An article in the 2 October 2007 Washington Times newspaper is titled "Dixie tradition kept alive in Brazil enclave."
The article includes:
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"AMERICANA, Brazil
Now well past 90, Judith MacKnight Jones is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the illness that robbed her of all of her memory, her most precious asset. She has been lying here for the past 11 years, covered by a patchwork blanket, made from pieces her great-grandmother brought from the United States between 1865 and 1885, after the Confederacy lost the Civil War.
"Unable to speak or remember now, her book "Soldado Descanso" ("Rest Soldier") is written in Portuguese, but soon will be translated into English, as the publisher thinks Americans should know about the proud history of Confederate immigrants settling in Brazil, finding a new home here but maintaining many of the traditions they brought from Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, the Carolinas and Georgia.
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""Over a century old and symbolizing our heritage, the flight from our homelands, it is extremely important to keep it that way. I teach my children and grandchildren the American values our ancestors have brought with them. And I expect them to teach their children and grandchildren the same," she said.
"Every spring, hundreds of the descendants of the soldiers who lost the war against the North go to the cemetery they call O Campo. They party and meet dressed in traditional costumes, staging shows, singing Southern songs like "When the Saints Come Marching In" or "Oh Susannah," playing banjos and blowing trumpets, the men eventually getting drunk on home-brewed beer."
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"Almost 150 years ago, Dr. James McFaddon from South Carolina went to Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans to open negotiations with Brazil to migrate, looking for a new home. He traveled to Brazil and, on his return, wrote a book, "Home Hunting in Brazil," planting seeds for emigration.
"Between 10,000 and 20,000 Americans made the journey, leaving the United States to look into building a new home and life. Today, they live not only in Americana and nearby Santa Barbara, but are scattered all over the hills of the state of Sao Paulo and over several other parts of Brazil, the fifth-largest country in the world. "
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Isn't that fascinating? Keeping traditions alive like that? Read the whole article. Has anybody ever researched these families?
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Obtaining a death date from Social Security
One of the questions that arose at last week's CVGS Research Group meeting was "can Social Security Administration provide a death date for someone with a SS Number?" The situation was that this person was not in the Social Security Death Index (since he probably died before 1962 and may not have drawn benefits).
The Social Security web site at http://www.ssa.gov/foia/html/foia_guide.htm provides a list of services that SSA can provide. Included are the following:
** Search for Information about Death of an Individual, SSN Provided (SSA does not usually have place of death, burial, or cause of death) -- $16
** Search for Information about Death of an Individual, SSN Not Provided (SSA does not usually have place of death, burial, or cause of death) -- $18
Of course, I didn't find this web page until I had written them twice via email to ask the question. The first time I got an answer saying I could get the SS-5 application. The second time they emailed the info on this web page and did answer my question within one day.
I've passed this to my colleague who does know the SSN, so we'll see what she gets in response. She doesn't know John Robinson Hall's death date or place, but thinks it was probably in Philadelphia PA. If she can get a death date from SSA, then she can request an obituary lookup in the Philly newspapers from the Temple University library.
Did everybody know this? I sure didn't, but it is logical that SSA would have a death date recorded somewhere in an SSA file.
Now - what about the employment record? Will SSA have a list of Social Security taxes collected and the employment records by year for an individual?
The Social Security web site at http://www.ssa.gov/foia/html/foia_guide.htm provides a list of services that SSA can provide. Included are the following:
** Search for Information about Death of an Individual, SSN Provided (SSA does not usually have place of death, burial, or cause of death) -- $16
** Search for Information about Death of an Individual, SSN Not Provided (SSA does not usually have place of death, burial, or cause of death) -- $18
Of course, I didn't find this web page until I had written them twice via email to ask the question. The first time I got an answer saying I could get the SS-5 application. The second time they emailed the info on this web page and did answer my question within one day.
I've passed this to my colleague who does know the SSN, so we'll see what she gets in response. She doesn't know John Robinson Hall's death date or place, but thinks it was probably in Philadelphia PA. If she can get a death date from SSA, then she can request an obituary lookup in the Philly newspapers from the Temple University library.
Did everybody know this? I sure didn't, but it is logical that SSA would have a death date recorded somewhere in an SSA file.
Now - what about the employment record? Will SSA have a list of Social Security taxes collected and the employment records by year for an individual?
Jean is looking for family stories
Jean Wilcox Hibben is a Southern California genealogist and story teller par excellence (she has spoken at SDGS several times). She is a doctoral candidate now, and is looking for family stories to use in her research and dissertation.
She recently posted this to the APG mailing list (see the thread here). I asked for and was granted permission by Jean to post this on my blog.
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Greetings, fellow APGers.
Some of you may have already heard about my dissertation project, and some have already submitted stories to it, but for those who have not, here is my plea for help.
I am a doctoral candidate in folklore and my dissertation is on family stories. Since my concentration is American folklore, the stories need to be American in origin, but immigration stories are acceptable. They need to be stories that have endured over at least 2 generations (things your grandparents told you or maybe what your parents shared that they learned from their parents, grandparents, etc.). Stories need to have had some sort of impact (however slight: even that the story inspired you to research your family lineage) ... in other words, why did the story manage to survive? Stories must also be from your own family (though if you have a client who has a great story, please encourage that person to submit it!). I am collecting stories from the genealogical community as that is the population I am eventually generalizing to, but stories need not be proven true ... in fact, some of the questionable stories that have endured and even impacted families are the most intriguing. I am following the general cataloging of folklorist Stephen Zeitlin at the folklore center in NY.
As an enticement, I am offering to donate $1 per story (that meets the criteria) to the genealogical society identified on the submission form (yes, this is ethical as I am not soliciting by offering to pay directly to submitters). I expect to be compiling the data by early spring 2008, so the sooner the stories are submitted, the more time I have to work with them (donations will be made once the analysis is complete ... hopefully by June 2008).
If you would be willing to submit your stories and/or present this opportunity (perhaps as a fundraiser) to your own genealogical society, please see the details and submission form at: <www.circlemending.org/familystory.html>. Sample stories can also be found at that website: <www.circlemending.org>, click on "Dissertation project."
I appreciate this list for the many bits of information I have received over the past years and now hope that some of you good folks will assist me in this area. Thank you so very much!!
Best,
Jean-- Jean Wilcox Hibben, MA,CGsm
Riverside County, California
Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
Member, Genealogical Speakers Guild
President, Corona (CA) Genealogical Society
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Can you help Jean out with her project? There is an incentive for people to submit articles. It might be useful to visit her web site to see the type of stories that she wants.
She recently posted this to the APG mailing list (see the thread here). I asked for and was granted permission by Jean to post this on my blog.
=======================
Greetings, fellow APGers.
Some of you may have already heard about my dissertation project, and some have already submitted stories to it, but for those who have not, here is my plea for help.
I am a doctoral candidate in folklore and my dissertation is on family stories. Since my concentration is American folklore, the stories need to be American in origin, but immigration stories are acceptable. They need to be stories that have endured over at least 2 generations (things your grandparents told you or maybe what your parents shared that they learned from their parents, grandparents, etc.). Stories need to have had some sort of impact (however slight: even that the story inspired you to research your family lineage) ... in other words, why did the story manage to survive? Stories must also be from your own family (though if you have a client who has a great story, please encourage that person to submit it!). I am collecting stories from the genealogical community as that is the population I am eventually generalizing to, but stories need not be proven true ... in fact, some of the questionable stories that have endured and even impacted families are the most intriguing. I am following the general cataloging of folklorist Stephen Zeitlin at the folklore center in NY.
