March 12 — Working girl: Did your mother or grandmother work outside the home? What did she do? Describe her occupation.
While I remember my mother being at home with us for the most part, I do remember that she worked as a substitute teacher in the area. Before I was born, mom was a elementary school teacher in Muncie, Indiana at Roosevelt Elementary. She obtained her undergraduate in elementary education and master's degree in library science from Ball State University. Once we were old enough to be in school, she tried to go back into the schools full time, but was having a hard time finding work. She was a substitute teacher at Orestes Elementary and Frankton schools, covering for maternity leaves. Eventually, a position opened as the children's librarian at the Alexandria-Monroe Township Public Library. She worked there for a number of years before a position opened up as the head librarian at the Alexandria-Monroe High School. She worked there until she retired. She's still active on the local public library board, and volunteers at the school libraries as well. Books are in her (and my) blood.
My grandmother Wright worked in a factory in the 1950s for a few years to earn money to buy a new refrigerator. The story was that she went to work to buy a $500 refrigerator and left owing $5000 because they bought a new car. Later, she worked for a few years at the junior high school in the cafeteria. I just found this fact out last week, when I came across a photo of her from the school yearbook.
My grandmother LeMaster didn't work outside the home, though she was an Avon representative for many years. I remember a couple of times when we stayed with her going out on delivery runs.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Surname Saturday : GROENENDYKE
The GROENENDYKE surname is in my maternal line. Variations include GROENDYKE, GRUENDYKE, etc. The origins of the surname are Dutch.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 53: Catherine Groenendyke (1843-1913). Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. She married May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875). Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. They raised 5 children in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 106: Elias Groenendyke (1818-1906). Elias was born May 20, 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. He married July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy Jenkins (1817-1856). Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. They had 9 children in Fayette and Madison Counties, Indiana. Elias was a farmer and teacher. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana. Elias married secondly on October 21, 1857 to Hester Teaford (1827-1870). Hester was born July 26, 1827 in Ohio. They had 4 children, and moved the family to Darke County, Ohio. Hester died September 23, 1870 in Darke County, Ohio. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 212: James Groenendyke (1770-1836). James was born in 1770 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married June 4, 1797 to Joannah Antonides (1778-1825). Joannah was born August 28, 1778 in New Jersey. They had 8 children in Middlesex County, New Jersey and Dearborn and Fayette Counties, Indiana. They moved to Indiana just after the War of 1812. Joannah died in Fayette County, Indiana in 1825. James married secondly on June 3, 1826 in Henry County, Indiana to Barbara Buck (1795-1878). Barbara was born April 5, 1798 in Salem, North Carolina. They had 7 children together. Barbara died September 17, 1878. James died September 1836 in Fayette County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 424: Nicholas Groenendyke (1749-1808). Nicholas was born March 20, 1749 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He had at least two wives, Violet Story and Catherine Kiple. I do not know which was the mother of James, and this is the weakest link in the family line. Nicholas died in February 1808.
Ahnentafel # 848: Johannes Groenendyke (1718-1785). Johannes was born 1718 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married August 25, 1744, probably in Middlesex County, New Jersey, to Sarah Ann Lake (c1725-1771). Sarah was born circa 1725 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. They had 10 children in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Sarah died May 1771. Johannes died July 1785 near Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Ahnentafel # 1696: Petrus "Samuel" Groenendyke (bef1685-1753). Petrus was baptised August 16, 1685 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam. He married October 24, 1713 at Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church to Sara Probasco (c1693-1713/14). Sara was born circa 1693 and died between 1713 and 1714. Petrus married secondly circa 1715 to Mayke Verkerk (c1688- ). Mayke was born circa 1688 in New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. They had 7 children. Petrus married thirdly on May 13, 1732 on May 13, 1732 at the Reformed Dutch Church in New York City to Maria Van Vleck (c1685-1759). They had one daughter. Maria died December 175
9. Petrus died November 23, 1753 in Flatbush, Long Island, New York.
Ahnentafel # 3392: Pieter Groenendyke alias Peter Smith (c1645-1701). Pieter was born circa 1645 in Holland. He was a character. He was sued by two women for fathering children at the same time, Annetje Blanck and Marritie de La Noy. He married Marritie circa 1673 and they had 6 children together. He was in Sussex County, Delaware by 1671, when he appears on the taxlist, by 1680 he was in Kent County. He was elected in 1685 to the Delaware Assembly from Kent County and re-elected in 1689. He died 1701 in Kent County, Delaware.
