Letter to Henry Griswold from Bristol in 1832 reveals family news
A Bristol letter to Henry Griswold from Lexington Massachusetts reports health updates, church and education matters, and social gossip. It mentions Erastus O Wolf and Jacob Babbet’s brig, Ann Harriet and Miss Jones, Dr Wheatons, and Rebecca, Annette, and John, with notes on Mrs Griswold’s absence and various local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother
Ann
Alexander
Salem
James O'Wolf
Jacob Babbet
Matanzas
O’wolf
Warren
Bristol
O'Wolf
Weill
Gower
Hapiet
Harriet
Tauton
Annette
John
Wheatons
Tittle Wonthrop
Mer Usher
Stoatas
Thad
Rebecca
Elizabethas
Merc Usher
Aathiur
Herreshott
Mass
Boston
Tts
Jorenhore
Vic White
Vic Druts
Vielenthan
Cheal
Oes
Maurice
Lawlesses
Buieras
Mr Lawless
Prendergast Pozzi M a r r i e d at St. Pius Church
Miss Elizabeth Prendergast of Providence wed Dr Gustave Pozzi of East Providence at St. Pius Church Elmhurst Avenue Providence. Rev Francis Deery officiated. Bride escorted by her brother-in-law Edward T Ryan matron of honor, reception details noted with plans to reside at 38 Thompson Avenue. Music featured Miss Peters and soloist Anthony J Munes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po2zzi—Prendergast
St. Pius’s Church
Elmhurst Avenue
Providence
Elizabeth Prendergast
Quincy Stret
Gustave Pozzi
Broadway
East Providence
John Pozzi
Francis J Deery
Edward T. Ryan
Edward T Ryan
Margaret McQullangan
Wedding of Udi Bode Dane and Pozzi Bride
The ceremony honored Udi Bode Dane as the bridegroom’s best friend and featured ushers Dr Anacleto Berrillo and Ambrose O'Rourke. Bridesmaids wore white gros Londres gowns with American beauty veils and carried chrysanthemums. The Mass included Ave Maria and Mother at Thy Kneeling sung by Miss Tillie Holonitz. The couple plans a honeymoon trip and will reside in East Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udi
Bode Dane
Snee
Anacleto Berrillo
Ambrose O'Rourke
Gros di Londres
Ave Maria
Tillie Holonitz
Mrs. Pozzi
East Providence
Mary Sousa Weds Eugene Silva at St Elizabeths Church
Miss Mary Sousa daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sousa of 213 Franklin street married Eugene Silva son of Mr and Mrs John Silvia of 38 Thompson avenue at St Elizabeths Church yesterday morning 8 o clock The ceremony was led by Rev Henrique Ro Rocha with Mass and nuptial rites A reception followed at Columbia Hall after the 8 oclock ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvia—Sousa
St Elizabeth's Church
Mary Sousa
John Sousa
Franklin Street
Eugene Silva
John Silvia
Thompson Avenue
Henrique Ro Rocha
Amatron
Minermada Soua
Antheas Silvia
Columbia Hall
Te OY
Miss Mary Carval Marries Manuel Costa in St Elizabeth’s Church
Miss Mary C Carval daughter of Alfred and Mrs Carval of 12 Shaws Lane wed Manuel Costa son of Mr and Mrs John Costa of 214 Hull Street East Providence in a 9 o’clock ceremony at St Elizabeth’s Church Rev Henrique Rocha officiated and a nuptial mass followed A reception for family and friends was at the bride’s home The couple will reside at 65 Usher Avenue after a motor trip to New Hampshire and a planned future residence in this town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Carval
Alfred Carval
Shaws Lane
Manuel Costa
John Costa
Hull Street
East Providence
St Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
New Hampshire
Usher Avenue
Guest Speakers Announced for Bristol Knights Event
Bristol Council notes announced guest speakers for the Past Grand Night of Bristol Council Knights of Columbus on December 8. William Callaghan State Deputy of the K of C and Thomas Coones Providence attorney are listed with plans for a musical program and New Year’s Eve party. The arrangements committee includes James Ruggiero Harry Young Fred Goff Connery George Ingram Joseph Flyren and Joseph McRenva. The council supports the Bristle District Nursing Vesocution and proceeds from a health bond sale aid tuberculosis efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
William I. Callaghan
K of C
Thomas P Coones
Providence
K Off
James Ruggiero
Harry Young
Fred Goff
Charles Moo Connery
George Ingram
Joseph VC Flyren
