My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, was born on this date in 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS. Emma married February 23, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT. Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT. They lived in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Calvin was County Auditor of Hamilton County. They had 3 children. Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Sally JEWETT, was born on this date in 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire. Sally was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (________) JEWETT. Sally married Deacon John PHILBRICK on December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire. John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. They lived in Weare, New Hampshire and had 8 children. John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. I do not know when or where Sally died.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PUTMAN, married on this date in 1827 in Monroe County, Indiana to Joseph HOUSTON. Lucinda was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Family Milestones: March 6th
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.
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.
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.
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