As an enticement, I am offering to donate $1 per story (that meets the criteria) to the genealogical society identified on the submission form (yes, this is ethical as I am not soliciting by offering to pay directly to submitters). I expect to be compiling the data by early spring 2008, so the sooner the stories are submitted, the more time I have to work with them (donations will be made once the analysis is complete ... hopefully by June 2008).
If you would be willing to submit your stories and/or present this opportunity (perhaps as a fundraiser) to your own genealogical society, please see the details and submission form at: <www.circlemending.org/familystory.html>. Sample stories can also be found at that website: <www.circlemending.org>, click on "Dissertation project."
I appreciate this list for the many bits of information I have received over the past years and now hope that some of you good folks will assist me in this area. Thank you so very much!!
Best,
Jean-- Jean Wilcox Hibben, MA,CGsm
Riverside County, California
Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
Member, Genealogical Speakers Guild
President, Corona (CA) Genealogical Society
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Can you help Jean out with her project? There is an incentive for people to submit articles. It might be useful to visit her web site to see the type of stories that she wants.
Monday, October 1, 2007
What a Lousy Weekend
As many of my faithful readers know, I am a San Diego sports fan - always have been, always will be. My town, my teams - Padres, Aztecs, Chargers. I root hard, and live and die with their fortunes.
Recent years have been good for the Chargers and Padres - they both made the playoffs in 2006, but lost early. In 2007, the Chargers were supposed to be the best team in the league on paper. Well, the Bolts are 1-3 after this weekend.
The Padres needed to win one game out of three this weekend, and didn't. No playoffs.
ARRRGGGGHHHHH. Sorry - I'm so disappointed. I posted a longer whine called The Worst Sports Weekend Ever? with all of the gory details.
Sorry for the non-genealogy post - my heart hasn't been in it yesterday and today.
I think I'll go on vacation and see the grandchildren and not worry about sports next weekend!
Recent years have been good for the Chargers and Padres - they both made the playoffs in 2006, but lost early. In 2007, the Chargers were supposed to be the best team in the league on paper. Well, the Bolts are 1-3 after this weekend.
The Padres needed to win one game out of three this weekend, and didn't. No playoffs.
ARRRGGGGHHHHH. Sorry - I'm so disappointed. I posted a longer whine called The Worst Sports Weekend Ever? with all of the gory details.
Sorry for the non-genealogy post - my heart hasn't been in it yesterday and today.
I think I'll go on vacation and see the grandchildren and not worry about sports next weekend!
Della's Journal - Week 40 (October 1-7, 1929)
This is Installment 39 of the Journal of Della (Smith) Carringer, my great-grandmother, who resided at 2115 30th Street in San Diego in 1929.
The "players" and "setting" are described here. Pictures of some of the players are here. Last week's Journal entry is here.
Here is Week 40:
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Tuesday, October 1: Washed. I took my bath. I ironed. Austin worked around home. Letter from Aunt L[ibbie].
Wednesday, October 2: Mr. Papke came to see me about the lots they will deed back to us to save foreclosure. We A[ustin] & I went down to Union Title to get a little information. Pd $65 on our Bldg & Loan have one more payment to make.
Thursday, October 3: We met Mr. Papke at 9:30 A.M. at the Union Title Co., they made out papers. Mr. Papke is to take the Quit ["Guarantee" overwritten] Title Deed up and have the signatures and stamps. I Pd safty box dues at Bank of Italy to 1930. Sent My Lodge dues for Oct Nov & Dec. Mr. & Mrs. Schmidt called while we were down town. Ate lunch with Ma & A[ustin]. I got home at 1.30 the Man Mr. Harris had left Ma's house in the night or evening said it was to warm for them. Had paid a months rent only there from the 25th to the Oct 2nd. Gave Mrs. Smythe $1.00 for water.
Friday, October 4: Emily took A[ustin] & I out to Ma's house. We found some things gone 1 cotton flannel Blanket, 1 white enamel foot tub, 1 rug, Eggbeater, Potato masher, 1 Pillow & some dishes, 1 slumber robe.
Saturday, October 5: Ed did not come over. A[ustin] & I went down to finish up deal, then we went out Ma's house & finished up fixing things. They left Thermos bottle, baby's blanket & her kid gloves, some whiskey bottles and a tester. We do not think they will be back, left dog with neighbor. I went out to Mr. Garlock's, stayed a while, they are about as usual. Emily making felt baby hats for store.
Sunday, October 6: Mrs. Hughes, Josephine & Ivas came home. Mrs. Lipp ($16.67) & Gilbert sisters ($20.) Pd on rent of 2119 30th St (owe $13.33). Lyle's went out at 10:30 A.M. on the boat with Mr. Griffiths & Nolans, had a nice time, home by seven P.M. We had to fight ants this morning, Mrs. Wilson had them too. Ma had bath.
Monday, October 7: A[ustin] took Mr. Fay his lodge dues for Oct, Nov & Dec. A[ustin] went back to work this morning will not get pay for a few days, they send it to San Pedro & back. We washed & picked figs sold 85c gave 5 lbs away.
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The problem of Mr. Papke with paying his mortgage was a surprise - I wonder where the property is? I'll go check the 1930 census and see if I can find out. Hopefully, he will rent it rather than own it. As we approach the stock market crash later in October, Della and Austin have one more payment to make on their mortgage.
I'm still confused about Della paying lodge dues - she was an artist of some sort. Austin was a carpenter and was a member of a carpenters lodge or union, I guess.
The "players" and "setting" are described here. Pictures of some of the players are here. Last week's Journal entry is here.
Here is Week 40:
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Tuesday, October 1: Washed. I took my bath. I ironed. Austin worked around home. Letter from Aunt L[ibbie].
Wednesday, October 2: Mr. Papke came to see me about the lots they will deed back to us to save foreclosure. We A[ustin] & I went down to Union Title to get a little information. Pd $65 on our Bldg & Loan have one more payment to make.
Thursday, October 3: We met Mr. Papke at 9:30 A.M. at the Union Title Co., they made out papers. Mr. Papke is to take the Quit ["Guarantee" overwritten] Title Deed up and have the signatures and stamps. I Pd safty box dues at Bank of Italy to 1930. Sent My Lodge dues for Oct Nov & Dec. Mr. & Mrs. Schmidt called while we were down town. Ate lunch with Ma & A[ustin]. I got home at 1.30 the Man Mr. Harris had left Ma's house in the night or evening said it was to warm for them. Had paid a months rent only there from the 25th to the Oct 2nd. Gave Mrs. Smythe $1.00 for water.
Friday, October 4: Emily took A[ustin] & I out to Ma's house. We found some things gone 1 cotton flannel Blanket, 1 white enamel foot tub, 1 rug, Eggbeater, Potato masher, 1 Pillow & some dishes, 1 slumber robe.
Saturday, October 5: Ed did not come over. A[ustin] & I went down to finish up deal, then we went out Ma's house & finished up fixing things. They left Thermos bottle, baby's blanket & her kid gloves, some whiskey bottles and a tester. We do not think they will be back, left dog with neighbor. I went out to Mr. Garlock's, stayed a while, they are about as usual. Emily making felt baby hats for store.
Sunday, October 6: Mrs. Hughes, Josephine & Ivas came home. Mrs. Lipp ($16.67) & Gilbert sisters ($20.) Pd on rent of 2119 30th St (owe $13.33). Lyle's went out at 10:30 A.M. on the boat with Mr. Griffiths & Nolans, had a nice time, home by seven P.M. We had to fight ants this morning, Mrs. Wilson had them too. Ma had bath.
Monday, October 7: A[ustin] took Mr. Fay his lodge dues for Oct, Nov & Dec. A[ustin] went back to work this morning will not get pay for a few days, they send it to San Pedro & back. We washed & picked figs sold 85c gave 5 lbs away.