Related blog posts:
Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 53: Catherine Groenendyke (1843-1913). Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. She married May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875). Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. They raised 5 children in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 106: Elias Groenendyke (1818-1906). Elias was born May 20, 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. He married July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy Jenkins (1817-1856). Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. They had 9 children in Fayette and Madison Counties, Indiana. Elias was a farmer and teacher. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana. Elias married secondly on October 21, 1857 to Hester Teaford (1827-1870). Hester was born July 26, 1827 in Ohio. They had 4 children, and moved the family to Darke County, Ohio. Hester died September 23, 1870 in Darke County, Ohio. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 212: James Groenendyke (1770-1836). James was born in 1770 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married June 4, 1797 to Joannah Antonides (1778-1825). Joannah was born August 28, 1778 in New Jersey. They had 8 children in Middlesex County, New Jersey and Dearborn and Fayette Counties, Indiana. They moved to Indiana just after the War of 1812. Joannah died in Fayette County, Indiana in 1825. James married secondly on June 3, 1826 in Henry County, Indiana to Barbara Buck (1795-1878). Barbara was born April 5, 1798 in Salem, North Carolina. They had 7 children together. Barbara died September 17, 1878. James died September 1836 in Fayette County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 424: Nicholas Groenendyke (1749-1808). Nicholas was born March 20, 1749 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He had at least two wives, Violet Story and Catherine Kiple. I do not know which was the mother of James, and this is the weakest link in the family line. Nicholas died in February 1808.
Ahnentafel # 848: Johannes Groenendyke (1718-1785). Johannes was born 1718 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married August 25, 1744, probably in Middlesex County, New Jersey, to Sarah Ann Lake (c1725-1771). Sarah was born circa 1725 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. They had 10 children in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Sarah died May 1771. Johannes died July 1785 near Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Ahnentafel # 1696: Petrus "Samuel" Groenendyke (bef1685-1753). Petrus was baptised August 16, 1685 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam. He married October 24, 1713 at Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church to Sara Probasco (c1693-1713/14). Sara was born circa 1693 and died between 1713 and 1714. Petrus married secondly circa 1715 to Mayke Verkerk (c1688- ). Mayke was born circa 1688 in New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. They had 7 children. Petrus married thirdly on May 13, 1732 on May 13, 1732 at the Reformed Dutch Church in New York City to Maria Van Vleck (c1685-1759). They had one daughter. Maria died December 175
9. Petrus died November 23, 1753 in Flatbush, Long Island, New York.
Ahnentafel # 3392: Pieter Groenendyke alias Peter Smith (c1645-1701). Pieter was born circa 1645 in Holland. He was a character. He was sued by two women for fathering children at the same time, Annetje Blanck and Marritie de La Noy. He married Marritie circa 1673 and they had 6 children together. He was in Sussex County, Delaware by 1671, when he appears on the taxlist, by 1680 he was in Kent County. He was elected in 1685 to the Delaware Assembly from Kent County and re-elected in 1689. He died 1701 in Kent County, Delaware.
Related blog posts:
Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Photo: Quack, Quack
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| Michelle LeMaster, Gloria LeMaster & the duck, circa 1983. |
Another photo cousin Mike WALSH had - in this one, my sister, Michelle, is showing off the duck that my cousin, Kellie WRIGHT had made. That's me in the picture without a head. The high school wrestling shirt I'm wearing places this in the 1983-84 time frame. My cousin, Jim WRIGHT's head is barely visible behind my mom.
We had ducks and geese at our house growing up. Because we lived out in the country, people would bring us the ducks they would buy for Easter, etc. when they realized they were not so clean and easy to take care of.
Family Recipe Friday: Spanish Rice
My mom contributed another recipe this week: Spanish Rice.
"One of Bonnie Wright's favorite recipes that I serve to my family. It's a good way to stretch a pound of hamburger. Jason and Weldon like this recipe. It's similar to a stuffed pepper except you don't get as much green pepper to eat. I serve it with corn and/or cornbread and simple dessert."
