tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73175115524306274542024-03-05T17:06:46.034-08:00Genealogy - This, That, TotherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-67769104984781571112016-08-26T14:00:00.000-07:002016-08-26T14:00:07.502-07:00Things To Keep In Mind When ResearchingBusy is not a big enough word to describe these last few weeks. Thus, I've gotten behind...again....<br />
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As my research experience grows, there are lots of things to remember and keep in mind. There are too many to keep in my head, so figured I'd share them. Many of these are key concepts conveyed by many well-known researchers. And, just like everything else in life, these are not hard and fast rules because there is <i>always</i> an exception to something.<br />
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This is by no means a complete list, and I heartily invite others to share their words of wisdom, lessons learned and any helpful hints. Researching Genealogy and Family History is a journey and sometimes the hike can be a challenge!<br />
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<li>As J. Mark Lowe so eloquently puts it, "<i>Go from the known to the unknown</i>". I think about that phrase often and cannot endorse it enough. Slow and methodical research produces more productive results.</li>
<li>Think and dwell on the information. Consider the time, place, people involved. I've always heard the phrase 'put yourself in their shoes' or 'unless you have walked in their shoes, you wouldn't understand'. I believe that applies to our research as well. We also have to keep in mind that we really don't know what we would do until we are actually in that situation. All we can really say is what we <i>think </i>we would do - which may or may not be what we would do if we were actually in the situation. Our ancestors were just like us-if threatened, they may or may not have fought back-we cannot judge, because we were not there, in their shoes at that time. Judging tend to close ones mind to other thoughts/feelings etc. </li>
<li> It is a challenge 'reigning in an open mind'-we have to be open enough to think inside and outside the box AND know which side of the box is more likely the side taken. </li>
<li>Taking a break and revisiting later can often reveal things we didn't catch during the previous review. Little, key clues, may not reveal themselves until we are ready to look at them.</li>
<li>Note to self-don't forget to check laws, maps, disasters, epidemics, wars, terrain and most especially, friends, neighbors, acquaintances, newspapers etc </li>
<li>Broaden the research - don't stop at the typical sources (i.e. Family Search, Ancestry, Archives etc) and don't forget to go back and check typical sources.</li>
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Phew, that is enough for a start! AND, those are just some of things I need to keep in mind to keep me on my toes. Believe it or not, the majority of the time, the answer is out there somewhere! Happy Researching!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-44480431199976896172016-07-12T15:00:00.000-07:002016-07-12T15:00:24.109-07:00And the plot thickens with George E<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">There is something (actually a LOT) to be said for reviewing
records/information more than once. As I was looking at the records from
the Children's Home in Miami County, Ohio, something just did not seem
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The story that was passed down regarding
my great-grandfather was that he abandoned his children at the orphanage.
I readily admit that I am guilty of assumptions and did exactly that
with this information. I assumed, or rather pictured in my mind, a man
taking all his children and dropping them off at the orphanage. It didn't
even occur to me that it all didn't occur in one day.... until I started
scrutinizing the records and put together a chronology. As can be seen by
last week’s post, the children were taken to the facility over a period of
time. It is hard to imagine anyone, much less a family member,
periodically abandoning his children at an orphanage. What was life like,
at that time frame, that would bring something like that about? How could
you just leave your children? Where wa<span style="background: white;">s<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span aria-haspopup="true" id=":10.1" role="menuitem" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;" tabindex="-1"></span>Rebecca</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>a</span>nd what was her role in all of
this? Did she have any options? Or was it at her initiative? These
questions certainly open the door for more historical research. Of
course, some of the questions may never be answered but certainly some research
could shed light on some of the questions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">In fact, just studying the documents a
little more, brings about some interesting clues. Per the records, George
himself was placed in the same facility when he was 15 years old and the noted
reason was 'destitute'. Not only that, his brother, William, was place
there at the age of 5 and not only was it due to him being destitute but also a
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">George has also been found in the various
probate records for Benjamin S.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span aria-haspopup="true" id=":10.2" role="menuitem" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;" tabindex="-1"><span style="background: white;">Holeton</span></span><span style="background: white;">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">beginning in 1864 at which time Enoch
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-50411491099995221082016-07-05T18:40:00.000-07:002016-07-05T18:40:06.616-07:00Chronology of George E. Holeton Here is a rough draft of what I know regarding George E. Holeton:<br />
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 722px;">
<colgroup><col style="mso-width-alt: 2048; mso-width-source: userset; width: 42pt;" width="56"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 1865; mso-width-source: userset; width: 38pt;" width="51"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 7460; mso-width-source: userset; width: 153pt;" width="204"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 8082; mso-width-source: userset; width: 166pt;" width="221"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 6948; mso-width-source: userset; width: 143pt;" width="190"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl74" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Year</span></b></td>
<td class="xl74" style="width: 38pt;" width="51"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Age</span></b></td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 153pt;" width="204"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Location</span></b></td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 166pt;" width="221"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Event</span></b></td>
<td class="xl66" style="width: 143pt;" width="190"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source</span></b></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1847</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">West Milton,
Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Birth</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1850
Census, </span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1849</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Union,
Mercer, Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sister
<span class="font5">Malinda</span><span class="font0"> born</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1850
Census</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl77" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1850</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Union,
Mercer, Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Census, </span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1850
Census</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1851</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Laramie
Twnship, Shelby, Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Brother
<span class="font5">Alfred</span><span class="font0"> born</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1860
Census</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1853</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Laramie
Twnship, Shelby, Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sister
<span class="font5">Samantha</span><span class="font0"> born</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1860
Census</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1856</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">9</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Laramie
Twnship, Shelby, Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Brother
<span class="font5">William</span><span class="font0"> born</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1860
Census</span></td>
</tr>
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<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1860</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">13</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Laramie
Twnship, Shelby, Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Census-family
together</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1860
Census</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1864</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">,
Miami, Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Guardian
appointment/<span class="font5">father dec'd</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Probate
& Court records</span></td>
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<td class="xl78" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1870</span></td>
<td class="xl79" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">23</span></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1872</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">25</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">,
Jennings, Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Married
<span class="font5">Rebecca Partlow</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Marriage
records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1874</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">27</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">North
Vernon, Jennings, Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Son:
<span class="font5"> Alfred</span><span class="font6"> bn</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Census
Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1876</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">29</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">North
Vernon, Jennings, Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dtr: <span class="font5">Annie</span><span class="font6"> bn</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Census
Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1879</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">31</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">North
Vernon, Jennings, Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Son:
<span class="font5">William</span><span class="font6"> bn</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Census
Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="34" style="height: 25.5pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="34" style="border-top: none; height: 25.5pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1880</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">33</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">North
Vernon, Jennings, Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Census,
- living solo- Rebecca living with 3 kids</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1880
Census</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">33</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">North
Vernon, Jennings, Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dtr: <span class="font5">Carrie May</span><span class="font6"> bn</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1884</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">37</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Son:
<span class="font5">John</span><span class="font6"> bn</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="34" style="height: 25.5pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="34" style="border-top: none; height: 25.5pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1886</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">39</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Miami,
Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="font7">Abandoned family</span><span class="font6">-kids in orphanage</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1887</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">40</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hamilton
Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Quaker
Transfer from: Hamilton Ind</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Quaker-Ohio
Monthly Meeting</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="34" style="height: 25.5pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="34" style="border-top: none; height: 25.5pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Union,
Miami, Ohio (?)</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">To:
West Branch, Miami, Ohio or Hamilton Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1888</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">41</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Son: <span class="font5">Augustus Squire</span><span class="font6"> bn</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1888</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">41</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Son:
<span class="font5">Wm F</span><span class="font6">. adm</span><span class="font5"> Alfred</span><span class="font6"> D/C</span></span></td>
<td class="xl70" style="width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl80" height="17" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1889</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">42</span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Son-<span class="font5">John</span><span class="font6"> Adm Children's Home</span></span></td>
<td class="xl70" style="width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl78" height="17" style="height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1890</span></td>
