Genealogy Frame of Mind

Obituary of Bro. Noah Early (1910)

2012-01-27T01:05:00.009-05:00

Early, Bro. Noah, born Oct. 8, 1823, in Rockingham County, Va., died APril 2, 1910, of la grippe and old age, in Augusta Co., Va., aged 86 years, 5 months and 24 days. his church home has been in Pleasant Valley for many years. Bro Early was married three times. Of the second marriage one child is living and two dead, and of the third marriage, eight are living and one dead. His wife preceded him about sixteen years ago. He leaves three sons, one being Eld. H.C. Early, and six daughters. Bro. Early was a consistent member of the church for over sixty years. Services at Pleasant Valley church by Elders D.C. Flory and S.D. Miller. Text, Psa. 115:15. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: The Gospel Messenger

The children of Noah Early are: David, Rebecca, Joseph, Henry, John, Jacob, Elizabeth, Mary, Benjamin, Virginia, Alice and Anna.

Thursday Tricks & Tips

2012-01-26T05:30:00.000-05:00

When you have a research trip coming try this for organizing your to do lists.

Print off the home page of all libraries & Archives you plan on visiting, to that add your to do list for each one. If you have cemeteries to visit locate them on line and print off their website as well, then adding your personal to do lists.

I also include maps, directions and hotel reservation information.

After making sure I have it all, I bind it all together with a comb binding machine. I can keep notes on everything from my research to my thoughts on the hotel. All in one place, all neatly bound, no loose papers to drop or leave behind.

Wedding Wednesday - Hess & Bloss (1811 VA)

2012-01-25T05:30:00.000-05:00

John Hess married Mary Bloss, daughter of John Adam Bloss on 27 JUN 1811 in Rockingham County, Virginia. John & Mary were the parents of eight children:
Joseph (1813-1891), Elizabeth, Polly, John F. (1818-1888), Leanna, Sarah (1851-1907), Permelia*(1829-1916) and William H. (1831-?).

They migrated ca1850/1 to Butler County, Ohio were both John and Mary are buried in the Middletown Cemetery. They were my 4th great grandparents.

Tombstone Tuesday - John Hess & Mary Bloss Hess

2012-01-24T05:30:00.000-05:00

John & Anna Maria (Mary) Bloss Hess stone in Middletown Cemetery, Blue Ball, Butler County, Ohio

The first time I saw this stone the top was broken off, which you can see from looking at the top photo above. Middle is a close up of the side of the oblisk with John's information. The bottom image is the stone after being repaired by a local headstone company.

For more on John & Mary Bloss Hess check back tomorrow. They are featured on Wedding Wednesday this week!

Military Monday - Valentine Bloss (Rev. War VA)

2012-01-23T09:14:00.000-05:00

Obituary Daniel K. Shreckhise (1908)

2012-01-20T00:59:00.001-05:00

Shreckhise, Daniel K., born near Mt. Sidney, Va., Sept. 17, 1839, died Aug. 1, 1908, aged 68 years, 10 minths and 14 days. He spent his life at the place of his birth. He was always a good neighbor and friend. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. His wife, (Rebecca Early) four sons and two daughters survive him. Services in the Pleasant Valley Church by Mr. Files, assisted by Bro. A.D. Garber. Text, 2 Tim. 4:7. Interment in the Melanthean Chapel Cemetery.

Happy Researching!
Karen

Thursday Tricks & Tips

2012-01-19T05:44:00.003-05:00

When you are looking for your ancestors on the census, make notes of who is living nearby. It never hurts to note who is living nearby so that when you can't find your ancestors because of bad indexing or other reasons, you can search for the nearby neighbors and perhaps that will lead you back to your family. Pay close attention to unusual names. At times searching for them can be easier than searching for John or Elizabeth!

Hopefully the neighbors didn't move back to Missouri!

Really? I Have To Prove Everything?

2012-01-18T09:01:00.000-05:00

I am constantly amazed at how gullible people can be. From what I am seeing on Ancestry's Family Tree's many people believe everything they read. And then put it on line as fact without ever taking the time to stop and research and confirm said things.

Obituaries are one of the best examples of this that I have found yet. For some reason people believe so much of what is in obituaries and no further research is ever done to follow up.

In my GGgrandmother's obituary is states the following, "...He leaves two sons, Paul L. Sharters and five sons...." it then proceeds to state she left behind five brothers & a sister, which in fact was correct.

The problem with this obituary is that -
A. He is really a she... no biggie I know. But it matters to ME.
B. There were not two sons or five sons there were SIX...
C. None of her sons were named Paul L. Sharters.
D. No mention of the two daughters, both of whom were living at the time of her death.

A bit of research would have shown the person on Ancestry Trees those facts and then the facts presented on his/her tree would be correct instead of so poorly listing false information.

The moral of this story? Don't take everything you find in an obituary to be true. Remember that in some cases it may not even be a family member writing the obituary. Many of the Brethren obituaries I have found were written by an elder in the church or by a family friend. In some cases information given may simply be a guess. When my grandmother died her place of birth was incorrectly given in her obituary. She tried to get the person who had the correct information but that person was unavailable. So she gave it her best guess.

Memories fade, papers get lost.. you really do need to make the effort to prove the things you find. Even from obituaries!

Be Careful What You Wish For....

2012-01-17T05:37:00.000-05:00

As I wrote at the beginning of this year, I always have many projects in process. Always seem to be something that needs typed, or something that needs to be typed or scanned. I could never complain about being bored.

Last Thursday we left Michigan and drove two days to take my mom back to Florida. I thought finally I would go and come back with nothing to add to the ever present pile. Boy was I ever wrong!

Before I left to come home she presented me with two recipe boxes of my grandmother's, both full of her handwritten recipes. I always said I wanted to get those and scan them.

Guess what? Looks like I got my wish.... Better be careful what I wish for in the future!

Death of Eld. Isaac Early (1907)

2012-01-13T00:46:00.008-05:00

Death of Eld. Isaac Early

Isaac Early was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, March 7, 1838. In the fall of 1839 he moved with his parents to Lima, Allen County, Ohio, where his father was one of the earliest pioneers. On a farm he lived with his parents until he was twenty one years of age.

In 1861 he was united in marriage with Mary E. Irvin, of Allen County, Ohio. They began housekeeping on a farm in Putnam County, where they lived for five years. From there they moved to St. Joseph County, Indiana, four miles northeast of Liberty. They resided here until the Lord called him home.

Eight children were born to them, five girls and three boys, all of whom are living.

In 1864 the deceased united with the Brethren Church, and in 1867 he was elected tot he ministry. He labored in this capacity for thirty years, when feeble health would not admit of more labor in that direction. His faithfulness to his church and devotion to his God, however remained unabated. He died Aug. 14, 1907, aged 69 years, 5 months and 7 days. Besides his devoted wife, three brothers and eight children survive.

Bro. Early wielded a noble influence in the church and community. He was a man of truth, honesty and Christian integrity. His life harmonized with his preaching, which rendered his life a success among those who knew him. He possessed tact as a counselor in the church and the home and was admired by the young and old for his amiable qualitities. All realize thata christian soldier has fallen, but he fell clad in his armor and loyal to his trust, and has gone to reap his eternal reward. Funeral services by writer.

Geo. D. Zollers

Gospel Messenger - AUG 1907

Happy Researching!
Karen

Thursday Tricks & Tips

2012-01-12T04:39:00.001-05:00

Today's tip - Always record your ancestors address when you can find it. Whether in city directories, a county history or even on a census. Record it in your software, either in notes or as a fact. I use "residence".

When I was trying to locate Mr. Brown Eye's great grandparents in Elyria I knew they had not gone back to Germany, but I was unable to locate them. I had the address from a previous census, it had been written in the margin. I went back into the census where I could not find them, used the address I had and there they were, living in the same spot. Problem - they were indexed as Kauffman not Krugman.

So Many Places So Little Time

2012-01-11T09:17:00.000-05:00

Mr. Brown Eyes said to me the other day, "I have to turn in my vacation dates this week." I was rather surprised, I mean its only the second week of January. The new year is hardly under way and we already have to decide where we want to research and vacation for our entire year?

So we started to ponder, discuss, consider... so far we've not come to any certain conclusions except that I have tons more work to do in several locations including Dayton. Since reuniting with my Kreitzer cousins this past year, finding work to do in Dayton seems to be one of my favorte things to do. Not to mention that my to-do list there is a mile long. But then my to do list at several locations is a mile long. I seriously doubt that the to-do lists will ever be totally empty.

Nothing seems to finish a successful research day off like dinner with cousins & good friends!