Joseph Vmcrenva
Bistel
Council
Notes on Bristol families and notable descendants in 19th century history
This excerpt catalogs Bristol individuals from 19th century lines: Bishop Griswold, Tulla Jones, descendants of Abel Jones and Julia, the Herreshoff family with Charles Frederick, and Josephine Wolf. It notes marriages, church roles, and social standings, including Captain James Wolf, Captain Morice, and William Lawless, highlighting their deeds and ties to prominent local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Tranzette
West Nape
Griswold
St Albans Lodge
Bristol
Tulla Jones
Abel Jones
Fulia Bourne
James
Wolf Perry
Sony Ore
Sts Barge Hos
Wolf
Tvs
Bis Opal Chiuires
Tosi
Este
Josephine
Janes
Charles Lovett
Daniel No Morice
Metts
France
America
Hope and
Field Streets
Cheverns
Boston
Sarah Lawless
Nathanial Liscomb
Capt Morice
William Lawless
Court Street
James Lawless
Harriet
Bishop Smith
Stephen Smith
Mary Gorham
J. Russell Bullock
Nathaniel Bullock
Ruth
Susan Aimelia
Sylvia
Patrolman Connell Dies In Car Crash On Fox Point Boulevard
Providence patrolman Connell born November 21 1900 died after his car was struck by a second vehicle driven by Henry J Briere of Warren. Connell served since 1925 and is survived by his wife four children and parents. Briere received 30 days jail and fines for driving with suspended license and related charges. trial set for December 3 before Judge Maurice Robingar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode
Toland S
Jan
Williams Street
Providence
St. Joseph's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Patrolman Connell
Joseph E
Alice Burns Connell
Helen M. (Sheehan) Connell
Hope Street
J. Francis Connell
Bristol
U. S. Rubber Products, Inc
Connell
Henry J. Briere
Warren
Briere
Sixth District
Maurice Robingar
Wedding of Miss Natalie Simonelli and Domenic Vaccaro
Reverend Joseph Sorzano officiated the morning wedding at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church for Natalie Simonelli, daughter of Antone and Mrs Simonelli, and Domenic Vaccaro, son of Mrs Jennie Vaccaro. Attendants included Ida Simonelli as maid of honor and Louis Vaccaro as best man. The couple planned a New York wedding trip and will reside at 15 Prospect Street after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaecaro
Joseph Sorzano
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Natalie Simonelli
Antone Simonelli
Goulart Avenue
Domenic Vaccdaro
Jennie Vaccaro
Maxi
Honhor
Louis Vaccaro
New York
Prospect Street
Clergy and Youth Programs Include Choir Rehearsals
A church schedule lists Junior and Senior Choir rehearsals this afternoon and evening, plus a 7 pm Boys Club gathering at the church. Members plan a Christmas play rehearsal at 4 pm with Mr. Thomas Schobold directing, and two Providence Institute courses on Bible use and Sunday School teaching are underway for five Monday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Younes
Boys Club
Prehide
Vernon Huestis
Robert Bullock
Robert Sherman
William Antonelli
Anthony Antonelli
Walter Brelsford
John Hambrick
Charles Sherman
Kenneth Sturdevant
George Luther
Vernon Huettis
J. Floyd Huestis
Tlw
Pe Thitch
Thomas Schobold
Providénce
Club Roops
Ruby Blaisdel
Edith Bacon
Oliver Blaisdel
Providence Methodist Institute
Trinity Nian Methet
Providence
Dean Meyer
Boston University School
Margaret Scott
Eibhe Bodies Aid Societh
Ariit
Wriptiitay Bey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tate
Sylvia Griswold
Anthony R. Parshley
Henry A Griswold
Lexington
Ken
Feb
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
Provitderice
Silvia
New York City
Missie Peters
Anthony J Munes
Costa—Carval
AN Tey Wotheron Pewett
John James
Anette Winthrop Fie Wae
Charles Frederick Herreshoff
Charles Herreshoff
Sarah
John Brown
Brown
W Howe
Ephraim Munro
Middleton
Tife
Carolina
New England
Lewis
Paris
Ufe
Julia
Frederick Herreshoff
Miss Lewis
Charles DeWofs
Miss Middleton
Viena
Ty Walt
Gladys
Sarah Bernhardt
Reginald Wen
London
Madame X
James Alexander
Blie Duing
Gior
N. Y
Warren Willam
Hollywood
Wiley Padan
Jack, Jill
Babs
Weno
Warren William
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