<td class="xl79" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">43</span></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="34" style="height: 25.5pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="34" style="border-top: none; height: 25.5pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1893</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">46</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Miami,
Ohio</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="font5">Augustus</span><span class="font6"> placed in Children's Home</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1894</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">47</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="font5">Carrie, Annie</span><span class="font6"> D/C</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1895</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">48</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">D/C
from Ch Home: <span class="font5">Wm F</span><span class="font6">.;</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl78" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1900</span></td>
<td class="xl79" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">53</span></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl73" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="font5">Aug</span><span class="font6">. D/C</span></span></td>
<td class="xl73" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Children's
Home Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1903</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">56</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dtr
<span class="font5">Carrie </span><span class="font6">Married</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Marriage
records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl78" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1910</span></td>
<td class="xl79" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">63</span></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl78" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1920</span></td>
<td class="xl79" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">73</span></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"></td>
<td class="xl71" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl81" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1921</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Alfred
marries Laura</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Marriage
Records</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1924</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">77</span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Son: William F. dies</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Death
Certificate</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl76" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1928</span></td>
<td class="xl76" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: x-small;">81</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Columbus,
Bartholomew, Indiana</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Death</span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Death
Certificate</span></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl82" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"></td>
<td class="xl82" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="17" style="height: 12.75pt;">
<td class="xl82" height="17" style="border-top: none; height: 12.75pt; width: 42pt;" width="56"></td><td class="xl82" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 38pt;" width="51"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></td><td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 153pt;" width="204"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></td><td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 166pt;" width="221"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></td><td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 143pt;" width="190"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
A picture of the orphanage can be found here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thetroyhistoricalsociety.org/images/KnoopsChildrenHome/childrenshome.jpg">http://www.thetroyhistoricalsociety.org/images/KnoopsChildrenHome/childrenshome.jpg</a><br />
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There are still some gaps, especially in the Census records, but at this point, I'm guessing that once he abandoned his family, he wandered. The potential Quaker involvement is an interesting area to explore. Once he left his family, Rebecca did remarry James Long and had three more children.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-5064868926288143482016-06-27T09:00:00.000-07:002016-06-27T09:00:09.345-07:00After a two year hiatus....I'm determined to get back into working on writing skills and sharing my genealogy journey. Stay tuned.....<br />
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In addition to sharing success and dilemmas, I also plan to share what I'm learning, important things to remember while researching and of course lessons learned from doing things the hard way.....<br />
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Today's hard lesson learned is that it is better to pay attention to the cat when they desire it....otherwise they will sit on the keyboard and type some very nasty notes in cat language....sigh....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-85155592304945116872014-02-21T17:36:00.002-08:002014-02-21T17:36:46.093-08:00Breck WatkinsBreck Watkins is my Great Grandfather who was born July 8, 1879 in Kentucky. Have not found him in the 1900 census though I have a note that in that census he was doing Public Work in a Sawmill. (Need to find out where I obtained that information.) He would have been eleven years old and he was not listed with parents or within close range-I've checked all pages in that precinct. In the 1940 Census, he reported that he went to the 8th grade in school. Primary occupation through the records is farming.<br />
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In 1909 he married Mollie Jett and in 1910 they were living next door to his parents, Sherman and Millie Watkins. On June 5, 1917, he completed the WWI Registration form and indicated that he was then living in Oakdale, Breathitt County, Kentucky with his wife and children. Occupation was farming. <br />
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Their first child was named Gordon and he died young-not sure of year. Per my Grandmother, he was the first born. Then Golden was born in 1912 and Grandma (Lillian) in 1914. Both are in the 1920 Census. They were still living close to Brecks parents. There were no more children til Breck, Jr. who was born in 1924. So, by 1930, Breck and Mollie had lost one son and had three living children.<br />
