Friday, January 24, 2020

Genealogy News Bytes - 24 January 2020

Welcome to Genealogy News Bytes, where we try to highlight the most important genealogy and family history news and education items that came across our desktop over the past three days.






2)  New or Updated Record Collections:




3)  Genealogy Education - Webinars (times are US Pacific):

*  GeneaWebinars Calendar



*  Upcoming Family Tree Webinar - Tuesday, 28 January, 11 a.m.:  MyHeritageDNA for Your Family Knot, by Jennifer Dondero

*  Upcoming Family Tree Webinar - Wednesday, 29 January, 11 a.m.:  Effective Use of GENUKI: England’s Largest Free Genealogy website, by Paul Milner

*  WWII Research & Writing Center - Monday, 3 February, 5 p.m.:  Free Webinar for Genealogy & Military Research Professionals, by Jennifer Holik

*  Archived Family Tree Webinar:  Creative Hypothesis Development for Complex Genealogy Problems, by Jan M. Joyce

*  Archived Family Tree Webinar:  New Tools and Ideas in Research, by D. Joshua Taylor

*  Archived Family Tree Webinar:  Need a Fillable Form? Word Has Your Back! by Amie Bowser Tennant

4)  Genealogy Education - Podcasts:

*  Fisher's Top Tips: #148r - Your Ancestral Museum



5)  Genealogy Videos (YouTube):




*  DNA Family Tree:  Major Channel Announcements!


*  Family History Fanatics:  Living DNA Pros & Cons - Genetic Test Review





6)  Genealogy Bargains:

7)  DNA Stories


8)  Did you miss the last Genealogy News Bytes - 21 January 2020?

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New Records Available To Search This Findmypast Friday, 24 January 2020

I received this information from Findmypast today:

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Findmypast Friday - Celebrate Burns Night with new Scottish records 

Scotland, Poor Law & Poor Lists

Do have ancestors from Scotland that fell on hard times? Explore this collection of more than 123,000 poor relief records to find out. Each record includes a transcript and original record (where available) that will reveal your ancestor’s level of poverty, family details, occupation, residence, denomination and the nature of the relief they received. 

Scotland, Lanarkshire School Registers and Records

Search this collection of roughly 30,000 school registers and records to find out where and when your ancestor went to school. These images and transcripts may also reveal the child’s birth year and residence as well as the names and occupations of their parents.

Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Births & Baptisms 1562-1855

Over 186,000 additional records covering all parishes have been added to the collection. Search these parish birth and baptism records and discover the date and location of your ancestor’s baptism, their residence, parent’s names and father’s occupation.

Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Marriages & Banns 1562-1855

Over 92,000 new records covering all parishes are now available to search. These records may reveal when and where your relative’s banns where read, the date and location of their marriage, parent’s names, father’s occupation and corresponding details for their spouse.

Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Deaths & Burials 1562-1855

Find out where your Dundee and Forfarshire ancestors were laid to rest with over 74,000 new additions covering all parishes. These transcripts may also reveal the deceased’s occupation, condition, residence, father’s name and next of kin.

British & Irish Newspaper Update

We have added six new Yorkshire titles this week including;

We have also added additional years of coverage to the Brecon County Times, Leven Advertiser & Wemyss Gazette and the Sligo Independent.

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Disclosure:  I have a complimentary subscription to Findmypast, and have accepted meals and services from Findmypast, as a Findmypast Ambassador.  This has not affected my objectivity relative to Findmypast and its products.


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RootsTech 2020 Free Livestream Schedule

RootsTech 2020 SLC has announced the FREE livestreaming schedule on their website - https://www.rootstech.org/salt-lake/live-stream-schedule.

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RootsTech 2020 Free Livestream Schedule

 If traveling to Salt Lake City isn’t an option for you, don’t worry! Many of the sights and teachings from the conference will be streamed live on our home page—for free! 

 Join us starting on Wednesday, February 26, at 8:00 a.m. mountain standard time, and enjoy learning from presenters such as Crista Cowan, Blaine Bettinger, Jenny Hansen, and more! General sessions featuring keynote speakers will also be streamed. Join the conversation happening on social media using #NotAtRootsTech. You can view the full streaming schedule below. 

