Thursday, May 16, 2019

Nutfield, New Hampshire Genealogy Queries


The query table at the Founders Weekend celebrating
the 300th anniversary of the founding of Nutfield, New Hampshire

These queries were generated during the family reunion and history conference in East Derry, New Hampshire during Founders Weekend April 12 – 14, 2019.  Please peruse these queries to see if you can answer any or if you might know any additional information on these families.  I’ll be collecting more queries, and publishing them on my blog. I hope to find a permanent page or website for these “Nutfield Queries”.

Please post your answers in the comments, or feel free to answer directly to the contact information on each query.

Thank you!


ALEXANDER
Interested in communicating with descendants of Randall Alexander.  From Pat Treadway pgtreadway@gmail.com 

ANDERSON
Looking for info on a (Agnes) Nancy Anderson who was married to Alexander Miller 1725 – 1791. They left Londonderry NH around 1760 and helped establish Truro, Nova Scotia.  Alexander Miller was brother of James Miller who married Mary Alexander, daughter of Randall Alexander. James and Mary Miller left Londonderry and helped establish Belfast, Maine.  It appears the Nancy Anderson, daughter of James Anderson, was unmarried.  The Millers came from Maine to Londonderry.  From mikemck2002@yahoo.com 

Both Morrison’s and Parker’s books state 1st 16 settler James Anderson’s son Robert m. Agnes Craige. Morrison has them with 7 ch. Parker has then with 9 ch. The 8th is “Mary”. A land deed suggests that Robert was married to a “Mary” after “Agnes”. Looking for verification for or against this.  From Ken Bennett kbennettr@verizon.net

ARCHIBALD
Seeking sources of information about the ancestor of John T. Archibald, a Londonderry proprietor in 1722. From Paul Margolin  magslp@comcast.net 

Archibald, Taylor, Wilson.  In particular 2nd generation families who went to Nova Scotia after 1760. From Dorian Hill dorianhill@comcast.net 

ALEXANDER
Any Information from Ireland on Alexander or Randall?  From Gail Pare  gmpare@comcast.net
Interested in Randall Alexander 1667- 1770 Janet Benson 1695 -? Wife and family son Samuel Alexander (1737 Nutfield)  Interested in John Cochran 1675 – 1725, James Cochran 1710 – 1794. From MaryJeanne Cofran Pantanella m.r.pantanella@gmail.com

AYERS
Looking for info on James McCurdy, born 1706, possibly in NH and his wife Elizabeth Ayers born 1707 probably in Londonderry, Ireland.  Interested in their history.  Their daughter Mary McCurdy, born 1732, married James Gregg, born 1725, son of John Gregg.  From Rob Woods robwoods6@yahoo.com


BOYES
James BOYES 1747 will of Londonderry NH names wife Margaret.  Also “my brother William CAVEY or CAREY. Are Margaret and William siblings?  Seek origins of CAVEY/CAREY and BOYES. What became of Margaret? From Nancy Smith familygenerations@gmail.com

BROWN
Thomas Brown, Chester, NH b. Ireland.  Known children:  John Brown, Samuel Brown, sister Elizabeth (Brown) Smith.  Seek family history – possible New Boston, Goffstown and Francestown later residences.  From Nancy Smith  familygenerations@gmail.com 

CAMPBELL
David Campbell 1660-1753 x Elizabeth
Henry Campbell 1697 - 1782 x Martha Black 1696 – 1778
William Campbell 1719 – 1776 x Mary Gregg 1723 – 1805
Was the above Mary Gregg descended from the James Gregg of 1718/19? If so what is the lineage? From Timothy Butterfield WRBFARM1@aol.com

CARGILL
Jennet (Smith) wife of Capt. David Cargill reportly dau. of John and Annis Smith.  Daughters married into McKeen and McGregor families.  Need Jennet Smith Cargill’s siblings.  From N. Smith familygenerations@gmail.com 


CLOUTIER
Interested in connecting with desendants of John Howland of the Mayflower and Zacharie Cloutier of Quebec.  From David J. McRae davidjmcrae@outlook.com 

COCHRAN
Interested in Randall Alexander 1667- 1770 Janet Benson 1695 -? Wife and family son Samuel Alexander (1737 Nutfield)  Interested in John Cochran 1675 – 1725, James Cochran 1710 – 1794. From MaryJeanne Cofran Pantanella m.r.pantanella@gmail.com

