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Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA

Where is Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA? 

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"Brattleboro, originally Brattleborough, is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States, located in the southeast corner of the state, along the state line with New Hampshire. The population was 12,005 at the 2000 census. It is situated along the Connecticut River, at the mouth of the West River."

"Brattleboro is the oldest town in the state, and noted for its vibrant arts community, as well as the renowned Brattleboro Retreat, a psychiatric hospital and convalescent center."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brattleboro,_Vermont

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Article genealogybank.com  "The inmates of the Insane Asylum at Brattleboro, Vermont, have commenced the publication of a weekly newspaper, called the Asylum Journal. - They have got out a 'crazy man's ticket' - the candidates selected, are from each of the great political parties. The Journal says, 'if we can unite the crazy ones of both parties we shall elect our candidates.'" Date: December 08, 1842 Location: New York Paper: Jamestown Journal

Article genealogybank.com  "A Brattleboro, Vermont, husband who had posted his wife took it all back. 'Having advertised my wife last week while under the influence of intoxicating drink and advice of others, I hereby give notice that said advertisement was without just cause or provocation, and is hereby retracted.'" Date: August 04, 1871 Location: Ohio Paper: Cincinnati Daily Enquirer

Article genealogybank.com  "At the convention of manufacturers of thin manilla paper, held at Brattleboro, Vermont, a nice little swindle was talked over and condemned. It originated in a discussion upon the practice of putting up paper with a less number than twenty-four sheets to the quire. It was found that quite a large amount of paper was ordered by the dealers at twenty and even sixteen sheets to the quire, and that the consequence was many bought and sold it supposing that they were getting a lawful ream of 480 sheets. It was voted 'to decline all future orders for short counts.'" Date: April 02, 1873 Location: Indiana Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel

THE BRIDGE GAVE WAY. A FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT NEAR BRATTLEBOROUGH, VT.   BRATTLEBOROUGH, Vt., Aug. 18. - An accident occurred on the narrow gauge railroad here to-night, in which the engineer of a train and one passenger were killed and seven other passengers were seriously injured. The scene of the accident was one mile from the village, at the mouth of West River, where a bridge, constructed of wood and iron, 200 feet long, spanned the stream 60 feet above the water. The bridge broke down under the weight of a mixed train, consisting of six flat and two box cars and one passenger and baggage car, all of which went down with the structure, burying the engineer under the locomotive in 15 feet of water. The train was loaded with granite, lumber, and smaller freight all of which is a complete wreck in the river. The passenger car and the two box cars went down 35 feet with the trestle work anchored to the pier at the north end of the bridge. Among the injured are the following: J. J. GREEN, station agent at Newfane, internally injured; has since died. E. M. Butler, station agent at Wardsborough, spinal injury; recovery doubtful. A. B. Ashley, station agent at West Dummerston, compound fracture of the right leg. J. B. Worthern, conductor, ankle injured. Michael O'Conners, brakeman, leg broken and head cut. Mrs. Hildreth, of Hinsdale, N. H., two ribs broken. Mr. Hildreth, husband of above, cut about the head. The body of the engineer, H. A. Smith, cannot be recovered until the wreck is removed. Ned Prentiss, the fireman, who went down with the engine had been submerged. The wounded were taken to the Congregational Chapel. Local physicians are in attendance upon them and they are being tenderly cared for by ladies of the town. Three or four other passengers escaped with slight injuries. The bridge was built by C. E. Danforth & Co., of New York. It was designed for locomotives of 18 tons weight and cars of not over 10 tons weight although it is said that trains of nearly twice the weight named have been run over it since the opening of the of the road is 37 miles, the terminus being Londonderry. The road was built by towns along the route, and it under lease to the New-London Northern Railroad Company, which sublets the line to the Vermont Central Company. On taking possession of the road the engineers of the latter company, after a careful inspection, pronounced the bridge safe. The ill-fated train was not heavily loaded, and the accident was undoubtedly caused by the breaking of irons supporting the structure or by the giving way of rotten timbers. The New York Times, New York, NY 19 Aug 1886