1 medium onions, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup oils
1 1/2 cups minute rice, uncooked
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 8-ounce can water
2 tablespoons sugar
Chili powder to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper in oil until meat is not longer pink. Add rice and cook until brown. Drain grease if necessary. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Family Recipe Friday – is an opportunity to share your family recipes with fellow bloggers and foodies alike. Whether it’s an old-fashioned recipe passed down through generations, a recipe uncovered through your family history research, or a discovered recipe that embraces your ancestral heritage share them on Family Recipe Friday. This series was suggested by Lynn Palermo of The Armchair Genealogist.
Fearless Females: Unexpected Death
March 11 — Did you have any female ancestors who died young or from tragic or unexpected circumstances? Describe and how did this affect the family?
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| Ellen (King) Wright, standing, third from right |
Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, my maternal 2nd-great grandmother, died on Christmas Eve in 1913 at the age of 45. The official cause of death was mitral regurgitation. Her obituary states :
The story I've been told was that my great-grandfather, Virgil, didn't like to celebrate Christmas as an adult because of the memories of the death of his mother. I can understand why.
From: Alexandria, IN Times-Tribune, December 26, 1913Mrs. John Wright, age 45 years, passed away after several years illness of heart trouble. Mrs. Wright had been a sufferer from heart trouble for years and six weeks ago the case developed into a leakage of the heart. She is survived by a husband and two sons, Virgil and Chester, age 17 and 18. James King and Ben King, residing at Orestes, are brothers of the deceased, and Mrs. Mary Young of Orestes, is a sister. The funeral will occur from the country home four miles southwest of the city tommorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock and burial will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
In writing this post, I realized that I don't really have a good picture of her. The picture above is a gathering of the King side of the family, I believe.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Photo: The Girl With The Doll
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| Ruby Lambertson [?] |
Fearless Females: Faith
March 10 — What role did religion play in your family? How did your female ancestors practice their faith? If they did not, why didn’t they? Did you have any female ancestors who served their churches in some capacity?
Faith definitely played a role in the lives of the females of my family. In the recent past, I'm familiar with my grandmother Wright's being a member of the church choir at a Disciples of Christ church and I know that my grandmother LeMaster was brought up in the Evangelical United Brethren church (now United Methodist).
In tracing my genealogy, I've found members of my family involved in a number of Protestant denominations, some of which allowed for more involvement by females than others. Those who were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) were more likely to have an active leadership role. For example, I know that my maternal 6th-great grandmother, Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS was appointed a clerk of the Lost Creek Monthly Meeting and in 1801 was recommended to be an elder. I'm sure there were other examples, but this is one aspect that I've yet to research.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Faith definitely played a role in the lives of the females of my family. In the recent past, I'm familiar with my grandmother Wright's being a member of the church choir at a Disciples of Christ church and I know that my grandmother LeMaster was brought up in the Evangelical United Brethren church (now United Methodist).
In tracing my genealogy, I've found members of my family involved in a number of Protestant denominations, some of which allowed for more involvement by females than others. Those who were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) were more likely to have an active leadership role. For example, I know that my maternal 6th-great grandmother, Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS was appointed a clerk of the Lost Creek Monthly Meeting and in 1801 was recommended to be an elder. I'm sure there were other examples, but this is one aspect that I've yet to research.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Wednesday's Child: Chad Edmund Pierce (1972)
Source: Maplewood Cemetery (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), Chad Pierce marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 23 June 2009.
Chad Edmund PIERCE was born June 1, 1972 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana and died June 2, 1972 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Chad was the son of George and Annette (STEVENS) PIERCE. He was my maternal 2nd cousin once removed.
Fearless Females: Family Document
March 9 — Take a family document (baptismal certificate, passenger list, naturalization petition, etc.) and write a brief narrative using the information.
Above is the death certificate I received from the Hamilton County, Indiana Health Department for my maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Clara (COOK) LAMBERTSON.