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The problem of Mr. Papke with paying his mortgage was a surprise - I wonder where the property is? I'll go check the 1930 census and see if I can find out. Hopefully, he will rent it rather than own it. As we approach the stock market crash later in October, Della and Austin have one more payment to make on their mortgage.
I'm still confused about Della paying lodge dues - she was an artist of some sort. Austin was a carpenter and was a member of a carpenters lodge or union, I guess.
Personal History questions - School Memories
Juliana Smith's 24/7 Family History Circle blog is providing regular prompts - 5 questions - for writing your personal history during Family History Month. This will be weekly during October.
In an effort to set down some personal history for my posterity, I'm going to give it a try. Five questions don't seem too hard - let's see what happens.
The first questions concern school memories:
1) What was your favorite subject in school?
MATHEMATICS. Fingers, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, calculus, differential equations. I entered San Diego State as a Mathematics major, but quickly changed to Aerospace Engineering when I realized that teaching was one of the only jobs available for Math majors - this was before computers, of course.
2) In what extra-curricular activities did you participate? Sports? Drama? Music? Academics?
SAFETY PATROL. I was a Private (4th grade), Sergeant (5th Grade) and Supply Sergeant (6th grade) at the corner of 30th and Ash Streets in San Diego from 1953 to 1957. Supply Sergeant was second-in-command to the Lieutenant and got to do all the jobs delegated to him. The red sweater, white pants and gold caps were cool. On Saturdays, the Police Department sponsored movies at the Fox Theater downtown - we saw lots of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, etc. No Annette Funicello, though - too bad.
Sports? I couldn't hit a baseball, see over the butt of the center in football, came up to my friend's armpit in basketball, and soccer wasn't invented yet. My buddy Paul and I excelled in handball because we were closer to the floor than the other players. Drama - are you kidding? Meet Mr. Stage-Fright. Music - I sing in the key of J-Sharp, I'm told...'nuff said. Academics - we didn't have an Academic Bowl team then - and then there was the stage fright issue, which also hampered my dating prospects.
The school activity that I tried to avoid was after-school or evening dances. I was really into the music (1956-1961) and still am, but dancing was something I never physically mastered and was always leery of participating in. I was Mr. Wallflower all through Junior and Senior High School.
In high school, I ended up after school in the library in downtown San Diego. I could walk from school, and then safely take the bus home hours later. I would do homework research there, read current magazines and newspapers, and search for the "good" books in the fiction section. I learned a lot there! I never went in the genealogy room, though - unfortunately! (Heck, I could be all done with my family history if I'd only started 30 years earlier - right?)
3) Did you go on field trips, and if so, what was your most memorable field trip?
I don't remember field trips in elementary school. I was on the school baseball team (right field, end-of-the-bench, scorekeeper, cheerleader, first-base coach) in elementary school and we traveled to play other teams on Saturdays.
San Diego schools sponsored a 6th grade camp back in the 1950's - a week in the Cuyamaca mountains with counselors and your classmates. This was up near Julian at about 4,000 feet altitude in the spring - so it could be warm, cold, rainy or somewhere in between. There were hiking trails, streams and pools of water, and big rocks, and even some wildlife - squirrels, raccoons, lizards, birds, spiders, etc. We never saw the snakes, skunks, and cougars that were probably out there. For a "big city" kid, this was pretty exciting (which is why they did it). Sleeping in sleeping bags on bunks, sitting around the campfire at night, crafts and physical activities were all part of the curriculum. I remember - vividly! - the physical challenges - rope bridge across a small canyon, the tree-climbing, etc. I wasn't in the Scouts, so this was really my first time in the woods like this. In the summer time after 6th grade, there was a Safety Patrol Camp on Mount Palomar with much the same activity - except it was run by the police department, which was pretty cool.
4) What teacher influenced you the most?
The ones in elementary school were Miss Williams (4th grade), Mr. de la Torre (5th grade) and Mr. Wragg (6th grade). They each encouraged individual responsibility and reaching your potential. Because of them I advanced into mathematics, history, geography and writing far beyond the curriculum. I also learned that "all people are created equal" and saw it in the accomplishments of these teachers. Mr. Wragg was shot and killed by a student sniper back in the 1970's here in San Diego. He was a school principal then and was shepherding students to safety when he was shot.
I remember only two high school teachers clearly - my math teacher was Mrs. Johnsie Posey (what a southern accent - a novelty in San Diego) and she really pushed us in high school math courses - trigonometry, geometry and calculus. But we got it - she made math fun. It prepared me very well for college, and she was like a professor. My chemistry teacher was an older fellow named J.O. Peterson (I still don't know his given names!) and what I remember from this class was that half the students were trying to make explosions in the classroom and Mr. Peterson was oblivious to it. I always tried to take the lab area furthest away from the experimenters! One of my best friends, Steve Johnson, could mimic J.O's speech perfectly and we would always be laughing in class.
5) Did you buy a lunch at school, or bring one from home? What kind of lunchbox? What was your favorite lunch?
What an unexpected question! I always brought a lunch from home. Always in a paper bag - no lunchbox ever. Invariably, it was a sandwich (either peanut butter or baloney) on white bread with butter, cookies or chips, and an apple. My mother made the lunch every night. The cost was minimal compared to buying it at school.
I was surprised they didn't ask about best friends, how we got to school, best moments, worst moments, dating, etc. Maybe I'll post about those issues later this week.
I encourage other genea-bloggers to share their lives in this way. Then make sure that your kids and grandkids know where to find it!
UPDATED 10/1, 1:45 PM: I remembered more stuff, and added it to the above.
In an effort to set down some personal history for my posterity, I'm going to give it a try. Five questions don't seem too hard - let's see what happens.
The first questions concern school memories:
1) What was your favorite subject in school?
MATHEMATICS. Fingers, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, calculus, differential equations. I entered San Diego State as a Mathematics major, but quickly changed to Aerospace Engineering when I realized that teaching was one of the only jobs available for Math majors - this was before computers, of course.
2) In what extra-curricular activities did you participate? Sports? Drama? Music? Academics?
SAFETY PATROL. I was a Private (4th grade), Sergeant (5th Grade) and Supply Sergeant (6th grade) at the corner of 30th and Ash Streets in San Diego from 1953 to 1957. Supply Sergeant was second-in-command to the Lieutenant and got to do all the jobs delegated to him. The red sweater, white pants and gold caps were cool. On Saturdays, the Police Department sponsored movies at the Fox Theater downtown - we saw lots of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, etc. No Annette Funicello, though - too bad.
Sports? I couldn't hit a baseball, see over the butt of the center in football, came up to my friend's armpit in basketball, and soccer wasn't invented yet. My buddy Paul and I excelled in handball because we were closer to the floor than the other players. Drama - are you kidding? Meet Mr. Stage-Fright. Music - I sing in the key of J-Sharp, I'm told...'nuff said. Academics - we didn't have an Academic Bowl team then - and then there was the stage fright issue, which also hampered my dating prospects.
The school activity that I tried to avoid was after-school or evening dances. I was really into the music (1956-1961) and still am, but dancing was something I never physically mastered and was always leery of participating in. I was Mr. Wallflower all through Junior and Senior High School.
In high school, I ended up after school in the library in downtown San Diego. I could walk from school, and then safely take the bus home hours later. I would do homework research there, read current magazines and newspapers, and search for the "good" books in the fiction section. I learned a lot there! I never went in the genealogy room, though - unfortunately! (Heck, I could be all done with my family history if I'd only started 30 years earlier - right?)
3) Did you go on field trips, and if so, what was your most memorable field trip?
