My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Samuel NESBIT, married on this date in 1813 in Harrison County, Virginia to Nancy THOMAS. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Nancy. Samuel was born March 1, 1781 in Virginia. They moved to Missouri, where Samuel died September 1, 1866 in Stoutsville, Missouri. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Thomas CHEW, was born on this date in 1801. Thomas was the son of Andrew and Anna Marie (BARTHUS) CHEW, and the older brother of my Elizabeth CHEW. Thomas married Julia Ann HUGGINS, daughter of William HUGGINS. Julia was born in March 1804. They raised 7 children in Hamilton County, Indiana. Julia died September 21, 1876. Thomas died January 21, 1879 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Hinkle Creek Friends Cemetery, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, May 31, 2010
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.
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