Clara died January 23, 1943 early in the morning, 7:00 a.m. It was a Saturday morning. Her place of death was Atlanta, a tiny town in Hamilton County. At age 94, she was most likely living with her daughter and son-in-law, Lola and Omer WHISLER. Clara's husband had long since passed, back in 1918, and Clara had been bouncing around from one family member to the next. The 1930 census had her living in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Indiana with her daughter Maud. By 1932, she was back in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana living with her son, Bert, where she suffered a broken hip. Newspaper reports in 1933 had her staying with Lola.
Two days after passing, Clara was laid to rest in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana next to her husband, Carey.
An intriguing clue was given on the backside of the death certificate, listing Clara's parents :
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Clara died January 23, 1943 early in the morning, 7:00 a.m. It was a Saturday morning. Her place of death was Atlanta, a tiny town in Hamilton County. At age 94, she was most likely living with her daughter and son-in-law, Lola and Omer WHISLER. Clara's husband had long since passed, back in 1918, and Clara had been bouncing around from one family member to the next. The 1930 census had her living in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Indiana with her daughter Maud. By 1932, she was back in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana living with her son, Bert, where she suffered a broken hip. Newspaper reports in 1933 had her staying with Lola.
Two days after passing, Clara was laid to rest in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana next to her husband, Carey.
An intriguing clue was given on the backside of the death certificate, listing Clara's parents :
I have not been able to verify or rule out these as potential parents for Clara, nor find her in the 1850 census in Ohio.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Tombstone Tuesday: Edmund G. & Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce
Source: Maplewood Cemetery (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), E.G. Pierce family monument, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 23 June 2009.
Source: Maplewood Cemetery (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), Edmund G. Pierce marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 23 June 2009.
Edmund G. PIERCE is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund is my maternal 3rd-great grandfather.
Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana, the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. His first marriage was October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio to Lydia P. DUELL (1838-1860), daughter of Joshua and Abigail (BORTON) DUELL. After her death, he moved to Madison County, Indiana, where he married May 5, 1864 to Catherine GROENENDYKE, daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE.
Edmund and Catherine were the parents of 5 children. Edmund was a farmer in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. I have not discovered any record of Civil War service.
Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana.
Source: Maplewood Cemetery (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), Catherine Pierce marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 23 June 2009.
Catherine GROENENDYKE was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE.
After her marriage to Edmund, she lived out her life in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Her biography was printed in the 1914 history of Madison County by Forkner.
Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Fearless Females: Diaries, Journals or Letters
March 8 — Did one of your female ancestors leave a diary, journal, or collection of letters? Share an entry or excerpt.
Not one of my female ancestors left any diaries, journals or collections of letters that I am aware. Would love to have them.
I know that my mother has written a journal about her battle with cancer - something I'm glad that she did so that future generations will know.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Not one of my female ancestors left any diaries, journals or collections of letters that I am aware. Would love to have them.
I know that my mother has written a journal about her battle with cancer - something I'm glad that she did so that future generations will know.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Fearless Females: Grandma's Kitchen
March 7 — Share a favorite recipe from your mother or grandmother’s kitchen. Why is this dish your favorite? If you don’t have one that’s been passed down, describe a favorite holiday or other meal you shared with your family.
I've been slowly sharing the family recipes from my mother and grandmother on Friday posts, so I'll not repeat myself here.
My grandmother LeMaster used to have the biggest meals when we would gather for Christmas time or Easter. I can remember the noodles and mashed potatoes - the noodles were always very thick, almost dumpling like. One dish that she made that I don't see much of any more was hominy. I'm pretty sure that my first exposure to it was at her house. Beef and noodles were another dish I can remember.
My grandmother Wright was the one who started me on enjoying cottage cheese. She liked to eat it with canned pineapple. I will eat it with either milk and sugar, or with pepper, I don't care for fruit in mine.
I know there are others but at the moment I'm drawing a blank.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
I've been slowly sharing the family recipes from my mother and grandmother on Friday posts, so I'll not repeat myself here.
My grandmother LeMaster used to have the biggest meals when we would gather for Christmas time or Easter. I can remember the noodles and mashed potatoes - the noodles were always very thick, almost dumpling like. One dish that she made that I don't see much of any more was hominy. I'm pretty sure that my first exposure to it was at her house. Beef and noodles were another dish I can remember.
