Some Vermont Vital Records of the Early 19th Century compiled by John Elliott Bowman transcribed by Robert M. Murphy 2005 Some Vermont Vital Records of the Early 19th Century compiled by John Elliott Bowman The vital records contained herein were transcribed from index cards found in two drawers of a filing cabinet at the Vermont Historical Society. They consist of items relating to Vermont deaths and marriages in the early part of the 19th century. These records were compiled by John Elliott Bowman from various newspapers, chiefly dated between 1802-1838, with a single reference to a 1796 issue of the Keene, N.H., Rising Sun, and one of the same year to Spooner’s Vermont Journal. It is not clear whether all issues within the various time periods were searched. However, a list of the newspapers from which information was apparently derived, and time spans represented, are as follows: Name of newspaper Dates of issues Boston Advertiser, Boston, Mass. 1813 through 1822 Boston Record, Boston, Mass. 1819 Boston Recorder, Boston, Mass. 1814 through 1838 Columbian Centinel, Boston, Mass. 1817 Freeman’s Press, Montpelier, Vt. 1810 through 1811 Green Mountain Patriot, Peacham, Vt. 1804 Political Observatory, Walpole, N.H. 1803 through 1806 Rising Sun, Keene, N.H. 1796 Rutland Herald, Rutland, Vt. 1802 Salem Register, Salem, Mass. 1802 Spooner’s Vermont Journal, Windsor, Vt. 1796 through 1806 Trumpet & Universalist Magazine, Boston, Mass. 1838 Vermont Chronicle, Westminster, Vt. 1821 through 1827 Vermont Federal Galaxy, Brattleboro, Vt. 1802 Vermont Gazette, Windsor, Vt. 1802 Vermont Republican, Windsor, Vt. 1809 through 1810 Washingtonian, Windsor, Vt. 1811 Windsor Gazette, Windsor, Vt. 1803 Worcester National Aegis, Worcester, Mass. 1802 Whereas Bowman’s card file often contained duplicate cards (one entry for the bride and one for the groom for some marriages, for instance), this transcription has endeavored to eliminate unnecessary duplicate entries. An all-name index follows the transcriptions. As with all transcriptions, errors can and do occur; interpretation of sometimes difficult to read handwriting is always a possible source of error. The researcher wishing to check on reliability of the information contained herein may view the original cards prepared by Bowman at the Vermont Historical Society. A better check would be to refer to the original newspaper if a copy can be located. Robert M. Murphy Transcriber 2005 2 Some Vermont Vital Records of the Early 19th Century compiled by John Elliott Bowman Item Source Married, in Rockingham, Vt., Mr. Ebenezer Allen, 83 & Mrs. Boston Recorder Hannah Johnson, 84. 19 Jun 1816 Died, at Windsor, at Capt. Pettes Coffee House, Mrs. Maria Washingtonian Allen, wife of Dr. Jonas Allen of Thetford, after an illness of 7 Oct 1811 15 days, of spotted fever. She was the second daughter of Oramill Hinckley, Esq., of the same place. Dr. & Mrs. Allen had just set out for a journey to Connecticut, accompanied by Jonathan Loomis, Esq., & his lady, sister of Mrs. Allen, expecting to meet there Col. Hinckley & his lady, their parents. The latter is in last stages of consumption. Dr. Allen was partially recovered from spotted fever. Died, in Milton, Lucius Allen, son of Heman Allen, Esq., age Vermont Chronicle 19. 