This week I asked mom to share some of her Easter memories. The following is a transcript of the interview:
How did your family celebrate Easter?
Every Easter mother made us both Easter outfits. Always had a hat and gloves and black patent leather shoes.
I remember one morning early on Easter I received a little white jacket coat.
We always stood out front of the house and had our picture taken. I have pictures somewhere.
I also remember one year having an aqua-colored dress with ruffles (dotted Swiss).
Don't remember having an egg hunt, but always got a basket with candy.
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Sunday, April 04, 2010
Family Milestones: April 4th
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles Morton POE, was born on this date in 1866 in Morgan County, Indiana. Charles was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Charles married March 6, 1889 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Minnie Elizabeth SHIMEALL, daughter of Clark Floyd and Salina Madelein (NEWCOMB) SHIMEALL. Minnie was born April 18, 1872 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa. They had 1 daughter and later divorced. Minnie died February 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Charles married secondly to Leona M. ________. Charles lived in Phillips County, Kansas and Lancaster County, Nebraska. Last record is found in 1920 census of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Nelson J. LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1838 in Stillwell Corner, Butler County, Ohio. Nelson was the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Nelson married June 26, 1858 in Reilly Township, Butler County, Ohio to Eliza Jane JOHNSON. Eliza was born December 1837 in Ohio. They raised 5 children in Darke and Butler Counties, Ohio. Nelson was a Civil War veteran of Company I, 167th Regiment of the Ohio National Guard. He was a wagonmaker and farmer. Eliza died July 6, 1899. Nelson died October 3, 1929 at the National Military Home, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William Anderson CHEW, was born on this date in 1858 in Darke County, Ohio. William was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. William married in 1886 at New Weston, Darke County, Ohio to Emma Susan STRAIGHT, daughter of William and Catherine (BIDDINGER) STRAIGHT. Emma was born June 1866 in Ohio. They raised 9 children in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana where William was a physician. Emma died in 1934. William died January 6, 1914 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Nelson J. LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1838 in Stillwell Corner, Butler County, Ohio. Nelson was the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Nelson married June 26, 1858 in Reilly Township, Butler County, Ohio to Eliza Jane JOHNSON. Eliza was born December 1837 in Ohio. They raised 5 children in Darke and Butler Counties, Ohio. Nelson was a Civil War veteran of Company I, 167th Regiment of the Ohio National Guard. He was a wagonmaker and farmer. Eliza died July 6, 1899. Nelson died October 3, 1929 at the National Military Home, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William Anderson CHEW, was born on this date in 1858 in Darke County, Ohio. William was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. William married in 1886 at New Weston, Darke County, Ohio to Emma Susan STRAIGHT, daughter of William and Catherine (BIDDINGER) STRAIGHT. Emma was born June 1866 in Ohio. They raised 9 children in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana where William was a physician. Emma died in 1934. William died January 6, 1914 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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Saturday, April 03, 2010
Surname Saturday: Prince
The PRINCE surname is in Eileen's paternal line. The origins of the surname are as yet unknown.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 47: Margaret Emley PRINCE (c1835- ). Margaret was born circa 1835 in Kentukcy, according to the 1870 census. She married August 15, 1857 to David C. DUNAWAY. David was born September 1833 in Kentucky, the son of Benjamin Evans and Martha Hogg (MIZE) DUNAWAY. The family appears in the 1870 census of Graves County, Kentucky, and the 1900 census of Marshall County, Kentucky. They may be in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee. They had at least 2 children.
This is a relatively new line to research, and there is much to discover. A cursory search of the 1850 census in Kentucky shows one possibility, a Margaret PRINCE born circa 1839 in the household of Wilson PRINCE in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Wilson aged 25, born in Virginia, could be a brother.
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Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 47: Margaret Emley PRINCE (c1835- ). Margaret was born circa 1835 in Kentukcy, according to the 1870 census. She married August 15, 1857 to David C. DUNAWAY. David was born September 1833 in Kentucky, the son of Benjamin Evans and Martha Hogg (MIZE) DUNAWAY. The family appears in the 1870 census of Graves County, Kentucky, and the 1900 census of Marshall County, Kentucky. They may be in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee. They had at least 2 children.
This is a relatively new line to research, and there is much to discover. A cursory search of the 1850 census in Kentucky shows one possibility, a Margaret PRINCE born circa 1839 in the household of Wilson PRINCE in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Wilson aged 25, born in Virginia, could be a brother.
