Selected Families and Individuals


Josiah HILL was born 1, 2 on 28 Feb 1817 in Bedford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. He died 1, 3 on 9 Sep 1893 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, United States. He was buried 1, 4 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, United States. Josiah married 5 Mary FRENCH on 5 Dec 1839 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Josiah resided 6 in 1840 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. He resided 7 in 1850 in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. He resided 8 in 1870 in Iowa, United States. He resided 9 in 1880 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, United States.

Other marriages:
FARR, Emily O
FARR, Dorothy S
CARTER, Mary


Josiah was the son of Joseph Hill, who died well advanced in years, and Susan Hill, who subsequently married a Mr. Cole. Josiah was by trade a carpenter, came to Clinton, IA, in 1863, and died in Sept.1893, at the age of seventy-six years. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was four times married, his first wife being Mary French, of Billerica, MA who died at the birth of their daughter:
1. Mary, the wife of George Dustin, now living at 3422 Carroll Ave., Chicago.
For his second wife he wedded Mary Carter, by whom he had three sons:
2. George C., a Civil War vet and for over 30yrs. a locomotive engineer;
3. Joseph M., a resident of North Wilmington, MA;
4. John B., of Clinton, Iowa.
Mr. Hill secured a divorce from this wife about 1854 in MA and about 1859 he married Emily Farr, of Manchester, N. H., by whom he had three children:
5. Dora Susan, now Mrs. B. B. Thornton, of Cheney, Washington;
6. Harriet Sophronia, the wife of James McGinnis, of Sioux City, IA;
7. Willie J., deceased.
The mother of these children died at Clinton in Jan. 1865, and the father married her sister Dorothy Farr in Nov. 1867. They had two children:
8. Emily, now Mrs. John L. Burke, of Fremont, NE;
9. Olin Edgar, a druggist of Clinton, IA.
[source in the public domain: "History of Carroll County, Iowa", Vol.2, published 1912, by P.Maclean, pg. 270]

Mary FRENCH was born in 1820 in of, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. She died in 1841. Mary married 1 Josiah HILL on 5 Dec 1839 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.


Josiah HILL was born 1, 2 on 28 Feb 1817 in Bedford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. He died 1, 3 on 9 Sep 1893 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, United States. He was buried 1, 4 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, United States. Josiah married 5 Mary CARTER on 16 Sep 1841 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Josiah resided 6 in 1840 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. He resided 7 in 1850 in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. He resided 8 in 1870 in Iowa, United States. He resided 9 in 1880 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, United States.

Other marriages:
FARR, Emily O
FARR, Dorothy S
FRENCH, Mary


Josiah was the son of Joseph Hill, who died well advanced in years, and Susan Hill, who subsequently married a Mr. Cole. Josiah was by trade a carpenter, came to Clinton, IA, in 1863, and died in Sept.1893, at the age of seventy-six years. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was four times married, his first wife being Mary French, of Billerica, MA who died at the birth of their daughter:
1. Mary, the wife of George Dustin, now living at 3422 Carroll Ave., Chicago.
For his second wife he wedded Mary Carter, by whom he had three sons:
2. George C., a Civil War vet and for over 30yrs. a locomotive engineer;
3. Joseph M., a resident of North Wilmington, MA;
4. John B., of Clinton, Iowa.
Mr. Hill secured a divorce from this wife about 1854 in MA and about 1859 he married Emily Farr, of Manchester, N. H., by whom he had three children:
5. Dora Susan, now Mrs. B. B. Thornton, of Cheney, Washington;
6. Harriet Sophronia, the wife of James McGinnis, of Sioux City, IA;
7. Willie J., deceased.
The mother of these children died at Clinton in Jan. 1865, and the father married her sister Dorothy Farr in Nov. 1867. They had two children:
8. Emily, now Mrs. John L. Burke, of Fremont, NE;
9. Olin Edgar, a druggist of Clinton, IA.
[source in the public domain: "History of Carroll County, Iowa", Vol.2, published 1912, by P.Maclean, pg. 270]

Mary CARTER was born 1 on 16 Mar 1823 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. She died 1 on 4 Jan 1890 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, United States. Mary married 2 Josiah HILL on 16 Sep 1841 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Mary resided 3 in 1850 in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. She resided 4 in 1860 in Ward 5 City of Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. She resided 5 in 1870 in Wilmington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. She resided 6 in 1880 in Wilmington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.