That said... what are your plans for researching this summer? Have you given any thought to it all?

Happy Researching!
Karen

Ready Or Not Here It Comes...

2012-01-10T05:44:00.002-05:00

When I was writing this the little box to your right indicated that I had 78 days and counting to the date when the 1940 census is released.

Whoa! Where did time go? Seems like it was just yesterday that the 1930 came out with all of its hullabaloo. I've not found all my ancestors on the 1920 census, let alone the 1930 and here comes 1940.

So I've started to do some serious searching for the ones I am missing. Not just the 1930, but the 1850 and everything forward. Some are missing I am sure due to mistrust of the census taker... aka the good ole Uncle Sam. Some are just missing due to spelling errors. Whatever the reason the great hunt is on! Doubtful they will all be found before 1940 comes out but what the heck... nothing like a good census search to brighten ones day eh?

How about you? How ready are you for the 1940 census release?

Happy Hunting!
Karen

Ft Wayne & the Flip Pal Scanner

2012-01-09T12:24:00.000-05:00

What a fabulous combination! I went to Ft Wayne to the Allen County public library this weekend to research. Took along my handy little Flip Pal Scanner. Really put it thru the paces.

Did lots of scanning, found quite a few photo's, the scanner just loved those. So far my only beef with the scanner is that I don't have a way to lock it up if I have to leave the table to locate a book or find a ladies room. We bought some rechargeable batteries that get 500 scans per use, but take 13 hours to charge. With two sets in tow we've not had any battery issues at all.

Once I got the hang of the 1/2 inch overlap that the scanner likes to have in order to stitch things back together, we've really not had any real issues with the Flip Pal at all.

I hope to have some images before and after the stitching for you to view in the next few days. Right now my pantry re-organization is calling my name!

Karen

Sudden Death of J.W. Early (1893)

2012-01-06T00:17:00.000-05:00

Sudden Death of Dr. J.W. Early, of Mt. Clinton, Rockingham Co., Va.

The community was much shocked when it was announced that Dr. J.W. Early, son of Noah Early of Augusta Co., and brother to H.C. Early, of Meyerhoeffer's Store, Va., dropped dead on the evening of Dec. 17, at about eight o'clock, after riding nearly all day, visiting a number of patients and appearing to be in his usual health.
He was in the act of brushing the mud from his boots, at the door of a patients house, when the fatal issue came. He sank forward on his face, and was no more.

December 19, his remains were peacefully laid away in the presence of a large and sad congregation in the Pleasant Valley Church yard, Augusta County, near his old home. He leaves a young widow, and four little children, an aged father and mother and a number of near relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death and their loss. His age was thirty six years and seven days.

Thursday Tricks & Tips

2012-01-05T06:43:00.001-05:00

I've decided its time to start a new Thursday topic. I've been pondering this addition for a while. So every Thursday will be a trick or tip that will help you in some aspect of your research.

Today's tip - When doing census research use the "strangest" name of any given family for your search. I find that using the most uncommon name helps a bit with locating families. Hopefully there will be fewer of those more uncommon names in your search. In my husband's tree, I've been searching for uncommon names such as - Pryor (Prior) Breeding and Fanny (Fannie) Rash.

And yes, those are actual names in his family tree. Strange but true!

Do you have tips or tricks you'd like me to share with other readers? Just send them to me at karen at miprofgenie dot com - leaving out the spaces of course, or leave them in my comments section!

Happy Researching!
Karen

The Same Old Story

2012-01-04T03:52:00.002-05:00

Shortly after beginning my research my father in law gave me a descedancy "type" chart on the Krugman family. It was entitled "Krugman's To America". The chart was roughly done and contained many names and dates, some of which were correct others that were close. None the less, I appreciated what he had done for me. So I began my research on the Krugman family.

I quickly learned that Krugman is not one of those names that is everywhere. Not alot of people are researching the surname. So the going was not in any way easy (but then who's surname is?) I worked my way thru his chart, slowing verifying, disproving and documenting the things I saw on the chart. I added children and dates, locations and surnames.

One person on the tree, a Mrs. Charles Krugman intrigued me. There was no date, no place only the notation that she died in a fire leaving behind two young daughters and a husband. No names no dates. So the search began. I found Charles Krugman on the 1900 census as a widower, living with his parents and three daughters. Next I located a marriage record for him dated March 16, 1893 in Seneca County, Ohio. I knew it was the same Charles Krugman as I found a newspaper ad stating that he had opened a tailor shop in Seneca County in October of 1893. I now had a window to work with.

I was unsuccesful with my attempts to locate much further information on the death of Mrs. Krugman. However, knowing that she died in a fire, I decided to contact the fire cheif of Seneca County. I sent him an email with all the information I had asking if he knew if any fire records exsisted from that time frame I had. I also asked that if he could not help me, might he share my info with someone who could? I included my mailing and email contact information, included a very nice thank you and then hit send.

Thinking I might hear something I checked daily, hoping for something ANYTHING... days turned into weeks, weeks into months... finally after several months the mailman brought a letter.

It was quite interesting. When the firechief couldn't help me he turned my note over to a lady at the newspaper. She took my note, researched, did some digging and FOUND me the information I needed. Below is they typed version of the newspaper clipping she sent me.

Same Old Story

Fostoria, O., Nov. 26, --Mrs.C.F. Krugman was fatally burned as a result of trying to start a fire in the kitchen stove with gasoline. There were some live coals concealed in the ashes and the flame jumped from them to the can, causing its contents to explode and cover her with the burning fluid.

HORRIBLE Mrs. Charles Krugman Fatally Burned at Noon Tuesday Kindling a Fire with Gasoline and the Can and Contents Exploded

At this writing, two o'clock this afternoon, Mrs. Charles J. Krugman lies at her home on South Union Street, awaiting the summons of death, burned to a crisp and moaning, directing to her husband the care of their three small children.

Mr. and Mrs. Krugman and family moved here from Hammond, indiana, two months ago, and he has been employed by Mohler, the tailor, since that time. Both parties lived here about six years ago, he marrying her, Miss Kritzer, in this city, she being a sister to Mrs. George O'Brien.

Mr. Krugman said this afternoon that he went home to dinner, and hs wife thought she would get a quick dinner. There was a little fire in the kitchen stove and both he and she and a little child were standing beside the stove when she picked up what she thought was a coal oil can, but which may have contained gasoline, and taking off a stove lid began pouring the fluid onto the coals, when instantly the contents exploded, throwing now burning fluid in all directions and wrapping the body of the unfortunate woman in a sheet of flame. The glass in the stove was blown out, and the ignited fluid was distributed over the floor and table and blackened the walls of the room wherever it struck. Mrs. Krugman screamed in pain while her husband tried to extinguish the flames which enveloped her; in doing so he severely burned both of his hands while the little daughter is also slightly injured.

An alarm of fire was turned in, but the services of the department were not needed, though medical assitance, in the persons of Drs Hale, Leonard and Hoege, was hurried to the scene.

Mail carrier Lovett, who lives in the adjoining house, was the first person outside of the family to hear the cries of the woman and to rush in. He grabbed a lot of carpet and wrapped it about the woman, who was nothing more than a pillar of fire, and shortly had the flames extinguished, but the cruel flames had done their work. Most of the clothes were burned off her body, the hair was scorched and singed, the lips, nose, ears and eyebrows were burned to a crisp, and it is just possible for her to see.

The doctors state that there is not a spot on her body as large as one's palm which is not horribly burned. The physicians have done everything that can be done to ease the awful pain, but express no hope that she will live, and death is but a few hours off at best. Father Griss is with the poor woman to give spitirual comfort in her last hour.

The daughter who was burned is about three years old and her left hand is badly blistered.

Tombstone - Mary Salome Kreitzer (1795-1884)

2012-01-03T03:14:00.000-05:00

Mary Salome Kreitzer nee Gebhart was born 15 SEP 1795 in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania and dies 23 SEP 1884 in Montgomery County, Ohio.

She married 16 DEC 1813 to Thomas Kreitzer who was featured last Tuesday on this blog.

Together they were the parents of 7 children -

Peter (1815-1823), George (1816-1855), William (1818-1869), Elizabeth (1822-1878), Jacob (1824-1913), Sarah (1827-1900), and Catherine.

Mary Salome's broken stone lies on the ground in pieces next to her husband, Thomas' in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Happy New Year 2012 - Goals & Thoughts

2012-01-02T03:29:00.001-05:00

I didn't really make any New Year's resolutions this year, but I did set a few genealogy goals for myself.