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Based on what I've researched so far, he appeared to lead a normal life. Then on July 19th in the year of 1944, his body was found on the railroad tracks- his head was mashed and his body severed. Delayed Death Certificate indicates that it was ruled an accident. Rumors included murder and/or drunkenness. At this point, I am interested in seeing what the newspapers had to say. Haven't found any yet, but that is on my To Do List.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-38204543270757159232014-02-13T06:10:00.000-08:002014-02-13T06:10:20.830-08:00My Illegitimate Great Great Grandfather was raised by an Angel! Today's tale involves my Great Great Grandfather-Sherman Watkins. Sherman was the son of Emily Watkins and ? He was born December 5, 1866. He married Mildred Herrald and had 12 children with her-including my Great Grandfather. He actually married 4 times so far-who knows, there may be more. Had a few more children; total I have is 15-there is one set of twins. But who was his father?<br />
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In researching Sherman, I was not having much luck finding his father. Fortunately, my Grandma was still alive when I was doing this research-plus this was prior to the computer age we have now. So, to Grandma I went. Now, you must understand that Grandma Spencer was the epitome of a sweet, Christian Woman. She did not cuss-well, let me clarify this a bit. Out of the blue, I would hear 'Sht' come out of her mouth. Now, my first thought was, "God Bless you Grandma"- because she sneezed. Or so I thought.....as I later learned, I do believe that was her curse word......but she 'daintified' it by leaving out the 'i'. Anyway, when I asked her about Sherman, she got this little self-conscious, ashamed-yet excited look. So, I knew something was up! You have to understand that gossip was big during this time. I blame it on the phones-8 to 10 party lines provides entertainment when televisions only provide two to three channels-on a good day. So, Grandma was kind of excited to have something to share, yet her Christianity caused some guilt, but the gossip won-after all we were talking family, and so she spilled the beans .<br />
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My Great Great Grandfather was illegitimate! Once that sunk in, I asked who the father was. The answer was, that no one was really sure but the story went like this. Emily Watkins, Sherman's mother, worked for the Crawford Family, a well to do family (-to whom I am also related-legitimately:) Well, somehow or other, she got pregnant, (not sure how that happened as folks just didn't do those kind of things back then. HA!) Apparently, marriage was not an option because the story is that the Crawfords gave her $300 and put her on a train to Magoffin county. Believe she had some kinfolk there. She had Sherman there and, then at some point, came back to Breathitt County.<br />
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So, where does the Angel come in? Well, when Emily and Sherman came back to Breathitt County, she soon married and raised Sherman with her new husband-Levi Angel. So, you see, Sherman, while illegitimate, was raised by an Angel:)<br />
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Now, is there anything to support this? The Crawford Family were prominent in Breathitt County and did live close to the Watkins. In the 1880 Census, when Sherman was 14, he was living with Calloway Crawford. Sherman named his son, Breck and living close was Breck Crawford. Determining which Crawford may be a bit challenging as I am also related legitimately to the Crawfords as well. DNA may help-and does indicate Crawford connections....but haven't found the specific Daddy yet. Either way, he was raised by an Angel:)<br />
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To date, I am still looking for Sherman's Death Certificate. And, until recently I was not sure of his death date. But then, my ADGD kicked in! (There are some advantages to having ADGD:) I was at the Kentucky History Center one day and was skimming through the Breathitt County Genealogical Society's publications, The Record. These publications have been out for several years now. Since I'm related to a significant percentage of the Breathitt County population, I will skim through them to check on different family names. So, one day I was just flipping through the pages when something caught my eye. I was looking at 'Extracts from diary of Sam B. Watts, Baptist Minister, Breathitt County Kentucky' and there it was! He had noted that Sherman Watkins passed away on Monday, 27 April 1936. Nearly fell out of my chair! Now I have a date! Still looking for the elusive Death Certificate-but I do have a date!<br />
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See how much fun researching can be? Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-39902654681006823942014-02-01T13:58:00.000-08:002014-02-01T13:58:05.445-08:00Hyrcannous Jett or is it Harkanus?.........52 Weeks, #3 Hyrcannous Jett is my 3rd Great Grandfather. He was born January 2, 1838 in the area that became Breathitt County, Kentucky. He is the son of Newton Jett and Elizabeth Cloud Jett. In the 1850 Census, Hercann was 12 years old and living with parents in Breathitt County, KY. At the age of 18, on the 15th of February in 1856, he married Carolina McQuinn in Breathitt County. They set up their home on land in Jett's Creek. On the 8th of August 1864, Harcanus enlisted in the Confederate Army. He served in Company B of the Three Forks Battalion. He mustered in on the 17th of August in Booneville, Ky. He served 6 months and mustered out on the 17th of July 1865 in Estill County, KY. The Civil War Pension Index lists his name as Hyrcaunus. In the 1870 Census, Harkanes was listed as a Farmer, had annual income of $3000 and still lived in Jetts Creek in Breathitt County, KY. Breathitt County Court records indicate that Hyrcannous C. Jett was appointment Postmaster for Jetts Creek. This was the 15th of July 1872. The 1890 Veterans Schedule lists Arkanes Jett as having served 11 months and 13 days. In the 1900 Breathitt County Census, Arkansas Jett is Crawford Precinct (formerly Jett's Creek). Harkanis died 25 January, 1916. <br />
This is a brief overview of his life. Why do I bring him up? Well, even with all of these records, I still have no clue as to the 'correct/intended' spelling of his first name. When I first started doing research, the internet was not yet the asset it is today. Needless to say, finding him in the records was a challenge as a result of all the variations of his name. One of my biggest breakthroughs came with Fold3, back when it was Footnote. With the filmstrip feature on this site, I was able to pull his Civil War records with all the various names. Needless to say, it was not spelled the same way twice. But I had some additional variations to add to search list.<br />
For some unknown reason, Hyrannous' father, Newton, chose to give his children names that did not follow the trend. Hyrcannous is the most unique; his siblings names ranged from Pocohontis and Tymandra to Nancy and Rachel. Maybe they decided to slide away from the trend of Stephen, John, Curtis, William... Is it easier to locate our ancestors if they continue 'family' names or start a new trend? <br />
Based on the research I have done thus far, either way presents its own challenge, as I will share in another post on Curtis Jett. So, stay tuned.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-25142840206986384992014-01-20T06:41:00.000-08:002014-01-20T06:41:01.603-08:00Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cloud Jett - Cherokee? Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cloud Jett is my 4th great Grandmother. She married Newton Jett and estimated birth year is 1811. Stories handed down indicate that she was at least 1/2 Cherokee. I do not have any documentation to verify this at this time. Parents are a question mark. While I have been researching off and on for years, somehow the female lines have been overlooked-not intentionally but they are a tad more challenging. Now that I'm getting more time, I hope, to tackle some of the bigger challenges, maybe I can solve this mystery.....or find someone who has solved it:)<br />