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Family Milestones: April 3rd
My maternal 4th-great grandparents, Peter Kirkpatrick SWAFFORD and Mary Ann CROCKETT were married on this date in 1853 in Owen County, Indiana. Peter was born June 12, 1827 in Mississippi, the son of Larkin and Nancy (________) SWAFFORD. Mary Ann was born 1835 in Owen County, Indiana, the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT. Peter and Mary Ann raised 3 children in Bean Blossom Township, Monroe County, Indiana and Franklin and Washington Townships, Owen County, Indiana. Mary Ann died in 1865. Peter died in 1885 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Anna Nancy PETRY, was born on this date in 1787 in York County, Pennsylvania. Anna was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Anna married David NEFF. I do not have dates of birth or death for David. Anna died March 3, 1807. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Henry Mills POE, was born on this date in 1858 in Morgan County, Indiana. Henry was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Henry was an insurance agent and lived in Norton and Labette County, Kansas. Last known living in 1920 census in Labette County, Kansas.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Johannes SCHERCH, was born on this date in 1701. Johannes was the son of Ulrich and Barbara (GRUNDBACHER) SCHURCH, an the older brother of my Ulrich SCHERCH. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Pleasant E. POE, was born on this date in 1861 in Morgan County, Indiana. Pleasant was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Pleasant lived in Richardson and Lancaster Counties, Nebraska. Last known living in 1920 census in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
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My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Anna Nancy PETRY, was born on this date in 1787 in York County, Pennsylvania. Anna was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Anna married David NEFF. I do not have dates of birth or death for David. Anna died March 3, 1807. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Henry Mills POE, was born on this date in 1858 in Morgan County, Indiana. Henry was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Henry was an insurance agent and lived in Norton and Labette County, Kansas. Last known living in 1920 census in Labette County, Kansas.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Johannes SCHERCH, was born on this date in 1701. Johannes was the son of Ulrich and Barbara (GRUNDBACHER) SCHURCH, an the older brother of my Ulrich SCHERCH. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Pleasant E. POE, was born on this date in 1861 in Morgan County, Indiana. Pleasant was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Pleasant lived in Richardson and Lancaster Counties, Nebraska. Last known living in 1920 census in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
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Friday, April 02, 2010
Family Milestones: April 2nd
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth CHEW, married on this date in 1783 to Samuel STILES. Elizabeth was the daughter of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the older sister of my Nathaniel CHEW. I do not have dates of birth or death for Samuel. Elizabeth was born circa 1763 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Daniel HEATON, was born on this date in 1717. Daniel was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the younger brother of my John HEATON. Daniel died in 1796. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth PETRY, was born on this date in 1794 in York County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was the daughter of George and Maria Catarina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Elizabeth married Peter MILLER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah JACOBS, was born on this date in 1810 in Adams County, Ohio. Sarah was the daughter of James Thomas and Isabella (FEILY) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Elizabeth JACOBS. Sarah married James JOHNSTON on April 8, 1830 in Brown County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Daniel HEATON, was born on this date in 1717. Daniel was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the younger brother of my John HEATON. Daniel died in 1796. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth PETRY, was born on this date in 1794 in York County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was the daughter of George and Maria Catarina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Elizabeth married Peter MILLER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah JACOBS, was born on this date in 1810 in Adams County, Ohio. Sarah was the daughter of James Thomas and Isabella (FEILY) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Elizabeth JACOBS. Sarah married James JOHNSTON on April 8, 1830 in Brown County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010
Family Milestones: April 1st
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Jacob WEHRLY, married on this date in 1841 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio to Rebecca HAWK. Jacob was the son of Heinrich and Christina (SAUBEL) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Johannes WEHRLY. Jacob was born December 13, 1820 in York County, Pennsylvania. Rebecca was born August 11, 1820 in Carroll County, Ohio, the daughter of John HAWK. They had 3 children. Jacob was a farmer. Both died sometime after 1884, when they were mentioned in the Tuscarawas County, Ohio county history.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Family Milestones: March 31st
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Hannah MILLS, married on this date in 1774 to Manlove WHEELER. Hannah was the daughter of Henry and Hannah (THORNBURG) MILLS, and the younger sister of my Aaron MILLS. Hannah was born August 25, 1752. I do not have dates of birth or death for Manlove. They had 8 children. Hannah's death was recorded 3rd month, 27th day of 1790 at Deep River Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jean RAINS, was born on this date in 1794. Jean was the daughter of Anthony and Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth RAINS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Thomas PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1688 in Hampton, Province of New Hamshire. Thomas was the son of Samuel and Jane (________) PHILBRICK. Thomas married Abigail ________. They had 5 children. I do not have dates of birth or death for Abigail. Thomas died February 15, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.
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My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jean RAINS, was born on this date in 1794. Jean was the daughter of Anthony and Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth RAINS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Thomas PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1688 in Hampton, Province of New Hamshire. Thomas was the son of Samuel and Jane (________) PHILBRICK. Thomas married Abigail ________. They had 5 children. I do not have dates of birth or death for Abigail. Thomas died February 15, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tombstone Tuesday: Lisle E. and Cora E. (Baldauf) Wehrly
Lisle E. and Cora E. (BALDAUF) WEHRLY are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Lisle E. WEHRLY is my 1st cousin twice removed, the son of Alva Monroe and Emma C. (YAEGER) WEHRLY.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Lisle E. and Cora Wehrly marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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Family Milestones: March 30th
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, John GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1797 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey to Lucretia DeRAPALJE. John was the son of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE. John was born June 5, 1756 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. I do not have dates of birth or death for Lucretia. John died November 1, 1824 in Eugene Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Ellen (King) Wright (1868-1913)
Ellen (KING) WRIGHT (1868-1913) was my maternal 2nd-great grandmother. I have not been able to yet trace the origins of the KING line back to the old country.
The following facts about Ellen's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 50: Daniel KING (1820-1876); Ohio>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 100: William KING (c1790-1869); North Carolina>Wabash Co., IN
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The following facts about Ellen's life are known:
- Birth: She was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING.
- Census: 1870 - She appears in the Daniel KING household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1880 - She appears in the William COCHRAN household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
- Marriage: She married John William WRIGHT on May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana.
- Census:1900 - She appears in the John W. WRIGHT household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1910 - She appears in the John W. WRIGHT household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
- Death: She died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Cause of death: mitral regurgitation
- Obituary: Her obituary appeared December 26, 1913 in the Alexandria Times-Tribune
- Burial: She is buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
- Children: The 1910 census indicated that she was the mother of 4 children, with only 2 living. Need to try to identify names and birth/death dates of these other infants.
- Obituary: Need to seek out obituaries printed in other local papers (Anderson, Elwood, etc.)
Ahnentafel # 50: Daniel KING (1820-1876); Ohio>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 100: William KING (c1790-1869); North Carolina>Wabash Co., IN
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