 All times are listed in mountain standard time. If you need help calculating the time difference to your time zone, visit TheTimeZoneConverter.com. Sessions will be available to view on demand after the livestream ends.
Free Streaming Schedule

Wednesday February 26

 8:00 a.m.
Photos Capture the Story—Jens Nielsen
Whether it’s the moment, the face, the time, or some other small item, it’s true that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” This session will teach you how to take your photography skills to the next level and will help you understand how to use photography as you document and share your family story.

 9:30 a.m.
What’s New at Ancestry—Crista Cowan
Get the latest updates, news, and happenings from Ancestry.

 11:00 a.m.
The Story of You on FamilySearch
FamilySearch is an incredible tool that allows us to capture our personal and family stories online at no cost. However, it can be common for people to be confused about what to capture and save on FamilySearch. In this session, we’ll talk about what to put on the site and how to get started in capturing and preserving your personal stories!

 1:30 p.m.
Adding Branches to Your Family Tree Using DNA—Angie Bush
Learn the secrets of expanding your family tree through DNA testing and research.

 3:00 p.m.
Finding Your Elusive Female Ancestors—Julie Stoddard
In the early history of many countries, women came under the legal status of their husbands, so they are not always listed in the records. Finding the wife of your ancestor or identifying a maiden name can be challenging. Learn how to find U.S. records that may contain clues for your female ancestors and which methods are best for discovering the women in your family lines.

 4:30 p.m.
General Session—10-Year Celebration
When RootsTech began 10 years ago, this conference was simply a test. To see how it’s grown and expanded over the past decade is truly incredible and a testament to each of you. We’ll take a look back at the past decade and celebrate the great strides made within the industry. Then we’ll look forward to the exciting future of family connection and discovery.
Thursday, February 27

 8:00 a.m.
Unlocking the Power of the FamilySearch Wiki—Danielle Batson, Jenny Hansen, Jeff Svare
This introduction to the basic setup and tools within the FamilySearch Wiki will allow you to better utilize this great resource. Many researchers don’t realize that the Research Wiki can provide all the background information you need.

 9:30 a.m.
German Research for the Everyday American—Karynne Moses
The prospect of hopping from American to German records can be pretty intimidating, especially if you don’t speak the language. Where should you start? Don’t worry! With the proper tools and some training, you can delve into a whole new world of research. This class will discuss the key resources and techniques necessary for bridging the continental gap and finding your people.

 11:00 a.m.
General Session featuring Leigh Anne Tuohy
Inspirational subject of the hit movie The Blind Side Leigh Anne Tuohy will be the keynote speaker at the Thursday general session. Leigh Anne’s story is proof that when we give a bit of ourselves to other people, we make the world a better place. Leigh Anne is an advocate for adoption and continues to actively improve the standards of living for children throughout the country who are fighting to survive in the invisible cracks of society.

 1:30 p.m.
DNA, Genealogy, and Law Enforcement: All the Facts—Blaine Bettinger
DNA and genetic genealogy are increasingly being called on to solve cold cases. Blaine Bettinger presents the facts: what we know, what we don’t know, and what the future might hold for genealogy and law enforcement.

 3:00 p.m.
Tackling Difficult Chapters of our Family History—Cheri Daniels
As DNA results continue to reveal hidden lineages and deeper record groups become more available, we are increasingly faced with ancestral details previously hidden behind familial cloaks of silence. But what is our responsibility as family historians when we encounter these uncomfortable details? The universal truth that must be understood about difficult chapters of history is that previously suppressed details hold the key to research paths that break through many brick walls. This session will explore the sensitive nature of these details, how to use them constructively in your research, and how to document them while continuing to treat the ancestors’ history with respect.
Friday, February 28

 8:00 a.m.
Discover Your Family with Interviews and Sources—Mat and Rachel Trotter
Come and learn the basics of how to discover, gather and connect with loved ones and ancestors by using several different and new techniques. We will teach you how to find and tell your family history for yourself, living and dead relatives. You will discover how to bring your family history to life with how to's on oral history interviews, learning how to use sources with our favorite apps (including how the apps work), and how to make it all come together. Plus, learn some tips to get your children and grandchildren involved to make the whole process a family affair. You will leave with a basic knowledge of how to tell a story using dates, facts, figures and personal storytelling.