I don't remember field trips in elementary school. I was on the school baseball team (right field, end-of-the-bench, scorekeeper, cheerleader, first-base coach) in elementary school and we traveled to play other teams on Saturdays.
San Diego schools sponsored a 6th grade camp back in the 1950's - a week in the Cuyamaca mountains with counselors and your classmates. This was up near Julian at about 4,000 feet altitude in the spring - so it could be warm, cold, rainy or somewhere in between. There were hiking trails, streams and pools of water, and big rocks, and even some wildlife - squirrels, raccoons, lizards, birds, spiders, etc. We never saw the snakes, skunks, and cougars that were probably out there. For a "big city" kid, this was pretty exciting (which is why they did it). Sleeping in sleeping bags on bunks, sitting around the campfire at night, crafts and physical activities were all part of the curriculum. I remember - vividly! - the physical challenges - rope bridge across a small canyon, the tree-climbing, etc. I wasn't in the Scouts, so this was really my first time in the woods like this. In the summer time after 6th grade, there was a Safety Patrol Camp on Mount Palomar with much the same activity - except it was run by the police department, which was pretty cool.
4) What teacher influenced you the most?
The ones in elementary school were Miss Williams (4th grade), Mr. de la Torre (5th grade) and Mr. Wragg (6th grade). They each encouraged individual responsibility and reaching your potential. Because of them I advanced into mathematics, history, geography and writing far beyond the curriculum. I also learned that "all people are created equal" and saw it in the accomplishments of these teachers. Mr. Wragg was shot and killed by a student sniper back in the 1970's here in San Diego. He was a school principal then and was shepherding students to safety when he was shot.
I remember only two high school teachers clearly - my math teacher was Mrs. Johnsie Posey (what a southern accent - a novelty in San Diego) and she really pushed us in high school math courses - trigonometry, geometry and calculus. But we got it - she made math fun. It prepared me very well for college, and she was like a professor. My chemistry teacher was an older fellow named J.O. Peterson (I still don't know his given names!) and what I remember from this class was that half the students were trying to make explosions in the classroom and Mr. Peterson was oblivious to it. I always tried to take the lab area furthest away from the experimenters! One of my best friends, Steve Johnson, could mimic J.O's speech perfectly and we would always be laughing in class.
5) Did you buy a lunch at school, or bring one from home? What kind of lunchbox? What was your favorite lunch?
What an unexpected question! I always brought a lunch from home. Always in a paper bag - no lunchbox ever. Invariably, it was a sandwich (either peanut butter or baloney) on white bread with butter, cookies or chips, and an apple. My mother made the lunch every night. The cost was minimal compared to buying it at school.
I was surprised they didn't ask about best friends, how we got to school, best moments, worst moments, dating, etc. Maybe I'll post about those issues later this week.
I encourage other genea-bloggers to share their lives in this way. Then make sure that your kids and grandkids know where to find it!
UPDATED 10/1, 1:45 PM: I remembered more stuff, and added it to the above.
Ancestors of Hattie Hildreth (1857-1920)
Here is post #8 of the ahnentafel lists for my 8 great-grandparents. I chose to list only six generations because of the potential length of the post.
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Ancestors of Hattie Louise Hildreth
Generation No. 1
1. Hattie Louise Hildreth, born 28 Nov 1857 in Northborough, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 107.232); died 29 Nov 1920 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR). She married (1) Frank Walton Seaver 14 Dec 1874 in Keene, Cheshire County, NH (VR). He was born 06 Jun 1852 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 64.198), and died 27 Nov 1922 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR).
Generation No. 2
2. Edward Hildreth, born 30 Apr 1831 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA (Bible); died 26 Apr 1899 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA, (C). He married 25 Dec 1852 in Northborough, Worcester County, MA, (C).
3. Sophia Newton, born 14 Sep 1834 in Springfield, Windsor County, VT (Death record); died 29 Aug 1923 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (C).
Generation No. 3
4. Zachariah Hildreth, born 10 Apr 1783 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 276); died 22 Jan 1857 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 355). He married 21 Oct 1810 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 62).
5. Hannah Sawtell, born 06 Nov 1789 in Brookline, Hillsborough County, NH; died 13 Jan 1857 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 355).
6. Thomas J. Newton, born About 1800 in ME. He married Bef. 1832 in prob. Worcester County, MA.
7. Sophia Buck, born 03 May 1797 in Holden, Worcester County, MA; died 06 Jan 1882 in Westborough, Worcester County, MA, (MA VR, 339:452).
Generation No. 4
8. Zachariah Hildreth, born 13 Jan 1754 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 58); died 17 Mar 1828 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA. He married 01 Sep 1777 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 194, intentions).
9. Elizabeth Keyes, born 08 Apr 1759 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 65); died 06 Aug 1793 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 344).
10. Josiah Sawtell, born 24 Jan 1768 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 07 Dec 1847 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 333). He married 05 Feb 1789 in prob. Raby, Hillsborough County, NH.
11. Hannah Smith, born About 1767 in prob. Raby, Hillsborough County, NH; died 08 Feb 1827 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA (age 59).
14. Isaac Buck, born 27 Sep 1757 in Southborough, Worcester County, MA, (VR, 23); died 07 Feb 1846 in Sterling, Worcester County, MA (VR). He married 18 May 1780 in Lancaster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 126).
15. Martha/Patty Phillips, born 20 Aug 1757 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA, (VR, 84); died Aft. 1820 in prob. Sterling, Worcester County, MA.
Generation No. 5
16. Zachariah Hildreth, born 28 Dec 1728 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 81); died 18 Apr 1784 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 290). He married 12 Apr 1753 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 186).
17. Elizabeth Prescott, born 15 Sep 1734 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 01 May 1812 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 287).
18. Jonathan Keyes, born 21 Jan 1721/22 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 86); died 20 Jun 1781 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293). He married 20 Jan 1745/46 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 194).
19. Elizabeth Fletcher, born 09 Mar 1719/20 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA; died 23 Jul 1761 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293).
20. Ephraim Sawtell, born 18 Jan 1734/35 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died About 1800 in prob. Brookline, Hillsborough County, NH. He married 22 Dec 1757 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
21. Abigail Stone, born 02 Dec 1736 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA; died Bef. 1800 in prob. Brookline, Hillsborough County, NH.
28. Isaac Buck, born About 1730 in prob. Stoneham, Middlesex, MA. He met in Southborough, Worcester, MA (not married).
29. Mary Richards, born 27 Sep 1733 in Southborough, Worcester, MA, (vr).
30. John Phillips, born 11 Sep 1722 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 278). He married 03 May 1749 in Southborough, Worcester County, MA, (vr).
31. Hannah Brown, born About 1725 in MA; died Bef. 1774 in prob. Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA.
Generation No. 6
32. James Hildreth, born 23 Dec 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA; died 25 Feb 1761 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr). He married 20 Dec 1721 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (intentions, VR, 250).
33. Dorothy Prescott, born 1702 in Acton, Middlesex County, MA; died 03 Sep 1774 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 286).
34. Jonas Prescott, born 26 Jan 1702/03 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA; died 09 Sep 1784 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (vr). He married 07 Mar 1730/31 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
35. Elizabeth Harwood, born 28 Jan 1700/01 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 27 Dec 1739 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (vr).
36. Joseph Keyes, born 01 May 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 86); died 11 Jul 1744 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293). He married 28 Feb 1719/20 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 262).
37. Elizabeth Fletcher, born 10 Jun 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA; died 03 Sep 1775 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293).
38. Samuel Fletcher, born 06 Sep 1684 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr). . He married About 1712 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA.