BRATTLEBORO. Fire on Wantastiquet Mountain.   A fire which started Saturday on Wantastiquet mountain, just across the Connecticut river from Brattleboro, raged all day yesterday and it is not probable that it can be stopped until it has burned itself out. The leaves and undergrowth are very dry and after the fire once got headway it was impossible to check it. The part of the mountain which is being burned over belongs to the Brattleboro retreat. When the conditions on the mountainside were realized all systematic attempt to put out the fire was abandoned. The mountainside has been burned over each spring for several years and there is nothing to burn, excepting the accumulation of last year. The annual burning over is destroying the newer growth, although the old trees are not much damage. The burnt tract presents a scene of desolation which the growth of one season cannot hide. Without the fires the mountain in a few years would be green and attractive again. Springfield Republican, Springfield, MA 18 Apr 1910

BRIDGE SWEPT AWAY, ONE MAN DROWNED - Flood Carries Iron Structure Down Stream at Brattleboro, Vt.   BRATTLEBORO, Vt., March 28. - The iron suspension bridge crossing the Connecticut River in this town was swept away by the swift current tonight. Cornelius Flanagan, an aged resident of the town, who was crossing, went down with the bridge. The structure was about 300 feet in length. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA 29 Mar 1920

Ancestors Who Were Born in Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA

Babbitt
Zeno Burt Babbitt (01 Apr 1863,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-03 Feb 1937,Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA)
Harwood
Guy Donovan Harwood (21 Jul 1906,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-14 Jan 1985,Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA)
Kathan
Fanny A Kathan (17 Jul 1872,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-6 Mar 1966,Agawam, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA)
Robb
Charles Dunklee Robb (1908,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-26 Jun 1990,)	Chester Thomas Robb (1908,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-19 Oct 1979,Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA)
Salisbury
Barnard Salisbury (30 Mar 1785,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-4 JUL 1854,)	Belcher Salisbury (10 MAY 1790,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-7 APR 1863,Randolph, Orange, Vermont, USA)	Joseph Salisbury (28 APR 1779,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-,)
Mary Salisbury (25 SEP 1774,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-,)	Phebe Salisbury (15 SEP 1781,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-6 NOV 1868,)	William Salisbury (15 JUN 1783,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA-7 JUL 1857,Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA)

Ancestors Who Died in Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA

Betterly
Christine Emma Betterly (9 Jun 1885,Vermont-Feb 1980,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)
Child
Mary Child (28 JUL 1739,Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA-28 AUG 1821,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)
Matthews
Clara Slater Matthews (2 Feb 1848,Duane, New York-4 Dec 1934?,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)
Robb
Herman Robb (1904,Vermont-3 Mar 1997,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)	Isaac Robb (20 Jan 1847,Russeltown Flats, QC, Canada-6 Nov 1926,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)	Isaac Martin Robb (24 May 1882,Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA-24 Jan 1969,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)
Salisbury
Bethia Salisbury (25 APR 1761,Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA-18 SEP 1853,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)	Hezekiah Salisbury (25 Jul 1755,Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA-27 May 1833,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)	James Salisbury (11 NOV 1764,Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA-29 MAY 1839,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)
Jonathan Salisbury (13 Nov 1735,Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA-27 Mar 1817,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)	William Salisbury (16 Sept 1745,Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA-25 Aug 1790,Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, USA)

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Hello! I have been checking old photos - from I think about 1880 - 1900 that I inherited from my father who lived in Portadown, Co Armagh, Ulster, Ireland. One of the photos - I think it is known as a carte de visite - is of a well dressed young man and is signed on the back - yours truly John Cain. The photographer was Emery and Haywood of Union Block Brattleboro Vermont. I have no idea who this was and wonder if you are able to help me find out - or point me in the right direction. Many thanks. Margaret Barnes margaretbarnes28@hotmail.co.uk 5/1/2012 5:47:45 PM

hi one of my relatives is buried in the cemetery named leonard heimerdinger buried about 12th sept 1954 is it possible some kind person could take a photo of his grave or tell me how to get a photo as i live in australia and i want to add it in my family tree delj0n@bigpond.net.au 9/20/2012 3:00:13 AM

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