At this point, the information I have on her focuses on the census records. She is listed in the 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. 3 of the four census records indicated birthplace as North Carolina. The 1880 census lists it as South Carolina. In the 1880 census she was living with her daughter, so this may be an error but needs to be considered. That's it. Well, she is mentioned in deeds but there is nothing related to parents, yet.<br />
Nothing in the above census records indicates a Cherokee connection. Family lore seems to be the primary source. In looking on Ancestry.com, I did come across some family trees that had notes indicating that a friend of a cousin had proven the connection. There was no documentation for this, they seemed to be taking that note as fact. While that would be nice, that doesn't make it so. I contacted the one that seemed to provide the note. She responded indicating that she did not have any documentation, but she would try to get in touch with cousin to see if we could get some. It has been several months and I'm still waiting-who knows it may pop up:)<br />
A couple of months ago, I attended a workshop on Native Americans. Anita Finger-Smith was the speaker and she was amazing! Her husband is Cherokee and she works with the Cherokee Nation in North Carolina. After the workshop, I contacted her and sent the information I had. I included the note from the Ancestry family tree which did give a parent name of Nathney Lnu. <br />
A couple of weeks ago (my how time flies) I did receive a response from Ms. Finger-Smith. Unfortunately she was not able to find any Clouds or Natheny/Nathney LNU's in the records-she checked both East and West Cherokee Nations. All she found was an application for a Hannah Jett who applied for recognition as a Cherokee. She was applying on her maiden name as she indicated that her husband had no connection. The application was rejected as there was no proof. <br />
So, I'm still with Betsy Jett born approximately 1811, parents unknown. Am I done? No. Still lots of areas to explore. Whether she is Cherokee or not I still need to find out what I can about her. <br />
One of the reasons I like the 52 week Challenge, is that it gives me a chance to review what information I have, see what I need and possibly where to look. In this case not much, so there is a lot of work to be done. <br />
With my ADGD, I decided to check Ancestry again. This time, I found a family tree which lists her parents as Absolum Angel and Marthena Natheny Angel. While there is no documentation stating what I want to see-proof of parents, there is something that makes it interesting and gives me some hope. According to this tree, Betsy has a brother named Levi Angel. Why is that interesting you ask? Well, there is another family story that involves Levi. The whole story is for another post, but the short version is my 2nd Great Grandfather was illegitimate and his mother, Emily Watkins, married a Levi Angel who raised my 2nd Great Grandfather! So, as I share with folks, my illegitimate 2nd Great Grandfather was raised by an Angel:)<br />
And the plot thickens......<br />
So, now I have another road to explore and, of course, there will be more to come as I explore this line in more detail.<br />
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Happy Hunting!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-25712693783348052842014-01-10T18:18:00.000-08:002014-01-10T18:18:12.316-08:00William Colston - Birth Year- 1875 or 1881...That is the question..... William is my husbands grandfather. Per initial information, from husband, his grandfather died when a barn fell on him. Tombstone states DOB as 12 January 1881. Newspaper article and obit indicate he was 56 when he died on July 26, 1937. Information on Death Certificate was provided by daughter and stated DOB as 12 January 1881.<br />
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So far, I've not found a record of birth. In looking at Census records, he was 51 in 1930, 42 in 1920, 30 in 1910, 22 in 1900; nothing for 1890 <i>AND <b>4 in 1880 census</b></i>. <span style="color: red;">RED FLAG</span>-If he was born in 1881-how could he be 4 years old in 1880 census? All surrounding information such as parents, wife, siblings and children match. So no question of having wrong census records. <br />
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In looking at the evidence:<br />
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<b><u>1875</u></b> <u> <b>1881</b></u><br />
1880 Census Newspaper Article<br />
1900 Census Obituary<br />
1910 Census Death Certificate<br />
1920 Census Tombstone<br />
1930 Census Find-a-Grave<br />
WWI Draft Registration<br />
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I'm very guilty of gathering information and then gathering more before processing it. So, while gathering the information, that red flag kept popping up with the discrepancy in birth year. Finally, I decided to tackle it once and for all (well ok at least til I find more information:) Spreadsheets are really good for things like this. I have my 'workbook' where I add the individual's data and create a timeline. Not only does this point out things to consider in the timeline, it also gives me a chance to really look at the information. When I plugged the above information in-it hit me that all the 1881 information seems to have come from later sources-further away from the actual event and not provided by the individual (William). Census records were closer to event time-plus, if he was in the 1880 census as 4 years old either I had the wrong person or year of birth was wrong. Luckily, the WWI Draft Registration was available and had been completed by the individual. His DOB was listed as 1875. Conclusion is that the preponderance of the evidence points to 1875 as birth year and later information (DC, Obit, Tombstone) are in error.<br />
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TAKE AWAYS:<br />
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*Spreadsheets are invaluable in outlining information, creating timelines as well as identifying gaps/discrepancies<br />
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*Analyzing each piece of information is important in defining value of that information. <br />
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*Sometimes it helps to stop gathering and start processing so you can make progress:)<br />
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*Double check everything-especially if your gut is acting up. Guts have a way of alerting us to things we might not otherwise pay attention to:) Just because something is recent, it doesn't mean it is always accurate. We all make errors, and those that know me, know I made a lot of them!<br />