39. Hannah
40. Hezekiah Sawtell, born 02 Mar 1702/03 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA; died 18 Mar 1779 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr). He married 01 Aug 1723 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
41. Joanna Wilson, born 06 Jan 1700/01 in Billerica, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 11 Sep 1786 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
42. James Stone, born 23 Jan 1701/02 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr); died 27 Feb 1783 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr). He married 28 Dec 1726 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr).
43. Mary Farwell, born 05 Feb 1708/09 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr); died 27 Feb 1783 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA.
56. Isaac Buck, born About 1706 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA; died 1780 in Framingham, Middlesex, MA. He married 03 Dec 1729 in Reading, Middlesex, MA (VR).
57. Ruth Graves, born 10 Jan 1709/10 in Lynn, Essex, MA.
58. Joseph Richards, born About 1703 in Lynn, Essex, MA; died 04 Jun 1748 in Southborough, Worcester, MA, (vr). He married 05 May 1726 in Lynn, Essex, MA.
59. Mary Bowden, born 19 Jul 1705 in Lynn, Essex, MA.
60. Ebenezer Phillips, born 17 Aug 1695 in Charlestown, Middlesex, MA (VR, 175); died Bef. 21 Aug 1746 in Southborough, Worcester, MA. He married Bef. 1719 in prob. Malden, Middlesex, MA.
61. Mary Smith, born 08 Mar 1697/98 in Charlestown, Middlesex, MA.
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A more complete Ahnentafel report for these families, with earlier generations and the listings of children of these ancestors, can be found at "Ancestors of Hattie Louise Hildreth."
Are there any cousins in genealogy-blog-land who share these families? Can you add information to this list? If so, please contact me at rjseaver(at)cox.net.
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Ancestors of Hattie Louise Hildreth
Generation No. 1
1. Hattie Louise Hildreth, born 28 Nov 1857 in Northborough, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 107.232); died 29 Nov 1920 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR). She married (1) Frank Walton Seaver 14 Dec 1874 in Keene, Cheshire County, NH (VR). He was born 06 Jun 1852 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 64.198), and died 27 Nov 1922 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR).
Generation No. 2
2. Edward Hildreth, born 30 Apr 1831 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA (Bible); died 26 Apr 1899 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA, (C). He married 25 Dec 1852 in Northborough, Worcester County, MA, (C).
3. Sophia Newton, born 14 Sep 1834 in Springfield, Windsor County, VT (Death record); died 29 Aug 1923 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (C).
Generation No. 3
4. Zachariah Hildreth, born 10 Apr 1783 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 276); died 22 Jan 1857 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 355). He married 21 Oct 1810 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 62).
5. Hannah Sawtell, born 06 Nov 1789 in Brookline, Hillsborough County, NH; died 13 Jan 1857 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 355).
6. Thomas J. Newton, born About 1800 in ME. He married Bef. 1832 in prob. Worcester County, MA.
7. Sophia Buck, born 03 May 1797 in Holden, Worcester County, MA; died 06 Jan 1882 in Westborough, Worcester County, MA, (MA VR, 339:452).
Generation No. 4
8. Zachariah Hildreth, born 13 Jan 1754 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 58); died 17 Mar 1828 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA. He married 01 Sep 1777 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 194, intentions).
9. Elizabeth Keyes, born 08 Apr 1759 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 65); died 06 Aug 1793 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 344).
10. Josiah Sawtell, born 24 Jan 1768 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 07 Dec 1847 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 333). He married 05 Feb 1789 in prob. Raby, Hillsborough County, NH.
11. Hannah Smith, born About 1767 in prob. Raby, Hillsborough County, NH; died 08 Feb 1827 in Townsend, Middlesex County, MA (age 59).
14. Isaac Buck, born 27 Sep 1757 in Southborough, Worcester County, MA, (VR, 23); died 07 Feb 1846 in Sterling, Worcester County, MA (VR). He married 18 May 1780 in Lancaster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 126).
15. Martha/Patty Phillips, born 20 Aug 1757 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA, (VR, 84); died Aft. 1820 in prob. Sterling, Worcester County, MA.
Generation No. 5
16. Zachariah Hildreth, born 28 Dec 1728 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 81); died 18 Apr 1784 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 290). He married 12 Apr 1753 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 186).
17. Elizabeth Prescott, born 15 Sep 1734 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 01 May 1812 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 287).
18. Jonathan Keyes, born 21 Jan 1721/22 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 86); died 20 Jun 1781 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293). He married 20 Jan 1745/46 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 194).
19. Elizabeth Fletcher, born 09 Mar 1719/20 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA; died 23 Jul 1761 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293).
20. Ephraim Sawtell, born 18 Jan 1734/35 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died About 1800 in prob. Brookline, Hillsborough County, NH. He married 22 Dec 1757 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
21. Abigail Stone, born 02 Dec 1736 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA; died Bef. 1800 in prob. Brookline, Hillsborough County, NH.
28. Isaac Buck, born About 1730 in prob. Stoneham, Middlesex, MA. He met in Southborough, Worcester, MA (not married).
29. Mary Richards, born 27 Sep 1733 in Southborough, Worcester, MA, (vr).
30. John Phillips, born 11 Sep 1722 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, MA, (VR, 278). He married 03 May 1749 in Southborough, Worcester County, MA, (vr).
31. Hannah Brown, born About 1725 in MA; died Bef. 1774 in prob. Shrewsbury, Worcester County, MA.
Generation No. 6
32. James Hildreth, born 23 Dec 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA; died 25 Feb 1761 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr). He married 20 Dec 1721 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (intentions, VR, 250).
33. Dorothy Prescott, born 1702 in Acton, Middlesex County, MA; died 03 Sep 1774 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 286).
34. Jonas Prescott, born 26 Jan 1702/03 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA; died 09 Sep 1784 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (vr). He married 07 Mar 1730/31 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
35. Elizabeth Harwood, born 28 Jan 1700/01 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 27 Dec 1739 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (vr).
36. Joseph Keyes, born 01 May 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 86); died 11 Jul 1744 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293). He married 28 Feb 1719/20 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 262).
37. Elizabeth Fletcher, born 10 Jun 1698 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA; died 03 Sep 1775 in Westford, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 293).
38. Samuel Fletcher, born 06 Sep 1684 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA, (vr). . He married About 1712 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, MA.
39. Hannah
40. Hezekiah Sawtell, born 02 Mar 1702/03 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA; died 18 Mar 1779 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr). He married 01 Aug 1723 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
41. Joanna Wilson, born 06 Jan 1700/01 in Billerica, Middlesex County, MA, (vr); died 11 Sep 1786 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
42. James Stone, born 23 Jan 1701/02 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr); died 27 Feb 1783 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr). He married 28 Dec 1726 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr).
43. Mary Farwell, born 05 Feb 1708/09 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA (vr); died 27 Feb 1783 in Groton, Middlesex County, MA.
56. Isaac Buck, born About 1706 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA; died 1780 in Framingham, Middlesex, MA. He married 03 Dec 1729 in Reading, Middlesex, MA (VR).
57. Ruth Graves, born 10 Jan 1709/10 in Lynn, Essex, MA.
58. Joseph Richards, born About 1703 in Lynn, Essex, MA; died 04 Jun 1748 in Southborough, Worcester, MA, (vr). He married 05 May 1726 in Lynn, Essex, MA.
59. Mary Bowden, born 19 Jul 1705 in Lynn, Essex, MA.
60. Ebenezer Phillips, born 17 Aug 1695 in Charlestown, Middlesex, MA (VR, 175); died Bef. 21 Aug 1746 in Southborough, Worcester, MA. He married Bef. 1719 in prob. Malden, Middlesex, MA.
