Kelly A. Fox
@mammy710.bsky.social
Genealogist, retired federal employee, and Masshole.
During the Boston Police strike, William H. Duchaine 1900-1919, was patroling the streets as a States Guard and was shot on 11 Nov 1919. William was the last living son of the Duchaine family. #BostonMA #Policestrike #Genealogy
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
During the Boston Police strike, William H. Duchaine 1900-1919, was patroling the streets as a States Guard and was shot on 11 Nov 1919. William was the last living son of the Duchaine family. #BostonMA #Policestrike #Genealogy
My relative, William Bettencourt, 1902-1967 was a high school teacher and co-authored textbooks for mechanical drawing. I wondered how many students remember using this textbook. His hobby was to collect wood nutcrackers from Europe. #Genealogy #BelmontMA
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
My relative, William Bettencourt, 1902-1967 was a high school teacher and co-authored textbooks for mechanical drawing. I wondered how many students remember using this textbook. His hobby was to collect wood nutcrackers from Europe. #Genealogy #BelmontMA
The Theriault family, of Salem MA, in 1880 census showed that 2 teenagers were working in the cotton mill. The father was born in Kamouraska, Quebec, Canada. They were a important part of the French Canadian community. #Genealogy #SalemMA
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Theriault family, of Salem MA, in 1880 census showed that 2 teenagers were working in the cotton mill. The father was born in Kamouraska, Quebec, Canada. They were a important part of the French Canadian community. #Genealogy #SalemMA
The Leduc family lived and worked in Lawrence MA. Napoleon as a moulder in an iron foundry. The son, Jean, was employed as a bobbin worker in a textile mill. Concord street had many 4 story apartment buildings. #Genealogy #LawrenceMA
October 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Leduc family lived and worked in Lawrence MA. Napoleon as a moulder in an iron foundry. The son, Jean, was employed as a bobbin worker in a textile mill. Concord street had many 4 story apartment buildings. #Genealogy #LawrenceMA
Feb 7, 1905, Alexander H Barclay declared his intention and took the oath to become a citizen, in a MA district court. Born Port Glasgow, Scotland 1866, arrived 1888, a tinsmith, died 1926 Boston MA. #Genealogy #PortGlasgowScotland #ClanBarclay
October 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Feb 7, 1905, Alexander H Barclay declared his intention and took the oath to become a citizen, in a MA district court. Born Port Glasgow, Scotland 1866, arrived 1888, a tinsmith, died 1926 Boston MA. #Genealogy #PortGlasgowScotland #ClanBarclay
Joseph Collins Fox, attended Mechanic Arts High School in Boston, MA. He is in the front row, 4th in from the left side. The swim team had been undefeated for 3 years. He later worked at GE in Lynn. #Genealogy #BostonMA
September 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Joseph Collins Fox, attended Mechanic Arts High School in Boston, MA. He is in the front row, 4th in from the left side. The swim team had been undefeated for 3 years. He later worked at GE in Lynn. #Genealogy #BostonMA
This ancestor will always be remembered by our family. Daniel Crombie, 1850-1909, a plasterer at shipbuilding yard Robert Duncan & Co., father of 7, was found dead in the wc. Every year after his widow published In Memoriam poem for him. #Genealogy #PortGlasgow
September 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This ancestor will always be remembered by our family. Daniel Crombie, 1850-1909, a plasterer at shipbuilding yard Robert Duncan & Co., father of 7, was found dead in the wc. Every year after his widow published In Memoriam poem for him. #Genealogy #PortGlasgow
These WWII WAVEs were on a trip to Cuba and found souvenirs. Agnes Barclay Ritchie Bartowicz, trained as a Woman Reservist in the US Naval Training School, May 1945. The Cuban Patio Cocktail recipe needs Rum, lime juice and ice. #Genealogy #WAVES #CampanaDistilleryCuba
August 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
These WWII WAVEs were on a trip to Cuba and found souvenirs. Agnes Barclay Ritchie Bartowicz, trained as a Woman Reservist in the US Naval Training School, May 1945. The Cuban Patio Cocktail recipe needs Rum, lime juice and ice. #Genealogy #WAVES #CampanaDistilleryCuba
March 19, 1887, Nantucket, MA. After the chief of police is dismissed, Horage G. Norcross is elected as the new chief. His photo is from about 1950. As Chief of Police he set about to bring order to the community, see his sign below. #Nantucket #Genealogy
August 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
March 19, 1887, Nantucket, MA. After the chief of police is dismissed, Horage G. Norcross is elected as the new chief. His photo is from about 1950. As Chief of Police he set about to bring order to the community, see his sign below. #Nantucket #Genealogy
I see that cute and friendly Porcupine...
August 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I see that cute and friendly Porcupine...