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Happy Hunting!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-91827788263804159002014-01-04T14:40:00.004-08:002014-01-04T14:40:23.224-08:00James Riley AldridgeJames Riley Aldridge was born about 1830, census records indicate he was born in Kentucky. Have not had any luck finding his parents as of yet. He does show up in the 1860, 1870, 1880 Census, in Franklin County, KY; His occupations were Mill Hand, Laborer and then farmer in 1880 census. Haven't been able to find a death certificate. After fiddling with this line for a few years, my husband, bless his heart, finally shared a story. According to family legend, he was coming home with the tobacco money, was knocked in the head and thrown into the river. Not had any luck so far finding a death record. I have checked tax records available and he shows up in Franklin County through 1884. In 1885 only his son George shows up. They rented, so no land records. I still have newspapers to check, court records (for possible death declaration etc) if that is the case. Do have marriage information-but nothing really helpful. So, I'm considering this a Brick wall at this point. <br />
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If I do have any success....will post.<br />
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P.S. It does help to proof read or I'd have a really, really old in-law:) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-85536927754834893342014-01-04T14:27:00.000-08:002014-01-04T14:27:40.160-08:0052 weeks + 52+ Ancestors = lots of blogsWell, I started a blog in 2013 and then it kind of slipped-especially when Google was making all their changes. Holidays are over, tis now 2014. No excuses. So, I'm going to pick up the challenge of at least 52 Blogs this year. <br />
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So, my next blog, which should follow this one, will focus on an Ancestor. Genealogy blogger, Amy Johnson Crow, has initiated the challenge and I'm forwarding it on. Her blog link is http://www.nostorytoosmall.com/posts/challenge-52-ancestors-in-52 weeks. Who else is in on this challenge?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-90073809449140440072013-10-30T10:50:00.000-07:002013-10-30T10:50:10.487-07:00Blog Lost......Ok, so having six weeks of Kentucky Krud and allergies, along with an unexpected death in the family and just life in general, I've let my blog posts slide. Result-I keep losing the blog! About the time I start to get something down-it changes! Ugh:)<br />
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I realize it is my fault for not staying on top of this, but geeze louise, if I can't find it, how can anyone else? Especially family members who are not real computer literate? <br />
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Oh well, this is my gripe session for today and nearly time for my Webinar on Court Records. Speaking of which, I highly recommend Legacy Webinars! They are free and 99% of the time really awesome- I learn something every time!<br />
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Except how to keep track of my blog.............:)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-41752642860695773052013-08-21T17:21:00.001-07:002013-08-21T17:21:49.303-07:00My day 1 at FGS.... Arrived Tuesday afternoon and attended a wonderful dinner last night with other Bloggers. Family Search did a great job of having a wonderful dinner and allowing us to get together as Bloggers. THANKS to all who coordinated this-it was wonderful.<br />
Wednesday - started this morning with a wonderful session about web sites and Societies presented by Cyndi Howells of the awesome site- Cyndi's Lists. Came out with lots to think about. I'll be putting J. Mark Lowe's advice regarding pondering and mulling to use! Todays sessions focused on societies and were great in giving ideas, suggestions, how to's etc. Again, many ideas and thoughts to take home with me.<br />
I'm really excited about tomorrow-get to start the sessions that can apply to my own research. I just love these conferences! My goal is to come out of each session with at least one new idea, plan and goal to set.<br />
More to come!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-56446913091452335432013-08-18T16:27:00.001-07:002013-08-18T16:27:10.778-07:00FGS - just a few days away.....Tis hard to focus, getting excited about FGS! Need to get the cobwebs out of the brain so I can take in lots of information and solve those brick walls! Yes, I have high hopes:)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-74905570755707729532013-08-14T16:17:00.000-07:002013-08-14T16:17:00.092-07:00Hyrcannus JettHYRCANNUS JETT<br />
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HYRCANNUS JETT was born on 02 Jan 1838 in Kentucky as the first child of NEWTON JETT and ELIZABETH CLOUD. He had eight siblings, namely: Julia Ann, Martha, Granville, Syntha, Sarah Jane, Pocohontas, Tymandra, and Morton. He died on 25 Jan 1916 in Breathitt, Kentucky. When he was 19, He married an unknown spouse on 15 Feb 1857 in Breathitt. When he was 26, He married CAROLINE MCQUINN,daughter of ALEXANDER MCQUINN and LAVISA MCKENNEY, in 1865 in Breathitt.<br />
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HYRCANNUS JETT lived in USA. He lived in USA. He lived in Breathitt. He lived in Kentucky. He lived in Kentucky. He lived in Jetts Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky. He lived in District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky in 1850 (Age: 13). He lived in Kentucky, USA between 1860–1867. He lived between 1861–1865. He lived between 1861–1865. He served in the military in 1864. He served in the military in 1865. He lived in Precinct 7, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States in 1870 (Age in 1870: 33). He lived in Jetts Creek, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States on 15 Jul 1872. He lived in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States in 1880. He lived in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States in 1880. He lived in Jackson and Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States in Jun 1890. He lived in Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky in 1900.<br />
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HYRCANNUS JETT and CAROLINE MCQUINN had the following children:<br />
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Dora Jett was born about 1873 in Kentucky. She died on 29 Jul 1884.<br />
Daniel Jett was born about 1869 in Kentucky. He died in 1887.<br />
Sydney Sidney Jett was born about 1866 in Kentucky. He died on 14 Aug 1945 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. He married Anjaline Angeline Herald in 1888.<br />
Lee Jett was born about 1864 in Kentucky. He died in 1880.<br />
John C Jett was born in Jun 1881 in Kentucky.<br />
Archibald Jett was born on 28 May 1875 in Breathitt County, Kentucky,. He died on 10 Nov 1954 in Brtht, Kentucky.<br />
Lucinda Jett was born on 09 Feb 1857 in Boonesville, Ousely Co, Kentucky, United States. She died on 14 Jan 1926 in Arlington, Gilliam, Oregon, United States. She married Robert F Seale in 1879. She married John W Brown in 1904 in Arlington, Gilliam, Oregon, USA.<br />
Newton Jett was born about 1862 in Kentucky. He died in 1893.<br />
Dorian Jett was born in Kentucky, United States. He died on 29 Jul 1884.<br />
Charley Jett was born in Mar 1888 in Breathitt, Kentucky. He died on 17 Nov 1915 in Lee, Kentucky.<br />