61. Mary Smith, born 08 Mar 1697/98 in Charlestown, Middlesex, MA.
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A more complete Ahnentafel report for these families, with earlier generations and the listings of children of these ancestors, can be found at "Ancestors of Hattie Louise Hildreth."
Are there any cousins in genealogy-blog-land who share these families? Can you add information to this list? If so, please contact me at rjseaver(at)cox.net.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Family History Month Events - Wonderful!
I just received my "Genealogy Gems" newsletter from the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana (do you receive it? You can sign up at http://www.genealogycenter.info/). Then I saw the post from the Indiana Genealogical Blog highlighting "Allen County Celebrates Family History Month."
Look at that program - there is something planned for every day except Sunday, October 7th (frankly, I'm wondering if they made a mistake and left it out!).
That sure is a researcher's dream, isn't it? I've often said that if I didn't live in the San Diego area due to family ties, that I would like to live in either New England (family ties, history, research) or in Salt Lake City (for the FHL, of course). I think the Fort Wayne area just leaped onto my short list!
What other cities or genealogy societies have a list of events to celebrate Family History Month? Most of the ones I've heard about are special presentations, day-long seminars or weekend conferences.
Last year, the Chula Vista Genealogical Society (CVGS) held a one-day seminar on "Discover Your Family History" - I reported on it here. This was our first attempt to co-sponsor an event something with the Chula Vista Public Library (CVPL), and it worked out fairly well.
This year, CVGS and CVPL is presenting a one-day seminar on "Discover Your Family History Online." This will be four presentations related to online genealogy research - the announcement of it is here.
Look at that program - there is something planned for every day except Sunday, October 7th (frankly, I'm wondering if they made a mistake and left it out!).
That sure is a researcher's dream, isn't it? I've often said that if I didn't live in the San Diego area due to family ties, that I would like to live in either New England (family ties, history, research) or in Salt Lake City (for the FHL, of course). I think the Fort Wayne area just leaped onto my short list!
What other cities or genealogy societies have a list of events to celebrate Family History Month? Most of the ones I've heard about are special presentations, day-long seminars or weekend conferences.
Last year, the Chula Vista Genealogical Society (CVGS) held a one-day seminar on "Discover Your Family History" - I reported on it here. This was our first attempt to co-sponsor an event something with the Chula Vista Public Library (CVPL), and it worked out fairly well.
This year, CVGS and CVPL is presenting a one-day seminar on "Discover Your Family History Online." This will be four presentations related to online genealogy research - the announcement of it is here.
Best of the Genealogy Blogs - Week of September 23-29, 2007
Here are my favorite genealogy blog posts for the week of September 23-29, 2007. These are posts that I enjoyed, learned a lot from, or were funny. They are in random order.
* "Mrs. Jessie H. Tuttle, Part 5" by Bill West at his West in New England blog. The reason I chose this is that I learned that you can use the index at Footnote to find people who wrote letters to the National Archives to get Pension Files.
* "Genealogy and History Thoughts - Column One" by Jessica at the Jessica's Genejournal blog. This post gave her thoughts about the "Mother of All Genealogy Databases" article. Well done.
* "Don't Miss the Train - Part 2" on the Ancestor Insider blog. This part was even better than the first part! Did Ancestry start their Ancestry.com blog in response to these posts?
* "Naked Ladies in the Hill Country ... Photos Below!" by Terry Thornton at the Hill Country of Monroe County blog. Once you get past the disappointment, it is a funny and interesting article.
* "The Bell Cow - A Natural Leader in the Hill Country" by Terry Thornton at the Hill Country of Monroe County blog. I'm a city boy, and have never heard of a Bell cow. Now I know what it is, and why there are so many different cow bells, and why they are precious. I know I put two posts from Terry here - these are original articles that I can only wish I could write!
* "10 No-Fee Resources for Climbing Your Family Tree Online" by Nancy Hendrickson at the Genealogy Site blog. It's a nice list - worth taking a look at. This is my first look at Nancy's blog.
* "Genealogists Be Aware - Desktop software and Web Applications are Converging" by Mark Tucker at the ThinkGenealogy blog. Mark has good observations and predictions here about the future on online genealogy.
* "All I Want for Christmas are a Bayonet and a Breechclout" by Tim Abbott at the Walking the Berkshires blog. Tim wants to get back into reenacting, I think. I hope his wife reads his blog occasionally.
* "Genealogue Challenge #49" by Chris Dunham at The Genealogue blog. This was Chris' first challenge to transcribe or abstract a document - it was interesting that none of the responders produced the same transcription. One response was best though - Sharon's!
Thank you all for a good week of reading genealogy blogs.
If these genealogy blogs are new for you, I encourage you to click on the links for the blogs and read the last week or two of posts. And if you feel the urge, please comment on the posts - all of us appreciate comments!
* "Mrs. Jessie H. Tuttle, Part 5" by Bill West at his West in New England blog. The reason I chose this is that I learned that you can use the index at Footnote to find people who wrote letters to the National Archives to get Pension Files.
* "Genealogy and History Thoughts - Column One" by Jessica at the Jessica's Genejournal blog. This post gave her thoughts about the "Mother of All Genealogy Databases" article. Well done.
* "Don't Miss the Train - Part 2" on the Ancestor Insider blog. This part was even better than the first part! Did Ancestry start their Ancestry.com blog in response to these posts?
* "Naked Ladies in the Hill Country ... Photos Below!" by Terry Thornton at the Hill Country of Monroe County blog. Once you get past the disappointment, it is a funny and interesting article.
* "The Bell Cow - A Natural Leader in the Hill Country" by Terry Thornton at the Hill Country of Monroe County blog. I'm a city boy, and have never heard of a Bell cow. Now I know what it is, and why there are so many different cow bells, and why they are precious. I know I put two posts from Terry here - these are original articles that I can only wish I could write!
* "10 No-Fee Resources for Climbing Your Family Tree Online" by Nancy Hendrickson at the Genealogy Site blog. It's a nice list - worth taking a look at. This is my first look at Nancy's blog.
* "Genealogists Be Aware - Desktop software and Web Applications are Converging" by Mark Tucker at the ThinkGenealogy blog. Mark has good observations and predictions here about the future on online genealogy.
* "All I Want for Christmas are a Bayonet and a Breechclout" by Tim Abbott at the Walking the Berkshires blog. Tim wants to get back into reenacting, I think. I hope his wife reads his blog occasionally.
* "Genealogue Challenge #49" by Chris Dunham at The Genealogue blog. This was Chris' first challenge to transcribe or abstract a document - it was interesting that none of the responders produced the same transcription. One response was best though - Sharon's!
Thank you all for a good week of reading genealogy blogs.
If these genealogy blogs are new for you, I encourage you to click on the links for the blogs and read the last week or two of posts. And if you feel the urge, please comment on the posts - all of us appreciate comments!
Ancestors of Frank Walton Seaver (1852-1922)
Here is post #7 of the ahnentafel lists for my 8 great-grandparents. I chose to list only six generations because of the potential length of the post.
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Ancestors of Frank Walton Seaver
Generation No. 1
1. Frank Walton Seaver, born 06 Jun 1852 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 64.198); died 27 Nov 1922 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR). He married (1) Hattie Louise Hildreth 14 Dec 1874 in Keene, Cheshire County, NH (VR). She was born 28 Nov 1857 in Northborough, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 107.232), and died 29 Nov 1920 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR).
Generation No. 2
2. Isaac Seaver, born 16 Oct 1823 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 83); died 12 Mar 1901 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (Mass. VR). He married 3. 09 Sep 1851 in Walpole, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 55.214).
3. Lucretia Townsend Smith, born 06 Sep 1828 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 92); died 24 Mar 1884 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 357.414).