GREGG
David Campbell 1660-1753 x Elizabeth
Henry Campbell 1697 - 1782 x Martha Black 1696 – 1778
William Campbell 1719 – 1776 x Mary Gregg 1723 – 1805
Was the above Mary Gregg descended from the James Gregg of 1718/19? If so what is the lineage? From Timothy Butterfield WRBFARM1@aol.com

Looking for verifiable information on the parents of Capt. James Gregg and beyond. I have a name Capt. David Gregg and Jessie Stewart as father and mother, but my daughter has her doubts. I have John MacGregor/Gregg and Ann Palmer as David’s parents.  From Robert Woods  bobwoods38@gmail.com

HOWLAND
Interested in connecting with desendants of John Howland of the Mayflower and Zacharie Cloutier of Quebec.  From David J. McRae davidjmcrae@outlook.com 

HUMPRHIES
Seeking information on the William Humphries family.  From Gail Pare gmpare@comcast.net

KARR KERR CARR
See info on KARR/KERR/CARR.  John Karr captured by Indians 1724 with Thomas Smith his brother-in-law.  Possibly sister Martha Karr/Carr Smith.  Need dates of Martha, parents.  From Nancy smith familygenerations@gmail.com

LINDSAY
Who were the 1600s Lindsay families that went to Ulster plantations?  James Lindsey b. 1680 d. 1774 buried in Nutfield together with his wife Martha b. 1682 d. ?  Son James born in Ireland. B. 1702 c. 1776. Daughter Elizabeth between 1702 – 1710 married Matthew Clark 1722 died 1730, who were their three children?  Daughter Jenat married John Wallace, who were their 6 children?  From Fred_Lindsay@verizon.net 

McCURDY
Looking for info on James McCurdy, born 1706, possibly in NH and his wife Elizabeth Ayers born 1707 probably in Londonderry, Ireland.  Interested in their history.  Their daughter Mary McCurdy, born 1732, married James Gregg, born 1725, son of John Gregg.  From Rob Woods robwoods6@yahoo.com

McGREGOR
Robert MacGregor Jr (1796 – 1881) son of Col. Robert McGregor, Esq. md. Mary Havens in Rhode Island? Ch. Born in RI  son David (1817 – 1891)  What was Robt. Doing in R.I? Other children? From cherribrew@comcast.net 

David MacGregor 1817 – 1891 b. RI,  son of Robert MacGregor and Mary Havens of RI. Siblings?  When back to NH from RI?  From cherribrew@comcast.net

McKEEN
Samuel McKeen’s 1751 wil mentions “my brother Adam Clark”. Who was Adam Clark? From Judy Mann judy.mann5@gmail.com

James McKeen 1728-1800 married “Margaret” supposedly “Alexander” surname. Was she local Alexander or from PA?  from Judy Mann  judy.mann5@gmail.com

Seeking information on all descendants of James McKeen and wife.  Need marriage record for John McKeen and Martha Cargill circa 1730 – 1732 from Jack MacKeen Mackeenresearch@verizon.net

Looking for information on Samuel McKeen 1703 – 1753 married 8/15/1723 Agnes Houston Clark (b. 1702? D.) That’s all I have.  From lisangelini@yahoo.com 

McPHERSON
McRoberts, Margaret = Johnson, James b. 1719 N. Ireland.  McPherson, Hugh b. ca 1750.  Nichols, David b. ca. 1750   In Nova Scotia – Any Nutfield connections?  From Dorian Hill dorianhill@comcast.net

McROBERTS
McRoberts, Margaret = Johnson, James b. 1719 N. Ireland.  McPherson, Hugh b. ca 1750.  Nichols, David b. ca. 1750   In Nova Scotia – Any Nutfield connections?  From Dorian Hill dorianhill@comcast.net

MOOR
Arrived 1720 Charter Samuel Moor and wife Mary
1720 Charter John Moore b. 1692 (nephew and adopted son of Samuel)
1724 Biological son of Samuel Moore b. 1683 and wife Jennet and 2 children, had 2 more in Londonderry.  Want marriage birth info. Where did they come from- Antrim, Northern Ireland Londonderry or Coleraine.  Any information or contacts working on MOOR helpful.  From Karen.johnson@sbcglobal.net 