EZEKIAL MORTON ZEKE JETT was born on 16 Feb 1859 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. He died on 14 Jun 1930 in Breathitt, Kentucky. He married Elizabeth Herald on 21 Jun 1877 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. He married ELVIRA CRAWFORD in 1881 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. He married Lourina Oaks in 1924 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-62271301435142999662013-08-13T17:21:00.000-07:002013-08-13T17:21:00.565-07:00Oral History....Are You Recording Yours? So, I've started mulling and pondering, especially when I have those nights of taking time falling asleep..... Oral Histories came to mind - I know, I'm supposed to be thinking about those brick walls.... Anyway, I got to thinking about my concept of 'Oral History' and the first thing that comes to mind is getting stories from our parents, grandparents etc. But then it hit me....what are WE doing to provide oral histories of our lives for our children and grandchildren? It dawned on me that our lives are history as well and are we doing our own 'oral history' for those that come after? If you think about it-sure, we have Facebook, but do we really want our great-grand kids to form a picture of us based only on those posts? Not so sure about that......LOL<br />
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Am I recording my childhood stories? What about those stories about my son that he may not remember? What was school like for me? How did I get from being born in Michigan to graduating from Lee County High school in Kentucky? I know why, but am I recording these things for down the road? <br />
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I don't know about you, but I like making my research real by trying to get pictures of what life was like, how they lived-you know, personal tidbits. But aren't mine, my husbands and my sons just as 'important' for down the road? So, with this personal epiphany, I guess that is another item I need to start adding to my To Do list..and I need to start yesterday as I know there are lots of stories I've already forgotten. Years ago, folks kept diaries today we have the internet but is that really the same thing? I'm not so sure, nor am I sure that I want to put this kind of thing on, say, Facebook but I do need to start adding to my tab on Legacy and noting those stories 'we'd never forget'......Are you recording yours?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-43157310097438642052013-08-07T16:30:00.001-07:002013-08-07T16:30:45.662-07:00It's getting closer......FGS that is! The conference will be here before we know it. As a result, early bird options are decreasing, please see the updates below:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you haven’t registered for the FGS 2013 Conference yet, you still have time to register online, by mail or at the door. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by Friday, August 9. </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Online registration ends on Wednesday, August 14th.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Pre-registering for the conference gives you access to some great benefits.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">And don't forget, if you have already registered for the conference, you still have time to get your tickets to the conference "extras."</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Only attendees who preregister for the conference can:</span><br />
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<li>10 luncheons over the 4 conference days. </li>
<li>5 workshops over 3 days. There is still room in the Researching African Americans in University Libraries workshop. We have also added extra spaces and still have a few seats left Researching Midwestern American Indians and Using Griffith’s Valuation to Identify Your Ancestors' Origins. The other workshops are sold out. </li>
<li>FGS Opening Social on Wednesday, August 21 </li>
<li>Friday Night at ACPL on August 23 with all proceeds going to the Preserve the Pensions Fund! </li>
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<br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">You can also purchase extra tickets (except for workshops) for your non-genealogy spouses or friends who traveled with you to the conference.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Visit </span><a href="" removedlink__1024289470__href="https://www.fgsconference.org/registration/" style="background-color: white; color: blue; cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">https://www.fgsconference.org/registration/</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> to register or add "extras" today. We hope to see you in Fort Wayne, August 21-24.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-68664122877703602122013-08-06T17:01:00.000-07:002013-08-06T17:03:35.988-07:00Mulling and Pondering..... Went to a wonderful seminar this past Saturday featuring J. Mark Lowe. Had a great time learning all sorts of things. One of the bits of wisdom included the need to 'mull and ponder'. Today it is so easy to skip over this with all of the clicking we do with the internet and the deluge of information. We tend to get swamped with data and forget to analyze what we have. I need to be more cognizant of this and get back into the practice of mulling and pondering. Some folks refer to it as analyzing the data, I prefer mulling and pondering. There is one word of caution, though, to much, too long, too deep, can result in temporary snoring episodes-especially if this occurs, in say, a recliner.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-89801172386393585842013-08-01T18:38:00.000-07:002013-08-01T18:38:00.314-07:00FGSGetting closer and closer! Still can't narrow down sessions....kind of a nice problem to have, I reckon:) Wonder what the most popular ones will be? Do I venture into several tracks and make a variety of it? Or do I follow one track.....decisions, decisions, decisions! LOL Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-8736861960829201072013-07-30T17:52:00.000-07:002013-07-30T17:52:40.309-07:00Annie Rogotzki-My Grandaunt This is my Grandaunt Annie Rogotzki Osey, born 15 Jan 1899. Looks like it might be her wedding photo? She married Gustave W. Osey in Wood County, Ohio on 25 May 1929. Need to do more research on her and fill in the gaps, but just had to share this photo.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-84129488856914338772013-07-15T10:42:00.001-07:002013-07-15T10:42:45.658-07:00We are getting closer to FGS............<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></b>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> I've not started packing yet, but sure have been thinking about it! My biggest hurdle is to decide which sessions to attend since I cannot attend all at once.....unless Hermione and Professor Dumbledore would let me borrow their Time Turner! LOL</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Having been to the NGS and the OGS Conferences, I can narrow down some sessions but it is still a difficult decision.....</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-27078952954325343682013-06-02T08:11:00.002-07:002013-06-02T08:11:43.652-07:00Crawford ProjectHi!<br />