 9:30 a.m.
2019: Year of the Copyright—Judy Russell

 11:00 a.m.
General Session featuring David Kennerly—Sponsored by Canon
Kennerly has photographed more than 50 covers for major magazines and covered assignments in over 100 countries. Kennerly, who is brought to you by Canon, has photographed every US president since Richard Nixon and has been on the frontlines for many of the biggest moments in world history.

 1:30 p.m.
City Directories and Other New Collections on MyHeritage—Mike Mansfield
Learn about an incredible new collection of U.S. City Directories at MyHeritage and how these materials can help you advance your research. City directories, as a source of local history, provide rich and detailed residential, relationship, and occupational information on heads of households and their spouses and can lead us to other sources such as local churches, schools, and cemeteries. Additionally, new collections such as vital records from Germany and France and censuses and other primary records from Norway and Sweden will be highlighted.

 3:00 p.m.
Preserving the Fabric of our Families—Jennifer Hadley
From your wedding dress to Great Grandpa’s Military uniform, this presentation will tell you how to care for and preserve every type of textile. Clothing, quilts, doilies, and embroidery; new and old all share common characteristics and weaknesses. Learn how to preserve, protect and even display these wonderful heirlooms. Whether they’ve been passed down for generations or you would like to start passing them down, learn the best practices to make textiles last.
Saturday, February 29

 8:00 a.m.
Ancestry On the Go: Ancestry App Suite—Peter Drinkwater, Kenric Russell, Victoria Smith
In this three-part presentation we will cover topics such as: - Why Ancestry has multiple apps - How to install the apps and get up and running - New app features that were recently released - We may even reveal a few new features coming soon!

 9:30 a.m.
FamilySearch App for Intermediate/Advanced Users—Todd Powell
Are you the person that wants to take your Mobile app talents and apply them to gather your family with advanced Family History tasks? Come to this class to learn how to use the advanced features on our FamilySearch Tree App.

 11:00 a.m.
General Session featuring Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith, the National Football League’s all-time leading rusher and Super Bowl champion, is coming to RootsTech! During his long career, Emmitt Smith broke Walter Payton’s league rushing record and played for three Super Bowl-winning Dallas Cowboys teams. He’s the only running back to ever win a Super Bowl championship, the NFL MVP award, the NFL rushing crown, and the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award in the same season. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from one of the world’s premier athletes!

 1:30 p.m.
Healing & Family History: The Emotional Side—Robin Wirthlin
Echoes of the past come alive through Family History and DNA research. Connecting with living relatives and learning the stories can help heal broken families and connect estranged and unknown family members. The journey of discovery has hills and valleys, especially when working with living relatives. Learn ways to navigate the challenges and overcome them.

 3:00 p.m.
Introduction to What Are the Odds? (WATO)—Leah Larkin
Determining how someone with unknown parentage fits into a tree of their atDNA matches is a common challenge. “What Are the Odds?” (WATO) at DNApainter.com is a revolutionary new tool that allows you to test different hypotheses for where the “target person” fits into a documented tree. Hypotheses are ranked, allowing you to better focus your research efforts and testing dollars. It can use match data from any testing company. This talk will provide a general overview of the tool, how to use it, and how to interpret the results

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Disclosure:  I will attend RootsTech 2020 in Salt Lake city on February 26-29, and am a RootsTech Ambassador.  I will receive a full conference pass and have access to the Media Hub.

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52 Ancestors - Week 314: #525 Elizabeth (Wheeler) Fletcher (1664-1744) of Concord, Massachusetts

 Elizabeth Wheeler (1644-1744) is number 525 on my Ahnentafel List, my 7th great-grandmother, who married #524 Samuel Fletcher (1657-1744)  in 1682 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


I am descended through:

