Growing up in rural Indiana, I lived near close cousins and went to school with many more who lived in the community. Now that I'm an adult, I live a county north of where I grew up but work about 60 miles away from home.
Recently, I was surprised to hear a co-worker say that they grew up in the area. Curious, I asked her what her maiden name was. When she said "Chew", I quickly said "hello, cousin" and then preceded to ask about her family tree so that I could confirm the connection.
Turns out we are 5th cousins twice removed through our common ancestors Andrew Chew (1770-1827) and Anne Marie Barthus (1777-1860). My co-worker and my grandmother are 5th cousins.
Andrew Chew
(1770-1827) – Anne Marie Barthus (1777-1860)
Elizabeth Chew (1802-1881) brother/sister Joseph Chew (1798-1845)
John T. Beals (1827-1917) 1st
cousins Thomas F.
Chew (1820-1904)
Nathan T. Beals (1856-1915) 2nd
cousins Elwood Chew
(1856-1900)
Pearl M. Beals (1878-1970) 3rd
cousins Clifford
Chew (1897-1971)
I was quickly able to show my co-worker some records on FamilySearch regarding her grandfather, and promised to see what else I could find. Prior to this conversation, I did not have her line traced down beyond Joseph Chew, so this has given me the impetus to see what else I can uncover on the line. My co-worker seemed interested to find out more.
While web surfing, I also uncovered a blog by someone who is doing research on the Chew line. I need to reach out to him because he questions whether my Elizabeth was a Chew. And of course, there is always more to document. His blog is at http://www.mikeoneill.us/raseroneill/articles/andrew-and-anna-chew/
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