21 Apr 1826 Died, in Colchester, Vt., Zimri Allen, Esq., age 21. Boston Advertiser 28 Sep 1813 Died, at Weathersfield, Mr. James Allison, age 38. Spooner’s Vermont Journal 12 Mar 1805 Died, in Barton, on the 7th inst., Miss Noamy Alyn, daughter Boston Recorder of James Alyn, late of Thompson, Conn., in the 30th year of 24 Jul 1816 her age. Died, at Springfield, Vt., on the 5th ult., Miss Abigail Ames, Boston Recorder after a painful illness of 5 months. She was a valuable 16 Aug 1823 member of Christ’s Church. Died, in Montpelier, Vt., Mr. Russell Ames, age 24. Boston Advertiser 6 Aug 1813 Died, in Wells, [Vt.], Dea. Abraham Annas, 66 yrs. Boston Advertiser 1 Oct 1813 Married, at Hartland, Mrs. (Widow) Annis of Hartland & Spooner’s Vermont Journal Joshua Bayley of Windsor. 5 Mar 1805 Married, at Holland, Martha Ashley, daughter of Capt. Vermont Republican William Ashley, & Dr. Daniel Jenison. 29 May [or Mar] 1809 Died, in Arlington, Vt., Mr. Thomas H. Atwell. Boston Advertiser 9 Mar 1814 Died, in Glastonbury, Conn., on the 4th inst., Rev. Samuel Boston Recorder Austin, D.D., age 70, late President of Vermont University. 15 Dec 1830 Died, in Middlebury, Vt., Rev. Daniel Avery, in the 71st year Boston Recorder of his age. He was formerly pastor of the First Congregational 17 Mar 1818 Church in this State, and was nearly in the 21st year of his ministry. Married, in Monkton, Vt., Rev. John A. Avery of Plymouth & Boston Recorder Miss Emeline Baldwin of Monkton. 19 Feb 1829 3 Some Vermont Vital Records of the Early 19th Century compiled by John Elliott Bowman Item Source Died, in Berlin, very suddenly, Mr. Joshua Bailey, age 53. Freeman’s Press Montpelier, Vt. 23 Mar 1810 Died, in Berlin, Mrs. Mehetable Bailey, consort of Mr. Freeman’s Press Richard Bailey, a Revolutionary patriot, age 52 [or 62] years. Montpelier, Vt. 2 May 1811 Died, in Berlin, Vt., Mr. Richard Bailey, a Revolutionary Boston Recorder patriot, age 82. 11 Jul 1828 Died, in Troy, Missouri, Mr. David Baily 73, formerly of Boston Recorder Woodstock, Vt., a hero of the Revolution, fought at Bunker 25 Aug 1826 Hill. Died, in Whiting, Mr. Charles Baker, 44. Vermont Chronicle 29 Sep 1826 Married, in Arlington, Vt., Laura Baker & Fitch S. Clark. Boston Advertiser 27 Oct 1813 Married, in Bellville, [Maine?], Josiah Little, Jr., Esq., of Boston Advertiser Newbury, Vt., & Miss Sophronia Balch. 27 Jan 1814 Died, at Westminster, Vt., Lydia Baldwin, daughter of Mr. Boston Advertiser (probably) Thomas Baldwin, during an epidemic of spotted fever [3-28 20 May 1814 Apr 1814], aged 21 years. Married, in Windsor, Nathaniel Bancroft & Miss Sally Spooner’s Vermont Journal Eastman. 28 Sep 1806 Died, in Montpelier, Henry Bancroft, Jr., son of Mr. Henry Boston Advertiser Bancroft, aged 16 years. 24 Aug 1813 Died, in Grafton, Vt., Mr. Benjamin Bancroft, formerly of Boston Recorder Rindge, N.H., a native of Groton, Mass., in his 79th year. 4 Apr 1828 Died, in Sharon, on the 11th inst., Mr. Levi Banister, son of Washingtonian Mr. Timothy Banister of Royalton, aged 19. 26 Aug 1811 Died, in Boston, Mr. Elisha Barber of Wardsboro, Vt., aged Boston Recorder 20 years. 