*  their son, #262 John Fletcher (1692-????), who married #263 Mary Goble (1694-1734) in 1715.
*  their daughter #131 Abigail Fletcher (1720-1783) who married #130 Samuel Whitney (1719-1782), in 1741.
*  their daughter #65 Martha Whitney (1764-1832) who married #64 Benjamin Seaver (1757-1816)  in 1783.
*  their son  #32 Benjamin Seaver (1791-1825) who married #33 Abigail Gates (1797-1867) in 1817.
*  their son #16 Isaac Seaver (1823-1901) who married #17 Lucretia Townsend Smith (1828-1884) in 1851.
*  their son #8 Frank Walton Seaver (1852-1922) who married #9 Hattie Louisa Hildreth (1857-1920) in 1874.
*  their son #4 Frederick Walton Seaver (1876-1942) who married #5 Alma Bessie Richmond (1882-1962) in 1900.
*  their son #2 Frederick Walton Seaver (1911-1983) who married #3 Betty Virginia Carringer (1919-2002)  in 1942.
*  their son #1 Randall Jeffrey Seaver (1943-living)

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1)  PERSON (with source citations as indicated in brackets):  
*  Name:                          Elizabeth Wheeler[1–4]    
 *  Alternate Name:         Elisabeth Wheeler[5]    
 *  Alternate Name:         Elisabeth Fletcher[6]    
 *  Alternate Name:         Elizabeth Wheeler Fletcher[7]  

*  Sex:                             Female    

*  Father:                        Sgt Thomas Wheeler (1621-1704)    
*  Mother:                      Sarah Merriam (1626-1676)  

2)  INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (with source citations as indicated in brackets):
*  Birth:                          23 February 1664, Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States[1-2,5,7]    
*  Death:                        26 October 1744 (age 80), Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States[1-2,6-7]    

*  Burial:                      after 26 October 1744 (after age 80), Old Hill Burying Ground, Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States[7]  

3)  SHARED EVENTS (with source citations as indicated in brackets):
*  Spouse 1:             Samuel Fletcher (1657-1744)    
*  Marriage 1:         15 June 1682 (age 24), Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States[2-4]    
*  Child 1:                Samuel Fletcher (1683-    )    
*  Child 2:                Joseph Fletcher (1686-1746)    
*  Child 3:                Elizabeth Fletcher (1688-1752)    
*  Child 4:                Sarah Fletcher (1690-1775)    
*  Child 5:                John Fletcher (1692-    )    
*  Child 6:                Hannah Fletcher (1694-1756)    
*  Child 7:                Ruth Fletcher (1696-1700)    
*  Child 8:                Rebecca Fletcher (1699-    )    
*  Child 9:                Samuel Fletcher (1701-1772)    
*  Child 10:              Benjamin Fletcher (1703-1703)    
*  Child 11:              Timothy Fletcher (1704-1779)  

4)  NOTES (with source citations as indicated in brackets):  

The definitive Wheeler book for the Thomas Wheeler branch of the Wheeler family that originated in Cranfield in Bedfordshire is by Myrtelle W. Molyneaux titled The Wheeler Family of Cranfield, England and Concord, Massachusetts and Some Descendants of Sgt. Thomas Wheeler of Concord.[1]

The definitive book for the Robert Fletcher family of Concord, Massachusetts is by Winifred Lovering Holman titled Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass. Bay, 1637: a study of his life and family from the New England records[2].

Elisabeth Wheeler was born 23 February 1664 in Concord, Massachusetts, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Merriam) Wheeler of Concord[1-2,5,7].  The birth record of Elisabeth Wheeler in the Concord town record book says:

"Elisabeth daughter of Sgt. Tho : Wheeler & Sarah his wife borne 23 feb : 1664."

Elizabeth's mother died in early 1677, and her father died in 1704.  Neither has a probate record in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Wheeler married on 15 June 1682 in Concord to Samuel Fletcher, son of Francis and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Fletcher of Concord[1-4]. The marriage entry in the Concord town record book says:

"Sam^l ffletcher & Elizab. Wheeler maryed . . . . .  15 . 4 . 82"

They had 11 children between 1683 and 1704, all recorded in the Concord town record book[2]:

*  Samuel Fletcher (1683-????)
*  Joseph Fletcher (1686-1746), married 1711 Hepsibah Chandler (1683-????)
*  Elizabeth Fletcher (1688-1752), married 1713 Stehen Davis (1686-1738).
*  Sarah Fletcher (1690-1775), married 1714 Ebenezer Brooks (1691-1768)
*  John Fletcher (1692-????), married 1715 Mary Goble (1694-1734).
*  Hannah Fletcher (1694-1756), married Daniel Farrar (1696-1755)
*  Ruth Fletcher (1696-1700)
*  Rebecca Fletcher (1699-????)
*  Samuel Fletcher (1701-1772),. married 1728 Rebecca --?-- (1703-1785).
*  Benjamin Fletcher (1703-1703)
*  Timothy Fletcher (1704-1779), married 1726 Elizabeth Chamberlain (1705-????).