I've been working on my marriage date project, and I plan on continuing that. I found quite a few marriage dates when I was on my mini trip this past week to Dayton & Troy, Ohio. But I still have many more to locate. Its a slow process but one I feel strongly about completing.

Another goal is continue with the research log that I started in November. I've been good about keeping it up so far, so hoping to contiue. Its been helpful especially with keeping track of where I ordered DC from or where I made an obit request from. I've also been (so far) good about logging when those requests were filled. Hoping to keep that up.

Focus is a big issue with me. Having so many people in and out during tax season (thankfully not all year!), with grandsons and parents etc here and everywhere in the housoe, staying focused can be difficult. I have two great examples that I am learning from - my friend Anne over at Gene Notes is a great inspiration with her organization skills and my non blogging friend Diane who also is very organized and focused in her research. I try very hard but do find it easy to get distracted & sidetracked. I'm hoping that with those two to learn from that I'll greatly improve my ability to stay focused.

I once heard someone say that when you stop learning you die. I think alot of times we as genealogists feel that we know all we need to know, so we don't make the effort to learn anything new. We need to learn new things, there's so much out there, and many times those new things are things that can make our genealogy research a bit easier, maybe a bit more productive - but without making the effort, we never know. So, getting back into learning mode is another goal. I've started to work on that one already, I've been taking some webinars. Very interesting stuff!

Here's hoping that you too have set some genealogy goals for yourself - I'd love to hear about them! Take a minute and leave a comment and share your goals.

Happy New Year!
Karen

A Little Break & A Great GIft...

2011-12-26T06:51:00.001-05:00

Its Monday, and usually on Monday I have something here genealogy. It's become quite the Christmas tradition here that since Mr. Brown Eyes is always off between Christmas & New Years we take off and research somewhere.

With my new Flip Pal Scanner in my new hot pink iPad/Scanner case we are off to research in both Miami and Montgomery County, Ohio for a few days. Mom & the dog Spike are here to hold down the fort, and awesome daughter Mandi comin' by to make sure Spike gets out for some walks.

So I'm going to take the rest of the week off. Going to go and chill after a very hectic holiday season (and a nasty cold bug to boot!), I'll be back one week from today with more genealogy!

Have a joyous & safe Happy New Year! See you next year!
Karen

Holiday Wishes

2011-12-23T04:25:00.002-05:00

The cookies are baked, the presents are wrapped, the menu is planned & shopped for, the house is decorated.... Sure glad I got it all done before this head cold from hades got me!

Two oldest grandsons are here, and they are eagerly counting wake-ups till Santa comes! Watching the excitement that they have reminds me of the joys of the holidays - the kids! Being 5 & 8, they are really into the Holiday, sometimes with questions that I just have to shake my head & wonder about? Having them around helps all of us stay young! (something abt reindeer & toilets?)

I must admit that the best part of Christmas, at least for me, is giving, is seeing the people I love enjoying the gifts, the food, the memories we are making. Memories that I hope many years from now those grandkids will look back and smile... And just maybe they will reflect back on the Christmas' they spent here with grandpa, grandma, great-grandma and the rest of the family, and know just how precious they were to us!

Here's wishing you & yours a joyous holiday filled with love, laughter and memories that will last for many lifetimes!

Merry Christmas to all!

Karen

Obituary Jonas Early (1905)

2011-12-22T06:02:00.000-05:00

The Gospel Messenger -

Early, Bro. Jonas, died at his h ome, near Timberville, Va., Oct. 18, 1905, aged 86 years, 10 months and 3 days. He was married to Leah Hoover, Feb. 2, 1843, and was the father of six children. Funeral services by Eld. D.P. Wine and the writer. J. Carson Miller

Children mentioned but not named include: Anna, Elizabeth, Mary, Samuel, Rebecca and Susan. Lucinda Hoover Early dies 26 APR 1889.

Jonas was my 1st Cousin 6 times removed, and was the son of Jacob S. Early (1778-1869) and his wife, Magdalena Wenger (1781-1863).

Tombstone Tuesday - Thomas Kreitzer (1790-1859)

2011-12-20T02:51:00.001-05:00

The broken headstone of Thomas Kreitzer lies on the ground in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Thomas was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania on 30 DEC 1790. He was married to Mary Salome (Sally) Gebhart on 16 DEC 1813 in Montgomery County, Ohio.

They were the parents of 7 children, Peter (1815-1823), George (1816-1855), William (1818-1869), Elizabeth (1822-1878), Jacob (1824-1913), Sarah (1827-1900) and Catherine.

Thomas dies on 7 DEC 1859, and is buried next to his wife.

Military Monday - Elizabeth Ligon

2011-12-19T04:36:00.000-05:00

Pension papers for Elizabeth Townes Ligon, widow of Blackmon Ligon. Blackmon born 1757 in Virginia, died 3 May 1831 in Greenville, South Carolina. He married Elizabeth Townes on 17 JUN 1782 in Halifax County, Virginia. She was born 28 APR 1753 probably in Amelia County, Virginia, and she dies 15 OCT 1842 in Greenville, South Carolina.

[The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research SCMAR, Volume IV Number 3, Summer, 1976 Marriage and Death Notices from the Greenville Mountaineer (Continued from Vol. 4, p.78.)]

Vol. IV, Summer 1976, No. 3, p.177 -

Died - In this District on the ____ October last, Mrs. Elizabeth Ligon, widow of Blackmon Ligon, deceased, in the 89th year of her age. The deceased was, with her family, among the earliest (settlers) of the District from Virginia… She was for many years, prior to her death a member of the Baptist Church.

Together they were the parents of 8 children - Mary, Nancy, John T., Elizabeth, Blackman, William B., Joe, and Batts.
Nancy married a Mr. Moon, John T. married Frances E. Young, Blackman married Nancy Moon, William B., married Eliza Lawn. Those not mentioned I have nothing more on.

Do you have connections to this LIGON line? I'd love to hear from you. I have more on the ancestry and descendantts and I'd be happy share!

Leave a comment on the blog or drop me a line at karen AT miprofgenie DOT com...

Happy Researching!
Karen

Obituary SIster Mary Elizabeth Rinehart (1904)

2011-12-16T05:53:00.001-05:00

The Gospel Messenger (May 1904) -

Rinehart, Sister Mary Elizabeth, nee Early, died May 15, 1904, at her home near Lima, Ohio, aged 62 years, 2 months and 8 days. She was a very consistent member of the Brethren Church for about forty four years. On the day of her death she attended Sunday school and took an active part, as usual. Returning home she ate a hearty dinner, after which she was stricken with apoplexy, and died in a very short time. She was married to Jacob B. Rinehart Oct. 1, 1867. To this union were born seven children. Her husband and two children preceded her to the spirit world. Three of the children are at home. Services at the Sugar Creek church by Elder Samuel Driver and David Byerly.

I.W. Byerly

Mary Elizabeth Early Rinehart was a second cousin five times removed. She was the daughter of Samuel (1810-1897) Early & Harriet Wright Early (1810-1885).

Happy Researching!
Karen

Blog Caroling

2011-12-14T03:18:00.001-05:00

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Vince Vance & the Valiants

Take back the holly and mistletoe

Silver bells on string

If I wrote a letter to Santa Claus

I would ask for just one thing

I don't need sleigh rides in the snow

Don't want a Christmas that's blue

Take back the tinsel, stockings, and bows

'Cuz all I want for Christmas is you

I don't need expensive things

They don't matter to me

All that I want, can't be found

Underneath the Christmas tree

You are the angel atop my tree

You are my dream come true

Santa can't bring me what I need

'Cuz all I want for Christmas is you

I don't need expensive things

They don't matter to me

All that I want, can't be found

Underneath the Christmas tree

You are the angel atop my tree

You are my dream come true (dream come true)

Santa can't bring me what I need

'Cuz all I want for Christmas is you

Tombstone Tuesday - William C. Barkalow

2011-12-13T06:21:00.000-05:00

William C. Barkalow was born 9 Oct 1817 probably in Warren County, Ohio, the son of James Tapscott (1793-1857) Barkalow & his wife, Lydia Corwin (1797-?). He married 9 Jan 1845 to Mary Ann Vorhis (1825-1891), and together they were the parents of 8 children, James K., Lydia Ann, Albert V., George B., Amnon, Catherine, unnamed infant, and Margaret. at least two of the children, Catherine & Margaret died as infants. William & Mary are buried in the old Barkalow Cemetery in Warren County, Ohio.

This line is still a work in progress, if you have further information I'd love to hear from you!

Memory Monday - My Dad, Clarence C. Ansley

2011-12-12T04:13:00.001-05:00

16 MAY 1939 - 12 DEC 1967

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you & wish that you were here!