My grandmother Wright was the one who started me on enjoying cottage cheese. She liked to eat it with canned pineapple. I will eat it with either milk and sugar, or with pepper, I don't care for fruit in mine.
I know there are others but at the moment I'm drawing a blank.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Sunday's Obituary: Wilma Lucille LeMaster (1931)
Source: Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, December 9, 1931, page 1.
Wilma LeMaster Dies Yesterday
Wilma Lucille LeMaster, infant daughter of Chesley F. and Clara L. (Burkey) LeMaster, died about 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home, one-half mile west of Salamonia. Death was caused by an intestinal conditinon which followed a heavy cold.
The child was born October 6 of this year, being 2 months and 2 days of age. It is survived by the parents, and the following brothers and sister, Donald, 17, Doris, 15, Ralph, 9, and Dale, 4. She is also survived by the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Burkey, of East Walnut street, this city, and the paternal grandfather, L.C. LeMaster, of Salamonia.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:00 o'clock from the home of the parents, located on the old LeMaster homestead, one-half mile west of Salamonia. Interment will be made in the Salamonia cemetery.
Sunday’s Obituary – if you have obituaries of family members and ancestors, consider posting them along with other information about that person as part of Sunday’s Obituary. This is an ongoing series developed by Leslie Ann at Ancestors Live Here.
Black Sheep Sunday: Bandit Suspects' Plot For Escape Is Frustrated
Source: Pharos Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, April 7, 1925, page 11
BANDIT SUSPECTS' PLOT FOR ESCAPE IS FRUSTRATED
Kokomo, Ind., April 7 - Discovery of ten saws, concealed in the cells of Harry Pierpont and Thaddeus Skeer, held here on charges of looting the Southside bank, following their arrest in Detroit last week, frustrated their escape and probably a wholesale jail delivery. F.C. Hunington, Pinkerton operative, found the saws yesterday afternoon when the prisoners were being examined in city court. A thorough search of the entire jail failed to reval [sic] additional saws or tools for escape. One bar in Skeer's cell had been severed.
Homer Miller, prosecuting attorney, is investigating today in an effort to determine how the saws were smuggled into the jail.
A cordon of police guards, heavily armed, has been thrown around the jail in apprehension that gangsters may attempt to release the prisoners. Pierpont is said to have boasted when captured in Detroit that he would never face trial.
Miss Louise Brunner of Fort Wayne, whose unconcious indiscretion furnished police with the clue that led to the arrest of the alleged bandits, has been released on bond and has returned to the home of her mother.
Police deny that Skeer, said to be the lover of Miss Brunner, confessed to the Kokomo holdup to save his sweetheart, whom he feared was to be prosecuted. In this confession it is alleged that Skeer also implicated Pierpont in the Kokomo, Noblesville, Upland and Marion bank robberies, together with Everett Bridgewater, who is still at large.
The accused men will be given a preliminary hearing in city court Thursday.
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Harry PIERPONT (1902-1934), was my maternal 2nd cousin twice removed. Later an associate of John Dillinger, Harry was finally executed by the State of Ohio. This is one of the articles I've discovered in documenting his criminal history.
Black Sheep Sunday – create a post with the main focus being an ancestor with a “shaded past.” Bring out your ne’er-do-wells, your cads, your black widows, your horse thieves and tell their stories. And don’t forget to check out the International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists (IBSSG). This is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.
Fearless Females: Heirlooms
March 6 — Describe an heirloom you may have inherited from a female ancestor (wedding ring or other jewelry, china, clothing, etc.) If you don’t have any, then write about a specific object you remember from your mother or grandmother, or aunt (a scarf, a hat, cooking utensil, furniture, etc.)
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| Grandma Bonnie Wright's phone One object I remember as a child was my grandma's Mickey Mouse telephone. She must have bought it around the time of the Ma Bell breakup. Before this phone, I remember that she had one of those heavy, black phones that were owned by the telephone company. I believe the Mickey phone was the first non-telco owned phone that she had. |
One incident I can still remember was a repairman being at her house who needed to make a phone call back to his office. When he asked where the telephone was located, grandma pointed him to Mickey. The guy couldn't believe that Mickey was a "real" telephone.