Been a few days since I've posted...funny how life kinda gets in the way....nothing bad-just usual life. Like dishes that don't wash themselves. Oh, and I've gotten myself into a project. Remember the ADGD-well sometimes it's a good thing-like finding multiple records at once. Sometimes it's not-like starting a project and then getting into another track and then having to retrace to get back to original project. So, I'm going to put myself into an accountability mode and work on this project and update with blog posts.....just don't expect overnight results! :)<br />
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Ok, my 4th great grandfather is Archibald Crawford-all you have to do is google him and you will learn that he lead an interesting life. He had his own funeral about twenty years before he passed away. Kept his coffin under his bed-filled with seed corn. Another kinfolk, Rev. John D. Spencer, officiated the ceremony with a mighty strong serman which terrified many folks. Interesting story. Archie was in the War of 1812 and was wounded with an arrow. He was also accused of breaking into a house and stealing utensils-I know, what's up with that? He married Peggy when she was only 13-he was 29....Lots of kids. Anyway, while finding out all this stuff is fun, we do have some work to do as we are unsure of actual parents of Archibald. Herein is the project I'm wanting to tackle.<br />
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There are publications out there that go in two different directions. One claims that his parents were Samual and Jane. Another says that the father is Joseph (Josiah). Both bring ties in through Estill County, Kentucky. My goal is to see what conclusions I can come to and try using the wonderful Elizabeth Shown Mills process. If there are any readers out there who want to chime in-please do!<br />
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My goal tomorrow is to hit the Archives and get copies of more of the records so I can sit down and start going through them. I will post as I progress and when life in general allows. I will place a plug here in that utilizing both the internet and the actual records really do work hand in hand-or can save some time anyway. I found the marriage record for Archibald and Peggy (Margaret) in Clark county but nothing about parents. Then, as I was fiddling with Family Search I hit upon a marriage record of Archibald and Peggy in Madison County about a month before. So, went and located record-Madison County was where the bond was obtained and marriage record was filed in Clark County. <br />
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In addition to information I already have, I've got the following counties to consider-Bourbon, Clark, Wolfe, Owsley, Estill, Madison, Breathitt and Lee-that is just in Kentucky....<br />
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So, stay tuned.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-11087329690293857852013-05-27T18:35:00.000-07:002013-05-27T18:35:50.288-07:00Memorial Day-THANKS to all who served and the family and friends who support them!War- a part of our past, present and future. War brings about changes-but not without a price......today is a day to remember all who have paid the price in one form or another and all those who continue to rise to the challenge for others. THANKS from the bottom of my heart, THANKS on behalf of my family, friends, neighbors, and Country. Know that the sacrifice is appreciated! <br />
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In my own family, I have family that served in Vietnam, WWII, Civil War, War of 1812 and Revolutionary War just to name a few. I'm sure that as we research our family histories, we will come across many who served. That's not even counting the family, friends, neighbors and others are are serving today and continuing to serve. God be with you! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-53186913009335760872013-05-24T17:31:00.000-07:002013-05-24T17:31:44.706-07:00Samsung Galaxy S4, Turning 60 & glasses, Arch Crawford...Hi,<br />
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Got my new Samsung Galaxy S4 yesterday! Still working on figuring it out which is fun. Twas time for an upgrade and my Motorola Droid was starting to act up. So, figured I'd try something new-the S4. Love it so far! Couldn't play with it too much today as my eyes were dilated most of the day....thanks to trip to eye doctor. Ya see, last week, my husband turned the big 60! The day before his birthday, some friends were teasing him about things starting to fall apart once you turn 60....so, the day of his birthday arrives and what happens? MY glasses break/fall apart! Yep, just fell apart and unable to be fixed...had to go get new frames and since prescription was over two years old I had to find frames to fit the shape of the lenses...and of course couldn't get appointment til today! So, farewell to all the plans I had today! Now on to the research...<br />
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Archibald Crawford, who is my 4th great grandfather, is fairly well known in the history of Breathitt/Lee/Estill and Clark counties in Kentucky. He's done some things like getting wounded in the War of 1812-scuffling with some Wyandotte Indians....ended up with quite a bit of land in Estill County and the land has ended up in several counties due to new county lines being drawn. Still putting all of the pieces back together. One of the most passed around stories is that he had his coffin built while alive and kept it stored under his bed. When he was ready for the funeral (um, no, he wasn't dead when this happened-was alive and well, just decided that he wanted to be a part of his own funeral:) he threw a big party, invited pretty much everyone around and had the service as well as a big party....This should help to explain how I got to the be way I am:)<br />
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In doing some of the research, I've come across a photocopy of what looks to be a Bible record-unfortunately, it is not sourced:( Hopefully I can keep digging and come up with the proper documentation for this source....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317511552430627454.post-51400788634344234442013-05-21T18:04:00.000-07:002013-05-21T18:04:30.600-07:00FGS Conference.......who's in?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The FGS Conference will be here before we know it. Are you going? What do you gain out of conferences? <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23px;">How will you use your time at FGS 2013 to help your </span><a href="http://www.fgsconferenceblog.org/2013/05/ambassador-blogging-prompt-conferences.html#" id="_GPLITA_0" in_hdr="" in_rurl="http://i.trkjmp.com/click?v=VVM6MTQyNTY6MjE4OmdlbmVhbG9naWNhbCByZXNlYXJjaDoxMDcwYjE2NzYyODU1OTViNjk0YWM4ODRiYTIyNmNiYjp6LTEwNDEtOTE1NDU6d3d3LmZnc2NvbmZlcmVuY2VibG9nLm9yZzoyNDA2Ojg4YTM4NzBlZGQ0YWI4MmM5ODU4OWRmYjY5OTk4ZjMx" style="background-color: white; color: #9c3322; line-height: 23px;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">genealogical research</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23px;">? Do you have a brick wall that you are hoping to break through at FGS 2013? Do you have a research plan for The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library? How will the lectures and exhibitors help your research? Will you be making a stop on your way to or from the conference to research your ancestors?</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633198121482843092noreply@blogger.com0