My previous post is a perfect example of not checking all possible sources before coming to a conclusion on the evidence. A cousin sent me some links to online books written about the Arms and Alvord families. They all read pretty much the same and most likely came from the same source.
To prove the accuracy of any research requires some leg work. First of all, how are the graves laid out in the cemetery? Those buried next to one another could be a clue to their relationship. Finding a map of the cemetery plots would be most desirable. Then there is the ever re-use of given names. For the Arms family, William and Thomas are repeated through the generations. These families were from Massachusetts and much research has been done on those who lived in the counties of this state. I ordered a roll of microfilm that has arrived at the local FHC that I will be viewing this next week, it is only open on Wednesday evening.
The Arms were a side trip on my route to prove the line from myself back to Paul Hazelton. I will be exploring the Arms line more in the near future.
Thank you to my cousin for disagreeing with my conclusion and pointing me in another direction.
Stay tuned for more!
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