Frederick John FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 12 Aug 1865 in New Hampshire, United States. He died 2 on 23 Aug 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. He was buried 2 on 26 Aug 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Frederick married 3, 4 Mary Jane GUERNSEY on 1 May 1889 in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States.

Frederick resided 5 in 1870 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York, United States. He resided 6 in 1875 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York, United States. He resided 7 in 1880 in Granville, Washington, New York, United States. He resided 8 in 1900 in Center Township, Marion, Indiana, United States.

Other marriages:
HAWK, Mary Esther

Mary Jane GUERNSEY was born 1 in Jan 1867 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, United States. She died 2 on 25 Jan 1922 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. She was buried 3 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Mary married 4, 5 Frederick John FARR on 1 May 1889 in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States.

Mary resided 6 in 1870 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, United States. She resided 7 in 1880 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, United States. She resided 8 in 1910 in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, United States. She resided 9 in 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.

They had the following children.

  M i
Winifred G. FARR was born 1 in Apr 1890 in Saratoga, New York, United States. He died 1, 2 on 25 Jan 1900 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.

Winifred resided 3, 4 in 1900 in Center Township, Marion, Indiana, United States.
  F ii Nina M. FARR was born on 19 Oct 1891. She died on 22 Nov 1934 from carcinoma of cervix.
  F iii Louise M. FARR was born on 12 Nov 1894. She died on 11 Mar 1984.
  M iv Harold E. W. FARR was born on 30 Aug 1896. He died in Mar 1970.

Frederick John FARR [Parents] was born 1 on 12 Aug 1865 in New Hampshire, United States. He died 2 on 23 Aug 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. He was buried 2 on 26 Aug 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Frederick married Mary Esther HAWK.

Frederick resided 3 in 1870 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York, United States. He resided 4 in 1875 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York, United States. He resided 5 in 1880 in Granville, Washington, New York, United States. He resided 6 in 1900 in Center Township, Marion, Indiana, United States.

Other marriages:
GUERNSEY, Mary Jane

Mary Esther HAWK was born 1 on 24 Sep 1905 in Indiana, United States. She died 1 on 10 May 1998 in Volusia, Florida, United States. She was buried 1 in Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States. Mary married Frederick John FARR.

Mary resided 2 in 1920 in Spencer, Jennings, Indiana, United States. She resided 3 in 1930 in North Vernon, Jennings, Indiana, United States.


Dudley James BURNHAM was born 1, 2 on 21 Sep 1851 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. He died 1, 2 on 31 Dec 1917 in Walden, Caledonia, Vermont, United States from of cerebral apaplexy. He was buried 1 in Jan 1918 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. Dudley married 3, 4 Mary Etta FARR on 11 Oct 1879 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Dudley resided 5 in 1860 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. He resided 6 in 1870 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. He resided 7 on 18 Jun 1900 in Walden, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. He resided 8 on 28 Apr 1910 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Dudley and Plotina had a child together but were never married.

Mary Etta FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 26 Feb 1857 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died 2, 3 on 2 Mar 1913 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. She was buried 2 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. Mary married 4, 5 Dudley James BURNHAM on 11 Oct 1879 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Mary was also known as Marietta Farr. She resided 6 in 1860 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She resided 7 in 1870 in Hardwick, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. She resided 8 in 1900 in Walden, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. She resided 9 in 1910 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States.


Jesse Reuben CHRISTIE was born 1, 2 on 16 Apr 1864 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He died 2, 3 on 20 May 1926 in Barton, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He was buried 2 in Glover, Orleans, Vermont, United States. Jesse married 4 Idella A FARR on 23 Oct 1889 in Sheffield, Caledonia, Vermont, United States.

Jesse resided 5 in 1870 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He resided 6 in 1880 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He resided 7 in 1900 in Barton town, west side Barton Landing village, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He resided 8 in 1910 in Barton, Orleans, Vermont, United States.

Idella A FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 15 May 1855 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died 1, 2, 3, 4 on 10 May 1918 in Barton, Orleans, Vermont, United States from of tuberculosis. She was buried 2 in Glover, Orleans, Vermont, United States. Idella married 5 Jesse Reuben CHRISTIE on 23 Oct 1889 in Sheffield, Caledonia, Vermont, United States.

Idella was also known 6 as Adelia A. Farr. She was also known as Della S. Law. She was also known as Della L Farr. She resided 7 in 1860 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She resided 6 in 1870 in Hardwick, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. She resided 8 in 1900 in Barton town, west side Barton Landing village, Orleans, Vermont, United States. She resided 9 in 1910 in Barton, Orleans, Vermont, United States.


