Of Apples and Such

Received a wonderful comment from Susan, regarding my paternal 6th-great grandfather, Samuel JEWETT.  It seems that Samuel shared my interest in gardening, as according to this website about his farm, he was the developer of the type of apple known as Jewett Red or "Nodhead", which is a dessert variety.

Apparently, the apple was named "Nodhead" after Samuel, who had a reputation for nodding his head while walking or talking.  Did a quick search online to find that this variety is not known outside of New England. Interesting.

Would love to see if I can locate a couple of these type of apple trees to plant in my backyard.  What an interesting way to have a connection with a long distant ancestor.

Family MIlestones: May 31st

My paternal great-grandaunt, Bertha Fidelia LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1874 in Darke County, Ohio.  Bertha was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS.  Bertha married May 20, 1903 in Jay County, Indiana to John Henry YAEGER.  John was born October 4, 1871.  They moved to Clay County, Indiana and raised 6 children.  John died in 1963.  Bertha died March 16, 1922 in Clay County, Indiana.

 

Family Milestones: May 30th

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1774 in York County, Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Heinrich and Catherine (MOSER) WEHRLY, and the younger sister of my Heinrich WEHRLY.  Elizabeth married Henry PETRY, son of Steffan and Anna (DANNER) PETRY.  Henry was born September 1, 1775 in York, York County, Pennsylvania.  They raised 5 children in Preble County, Ohio.  Henry died October 10, 1864 in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio.  Elizabeth died February 8, 1852 in Preble County, Ohio.