Obituary Bro. Jacob Early (1903)

2011-12-09T11:41:00.000-05:00

Obituary from The Gospel Messenger, 19 DEC 1903 -

Early, Bro. Jacob, died Oct. 28, 1903, near Lima, Ohio. He was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, April 29, 1816. In 1835 he was mararied to Mary Finlons. To this union were born nine children, seven sons and two daughters. His companion, two sons and two daughters preceded him. He moved to Allen County, Ohio in 1839, and was one of its earliest pioneers. He was a faithful member of the Brethren Church for many years. Services at the Sugar Creek church by brethren Samuel Driver and Daniel Byerly. I.W. Byerly

The nine children mentioned but not named were: Noah, Isaac, Abraham, Jonas, Elizabeth, John, Samuel, Sarah and Jacob. Jacob's wife, Mary dies in 1880 in Allen County, Ohio.

Jacob was a first cousin six times removed.

Wordless Wednesday - The Ligon Kids

2011-12-07T04:36:00.001-05:00

Five of the children of JT & Georgie Eudaley Ligon, Jimmy, Lilly, T.D., Robert G., and Ken

Tombstone Tuesday - George F. Methard (1798-1858)

2011-12-06T05:49:00.001-05:00

George F. Methard was the son of George Methard (1760-1855) and his wife, Christena Fox (1774-1846). He was born in Pennsylvania on 21 MAR 1798 and died in Montgomery County, Ohio on 2 APR 1858. He was married on 11 OCT 1821 to Elizabeth Garrison, the daughter of Jonathon Garrison. Elizabeth was born 29 JUN 1806 in Pennsylvania and died 8 DEC 1887 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It is stated that Elizabeth is buried with George but as of this writing no stone has been found for her.

Together George & Elizabeth were the parents of two sons, George G. Methard and Michael Methard (1846-1923). They are buried in Gebhart Church Cemetery, Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio.

I Went To Class In My Slippers!

2011-12-05T05:26:00.002-05:00

I never thought I'd say this, but, I went to class in my slippers! I know the dress codes at alot of learning institutions just aren't what they used to be but...

Actually I did go to class in my slippers, with a cup of hot tea and Christmas music playing in the background. It was awesome. No going out in the snow, fighting for parking spaces, paying for books & tuition. It was all FREE! How you ask?

I went to one of Legacy Family Tree's webinars. Check out the link, a whole listing of fabulous classes all taken in the comfort of your own home/office. And all available at no cost to you. I've taken two of the webinars so far and I've really enjoyed both. Its best if you pre-register, even for the ones that may be months out, they send you reminders.

Going to class in your slippers - its a bit different but it sure worked for me. Go on over and check out the upcoming classes. A great opportunity to learn something new or just brush up on some old stuff, either way, the webinar is a great opportunity. Give it a try. I think you'll be glad you did!

Happy Researching!
Karen

Never Ending Process

2011-12-02T07:22:00.000-05:00

Last week while working on the Dayton Newspaper Archive I kept getting sidetracked when doing searches on some of my surnames. Its quite easy when you seem to be related to half or more of the county. Anyhow, I finally decided to just pull all the persons with my given surnames, search thru the data base and just add those obits to my to do list.

It wasn't all bad actually, on one or two of the surnames I only added three or four items to the to-do list, but a few of the others, I added 50+ items to the to do list.

The Dayton (Montgomery County, Ohio) public library, which sponsors the website, has all the newspapers for Dayton, and the index is pretty good, except for one small window, when they are not indexed. We go there quite often so this just gives me more excuse to go back and get more obits to type and then see my family there.

If I couldn't get there, the library will pull and copy obits for you, but has a limit on how many you can request at a time. Contact them directly for more details.

For now, I'm off to add some more items to my to do list. I'll be in Dayton working on this list the week between Christmas & New Years. Anyone want to join me?

Happy Researching!
Karen

Treasure Chest Thursday - Nana's Triple Vase

2011-12-01T04:14:00.000-05:00

Once again another of Mark's grandmother's items for the treasure chest. This triple vase measures almost 11 1/2 inches tall. It has three places where flowers can be placed. I have not used the vase, it remains tucked safely away in my "treasure cabinet" out of reach of the grandkids.

If you've seen another vase like this and have any information on the vase I'd love to hear from you.

I'm Female So I Can Change My Mind RIght?

2011-11-30T04:24:00.000-05:00

When I started working on my family history research over 20 years ago, technology was not what it was today. DVD's and flash/thumb drives were unheard of, let alone all these digital images being posted all over the web. We've come along way!

At the outset of this journey, I made decision about how I wanted things set up. My poor husband, Mr. Brown Eye's thought we'd made these decisions about how things were set up and they were set in gold... or so he thought.

As I continue down this road, as technology changes, I keep rethinking the way I do things. In several of my posts I discussed my research notebooks. Bound notebooks with maps and lists in them for my research trips. I'm now working on trying to "construct" one on my iPad. Only time will tell.

But other things have changed as well. I'm rethinking the way I am linking & naming images, the way I enter things in different fields, and how I record my notes and research paths. Mr. Brown Eyes is probably more involved in my research than most spouses so it does involve him. The poor man hates change and I seem to thrive on it. But I think that change is a good thing, and re-evaluating how my data base serves me, well that's a good thing too!

After all, I am female so I can change my mind if I want right?

Tombstone Tuesday - Addison Singletary

2011-11-29T04:02:00.000-05:00

Addison Singletary is buried in Singletary Cemtetery, Bladen County, North Carolina

His relationship to me is unknown at this time. Work on the Singletary line is an ongoing project.

If you are related or have more information on Addison feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below. Thanks for stopping by!

Amanuensis Monday - Stephen Hester(s) Deed (NC 1799)

2011-11-28T04:35:00.006-05:00

[Note: All documents shared in this blog are transcribed & presented exactly as shown in the original document. Your corrections are welcome in the comments section.]

Surveyd for Stephen Hester Junr Forty acres of land in Bladen County lying on the Reedy branch beginning at an Elbow Tree in John Rufus line and runs So. 61 west with sd Rufus line 43 chain to a white oak in Stephen Hesters Snrs line then with his line No.15 W 5 chain to Col. Owens line their with his line No.44 E 35 chain to a stake So. 56 E. 17 chain and 40 links to the beginning.

Survey'd the 30 Aug 1796 By S.Singletary DS
Entered the 29 Sept 1795

Challenges & Surprises

2011-11-25T09:43:00.000-05:00

Well here we are - the turkey is done, the table is cleared, the guests have gone home and now starts the biggest shopping holiday season of the entire year. Everyone out at all hours of the night, shopping like crazy! Not me, home tucked in my warm bed with dreams of genealogy dancing in my head.
While I was upstairs cooking and doing Turkey day stuff yesterday my sweet Mr. Brown Eyes... aka my husband Mark hooked up a second moniter on my desktop computer. I know he has a multiple monitor system at his office and in his home office for tax clients. But I'd never thought of having one for me.
Sometimes living in this house can be a great but dangerous thing. You walk away from your desk and when you return things have changed, 99.9% of the time for the better.
I tried photographing the desk so that you can see what he did for me but the photo was just too dark no matter what.
The great thing is that I can keep the data base open on one monitor and then have Familysearch or GenealogyBank , or any other program or website open on the other. No more flipping between the two. They say it will make things much easier.... We'll see, I hope to test that idea out today ALOT!

Do any of you use dual monitors?

Tombstone Tuesday - William & Anne Elizabeth Tapp

2011-11-22T05:39:00.002-05:00

William J. Tapp (1827-1899) and his wife, Anne Elizabeth (1832-1909) Tapp are buried in historic Cavehill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Anne's maiden name is unknown to the compiler as of this writing.

Photo taken by Mark Krugman. (2009)

Henry Batte Property Division (1720)

2011-11-21T06:22:00.002-05:00

William Ligon & his wife, Elizabeth Batte Ligon are the fifth great grandparents of my husband, Mark.

Friday Updates - The Research Log & More

2011-11-18T06:09:00.003-05:00

So I wrote on Nov. 1st that I was going to attempt to maintain a research log. I explained that this would be a challenge for me. Or so I thought.

As of today, 17 whole days later I can say that I have been able to keep up the research journal. I've got 17 full days of notes, including things that may not be genealogy but do relate to or influence my genealogy. I've included notes on travels, library's, copy costs, general notes abt those libraries (see yesterday's rant... Its Not Rocket Science), correspondance on genealogy and general what it is I've been working on for that day. Not only is this good for me - helping keep me on track with my research but it will be great for my tax prep as I've also noted how many copies I made @ what cost, hotels I stayed in and the cost. A great way to help keep it all straight! Mr. Brown Eyes aka my accountant is thrilled!