Samuel and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Fletcher lived their entire lives in Concord.  

Elisabeth Fletcher died 26 October 1744 in Concord, three days after her husband died[1-2,6-7].  The death record in the Concord town record book says:

"Elisabeth Fletcher Relict Widow of Cornett Samuel Fletcher Died october. 26. 1744."

Samuel and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Fletcher are buried in the Old Hill Burying Ground in Concord, Massachusetts[7].  No grave markers are available.

Neither Samuel nor Elizabeth Fletcher have a probate record in the Middlesex County Probate records.

5.  SOURCES

1. Myrtelle W. Molyneaux, The Wheeler Family of Cranfield, England and Concord, Massachusetts and Some Descendants of Sgt. Thomas Wheeler of Concord (Long Beach, Calif. : the author, 1992), Thomas Wheeler (1621-1704) sketch.

2. Winifred Lovering Holman, Robert Fletcher of Concord, Mass. Bay, 1637: a study of his life and family from the New England records, typescript (1930, 93 leaves); accessed on FHL Microfilm 0015506 Item 11; citing typescript at the New Hampshire Historical Society,  Concord, New Hampshire., Samuel Fletcher (1657-1744) sketch.

3. George Tolman (compiler), Concord, Massachusetts Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1635-1850 (Concord, Mass. : Committee on Printing, 1894), page 25, Samuel Fletcher and Elizabeth Wheeler marriage entry, 1682.

4. Edward H. Fletcher, The Descendants of Robert Fletcher of Concord Mass. (Boston, Mass. :  Rand, Avery & Co.,  1881), Samuel Fletcher (1657-1744) sketch.

5. George Tolman (compiler), Concord, Massachusetts Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1635-1850, Concord Registers -- Book 1, page 11, Elisabeth Wheeler birth entry, 1664.

6. George Tolman (compiler), Concord, Massachusetts Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1635-1850, Concord Registers -- Book II, page 159, Elisabeth Fletcher death entry, 1744.

7. Find A Grave, indexed database and digital image,  (http://www.findagrave.com), Old Hill Burying Ground (Concord, Mass.), Elizabeth Wheeler Fletcher memorial # 33241899.

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NOTE:  In 2014, Amy Johnson Crow suggested a weekly blog theme of "52 Ancestors" in her blog post  52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on the No Story Too Small blog.  I have extended this theme in 2020 for a seventh year to 364 Ancestors in 364 Weeks.  The list of 52 Ancestors biographies from my great-grandparents is in https://www.geneamusings.com/p/ancestor-biographies.html.


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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Seavers in the News -- Marian M. Seaver Dies in 1918 in Santa Cruz

It's time for another edition of "Seavers in the News" - a weekly feature from the historical newspapers about persons with the surname Seaver that are interesting, useful, mysterious, fun, macabre, or add information to my family tree database.

This week's entry is from the  Santa Cruz [Calif.] Evening News newspaper dated 24 October 1918:

The transcription of the article is:

"Mrs. Marian Seaver, Pioneer, Passes Away
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"Mrs. Marian Seaver, for half a century a well known resident of Beach hill, passed away last evening at her home on Third street after a sudden, short illness, in which her heart was fatally affected.

"Although the light had long since passed from her eyes, Mrs. Seaver had never lost that light of the heart which led her to give generously and unostentatiously, particularly to the needy.  The faithful daughter, Miss Alice Seaver, with whom Mrs. Seaver lived, has given up years of service upon her afflicted mother and feels keenly the bereavement which leaves her alone in the house.