I'm happy to say that he's still in use today at my parent's house, and Bonnie's great-grandchildren still are able to make and answer phone calls on the "Mickey phone."
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Black Sheep Sunday: Bold Bandits Rob Bank At Kokomo Today
Source: Pharos Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, March 27, 1925, page 1.
BOLD BANDITS ROB BANK AT KOKOMO TODAY
Police Here On Lookout For the Bandits Who Looted Southside Bank This Afternoon
Police here received notification this afternoon at two o'clock that five armed bandits entered the Southside Bank at Kokomo and escaped with an unestimated amount of loot following one of the boldest day-light holdups in the history of the state.
According to information available here, the bandits made their getaway in a high powered Blue Moon touring car, bearing the license number of 474-923.
The local police have dispatched patrolmen to the outskirts of the city and were on the lookout for the thieves this afternoon. Kokomo officials could not ascertain the direction the bandits took, it is said.
The robbery occurred this afternoon at 1:30.
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Cousin Harry PIERPONT (1902-1934) robbed the Southside Bank in Kokomo. This is one of the newspaper articles I've located in retracing his criminal history.
Black Sheep Sunday – create a post with the main focus being an ancestor with a “shaded past.” Bring out your ne’er-do-wells, your cads, your black widows, your horse thieves and tell their stories. And don’t forget to check out the International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists (IBSSG). This is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Surname Saturday : PIERCE
The PIERCE surname is in my maternal line. The origins of the surname are English.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 13: Edna Muriel Pierce (1897-1968). Edna was born February 7, 1897 in Madison County, Indiana. She married June 19, 1915 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972). Virgil was born July 6, 1894 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. They raised three children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana where Virgil was a farmer. Edna's nickname was "Peach". Virgil died March 25, 1972 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edna died March 3, 1968 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 26: William Francis Pierce (1865-1950). William was born July 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. He married January 14, 1892 in Madison County, Indiana to Clara Penisten (1869-1906). Clara was born March 1869 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 7 children, 3 living to adulthood. Clara died September 26, 1906 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. William married secondly March 4, 1909 in Madison County, Indiana to Vida Maddox (1886-1968). Vida was born October 6, 1886 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky. They had 7 children. Vida died November 19, 1968 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. William died September 21, 1950 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. All are buried at the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 52: Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875). Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. He married October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio to Lydia Duell (1838-1860). Lydia was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. She died September 14, 1860. She is buried at the West Grove Monthly Meeting Burial Ground, Wayne County, Indiana. Edmund married secondly May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Catherine Groenendyke (1843-1913). Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children in Richland and Lafayette Townships, Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Edmund and Catherine are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 104: Francis S. Pierce (1806-1881). Francis was born June 8, 1806 in Vermont. He married October 25, 1831 in Wayne County, Indiana to Rebecca Page (1806-1893). Rebecca was born August 18, 1806 in New Jersey. They had 13 children in Pickaway County, Ohio and Wayne County, Indiana where Francis was a farmer. Rebecca died January 26, 1893 in Wayne County, Indiana. Francis died August 5, 1881 in Wayne County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wayne County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 208: Gordon Pierce (1773-1875). Gordon was born August 31, 1773 in Hardwick, Worchester County, Massachusetts. He married in 1796 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont to Thirza Smalley (c1775-1861). Thirza was born circa 1775 in Thetford, Worchester County, Massachusetts. They had 5 children. Thriza died in 1861 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York. Gordon died February 7, 1875 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York.
Ahnentafel # 416: Seth Pierce (1744-1835). Seth was born September 12, 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married on April 17, 1767 to Bethiah Field (1746-1807). Bethiah was born April 8, 1746 in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. They had 12 children. Bethiah died September 18, 1807. Seth married secondly in 1813 to Patty Rindge ( -1829). Seth died in 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
Ahnentafel # 832: Seth Pierce (1716-1794). Seth was born November 30, 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married November 10, 1743 to Elizabeth Nye (1720-1749). Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720. They had 4 children. Elizabeth died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Seth died December 5, 1794.
Ahnentafel # 1664: Samuel Pierce (1681-1774). Samuel was born November 25, 1681 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married June 14, 1705 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts to Abigail Johnson (1674-1787). Abigail was born October 4, 1674 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. They had 6 children. Abigail died March 16, 1787 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Samuel died January 26, 1774 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut.