Generation No. 3
4. Benjamin Seaver, born 15 Nov 1791 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 83); died 25 May 1825 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247). He married 02 Mar 1817 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 183).
5. Abigail Gates, born 24 Feb 1797 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA (VR, 27); died 04 Jan 1867 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (Mass VR).
6. Alpheus B. Smith, born 19 May 1802 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 90); died 13 Jan 1840 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 234). He married 30 Nov 1826 in Dedham, Norfolk County, MA, (vr).
7. Elizabeth Horton Dill, born 19 May 1794 in Eastham, Barnstable County, MA (age at death); died 28 Nov 1869 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA, (MA VR).
Generation No. 4
8. Benjamin Seaver, born 21 Apr 1757 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 130); died 24 Jun 1816 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247). He married 19 Aug 1783 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 255).
9. Martha Whitney, born 18 Sep 1764 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 99); died 02 Sep 1832 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247).
10. Nathan Gates, born 23 Feb 1767 in Stow, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 41); died Apr 1830 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA (VR, 118). He married 17 Jun 1790 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA, (vr).
11. Abigail Knowlton, born 21 Jan 1774 in Lincoln, Middlesex County, MA (VR); died 28 Jan 1855 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 95.117).
12. Aaron Smith, born 29 May 1765 in Walpole, Norfolk County, MA (VR); died 04 Dec 1841 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 234). He married 06 Oct 1795 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 171).
13. Mercy Plimpton, born 09 Sep 1772 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 83); died 13 Apr 1850 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 49.123).
14. Thomas Dill, born in of Eastham, Barnstable County, MA. He married
15. Mary Horton, born in of Wellfleet, Barnstable County, MA.
Generation No. 5
16. Norman Seaver, born About 1734 in Framingham, Middlesex County, MA (age 53 at death); died 31 Jul 1787 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247). He married 14 Mar 1755 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 265).
17. Sarah Read, born 28 Dec 1736 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 2118); died Bef. 03 Jan 1809 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA ( PR).
18. Samuel Whitney, born 23 May 1719 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr); died 01 Jan 1782 in Westminster, Worcester, MA, (VR,255). He married 20 Oct 1741 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
19. Abigail Fletcher, born 02 Jul 1720 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
20. Simon Gates, born 1739 in Stow, Middlesex County, MA; died 11 Mar 1803 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA, (VR, 118). He married 27 May 1766 in Marlborough, Middlesex, MA.
21. Susannah Reed, born 04 Dec 1745 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 206); died 18 Dec 1833 in Gardner, Worcester, MA, (VR, 118).
22. Jeremiah Knowlton, born 03 Mar 1744/45 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr). He married 04 Apr 1771 in Waltham, Middlesex, MA.
23. Abigail Peirce, born 12 Apr 1750 in Waltham, Middlesex, MA; died 02 Feb 1776 in Lincoln, Middlesex, MA.
24. Moses Smith, born 02 Apr 1732 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 93). He married 23 Sep 1762 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 173).
25. Patience Hamant, born 06 Apr 1735 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 56).
26. Amos Plimpton, born 16 Jun 1735 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 84); died 20 Aug 1808 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 228). He married 1756 in Norfolk County, MA.
27. Mary Guild, born 1735 in Walpole, Norfolk County, MA; died 20 Mar 1800 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 230).
Generation No. 6
32. Robert Seaver, born 29 Oct 1702 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 130); died 1752 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA. He married 02 Sep 1726 in Boston, Suffolk County, MA (VR).
33. Eunice Rayment, born 12 Jun 1707 in Marblehead, Essex County, MA (VR); died Aft. 1772 in prob. Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA.
34. Isaac Read, born 23 Feb 1703/04 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 118); died 28 May 1780 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (Bigelow CR). He married 11 Feb 1729/30 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 256).
35. Experience Willis, born 10 Apr 1709 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (baptism, CR, 18); died 06 Aug 1787 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (Bigelow CR).
36. William Whitney, born 06 May 1683 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 53); died 24 Jun 1720 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr). He married 17 May 1706 in Lexington, Middlesex, MA (Watertown VR, II-23).
37. Martha Peirce, born 24 Dec 1681 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 50); died 15 Sep 1759 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
38. John Fletcher, born 26 Aug 1692 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr); died 1749 in Concord, Middlesex, MA. He married 10 May 1715 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
39. Mary Goble, born 19 Feb 1693/94 in Concord, Middlesex, MA; died 27 Mar 1734 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
40. Amos Gates, born Oct 1706 in Stow, Middlesex County, MA; died Bef. 12 Mar 1783 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, MA (admin.). He married 07 Nov 1732 in Concord, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
41. Mary Hubbard, born 04 May 1712 in Concord, Middlesex County, MA; died Bef. 10 Dec 1754 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, MA.
42. Nathan Reed, born 03 Jan 1718/19 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 1:205); died 03 Sep 1795 in Washington, Sullivan, NH. He married 09 Feb 1741/42 in Boston, Suffolk, MA, (vr).
43. Susannah Wood, born 06 Mar 1723/24 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
44. Jeremiah Knowlton, born Bef. 02 Aug 1713 in Ipswich, Essex, MA (baptism); died 1752 in Concord, Middlesex, MA. He married 24 Jul 1735 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 163).
45. Sarah Allen, born 04 May 1717 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (VR, 11); died 10 May 1796 in Concord, Middlesex, MA.
46. Samuel Peirce, born 03 Jul 1712 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA; died 30 Mar 1772 in Waltham, Middlesex, MA. He married 03 Jun 1739 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
47. Abigail Stearns, born Bef. 01 Jan 1715/16 in Lexington, Middlesex, MA (baptism); died 25 Jul 1798 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
48. Henry Smith, born 16 Dec 1680 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 92); died 14 Apr 1743 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 234).. He married 01 Sep 1730 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 174).
49. Ruth Barber, born 05 Mar 1695/96 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 19).
50. Timothy Hamant, born 25 Mar 1699 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 57); died 06 Jun 1774 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 215). He married 19 Oct 1727 in Boston, Suffolk County, MA.
51. Hepzibah Clark, born 02 Feb 1698/99 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 35); died Aug 1791 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 214).
52. John Plimpton, born 18 Aug 1708 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 82); died 08 May 1756 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 229). He married 03 May 1731 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 139).
53. Abigail Fisher, born 10 Sep 1711 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 50); died 19 Feb 1785 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 200).
54. Nathaniel Guild, born 20 Mar 1711/12 in Dedham, Norfolk, MA, (vr); died 10 Sep 1796 in Walpole, Norfolk, MA. He married 12 Jun 1733 in Dedham, Norfolk, MA, (vr).
55. Mary Boyden, born 09 Feb 1707/08 in Wrentham, Norfolk, MA.
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A more complete Ahnentafel report for these families, with listings of children of these ancestors, can be found at Ancestors of Benjamin Seaver, Ancestors of Abigail Gates, and Ancestors of Lucretia Townsend Smith. The reason that there are three reports is because of the way I made these genealogy reports.
Are there any cousins in genealogy-blog-land who share these families? Can you add information to this list? If so, please contact me at rjseaver(at)cox.net.
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Ancestors of Frank Walton Seaver
Generation No. 1
1. Frank Walton Seaver, born 06 Jun 1852 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 64.198); died 27 Nov 1922 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR). He married (1) Hattie Louise Hildreth 14 Dec 1874 in Keene, Cheshire County, NH (VR). She was born 28 Nov 1857 in Northborough, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 107.232), and died 29 Nov 1920 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR).
Generation No. 2
2. Isaac Seaver, born 16 Oct 1823 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 83); died 12 Mar 1901 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (Mass. VR). He married 3. 09 Sep 1851 in Walpole, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 55.214).