NICHOLS
McRoberts, Margaret = Johnson, James b. 1719 N. Ireland.  McPherson, Hugh b. ca 1750.  Nichols, David b. ca. 1750   In Nova Scotia – Any Nutfield connections?  From Dorian Hill dorianhill@comcast.net

NUTT
William Nutt. He was on the brigantine “Robert” one of the five ships that arrived in Boston Harbor on August 4, 1718. He settled in Nutfield and worked as an apprentice of Captain David Cargill (Calgik).  He is not listed as one of the original families of Nutfield.  I’m looking for information on what he did between landing in Boston and settling in Nutfield and when he did settle there.  From Steven Davis  wonalancet@gmail.com

RANDALL
Any Information from Ireland on Alexander or Randall?  From Gail Pare  gmpare@comcast.net


RANKIN
Interested in any info on Hugh Rankin and his family history here and in Ireland (His grave is in Forest Hill Cemetery listed as Hugh Ranken) His daughter Agnes Rankin married John Gregg. Hugh’s wife was probably Agnes Dunlop.  But we know nothing of Rankin’s family.  From Rob Woods  robwoods6@yahoo.com 

REID
Martha REID wife of Robert Wear Sr. Need Info regarding her family (parents, sibs, etc.) Wear spelling WARE WEIR WIER.   From Margaret Clark clarkm227@gmail.com 

SHIRLEY
Our first ancestor in America, James Shirley of Chester, born according to the History of Hillsborough County, in 1649 in Scotland, went to Northern Ireland when he was 12 yrs old, came to Chester, NH in 1730, died 1754 Chester. Where, and if in Scotland? Where buried?  Son of James, John Shirley b. 1688 Ulster, died in Chester, some evidence he was the John Shirley in Aghadowey Session book.  From Lisa Hoag, daughter of Mary Shirley Hoag  lisahoag@gmail.com

SMITH
Jennet (Smith) wife of Capt. David Cargill reportly dau. of John and Annis Smith.  Daughters married into McKeen and McGregor families.  Need Jennet Smith Cargill’s siblings.  From N. Smith familygenerations@gmail.com 

I am searching for the date of immigration of James Smith and wife Jean and location from which they came.  Earliest land acquisition in Londonderry that I have found was 1722.  From Richard Smith smithrl@roadrunner.com 

I am seeking the maiden surname and dates of birth and death of Jean Smith, widow of James Smith who died in Londonderry, NH in 1753.  Jean’s will was drawn in 1766, identifying James Todd as executor.  Will was proved in 1767 but date of death, burial location and age at time of death remain unknown to me.  She may have been residing with her daughter and son-in-law (Susannah and James Todd) at the time of her death.  It is not confirmed that they lived in Londonderry.  From Richard Smith smithrl@roadrunner.com

Thomas Brown, Chester, NH b. Ireland.  Known children:  John Brown, Samuel Brown, sister Elizabeth (Brown) Smith.  Seek family history – possible New Boston, Goffstown and Francestown later residences.  From Nancy Smith  familygenerations@gmail.com 


TAYLOR
Archibald, Taylor, Wilson.  In particular 2nd generation families who went to Nova Scotia after 1760. From Dorian Hill dorianhill@comcast.net 

WEIR
Our Robert Weir 1669 – 1843) born in Virginia ended up in Indiana. Is he any relation to the Nutfield WEIR?    From Jane Greiner glenarborgirl@gmail.com 

WILSON
Need info or citation for Olive Fox (wife of Alexander Wilson 1659- 1752) b. circa 1660? From Pam Wilson cyberpam@mindspring.com

Archibald, Taylor, Wilson.  In particular 2nd generation families who went to Nova Scotia after 1760. From Dorian Hill dorianhill@comcast.net 

What was the occupation of Alexander Wilson 1659 – 1752?  Who was his wife?  From plouffowler@gmail.com

What / Where are the NW Liberties of Londonderry, Ireland?  From Pam Wilson cyberpam@mindspring.com

Which London companies were granted land in/around Ballymony Ireland during the plantation, and what products or trades were featured? Thanks, from Richard F. Wilson RFWilson@mindspring.com 


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