading →

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