This has been quite productive on the genealogy & home front. In the genealogy realm I've been working more on the marriage project. I"ve had quite a few marriages that I maybe only had a year on or perhaps a full date but no place - so I've been working to fill all those in. Lots of success on that! My recent day in Dayton at the Archives helped fill in LOTS of those wedding places. I also found the date of my great grandparents divorce. Something I did not have. My goal for this year has not been to add more generations but to make sure that my data base is fully "dated" and sourced. That is progressing very nicely.

On the non genealogy front, bits & pieces of Christmas decor have started to appear around the house. Today at Costco I found two beautiful "real" wreaths for my front doors. They sure made the car smell wonderful. My mom is here visiting from Florida and she's started to wrap the gifts I have accumulated for the grandsons. Now that they are wrapped, we'll put them away to be "bowed" and put out after the boys are asleep on Christmas eve.

The biggest task for the next few days is cleaning up my desk and inputting all the stuff I found last weekend! Should keep me busy for a few days!

Happy Researching!
Karen

Treasure Chest Thursday - Promo Photo Eugene Krugman

2011-11-17T08:17:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite treasures is this promotional photo of Eugene "Gene" Krugman. Gene was an accomplished musician who played with several big name bands in the days of the big band. I had mentioned him in a post on a message list a few years ago and a kind reader was an angel and sent this to me. I am in contact with another person who is not related but is in possession of a few of Gene's instruments. Gene is a second cousin to Mr. Brown Eyes. The photo is in perfect condition and is truly one of our treasures!

Its Not Rocket Science

2011-11-16T09:36:00.000-05:00

Recently I spent some time researching at a library in southern Ohio. All in all a very nice library. Although my experience in the newspaper realm was a positive one I do have to wonder about some other aspects of the "genealogy" room.

When I approached the librarian at the desk to ask about getting in the local history room she looked at me as if I were asking for the date the world was ending. She seemed surprised that I even wanted in the room. She offered no assistance.

When I got into the room I had been told on the phone that the newspapers were in the room with the rest of the local history, they were not. They were in fact in the middle of the library, right in the middle of all the internet computers. Screaming babies, teenagers with ipods so loud they didn't need ear buds to listen, some images on computer screens I'd rather not have seen. Not a good thing!

We were told they had an obituary index. What they referred to as an obituary index was in fact many years of obituaries all in ~~notebooks~~ folders, sorted by dates, some by years, some by months within the years. The problem is no one ever takes the time to put them in the order that they should be in. So I doubt they get much use. They said they had the years that I was looking for but I never could find the ones I was looking for. With well over 50 or 60 ~~notebooks~~ err folders, with no room for spine titles, searching was very difficult. I gave up.

I had about four hours to do the things I wanted to do, spending 2 hours of it rearranging their obituary folders wasn't on the list.

I think the saddest part of the visit was the log book. This book was in the room, supposedly so that visitors could log in when they visited, who they were researching and perhaps leave contact information. Its obvious from looking at the book that no one ever checks up on the room. The book had letters very obviously written by teens on some pages, one page had a note asking advice on how to hook up with a girl in his class at school. There were scribbles, half torn pages... really disappointing.

Its a good thing they have such a great newspaper collection, otherwise I doubt I'd make the effort to return there. In this day and age a bit of effort from the library staff would have been most helpful. Doesn't appear they have time. Wonder how much time they will have when they get replaced with a computer that least asks "How can I help you?"

Customer service isn't rocket science. When a person stops by to ask about access to a part of a library it would seem to me that is a clue they aren't local patrons. Taking a few minutes to offer assistance, directions, or field questions would make a world difference. With libaries suffering financially it would seem to me that stepping up the customer service end of the deal might just help make people want to come back. What a concept... people using libraries.

Off the soapbox and back to my genealogy.
Happy Researching!
Karen

Tombstone Tuesday - J. E. Bosquit (1852-1922)

2011-11-15T07:02:00.000-05:00

This family a work in progress, so there are things missing. If you have connections to this family I'd love to hear from you. This is not a direct line for either myself or Mr. Brown Eyes. My interest here lies in the connection to the Ligon family.
Family Group Record for John Edward Bosquit

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Husband: John Edward Bosquit
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Born: 6 Aug 1852 - Kentucky
Died: 4 May 1922 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Cause of Death: Bronchial Pnuemonia
Buried: 5 May 1922 - Odd Fellows Cemetery, Madisonville, Hopkins
County, Kentucky*
Father: G.A. Bosquit ( - )
Mother: Sarah Wanter ( - )
Marriage: 26 Dec 1883 Place: Hopkins County, Kentucky
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Wife: Ora Alice (Kate) Ligon
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AKA: Katie
Born: 6 Sep 1867 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Died: 29 Mar 1953 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Cause of Death: Fractured Right hip - fell at home
Buried: 31 Mar 1953 - Odd Fellows Cemetery, Madisonville, Hopkins
County, Kentucky*
Father: George Wallace Ligon (1813-1872)
Mother: Catherine Elizabeth Davis (1831-1920)
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Children
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1 M William Dellie (Dilly) Bosquit
Born: 1 Apr 1885 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Died: 10 Jul 1962 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Buried: - Odd Fellows Cemetery, Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky*
Spouse: Did Not Marry
Marr. Date:
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2 F Amelia Ray Bosquit
Born: 2 Apr 1887 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Died: 25 Sep 1949 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Cause of Death: Coronary Occlusion due to hypertension
Buried: 26 Sep 1949 - Odd Fellows Cemetery, Madisonville, Hopkins
County, Kentucky
Spouse: William Morgan Porter (1881-1960)
Marr. Date: 31 Oct 1903
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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3 F Lottie Blanche Bosquit
Born: 18 May 1889 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Died: 1963
Buried:
Spouse: Ivar Ernest Herrington (Bef 1891-1932)
Marr. Date: 1909
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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4 F Ruth Frances Bosquit
Born: 29 Dec 1894 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Died: 22 May 1977 - Boyd County, Kentucky
Buried:
Spouse: Jay Calvin Martin (1893-1947)
Marr. Date: 14 Jun 1917
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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5 F Lillian Clair Bosquit
Born: 22 May 1897 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Died: 11 Oct 1983 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Buried: 13 Oct 1983 - Odd Fellows Cemetery, Madisonville, Hopkins
County, Kentucky*
Spouse: Lonnie L. Finley (1893-1965)
Marr. Date: 7 Jun 1914
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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6 F Stella May Bosquit
Born: 23 May 1900 - Hopkins County, Kentucky
Died: 9 Sep 1956
Buried:
Spouse: Guy Denver Blankenship (1903-1976)
Marr. Date: After 1 Jan 1920
Spouse:
Marr. Date:
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On The Road Again...And More

2011-11-14T06:01:00.000-05:00

First of all, I apologize to all the readers who showed up to read, and I had nothing for you to read. The week was just out of control, basically due to some computer rebuilding and all the work that comes with it.

Now back on track - first we are on the road again. Nothing new there. Mr. Brown Eyes had some business down in southern Ohio. In fact, just south of Butler County, Ohio. Gee, I just happened to have ancestors in that county. So off we went yesterday (Sunday) morning. The Middletown, Butler County public library just happened to have Sunday hours.

Of the 39 things on the to do list I managed to clear 20 items from the list. I found several things I wasn't looking for at all. Mr. Brown Eyes got into a county history and found some bio's that were quite interesting, one involving the flood of March 1913.

Today we will be headed to Dayton for a few hours research at the Montgomery County Archives & Record Center!

Happy 28th Birthday...

2011-11-10T05:14:00.010-05:00

To our beautiful, smart, awesome daughter!

Mandi above Christmas 1983...

Mandi above on her wedding day to Dave Luotonen (2007)

Research Journals & Planning

2011-11-07T14:14:00.003-05:00

I remember when I was a kid in school all the girls were writing in diaries. It was the thing to do. Write in your diary lock it, hide the key and hope that your brother didn't find it.

Somehow the diary thing never caught on with me. I've never been a diary type person. Mr. Brown eyes & the kids have bought me a few journals over the years, I'd keep them for a few days or a week then didn't write in them anymore. I had too many other things to do to try and keep up with a diary or journal.

Maybe that explained the surprised look on his face when I said I was going to do a blog. Been over two years now and I'm still blogging, so I guess that's a good thing. He sort of got that same look on his face when I told him I had bought a research journal. Actually the official title is called My Family Tree Research Planner. I've never been one to plan or log my research, as I do most of it "by the seat of my pants" as my grandpa used to call it.

