Changing New England Records in the 1800s

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   Cindy Knight-Palazzo

   2 years ago

   Thank you very much. Very informative.

   

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   Sandra Axelsen

   2 years ago

   Very well explained and organized. I am missing just one primary document for my 3 times great grandfather Alva Gee (1797-1850) born in Marlow, NH and I was hoping to get tips on where else I can find information. I will follow through on some of her suggestions, but I was also aware of her comments that NH records are sparse. There are four family genealogy books which mention him as the son of Lydia Chase and Abisha Bingham Gee…but they do not offer primary documents of his birth/baptism OR his name in deeds, probate or wills. I am at a loss as to how I can prove that line for my DAR supplement. I have proven DAR eligibility through his wife Electa Gates. Thanks for the continued educational videos. Well done!

   

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     Diane Boumenot

     2 years ago

     Thanks much Sandra! New Hampshire vital records were transcribed onto cards years ago, and those index cards are readily available on the internet. In some cases, the original records in the towns were then destroyed. In all cases, the original records were spotty. For someone born in 1797, a thorough and painstaking look at deeds in Marlow may provide important clues for you. REALLY thorough, for anyone with that last name. Look at what he named his eldest children; his parents names may be in there. Many New England deeds and their index sets were microfilmed by the family history library so should be online today on FamilySearch, although often you need to be at an affiliate library (but more of those affiliates are cropping up every day, keep checking). Good luck with that! — Diane

     
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   Peggy A Kehoe

   2 years ago

   Excellent! Thank you.

   

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