30 Aug 1823 Married, in Sandgate, Vt., Mr. Jesse Barber & Miss Mary Boston Advertiser Woodward. 3 Mar 1814 Died, in Bradford, Vt., Feb. 22, Benjamin Baldwin, Esq., 84. Boston Recorder 3 Mar 1818 Married, at Norwich, Mr. James Baldwin & Miss Lura Spooner’s Vermont Journal Calkins. 10 Mar 1806 Died, in Bridport, Vt., Miss Lavinia Baldwin, in her 24th year. Boston Recorder 19 Mar 1829 Died, at Westminster, Vt., Olive Baldwin, daughter of Mr. Boston Advertiser Thomas Baldwin, during an epidemic of spotted fever [3-28 20 May 1814 Apr 1814], aged 24 years. Died, in Rutland, Vt., on Monday P.M., 17th inst., Rev. Boston Advertiser Heman Ball, D.D., 57. He was ordained pastor in Rutland 27 Dec 1821 Parish in Feb. 1797. 4 Some Vermont Vital Records of the Early 19th Century compiled by John Elliott Bowman Item Source Died, in Rutland, Vt., Rev. Heman Ball, D.D., aged 57. Boston Recorder 5 Jan 1822 Married, at Windsor, Vt., Mr. David Barlow & Miss Sally Political Observatory Hatch. 5 May 1806 Married, at Windsor, Vt., Mr. David Barlow & Miss Sally Spooner’s Vermont Journal Hatch. 4 May 1806 Married, in Orford, N.H., by Rev. Mr. Dana, John Barnard, Boston Recorder merchant, of Montpelier, Vt., & Miss Fanny Hinckley of 22 Jan 1820 Thetford, Vt. Married, in Randolph, Mr. Henry Barns & Miss Caroline Vermont Chronicle Forbes. 6 Apr 1827 Died, [in Windsor, Vt.], Electa Barrett, eldest daughter of Mr. Spooner’s Vermont Journal Nathan Barrett. (probably) 15 Nov 1804 Married, at Jamaica Plains, on Tues. eve, 15 Nov 1814, by the Boston Advertiser Rev. Mr. Gray, Mr. Samuel Barrett of Windsor, Vt. & Miss 17 Nov 1814 Elizabeth Fields, eldest daughter of the late Robert Fields, Esq. Married, at Middlebury, Vt., Mr. Silas Barrett & Miss Eliza Boston Recorder Aiken. 20 Mar 1819 Died, in Bradford, Vt., Col. John Barron. Boston Advertiser 4 Jun 1813 Died, at Bradford, Vt., Mrs. Mehitable Barron, wife of Col. Political Observatory John Barron. 26 Nov 1803 Married, in Navy, Vt., Mr. Ebenezer Bartlett & Miss Eunice Boston Advertiser Cole. [This and another marriage performed the same day 4 Apr 1815 were the first two marriages performed in the town of Navy.] Died, in Sharon, Vt., 18th ult., of consumption, Mrs. Mary Boston Recorder (probably) Bascom, wife of Rev. Samuel Bascom, age 39. 16 Apr 1825 Married, in Middlebury, Vt., Rev. Samuel W. Cozzens, Boston Recorder associate pastor of the Congregational Church in Marblehead, 29 Aug 1832 & Miss Abigail Bass, daughter of Dr. William Bass. Died, in Cohasset, Mass., Mrs. Maria [T.] Nichols, wife of Boston Advertiser John [T.] Nichols [of Boston], and daughter of Maj. Joseph 4 Aug 1814 Barton of Chester, Vt., ae. 24. Married, in Williamstown, Mr. Samuel Bates of Brookfield & Vermont Chronicle Miss Lucina Crane. 12 Jan 1827 Married, in Derby, Mr. Levi C. Bates & Miss Lucy Ann Vermont Chronicle Dodge. 29 Dec 1826 Married, at Princeton, N.J., on 8th inst., by Rev. Dr. Miller, the Vermont Chronicle Rev. Dr. Joshua Bates, President of Middlebury College, & 23 Feb 1827 Miss Maria S. Lattimer. Died, at Pomfret, Mrs. Hannah Bates, [wife of] Sylvanus Vermont Republican Bates. 24 Apr 1809 5 Some Vermont Vital Records of the Early 19th Century compiled by John Elliott Bowman Item Source Died, in Chelsea, [Vt.], on 11th ult., Col.