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.

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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.

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.