James Royal WHITE was born 1 on 11 Dec 1854 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He died 1, 2 on 30 May 1923 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He was buried 3 in East Craftsbury, Orleans, Vermont, United States. James married 4, 5 Dolly FARR on 27 Jun 1883 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States.

James resided 6 in 1880 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He resided 7 in 1900 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. He resided 8 in 1910 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States.

Dolly FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2, 3 on 6 Sep 1863 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died 2, 3 on 16 Dec 1936 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. She was buried 2 in East Craftsbury Cemetery, East Craftsbury, Orleans, Vermont, United States of America. Dolly married 4, 5 James Royal WHITE on 27 Jun 1883 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States.

Dolly was also known 6 as Dalla Farr. She was also known as Dollie Farr. She resided 7 in 1870 in Hardwick, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. She resided 6 in 1880 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She resided 8 in 1900 in Greensboro town, Orleans, Vermont, United States. She resided 9 in 1910 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont, United States. She resided 10 in 1930 in Greensboro, Orleans, Vermont.


William J "Willie" FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 21 Mar 1868 in Hardwick, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. He died 2, 3 on 11 May 1953 in Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, United States. He was buried 2 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States. Willie married 4, 5 Nellie Gertrude PEARL on 27 Dec 1895 in Sheffield, Caledonia, Vermont, United States.

Willie resided 6 in 1870 in Hardwick, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. He resided 7 on 7 Jun 1880 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. He resided 8 in 1900 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States. He resided 9 in 1910 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States. He resided 10 in 1920 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States. He resided 11 in 1940 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States.

Nellie Gertrude PEARL was born 1, 2 on 11 Oct 1869 in Sheffield, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. She died 2, 3 on 23 Apr 1947 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States. Nellie married 4, 5 William J FARR "Willie" on 27 Dec 1895 in Sheffield, Caledonia, Vermont, United States.

Nellie resided 6 in 1870 in Vermont, United States. She resided 7 in 1880 in Sheffield, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. She resided 8 in 1900 in Saratoga Springs village Ward 1, Saratoga, New York, United States. She resided 9 in 1940 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga, New York, United States.

They had the following children.

  F i Grace L FARR was born on 9 May 1902. She died on 8 Feb 1935.
  M ii Clifford J. FARR was born in 1908. He died in 1970.

Charles Douglas FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 11 Oct 1861 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. He died 1, 2 on 28 Nov 1937 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. He was buried 2 in 1937 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. Charles married 3 Jennie Mabel HARVEY on 12 Jan 1904 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Charles resided 4 in 1870 in Hardwick, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. He resided 5 in 1880 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. He resided 6 in 1900 in Walden, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. He resided 7 on 8 Apr 1930 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Jennie Mabel HARVEY was born 1 on 24 Aug 1864 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died 1, 2 on 27 Apr 1956 in Lower Cabot, Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. She was buried 1 on 29 Apr 1956 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. Jennie married 3 Charles Douglas FARR on 12 Jan 1904 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Jennie resided 4 in 1870 in Vermont, United States. She resided 5 in 1880 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She resided 6 on 8 Apr 1930 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States.

They had the following children.

  M i
Infant FARR Twin 1 was born in Aug 1904 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. He died in Aug 1904.
  F ii
Infant FARR Twin was born 1 in Aug 1904 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died 2, 3 in Aug 1904.
  F iii Louise Harvey FARR was born on 29 May 1909. She died on 2 Aug 1994.

Lloyd Clark "Stape" STAPLES was born 1, 2, 3 on 14 Jul 1904 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. He died 2, 3 on 26 Jul 1982 in Lee, Madison, Florida, United States. He was buried 4 in Lincoln, Addison, Vermont, United States. Stape married 5 Louise Harvey FARR on 24 Aug 1935 in Diamond Point, Warren, New York, United States.

Stape resided 6 in 1910 in Attleborough, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. He resided 7 in 1920 in Attleboro Ward 4, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. He resided 8 in 1940 in Stratford, Stratford Town, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Louise Harvey FARR [Parents] was born 1, 2, 3 on 29 May 1909 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She was christened in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died 1, 2 on 2 Aug 1994 in Vermont, United States. She was buried 4 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States. Louise married 5 Lloyd Clark STAPLES "Stape" on 24 Aug 1935 in Diamond Point, Warren, New York, United States.

Louise resided 6 in 1920 in Woodbury, Washington, Vermont, United States. She resided 7 at Census in 1930 in Cabot, Washington, Vermont, United States.

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