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| Baton twirling in Meriden
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Sue Collins
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| Since I was a little girl baton twirling was a big part of my life it gave me confidence and as a child helped me in so many other ways. I have the passion for the sport but it seems it has died out over the years and I would like to bring it back. ... |
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| 38 special
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daniel banie
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| i have a 38 special (secret service) that my grandfather had. made by meriden fire arms co. trying to find a place to get parts or to service it. trying to bring back. serial number 246657 aeco on bottom of grip. any info on this s much appricated. t... |
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| John B. Willett and descendants
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Brianne
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| I am a descendant of John B. Willett (1831 - Feb 11, 1883). By 1860 he was a resident of Meriden with his wife Anne and children John, Mary, Frances, Henry, and Philip. He is buried in West Cemetery with his wife and son Henry. My line continues f... |
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| Wreaths Across America
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Laura Tiezzi
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| Meriden's Silver City Civil Air Patrol is hosting their 1st Annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. A memorial wreath laying ceremony honoring veterans. Saturday December 11, 2010 at noon. Meriden's Walnut Grove Cemetery will be the site for ... |
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| Hanover School
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Mary Woods
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| Does anyone know why the school is named Hanover? All other schools in Meriden are named after a person. Was Hanover a person? |
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Posted by:
Jan Franco
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2/23/2011 10:18:43 AM |
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No, not named for a person. South Meriden was once known as Hanover (from the year 1832). It is not definitely known why that name was chosen, but is suggested that it came from the German immigrants who had come from Hanover, Prussia to work in a m...
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| help
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Posted By:
Sharon
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| does any one have free fire wood for my wood stove? I need all the help I can get to keep the Yankee NIGHTMARE away this winter. please mail me and I will pick up. thank you! |
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Posted by:
Michael W
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3/7/2011 3:51:15 AM |
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Hunt and Gather it yourself on Craigslist. I got 9 cords of it in my back yard with more on the way. All for FREE.
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| Walk Against Homelessness
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S.W.E.E.T Potato Society Inc
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| S.W.E.E.T. Potato Society Inc. is a non-profit organization that helps individuals to regain independence through a variety of programs. S.W.E.E.T. Potato Society Inc. is holding the 1st Walk Against Homelessness.
Mayor Rohde will be opening the e... |
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| Very old vise
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Yvonne Moor
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| My husband has a very old vise,Pat.June28 1854,Ext.3 on the opposite side is Pat. May28, Rev.&6 .Dec.17 1887. No. ooo Would like info. on this vise |
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| Relatives of Henry Wagemann
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Michael Wagemann
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| Hello!
My name is Michael Wagemann and I am living in Germany. I am looking for any informations or still living relatives of Henry Wagemann (1868-1949). He emigrated to the USA in 1884. He later worked as a police officer in Meriden. He was married... |
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john
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10/10/2011 1:07:08 PM |
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Hi, I did find an old article from 1915 mentioning him - send me your e-mail and I will send you the news clipping
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John Keefe
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10/10/2011 12:21:42 PM |
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What in particular are you looking for? I might be able to help on this - I have a large collection of old census sheets 1880 and up - It may be a while before I can search for it.
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| Trash Collection
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Posted By:
Donald Andersen
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| How do I find out what the trash collection schedule is on a holiday week? Sometimes the holiday has no effect on the schedule and other times it does. (depends on the holiday) |
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Bob Bass, Director of Public Works
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9/10/2010 2:16:16 PM |
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The collection day for solid waste (trash) and recycling is only altered when a national holiday (New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) fall on a weekday. For instance, Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday, therefor...
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| EFO Concert At Hubbard Park
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TOM COSS
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| The EFO concert that was set for Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT. was called off due to Bad Weather. I talked with Eddie Forman at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain, CT. and he told me that he is working with the City of Meriden Parks Dept. to set up a new... |
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| Family history
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Muriel Quinn
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| My husbands Uncle & Aunt ( Archie & Margaret/ Martha McKay) arrived in Ellis Island on July 4th 1909. He was British / Irish and aged 28. It states on Ellis Island website that he was a non imigrant and was returning to Meridan USA but when I google... |
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colleen cyr
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12/2/2010 3:38:50 PM |
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Archibald McKay, 30, Irish English lived with his wife Margaret, 29 on South Second Street in 1910 census for Meriden. He worked as a telephone lineman. He appears to disappear after that in 1920 and 1930 census and I couldn't find him or Margare...
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| Hampden Soda Company
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Dan Kervick
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| Can anyone tell me if there was a Soda Company by this name in Meriden? Or maybe a Brewery?
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Posted by:
Dan Kervick
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6/23/2010 3:41:22 PM |
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Further research --It was the Hampden Bottling Company--Can anyone tell me if it is still there? If not when did it close?
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Dan
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| Gilbert Family of the 1800s
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Barbara Gilbert Pelzer
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| Our records show that my great-great grandfather was born in the Meriden area. He was the son of Jonathan Gilbert who was married to Eunice Hurlbut. I know he died in Wallingford, but I would like to find his burial place. Also would like more inf... |
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Posted by:
Barbara Pelzer
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11/29/2010 3:50:23 PM |
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My great-great grandfather was Jonathan Gilbert who died in 1809 and is buried in Newington Ct. His wife was Eunice Hurlbut.
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Posted by:
Barbara gilbert Pelzer
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10/9/2010 7:18:07 PM |
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In answer to my previous post I forgot to add that my great-grandfather's name was Russell Gilbert.
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| Country Band
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Posted By:
Ken D
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| I am a country vocalist/front man looking to start or join a country music band. please fee free to email me. |
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