Ahnentafel # 3328: Samuel Pierce (1656-1721). Samuel was born April 7, 1656 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married December 9, 1680 to Lydia Bacon (1656-1717). Lydia was born March 6, 1656 in Newton, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. They had 9 children. Lydia died December 5, 1717 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Samuel died July 5, 1721 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Ahnentafel # 6656: Thomas Pierce (1608-1683). Thomas was born in 1608 in England, one source says Norwich. He married May 6, 1635 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts to Elizabeth Cole (1608-1688). Elizabeth was born March 5, 1608. They had 13 children. Elizabeth died March 5, 1688. Thomas died November 5, 1683 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Ahnentafel # 13312: Thomas Pierce (c1583/4-1666). Thomas was born between 1583 and 1584 in England. He married Elizabeth ________ (c1586/7-1667). Elizabeth was born between 1586 and 1587 in England. They had 8 children. Elizabeth died in 1667 in Charleston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Thomas died October 7, 1666 in Charleston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 13: Edna Muriel Pierce (1897-1968). Edna was born February 7, 1897 in Madison County, Indiana. She married June 19, 1915 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972). Virgil was born July 6, 1894 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. They raised three children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana where Virgil was a farmer. Edna's nickname was "Peach". Virgil died March 25, 1972 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edna died March 3, 1968 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 26: William Francis Pierce (1865-1950). William was born July 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. He married January 14, 1892 in Madison County, Indiana to Clara Penisten (1869-1906). Clara was born March 1869 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 7 children, 3 living to adulthood. Clara died September 26, 1906 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. William married secondly March 4, 1909 in Madison County, Indiana to Vida Maddox (1886-1968). Vida was born October 6, 1886 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky. They had 7 children. Vida died November 19, 1968 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. William died September 21, 1950 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. All are buried at the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 52: Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875). Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. He married October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio to Lydia Duell (1838-1860). Lydia was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. She died September 14, 1860. She is buried at the West Grove Monthly Meeting Burial Ground, Wayne County, Indiana. Edmund married secondly May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Catherine Groenendyke (1843-1913). Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children in Richland and Lafayette Townships, Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Edmund and Catherine are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 104: Francis S. Pierce (1806-1881). Francis was born June 8, 1806 in Vermont. He married October 25, 1831 in Wayne County, Indiana to Rebecca Page (1806-1893). Rebecca was born August 18, 1806 in New Jersey. They had 13 children in Pickaway County, Ohio and Wayne County, Indiana where Francis was a farmer. Rebecca died January 26, 1893 in Wayne County, Indiana. Francis died August 5, 1881 in Wayne County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wayne County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 208: Gordon Pierce (1773-1875). Gordon was born August 31, 1773 in Hardwick, Worchester County, Massachusetts. He married in 1796 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont to Thirza Smalley (c1775-1861). Thirza was born circa 1775 in Thetford, Worchester County, Massachusetts. They had 5 children. Thriza died in 1861 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York. Gordon died February 7, 1875 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York.
Ahnentafel # 416: Seth Pierce (1744-1835). Seth was born September 12, 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married on April 17, 1767 to Bethiah Field (1746-1807). Bethiah was born April 8, 1746 in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. They had 12 children. Bethiah died September 18, 1807. Seth married secondly in 1813 to Patty Rindge ( -1829). Seth died in 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
Ahnentafel # 832: Seth Pierce (1716-1794). Seth was born November 30, 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married November 10, 1743 to Elizabeth Nye (1720-1749). Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720. They had 4 children. Elizabeth died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Seth died December 5, 1794.
Ahnentafel # 1664: Samuel Pierce (1681-1774). Samuel was born November 25, 1681 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married June 14, 1705 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts to Abigail Johnson (1674-1787). Abigail was born October 4, 1674 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. They had 6 children. Abigail died March 16, 1787 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Samuel died January 26, 1774 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut.
