My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles Morton POE, married on this date in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Minnie Elizabeth SHIMEALL. Charles was born April 4, 1866 in Morgan County, Indiana, the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Minnie was born April 18, 1872 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa, the daughter of Clark Floyd and Salinda Madelien (NEWCOMB) SHIMEALL. They had 1 daughter and resided in Phillips County, Kansas. They later divorced. Minnie died February 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Charles died sometime after the 1920 census.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Mosher MAXSON, was born on this date in 1730 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Mosher was the son of Joseph and Bethiah (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON. Mosher married before 1758 to Tacy ________. They had at least 3 children. Mosher died December 24, 1787 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah Tira CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1821 in Tennessee. Sarah was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and the older sister of my Mary Ann CROCKETT. Sarah married September 9, 1839 in Owen County, Indiana to Peter F. LIVINGSTON. I do not have dates of birth or death for Peter. Sarah died March 11, 1882 in Owen County, Indiana.
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
First Thoughts: Who Do You Think You Are?
I loved the first episode of the American "Who Do You Think You Are?" showing how Sarah Jessica Parker discovered her family's connection to America's past.
The show differed from "Faces of America" on PBS in that it showed the actual research, and SJP was involved in the process from beginning to end, even sharing the discoveries with her mother. Having her visit the NEGHS was great, and watching her pour over the records about her Salem witch ancestor was priceless. Makes me want to dig into my Salem ancestors, one of whom I know was an accuser, to see what information remains to be uncovered.
I could relate to the story about the Gold Rush disappearance, as one of my ancestors went west and didn't come back. In fact, he was in El Dorado County, CA just like her ancestor. How neat it must have been to be able to walk where her ancestor mined all those years ago.
Will the non-genealogists be into the show? I don't know. My wife seemed interested, but then she knows how crazy I am about the subject. We also enjoyed "Faces of America" together.
My only concern with the show is that folks who aren't into genealogy will think that only the 'celebrities' have interesting genealogy. Everyone's story deserves to be told, and whether recent or long-time ago immigrant the stories should be explored.
Anything that can get others interested in genealogy and at the same time show them that not everything is on the internet is a good thing.
The show differed from "Faces of America" on PBS in that it showed the actual research, and SJP was involved in the process from beginning to end, even sharing the discoveries with her mother. Having her visit the NEGHS was great, and watching her pour over the records about her Salem witch ancestor was priceless. Makes me want to dig into my Salem ancestors, one of whom I know was an accuser, to see what information remains to be uncovered.
I could relate to the story about the Gold Rush disappearance, as one of my ancestors went west and didn't come back. In fact, he was in El Dorado County, CA just like her ancestor. How neat it must have been to be able to walk where her ancestor mined all those years ago.
Will the non-genealogists be into the show? I don't know. My wife seemed interested, but then she knows how crazy I am about the subject. We also enjoyed "Faces of America" together.
My only concern with the show is that folks who aren't into genealogy will think that only the 'celebrities' have interesting genealogy. Everyone's story deserves to be told, and whether recent or long-time ago immigrant the stories should be explored.
Anything that can get others interested in genealogy and at the same time show them that not everything is on the internet is a good thing.
Family Milestones: March 5th
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Martha WARDLAW, married on this date in 1816 to Benjamin KIMBALL, as her second husband. Martha was born October 19, 1776 in Augusta County, Virginia, the daughter of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Samuel WARDLAW. Benjamin was born in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. They had 1 son. Martha died February 3, 1855 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal great-granduncle, Chester Arthur "Mike" WRIGHT, married on this date in 1920 in Madison County, Indiana to Erma Violet HAYES. Mike was born October 18, 1896 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, the son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, the younger brother of my Virgil Lee WRIGHT. Erma was born May 9, 1902 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Cora (REASON) HAYES. They had 1 daughter, and later divorced. Erma died November 1, 1949 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Mike died June 20, 1955 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He is buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal great-granduncle, Chester Arthur "Mike" WRIGHT, married on this date in 1920 in Madison County, Indiana to Erma Violet HAYES. Mike was born October 18, 1896 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, the son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, the younger brother of my Virgil Lee WRIGHT. Erma was born May 9, 1902 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Cora (REASON) HAYES. They had 1 daughter, and later divorced. Erma died November 1, 1949 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Mike died June 20, 1955 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He is buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
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