Its a pretty handy little book. I'm including a few images below just to give you some idea of what I am talking about.

Photo above simple cover shot...

This image shows a monthly page.

This page shows reminders for backing up files, research tips and more. To the right you can just see a corner of the daily page - which is shown below. There is room for daily notes, a bit small but I'll manage and space for progress notes on projects and a note space for reminders etc.

I decided instead of waiting until January to make a great start, to go ahead and make my start now. There's enough adjustments to make in the new year, so I've decided to get a head start on one of my "resolutions" now. We'll see how it works. You'll make sure I keep on track right?
Do you keep a research journal or notebook? How has that worked out for you? I'd love to hear your thoughts on research journals.
For those of you who are interested I got my journal at the Family Tree Shop.
Happy Resarching
Karen

Frustration Friday - The Search For Francis Ligon

2011-11-04T09:14:00.000-04:00

Sometimes I just wonder why I bother! I pay to use Ancestry, as if paying isn't enough, they don't even listen when you "talk" to them.

Example - Searching for someone on a census, the other day it was Francis Ligon. I had found this clipping regarding the death of Francis Ligon.

Some South Carolina County Records, Vol. 2, Pg. 268 -
"Letter from Z. S. Pension Agency, Knoxville, Tenn. Letterhead: J.M.Stewart, Clerk of Court, Pickens Co., South Carolina. Dated: Jany 24, 1891. WM. Rule, U.S. Pension Agt., Sir: I write to inform you of the death of Mrs. Francis Ligon. She died 19th of this month. I am a son-in-law of hers and she made my housoe her home and died there. Will you please be so kind as to furnish me blanks sufficient to draw the Balance on this quarter. Also blanks to be filled defraying burial expences, nursing and etc. I bought up all claims in said estate. Very truly, J.H.G.McDaniel." Another page: I, J.M. Stewart, Clerk of Court for Pickens Co., SC. hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with J.H.G. McDaniel and know the statements contained in his letter to be true. J.M. Stewart, C.C.P. Form letter from Pension Agency." Apparently, pensioner was a widow of a soldier of the war of 1812. (typed in entirety as found in source)

I went to the US Federal census hoping to find Francis in 1880. Regardless of the parameters I gave the search feature it would not locate Francis. I asked for White female in South Carolina. It gave me black males. After a few searches I finally found her but I must say I worked for every letter in her census entry. It was so frustrating. What good is it to have the ability to search with the parameters if they don't work?

Turns out Francis is the widow of John Townes Ligon who died 29 JUN 1857 in Greenville, South Carolina.

I know that Ancestry was having problems earlier this week, but this seems to be an ongoing thing. I'm just saying...

Treasure Chest Thursday - Nana's Tiny Tea Cups (#2)

2011-11-03T05:43:00.002-04:00

Above another of Nana's tiny teacups sitting on its little "riser".

With a ruler you can see that the plate is barely three inches across. The same detail on the little saucer is repeated on the inside of the tiny cup.

Cup & saucer together, view looking down you can see the shape of the cup and the inside details matching the tiny saucer.

And finally the marking on the bottom. Most of Nana's tiny cups have some sort of mark on the bottom simular to this one.

Wedding Wednesday - Kreitzer & Lindamood (1937)

2011-11-02T05:07:00.002-04:00

50th Anniversary Set For Kreitzers

George & Mary Kreitzer of 206 N. Main Street, Palestine, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 pm July 26 at the Palestine Church of Christ.
The Kreitzers were married July 22, 1937, by George's uncle, Frank Valentine.
Mrs. Kreitzer is the former Mary Lindamood, daughter of the late Edward & Zola Lindamood.
Mr. Kreitzer is a self employed mechanic in Palestine. His parents were the late Isaac Leroy & Alma Kreitzer.
They are the parents of three children, Bennie & Jim, both of Palestine and Zoe Ann Stephan of North Star. They have six grandchildren.
The couple request that gifts be omitted.

Tombstone Tuesday - Ernest Hibbs (1864-1905)

2011-11-01T05:25:00.001-04:00

Ernest Hibbs - Oddfellows Cemetery, Hopkins County, Kentucky

Photo taken by Mark Krugman July 2011

Amanuensis Monday - Will of Isaac Metcalf (1825)

2011-10-31T05:54:00.001-04:00

Compiler's note: All wills, deeds, obits etc shown on this blog are not edited or corrected in anyway. They are transcribed and saved in my files exactly as presented in the original document. Corrections may be done in an afternote or comment field.

I Isaac Metcalf of the County of Hopkins State of Kentucky do hereby make my last will and testament in a manner and form following that is to say

1st I give to my wife Polly Metcalf during her life or widowhood six slaves to wit: one woman named Nancy, one boy named Joacob, one Jeremiah, one Charles, one Gilbert and a girl named Rachel. After death or marriage I wish the aforesaid slaves to descend to my four children by her _______, Lititia Jane, _________. Richard Montgomery and Nancy P. to be equally divided amongst them.

2nd I give to my wife forever the property to wit, One sorel mare and colt, one plow and two good hogs and one good _________ four cows calves and twenty head of stock hogs, six head of sheep and all the household and kitchen furniture __________ three good beds and bedsteads with their furniture and ________ of ________ grain and for the support of herself and family six months after my decease and all the poultry.

3rd Whereas my daughter Sinthia Metcalf, Grace _________ and Sally Davis having heretofore received their portion I leave them nothing of my present estate.

4th I give my son Isaac G. Metcalf two slaves one named Lon and the other Sa_______, one bed, bedstead and furniture.

5th I give to my son John J. Metcalf two slaves one named Squire and the other Benjamin and the Sto__________ and saddle which be now claiming and one bed, bedstead and furniture to be put in his possession immediately after my decease.

6th I give to my son William I. Metcalf three slaves one a woman named Silva and her child Lucy, and a boy named James and a colt and a saddle that be _________ __________ and bed, bedstead and furniture the cold bedand furniture to be put in his possession immediatley after my decease the slaves when he arrives at 18 years of age.

7th I give to my wife possession of this house in which I now reside and the field called the Old Mill Field for the term of six years if she remains a widow.

8th I give to my son John Megcalf and WIlliam Metcalf the plantation whereon I now reside to be equally divided between them giving John immediate possession of his part and the care and control of the part that is alloted to William until he arrives at eighteen years of age.

9th I desire that all my estate (except that which is herein otherwise disposed of) be immediately sold after my decease and and out of the money arising there from all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid, then my desire is that the residue be divided amongst my children to wit; Isaac G., John J., William J., Ila(?)., and Richard M. Metcalffiving Ila and Richard one half more than the rest.

And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend ______ -________ ________ and Eli Bishop executioners of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other or former wills or testaments by me heretofore made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 30th day of March 1835.

William Bishop Simpson Isaac Metcalf T. Galloway Edward ( X) Ridley (seal)

The Study of Genealogy

2011-10-28T07:25:00.000-04:00

Clicking on the image will enlarge in a new window. Use your browsers back button to return to GFOM.

I found this article rather interesting because a few days ago I was reading an article very much like this one in a much more recent newspaper online. It sounded as though this fascination with genealogy was something new. Then yesterday when researching I found this. Funny thing is, this clipping is from 1897!

The newer one did not have the same point of view as this has in the second paragraph, which I find interesting as well.

*Image from The Hastings Banner (Mich.), 26 AUG 1897, Pg. 2

Happy Researching!

Karen

Treasure Chest Thursday - Nana's Tiny Tea Cup

2011-10-27T04:44:00.000-04:00

This tiny tea cup & saucer belonged to Mr. Brown Eye's grandmother. We received it when she passed away several years ago. The tea cup itself is about 1 3/4 inches tall and holds 2 1/2 Tablespoons of liquid. The cup has a tiny chip in the rim but other wise is in perfect condition. There are several other "sets" of this sort in the mini collection.

Wedding Wednesday - Kreitzer & Bikel (1876)

2011-10-26T05:35:00.005-04:00

Marriage Certificate of Jacob Kreitzer & Elizabeth Bikel

Do you know this couple? I know all about him, but I know nothing about Elizabeth? If you are a descendant or perhaps you have a connection thru a marriage to this couple... I'd love to hear from you.

Email me with any connections to the Kreitzer's at karen AT miprofgenie DOT com...

I'd love to hear from you!

Tombstone Tuesday - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

2011-10-25T04:32:00.003-04:00

Ford Family Cemetery, Dearborn, Michigan

Iron grate covers the grave of auto pioneer Henry Ford & his wife, Clara Bryant Ford (1866–1950).