"Mrs. Seaver was born in England seventy-nine years ago, coming to this country as a young woman.  Her husband passed on about twenty years ago.  She is survived by two daughters, Miss Alice and Mrs. Clara Edwards of New Orleans, and two sons.  John Davis, a nephew residing in San Francisco and a close and faithful friend of the dead woman, is expected in Santa Cruz today.

"The funeral will be held from Wessendorf & Son's funeral parlors tomorrow afternoon, to be followed by open air services at the grave in Odd Fellows cemetery.  Rev. M.L. Laybourn will officiate."


The source citation is:

"Mrs. Marian Seaver, Pioneer, Passes Away," Santa Cruz [Calif.] Evening News newspaper, obituary, Thursday, 24 October 1918, page 5, column 6, Marian M. Seaver obituary; Newspapers.com   (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 23 January 2020).

Isn't that a great description of this woman - "Although the light had long since passed from her eyes, Mrs. Seaver had never lost that light of the heart which led her to give generously and unostentatiously, particularly to the needy."  Apparently, Marian was blind, and her daughter Alice was her caretaker and companion.  

The obituary names only her two daughters, Alice and Clara, and her nephew, John Davis, and notes that there are two sons.  She died 23 October 1918 in Santa Cruz, California.

Since the obituary doesn't name her husband or her sons, I wondered if I could find her in my RootsMagic family tree.  It took a bit of digging, but I found her.

Marian Maria Watling (1839-1918) was born in January 1839 in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England, the daughter of John Hammond and Elizabeth (Gott) Watling.  She married William Harvey Seaver (1821-1895) in about 1858, perhaps in California.  I don't know the parents of William Harvey Seaver, but census records indicate that he was born in Massachusetts in about 1821.

William Harvey and Marian Maria (Watling) Seaver had six children:

*  Clara Harriet Seaver (1859-1924), married 23 July 1889 to William Sawyer Everett/Edwards (1860-1942) [a name change? - the marriage record says Everett, the census and death records say  Edwards].
*  William Seaver (1861-????).
*  Edward Hammond Seaver (1863-1926), married 1898 to Ida May Reed (1875-1945).
*  Marion Elizabeth Seaver (1867-????)
*  Charles A. Seaver (1872-1939)
*  Alice B. Seaver (1877-1961)

The two sons not named in the obituary must be Edward and Charles.

I am probably a distant cousin of William Harvey Seaver, but don't know the relationship because I don't know who his parents are at this time.

There are over 8,000 Seaver "stories" in my family tree - this was one of them.   Life happens, accidentally and intentionally, and sometimes a person is gracious and kind.  I am glad I can honor Marian Maria (Watling) Seaver today.

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Disclosure:  I have a complimentary subscription to Newspapers.com and have used it extensively to find articles about my ancestral and one-name families.

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Treasure Chest Thursday -- 1744 Death Records for Samuel and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Fletcher in Concord, Mass.

It's Treasure Chest Thursday - a chance to look in my digital image files to see what treasures I can find for my family history and genealogy musings.

The treasure today is the 1744 death records of Samuel Fletcher and Elizabeth Fletcher in the Concord, Massachusetts vital town record book:
The death records for Samuel Fletcher and Elizabeth Fletcher are near the bottom of the page:

This record says:

"Cornett Samuel Fletcher Husband to Elisabeth his Wife Died october. 23 : 1744"
"Elisabeth Fletcher Relict Widow of Cornett Samuel Fletcher Died october. 26. 1744."

The source citation for this record is:

George Tolman (compiler), Concord, Massachusetts Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1635-1850 (Concord, Mass. : Committee on Printing, 1894), Concord Registers -- Book II, page 159, Samuel Fletcher and Elizabeth Fletcher death entries, 1744.

This record is a Derivative Source with Primary Information and Direct Evidence of the names of Samuel Fletcher and Elizabeth Fletcher, and the death dates and place.

Samuel Fletcher (1657-1744) was the son of Francis and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Fletcher of Concord.  Elizabeth Wheeler (1664-1744) was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Merriam) Wheeler of Concord.  They married 15 June 1682 in Concord, Massachusetts.

Samuel Fletcher and Elizabeth Wheeler are my 7th great-grandparents, through their son John Fletcher (1692-????) and his wife Mary Goble (1694-1734) who married in Watertown in 1715.

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