Ahnentafel # 3328: Samuel Pierce (1656-1721). Samuel was born April 7, 1656 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married December 9, 1680 to Lydia Bacon (1656-1717). Lydia was born March 6, 1656 in Newton, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. They had 9 children. Lydia died December 5, 1717 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Samuel died July 5, 1721 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Ahnentafel # 6656: Thomas Pierce (1608-1683). Thomas was born in 1608 in England, one source says Norwich. He married May 6, 1635 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts to Elizabeth Cole (1608-1688). Elizabeth was born March 5, 1608. They had 13 children. Elizabeth died March 5, 1688. Thomas died November 5, 1683 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Ahnentafel # 13312: Thomas Pierce (c1583/4-1666). Thomas was born between 1583 and 1584 in England. He married Elizabeth ________ (c1586/7-1667). Elizabeth was born between 1586 and 1587 in England. They had 8 children. Elizabeth died in 1667 in Charleston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Thomas died October 7, 1666 in Charleston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.
Fearless Females: How They Met
March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents?
I know that my parents met while they were at college - Ball State Teachers College in Muncie, Indiana. They've told me the story, but sad to say I don't have it written down. Need to go back and ask them again.
My paternal grandparents, Ord LeMASTER and Ruth HALEY, I do not know how they met. They grew up in adjoining townships, less than 5 miles apart, so they could have met any number of ways. Grandpa Ord was 25 years old when they were married, Grandma Ruth was 20. Will have to ask relatives how they met at the next family reunion.
My maternal grandparents, William WRIGHT and Bonnie LAMBERTSON, I also do not know how they met. Grandpa was a farm boy from Alexandria, Grandma was a city girl from Elwood. I do know that they double-dated with Bonnie's sister Ruby and Robert WALSH. Grandpa was 21 and Grandma was 17 when they were married. Again, will also need to ask relatives how they met.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
I know that my parents met while they were at college - Ball State Teachers College in Muncie, Indiana. They've told me the story, but sad to say I don't have it written down. Need to go back and ask them again.
My paternal grandparents, Ord LeMASTER and Ruth HALEY, I do not know how they met. They grew up in adjoining townships, less than 5 miles apart, so they could have met any number of ways. Grandpa Ord was 25 years old when they were married, Grandma Ruth was 20. Will have to ask relatives how they met at the next family reunion.
My maternal grandparents, William WRIGHT and Bonnie LAMBERTSON, I also do not know how they met. Grandpa was a farm boy from Alexandria, Grandma was a city girl from Elwood. I do know that they double-dated with Bonnie's sister Ruby and Robert WALSH. Grandpa was 21 and Grandma was 17 when they were married. Again, will also need to ask relatives how they met.
Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
Friday, March 04, 2011
Family Recipe Friday: Freezer Slaw
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| Grandma Wright's huge cabbage |
Mom shared another recipe from her collection:
Every Spring when I plan my garden I always figure enough cabbage to make this slaw recipe. It tastes so good in the winter and keeps well in the refrigerator once it's thawed. It makes a great side dish to any meal. While I have never had a problem growing cabbage I have never produced a head of cabbage as large as Grandma "Peach" Wright did.
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1 carrot, chopped or shredded
1 medium onions, chopped fine
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vinegar
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
Dash celery seeds
Put all chopped vegetables in large bowl and put salt on the mixture. Stir and let sit. Meanwhile bring vinegar, sugar, and water to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Cool and pour over cabbage mixture which may need to be drained. Freeze. This recipe does need to be frozen before eating.
VARIATION: " Refrigerator Slaw": Shred 1 medium head of cabbage and alternate with 1 medium onion sliced thinly in a bowl. Top with 7/8 cup of sugar. In a saucepan, mix 1 cup vinegar, 3/4 c. salad oil. 2 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1 teaspoon celery seed. Bring to a boil. Pour hot mixture over cabbage and onion mixture. Cover and let stand 4-6 hours. Mix well and serve. Will keep 2-3 weeks in refrigerator.
Family Recipe Friday – is an opportunity to share your family recipes with fellow bloggers and foodies alike. Whether it’s an old-fashioned recipe passed down through generations, a recipe uncovered through your family history research, or a discovered recipe that embraces your ancestral heritage share them on Family Recipe Friday. This series was suggested by Lynn Palermo of The Armchair Genealogist.
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