Photo by Karen Krugman

(reuse by permission only)

Amanuensis Monday - Will of Richard Ligon (1815)

2011-10-24T04:52:00.000-04:00

The following images are not what I would call great. They weren't good when I got them, and no matter what, they are what they are. The will is that of Richard Ligon, son of Richard Ligon and his wife, Olive Jeter. He married Fanny McGehee, daughter of Abram McGehee in Prince Edward County, Virginia on July 26, 1809. Together Richard & Fanny were the parents of one son, Green Ligon.

Richard's will is signed 19 Mar 1815 in Wake County, North Carolina and is proven in court November session of 1815.

All wills, deeds etc on this blog are presented with no corrections in punctuation, grammar or spelling. Remember that clicking on the image will open in a new window. Using your browsers back button will return you here.

Know all men by these presents that I Richard Ligan being of great bodily pain but of sound mind and judgement do make this my last will and testament and request that Mayor Joshua Tugg Major John T.C. Wiatt and Lewis Muse administor and see that my wordly affects are disposed of in the following manner Viz To my loving wife Fanny Ligon I give and bequeathe during her natural life and after her death to my son Green the following property two negroes named Cate and Tempy and one half of all my perrishable property and one half of the lot on which I now live and after her death to my son Green and his heirs forever also the following property Viz three negroes, Isham, Patsey and Benton and all of my remaining worldly property to my son Green Ligon.
I do request that in case my wife should marry and move out of the state that the negroes which I give to her be hired out and that she recive the hire of the two above mentioned negroes Cate and Tempy. I do futher request that my son Green may have a good english education and be put out to learn good trade which I leave partly to my son and charge my executor or executors to take the same care of him that they do of their own given under my hand and seal this 19th March 1815.
Richard X Ligon

Fearless Friday

2011-10-21T08:23:00.000-04:00

Sometimes I really wonder if its all worth it. This week has been the nighmare week from hades! First my computer decides to have a major brain burp, I mean the type that requires the hard drive gets stripped and rebuilt basically.

Luckily for me, my computer brain child aka Son Eric, happens to be living with us right now. He was able to step in and basically rebuild the computer. All's fine now. BUT in the process my talk on Wednesday night royally ate it. Luckily I was able to use what I had on the iPad but the images never got transferred over so I had to wing it.

Yesterday and today I've been working on printing a Boomershine book for a Kreitzer Boomershine cousin that we are visiting tomorrow. Evil computer/software has all the "book" I am printing, so totally out of whack I'd like to toss the whole thing in the trash. I mean, its legible and you can follow it, but the spacing is just totally out of whack!

Headed out for my monthly ortho appointment then possibly lunch with Mr. Brown eyes... I'm almost afraid to go out, wondering what's going to go wrong next...

Fingers crossed!

Happy Researching!
Karen

The Estate of Peter Kreitzer (1805)

2011-10-20T07:38:00.000-04:00

This family is a work in progress. Although I've been to Pennsylvania several times finding them in public records is a challenge. I'm hoping to get back there in the near future (2012?) to help figure out the rest of the information missing here. As most genealogy research is... its ongoing. IF you have ties to this family I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the blog or email me at karenATmiprofgenieDOTcom.

Family Group Record for Peter Kreitzer

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Husband: Peter Kreitzer
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Born: Abt 1718 - Germany
Christened:
Died: Abt Jan 1798
Buried:
Marriage: Bef 1746
Place: Probably Pennsyvania
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Wife: Anna Gish
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Born: Bef 1731
Christened:
Died: Bef 3 May 1802
Buried:
Father: Mathias (Mattes) Gish (1710-Bef 1743)
Mother: Catrina (Catherine) Bauer (1709-1771)
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Children
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1 M Johannes Michael (John) Kreitzer
Born: 22 Sep 1746
Spouse: Sarah [--?--] (Bef 1765- )
Marr. Date: Bef 1780
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2 M Michael Kreitzer
Born: Bef 1763
Spouse: Susanna Maria Lutzin (Luntz) (Bef 1766- )
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3 M Andreas (Andrew) Kreitzer
Born: 21 May 1751 - Stouchsburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Died: 5 Dec 1837 - Stouchsburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Buried: - Altalaha Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rehrersburg,
Berks County, Pennsylvania*
Spouse: Anna Maria Weber (1755-1822)
Marr. Date: 20 Apr 1773 - Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg,
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Spouse: Catharina [--?--] (Bef 1786- )
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4 M Peter Kreitzer
Born: 22 Nov 1756 - Pennsylvania
Died: 22 Sep 1836 - Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio
Buried: - Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jefferson Township,
Montgomery County, Ohio
Spouse: Elisabeth [--?--] (1755-1847)
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5 F Anna Kreitzer
Born: 1746 - Pennsylvania
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6 F Mary Kreitzer
Born: 1766 - Pennsylvania
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7 M Abraham Kreitzer
Born: 1768 - Pennsylvania
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8 F Susanna Kreitzer
Born: 1770 - Pennsylvania
Spouse: Jacob Ratz ( - )
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9 M Jacob Kreitzer
Born: 1772 - Pennsylvania
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10 F Elizabeth Kreitzer
Born: 1776 - Pennsylvania
Spouse: Abraham Beahm ( - )
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11 M Christian Kreitzer
Born: 1778 - Pennsylvania
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12 F Katharine Kreitzer
Born: 1780 - Pennsylvania
Spouse: Jacob Sahm ( - )

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General Notes: Husband -
Peter Kreitzer and his brother, Andreas (1714-1785) left Germany in 1738 landing in Philadelphia.They were on the ship, The Charming Nancy which supposedly docked in Philadelphia on 9 NOV 1738 from Rotterdam. Peter's wife, Anna Mary was the daughter of Mathias Kish and the granddaughter of Christian Kish.
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Following is an abstract from Lancaster County Pennsylvania Deeds, 1 Oct. 1762.

Christian Kish (Gish) & W. Sophia of Lebanon tp rel. to Peter Kreitzer of
Warwick. tp. L361. 170a-Warwick tp: 3 tracts No new description Pat. 107a 18
May 1743 to Mathais Kish (Keach)-adj. owners. (note variations in spelling of
surname) Leonard Graw, Jacob Klein, Urick Suck; also pat. of 23a 10 Oct. 1750
to Michael Kish-adj. owners: Mathias Kish other land; by warrant 13 Nov. 1751
survey to Mathais Kish 40a, no description. Mathias Kish d. intestate [sic],
leaving issue, Christian (eldest son), Anna, John, Katharine, Abraham, Jacob,
David & Anna Maria; Katharine widow of Mathais. At Orphans Ct. 25 March 1761
lands above to be sold being, appraised at L350 & Christian Kish was to pay the
other shares within 12 months, & Christian having paid off these shares to Anna
who married Peter Kreitzer (Creitzer) & John Kish who have attained 21 years &
having secured payment of other children-Katherine, Abraham, Jacob David and
Anna Maria by agreement of their guardians.
/s/Christian Lauer
/s/Conrad Mark
/s/Christian Kish

Wedding Wednesday - Gebhart & Theobald (1914)

2011-10-19T05:53:00.000-04:00

Howard was the son of Elmer Gebhart & Malinda Schmidt Gebhart. Mary A. was the daughter of Adam Theobald and his wife, Julie Reichard.

Tombstone Tuesday - Abraham Hapner

2011-10-18T05:02:00.000-04:00

Abraham Hapner, Son of John & Louisa Hapner was born 14 Mar 1836 and died 20 Sep 1892. He is buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Washington Twp., Preble County, Ohio.

It is not known to the compiler if Abraham married or had issue.

Amanuensis Monday - Will of John Acree (1825)

2011-10-17T10:38:00.000-04:00

This is the will of John Acree. Last week (10/10) I did a will for his father, John Acree. Since I have never in this line seen the terms Jr. or Sr. associated with them I am not going to use those terms. John Acree wrote this will 28 FEB 1825 and it was proven in the May Term of 1825.

John was married to Milly, whose surname remains unknown at this time. They were the parents of at least eight children - Elizabeth, Jacob/Joab, Hardin, Patience, Arilly/Milly, John, Nancy and Sarah.

The transcription is shown as it is in the original with no grammar or spelling corrections. Clicking on the image will open a larger view, using your browsers back button will return you here.

The final page of this will really makes this will a standout in my files. Never before have I seen this sort of "doodling". I've seen lots of squiggles and wiggles but never faces on the pages of wills and other legal documents from this time frame. I've included it in hopes you'll enjoy looking as much as I did. Don't know who the faces are supposed to represent but they are here. Enjoy!