3. Lucretia Townsend Smith, born 06 Sep 1828 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 92); died 24 Mar 1884 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 357.414).
Generation No. 3
4. Benjamin Seaver, born 15 Nov 1791 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 83); died 25 May 1825 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247). He married 02 Mar 1817 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 183).
5. Abigail Gates, born 24 Feb 1797 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA (VR, 27); died 04 Jan 1867 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (Mass VR).
6. Alpheus B. Smith, born 19 May 1802 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 90); died 13 Jan 1840 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 234). He married 30 Nov 1826 in Dedham, Norfolk County, MA, (vr).
7. Elizabeth Horton Dill, born 19 May 1794 in Eastham, Barnstable County, MA (age at death); died 28 Nov 1869 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA, (MA VR).
Generation No. 4
8. Benjamin Seaver, born 21 Apr 1757 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 130); died 24 Jun 1816 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247). He married 19 Aug 1783 in Leominster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 255).
9. Martha Whitney, born 18 Sep 1764 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 99); died 02 Sep 1832 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247).
10. Nathan Gates, born 23 Feb 1767 in Stow, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 41); died Apr 1830 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA (VR, 118). He married 17 Jun 1790 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA, (vr).
11. Abigail Knowlton, born 21 Jan 1774 in Lincoln, Middlesex County, MA (VR); died 28 Jan 1855 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA (MA VR 95.117).
12. Aaron Smith, born 29 May 1765 in Walpole, Norfolk County, MA (VR); died 04 Dec 1841 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 234). He married 06 Oct 1795 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 171).
13. Mercy Plimpton, born 09 Sep 1772 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 83); died 13 Apr 1850 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (MA VR 49.123).
14. Thomas Dill, born in of Eastham, Barnstable County, MA. He married
15. Mary Horton, born in of Wellfleet, Barnstable County, MA.
Generation No. 5
16. Norman Seaver, born About 1734 in Framingham, Middlesex County, MA (age 53 at death); died 31 Jul 1787 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA (VR, 247). He married 14 Mar 1755 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 265).
17. Sarah Read, born 28 Dec 1736 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 2118); died Bef. 03 Jan 1809 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA ( PR).
18. Samuel Whitney, born 23 May 1719 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr); died 01 Jan 1782 in Westminster, Worcester, MA, (VR,255). He married 20 Oct 1741 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
19. Abigail Fletcher, born 02 Jul 1720 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
20. Simon Gates, born 1739 in Stow, Middlesex County, MA; died 11 Mar 1803 in Gardner, Worcester County, MA, (VR, 118). He married 27 May 1766 in Marlborough, Middlesex, MA.
21. Susannah Reed, born 04 Dec 1745 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 206); died 18 Dec 1833 in Gardner, Worcester, MA, (VR, 118).
22. Jeremiah Knowlton, born 03 Mar 1744/45 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr). He married 04 Apr 1771 in Waltham, Middlesex, MA.
23. Abigail Peirce, born 12 Apr 1750 in Waltham, Middlesex, MA; died 02 Feb 1776 in Lincoln, Middlesex, MA.
24. Moses Smith, born 02 Apr 1732 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 93). He married 23 Sep 1762 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 173).
25. Patience Hamant, born 06 Apr 1735 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 56).
26. Amos Plimpton, born 16 Jun 1735 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 84); died 20 Aug 1808 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 228). He married 1756 in Norfolk County, MA.
27. Mary Guild, born 1735 in Walpole, Norfolk County, MA; died 20 Mar 1800 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 230).
Generation No. 6
32. Robert Seaver, born 29 Oct 1702 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA (VR, 130); died 1752 in Westminster, Worcester County, MA. He married 02 Sep 1726 in Boston, Suffolk County, MA (VR).
33. Eunice Rayment, born 12 Jun 1707 in Marblehead, Essex County, MA (VR); died Aft. 1772 in prob. Sudbury, Middlesex County, MA.
34. Isaac Read, born 23 Feb 1703/04 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 118); died 28 May 1780 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (Bigelow CR). He married 11 Feb 1729/30 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 256).
35. Experience Willis, born 10 Apr 1709 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (baptism, CR, 18); died 06 Aug 1787 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (Bigelow CR).
36. William Whitney, born 06 May 1683 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 53); died 24 Jun 1720 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr). He married 17 May 1706 in Lexington, Middlesex, MA (Watertown VR, II-23).
37. Martha Peirce, born 24 Dec 1681 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 50); died 15 Sep 1759 in Weston, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
38. John Fletcher, born 26 Aug 1692 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr); died 1749 in Concord, Middlesex, MA. He married 10 May 1715 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
39. Mary Goble, born 19 Feb 1693/94 in Concord, Middlesex, MA; died 27 Mar 1734 in Concord, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
40. Amos Gates, born Oct 1706 in Stow, Middlesex County, MA; died Bef. 12 Mar 1783 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, MA (admin.). He married 07 Nov 1732 in Concord, Middlesex County, MA, (vr).
41. Mary Hubbard, born 04 May 1712 in Concord, Middlesex County, MA; died Bef. 10 Dec 1754 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, MA.
42. Nathan Reed, born 03 Jan 1718/19 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 1:205); died 03 Sep 1795 in Washington, Sullivan, NH. He married 09 Feb 1741/42 in Boston, Suffolk, MA, (vr).
43. Susannah Wood, born 06 Mar 1723/24 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA, (vr).
44. Jeremiah Knowlton, born Bef. 02 Aug 1713 in Ipswich, Essex, MA (baptism); died 1752 in Concord, Middlesex, MA. He married 24 Jul 1735 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA, (VR, 163).
45. Sarah Allen, born 04 May 1717 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (VR, 11); died 10 May 1796 in Concord, Middlesex, MA.
46. Samuel Peirce, born 03 Jul 1712 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA; died 30 Mar 1772 in Waltham, Middlesex, MA. He married 03 Jun 1739 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
47. Abigail Stearns, born Bef. 01 Jan 1715/16 in Lexington, Middlesex, MA (baptism); died 25 Jul 1798 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.
48. Henry Smith, born 16 Dec 1680 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA (VR, 92); died 14 Apr 1743 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 234).. He married 01 Sep 1730 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 174).
49. Ruth Barber, born 05 Mar 1695/96 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 19).
50. Timothy Hamant, born 25 Mar 1699 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 57); died 06 Jun 1774 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 215). He married 19 Oct 1727 in Boston, Suffolk County, MA.
51. Hepzibah Clark, born 02 Feb 1698/99 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 35); died Aug 1791 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 214).
52. John Plimpton, born 18 Aug 1708 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 82); died 08 May 1756 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 229). He married 03 May 1731 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 139).
53. Abigail Fisher, born 10 Sep 1711 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 50); died 19 Feb 1785 in Medfield, Norfolk County, MA, (VR, 200).
54. Nathaniel Guild, born 20 Mar 1711/12 in Dedham, Norfolk, MA, (vr); died 10 Sep 1796 in Walpole, Norfolk, MA. He married 12 Jun 1733 in Dedham, Norfolk, MA, (vr).
55. Mary Boyden, born 09 Feb 1707/08 in Wrentham, Norfolk, MA.
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A more complete Ahnentafel report for these families, with listings of children of these ancestors, can be found at Ancestors of Benjamin Seaver, Ancestors of Abigail Gates, and Ancestors of Lucretia Townsend Smith. The reason that there are three reports is because of the way I made these genealogy reports.
Are there any cousins in genealogy-blog-land who share these families? Can you add information to this list? If so, please contact me at rjseaver(at)cox.net.
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