This ancestor, Ruth Fox Bettencourt, attended school close to her home on Newbury St. Boston around 1915. Ruth is in the row with the teacher, 5th student from the left. She later, 1930 worked at the Boston office of the Quaker Oats Company. #Genealogy #Boston #QuakerOatsCompany
July 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This ancestor, Ruth Fox Bettencourt, attended school close to her home on Newbury St. Boston around 1915. Ruth is in the row with the teacher, 5th student from the left. She later, 1930 worked at the Boston office of the Quaker Oats Company. #Genealogy #Boston #QuakerOatsCompany
My ancestor, George Ritchie, 1884-1952, spent years working for Frigidaire. When he completed his WWII draft registration card he noted that he was employed by General Motors Frigidaire Div. He travelled his area installing units and keeping the milk cold. #Genealogy #Frigidaire
July 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My ancestor, George Ritchie, 1884-1952, spent years working for Frigidaire. When he completed his WWII draft registration card he noted that he was employed by General Motors Frigidaire Div. He travelled his area installing units and keeping the milk cold. #Genealogy #Frigidaire
So many new citizens took their oath on July 4th, I thought of my ancestor, John Zachko, filed his intention in 1917. He had arrived June 1891 and worked at an Iron foundry for decades. That family had 8 kids. #Genealogy #LynnMA
July 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
So many new citizens took their oath on July 4th, I thought of my ancestor, John Zachko, filed his intention in 1917. He had arrived June 1891 and worked at an Iron foundry for decades. That family had 8 kids. #Genealogy #LynnMA
My ancestor Michael Fox, 1823-1900, spent 10 days in jail for trespassing on the land of Earl of Glengall, Richard Butler. He was caught with 7 others. I wonder was he hunting or cutting through. 13 -23 Sept 1842. Tipperary, Ireland. #genealogy #Tipperary
July 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
My ancestor Michael Fox, 1823-1900, spent 10 days in jail for trespassing on the land of Earl of Glengall, Richard Butler. He was caught with 7 others. I wonder was he hunting or cutting through. 13 -23 Sept 1842. Tipperary, Ireland. #genealogy #Tipperary
In Sept of 1918, my ancestor completed the required WWI draft registration card. He listed his address, age, employer, citizenship status, nearest releative and birth date. He later became a barber. #genealogy #Lynn
June 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In Sept of 1918, my ancestor completed the required WWI draft registration card. He listed his address, age, employer, citizenship status, nearest releative and birth date. He later became a barber. #genealogy #Lynn
Henry Gosselin was a cook for the Merchant Marines. Enlisted in Boston MA. He signed up without telling his wife, left her at home with 3 kids. After the second mission, which was in foreign waters, he did not reenlist. #LynnMA #Genealogy #MerchantMarines
June 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Henry Gosselin was a cook for the Merchant Marines. Enlisted in Boston MA. He signed up without telling his wife, left her at home with 3 kids. After the second mission, which was in foreign waters, he did not reenlist. #LynnMA #Genealogy #MerchantMarines
Horace G. Norcross had an experience with his dog while walking the beach for the Coskata Life Saving Station. As reported, the dog showed signs of going mad and Norcross was quick to save himself. Sept 1 1906, Nantucket Massachusetts #genealogy #Nantucket
June 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Horace G. Norcross had an experience with his dog while walking the beach for the Coskata Life Saving Station. As reported, the dog showed signs of going mad and Norcross was quick to save himself. Sept 1 1906, Nantucket Massachusetts #genealogy #Nantucket
Uncle Arthur Gosselin was in a scary situation and came out a hero. He was chased down by armed bandits while driving in Lynn MA. They tried to push him off the road. Arthur is 1st top row in the family photo. #genealogy #Lynn #MA
April 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Uncle Arthur Gosselin was in a scary situation and came out a hero. He was chased down by armed bandits while driving in Lynn MA. They tried to push him off the road. Arthur is 1st top row in the family photo. #genealogy #Lynn #MA
These 6 men are the first generation born, 1858 to 1874, in Massachusetts. Their parents, Michael Fox and Margaret Price were from Ireland. These men became an undertaker, a professional baseball player, a chauffeur, and a railway conductor. #genealogy #Irish
March 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
These 6 men are the first generation born, 1858 to 1874, in Massachusetts. Their parents, Michael Fox and Margaret Price were from Ireland. These men became an undertaker, a professional baseball player, a chauffeur, and a railway conductor. #genealogy #Irish
n 1918, my ancestor from Scotland, worked as a civilian for the US Navy. As a boilermaker in the shipyard he probably worked on the USS Brazos. It was launched May 1919 from Boston. USS Brazos had 4 boilers. That is the contribution from an immigrant. #genealogy
February 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
n 1918, my ancestor from Scotland, worked as a civilian for the US Navy. As a boilermaker in the shipyard he probably worked on the USS Brazos. It was launched May 1919 from Boston. USS Brazos had 4 boilers. That is the contribution from an immigrant. #genealogy
I was thinking of this persistent immigrant. Febuary 1933, he woke the sheriff to get entry to the jail. He did get a warm place to rest & a day in court. He had been deported 45 times. Is he is in your family tree? Gosselin Family Association famillesgosselin.org #Gosselin #genealogy
January 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I was thinking of this persistent immigrant. Febuary 1933, he woke the sheriff to get entry to the jail. He did get a warm place to rest & a day in court. He had been deported 45 times. Is he is in your family tree? Gosselin Family Association famillesgosselin.org #Gosselin #genealogy
Winter carnivals attracted crowds to see the speed skating races, clowns barrel jumping in skates, and listen to the music. Joe Fox won 3 races and was awarded prizes. #genealogy #Boston #CharlesRiver 14 Feb 1935
January 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Winter carnivals attracted crowds to see the speed skating races, clowns barrel jumping in skates, and listen to the music. Joe Fox won 3 races and was awarded prizes. #genealogy #Boston #CharlesRiver 14 Feb 1935
Her life story is interesting but short, Mary Ritchie Fox, 1911, Boston to 1946, Lynn Massachusetts. She participated in speed skating and track and field events. Later she married and had 3 children.
December 19, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Her life story is interesting but short, Mary Ritchie Fox, 1911, Boston to 1946, Lynn Massachusetts. She participated in speed skating and track and field events. Later she married and had 3 children.
This genealogy document, death certificate, guided me to a newspaper article with a full explanation. One decision or one mistake caused years of hardship for this family. #genealogy
November 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
This genealogy document, death certificate, guided me to a newspaper article with a full explanation. One decision or one mistake caused years of hardship for this family. #genealogy