Bertie County In the Name of God Amen, I John Acre, being in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner & form following (viz)
1st - I give and bequeath unto my wife Milly, my grey mare side saddle and bridle, four cows and valves, one four year old steer, one feather bed and furniture, two sows and ten shoats One house pig, three hudnred pounds of bacon, thirty pounds of lard twelve barrels corn, all the fodder at Luke Parkers, one pine chest, one trunk all the earthen and crockery ware, one Iton pot, five bee hives, all the spun cotton, flax and glare (?) all the cotten that is not picked four chairs one pine table all of this I give and bequeath unto her and her heirs forever.
2nd - I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Pierce the sum of one dollar to her and her heirs forever.
3rd - I wish the residue of my estate after my just debts are all paid to be sold and equally divded between John B. Acre, Nancy Cooper, Sarah ACre, Joab C. Acre, Hardy H. Acre, Patience Acre, Marmaduke Harrell and Amilly Harrell to them and their heirs forever.
4th - I will appoint my wife Milly and Jn. B. Acre as Executrix and Executor to this my last will and testament, in testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 28 day of FEB A.D. 1825.
/s/ John Acre (Seal)
Signed and Acknowledged in presence of us Johnston Higgs, Abner Jenkins

The Death of W.A. Ansley (1963)

2011-10-14T05:24:00.001-04:00

Top: one of two different obituaries found at the death of William A. Ansley in 1963. Bottom: one of the only a handful of photo's I have of William, aka "little grandpa". This was taken ca1962.

Despite having full dates of death and much more information the state of Georgia has been unable to locate a death certificate for him. Perhaps you have one of the ones issued at the time of his death and could share with me?

William was one of two sons born to Joseph Ansley & his wife, Marietta Waddell. His brother, Andrew died as a young man on 26 OCT 1894 of Dropsy.

The Death of Luther A. Ott (1934)

2011-10-13T05:39:00.001-04:00

Funeral Set For L.A. Ott
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Head of Aeronautics Department In Tri-State College, Angola. Dies After Major Operation
_____

Angola, Ind., Dec.22. Military funeral services will be held in the Christian Church here at 2pm Monday for Prof. Luther A. Ott, head of the aeronautics department of Tri-State College, Angola, who died in Cameron Hospital, at 4pm Friday.
Death followed a major operation to correct an intestinal obstruction. He was 44 years old.
A native of Churubusco, Professor Ott was graduated from Tri-State College in 1920 and began teaching there. In 1922 he became a professor of aeronautical engineering and under his guidance the department became widely known for its experiements in wind resistance and streaming of airplanes. Its wind tunnel for testing model crafts was one of the first built in this country.
Surviving are the widow and three sons, the father, a brother and three sisters.
Walter E. Burnham, a former professor in aeronautics at the college previously is to return here in the spring, and it is believed he will take over the major part of professor Ott's work.

Wedding Wednesday - Dute & Holzhauer (1898)

2011-10-12T05:21:00.001-04:00

Wedding photo of Casper Cleine Dute & his new wife, Mary Anne Holzhauer.

They were married 24 NOV 1898 in Lorain County, Ohio

(Identities of those in photo given on back of photo)

Tombstone Tuesday - Elizabeth & Henry Kisling

2011-10-11T04:47:00.000-04:00

Elizabeth Kisling, born Elizabeth Null, was born 6 Apr 1790 and died 19 Jul 1866.

She & Henry rest side by side in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Washington Twp., Preble County, Ohio

Henry Kisling, born 3 Apr 1791, died 8 Aug 1870, Preble County, Ohio.

He married Elizabeth Null on 11 OCT 1810 in Warren County, Ohio.

Amanuensis Monday - Will of John Acree (1814)

2011-10-10T05:42:00.030-04:00

The will of John Acree (1814) was a difficult one to get on here, basically because of the way it was originally written and then later scanned. Originally written across the page rather than up & down the page it made for complications when copying. I've presented it here as best as I can. There is some overlap on the pages so keep that in mind when viewing. Remember that clicking on the image will open in a larger window, the browsers back button will bring you back here.

John is believed to be the son of William Acree. John was born ca1739 in Hanover County, Virginia. He was married to Patience and together they were the parents of eight children, all named in the will you see here. The children were: Elizabeth, Edward, John, William, Leonard, Henley, Nancy & Patience.

John's will was signed March 17, 1814 and proven in court during the August term of 1814.

In the name of God Amen. I, John Acree being of sound mind memory and understanding, for which I now devoutly thank my God. Make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following viz:
1st I lend unto my beloved wife Patience Acree the land and plantation whereon I now reside, two Negroes named Minor and Sealy, all my househood and kitchen furniture her choice of my horses and once cow and calf during her natural life.
2nd I lend unto my beloved daughter Elizabeth Vears after the death of myself and wife the land and plantation wheras we now reside during her lifetime. I give and bequeth said land and plantation to the heirs naturally begotten of her body.
3rd I lend unto my beloved son Leonard Acree the track or parcel of land beginning at two Gums north spring of Cashie swamp then along a line marked trees to a corner a dogwood then along marked line of trees to a corner Oak and then along a line of marked trees to a pine Christopher Harrell corner then along said Harrell's line to corner in Cashie swamp then up said swamp to the first station during his natural life. It is my wish and desire that the said tract or parcel of land be equally divided between his two sons.
4th I give and bequeth unto my beloved son Henry Acree a certain tract of parcel of land begining at a white oak and maple, on the then along that line of marked trees to a corner a pine then along a line of marked trees to a corner, to a mulberry tree in the old field. then along a line of marked trees to a corner a pine then along a line of marked trees to acorner and oak and pine then along a line of marked trees to Christopher Harrells's corner, a pine then down Hobbs line to his corner in Cashies swamp. Then up the said swamp to the North of Dan Branch then up said branch to the first station to him and his heirs forever.
5th I give and bequeth unto my beloved son William Acree a certain track or parcel of land begining at William grandberry's Corner then south along of Cashies swamp running down the swamp to the mouth of the damn branch then up the said branch to a Maple and two oaks a corner then along a line of marked trees to a corner and sweet gum tree then along a line of marked trees to a corner two pines then along another line of marked tree's to William Granberry's corner on Samuel Granberry's line to him and his heirs forever.
6th I give and bequeth unto the heirs of my son Edward, dec'd two hundred dollars.
7th I give and bequeth unto my gradnson Jeremiah Itcutt Two hundred dollars.
8th I give and bequeth unto my grand daughter Patience Dukes two hundred dollars.
   9th I give and bequeth unto my beloved son, John Acree Five Hundred dollars.
10th I give and bequeth unto my beloved Daughter, Nancy Five hundred dollars.
11th I give and bequeth unto my beloved duaghter Patience one negro girl named Lacy during her natural life I give and bequeth said negro girl to her heirs lawfully begotten of her body.
12 It is my wish and desire that the remainder of my estate not given away be sold , my just debts paidand the balance equally divided between my son John, William, Henry, and Leonary and my daughters Patience, Elisabeth and Nancy.
Lastly I constitute and appoint my trusty friend Thomas Norfleet and William Hinton executors. this my last will and testament, in witness whereof I heruntto set my hand this 17th day of March 1814. John X Acree

Mary Ott Young (1842-1907)

2011-10-07T05:08:00.000-04:00

Mary A. Young, daughter of George & Mary Ott, was born December 16, 1842, and departed this life, February 27, 1907, aged 64 years, 2 months and 9 days.
     She was united in marriage to Thomas J. Young, April 16, 1863. To this union was born three children, two sons and one daughter, all of whom survive.
    Sister Young united with the Merriam Christian Church in 1862 and has remained a faithful member until her death. Sister Young was of a quiet disposition but a true and devoted member to her church, a good wife and a kind and loving mother.
    In her last sickness which was of a short duration, sister Young was an intense sufferer but the night before her death she sang all night and the next morning she told her son she had rested so good. She leaves to mourn their loss an aged husband, two sons, one daughter, seven sisters, one brother and a host of friends.
   We, as a church, feel keenly the loss, the community feels the loss of a good citizen, the husband and children a good loving wife and mother. We hope our loss is her eternal game.
Services were conducted by Rev. R.W. Page at Merriam Saturday at eleven O'clock. Interment in the Chapel Cemetery.

Happy Researching!
Karen

60th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Sunday (1939)

2011-10-06T05:42:00.001-04:00

60th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Ott, of Albion, were honored Sunday, December 10, on their 60th Wedding anniversary, by the presence of their children and families.
Mr. and Mrs. Ott were marrieed in Noble Township, Noble County, December 11, 1879, and have resided here all their lives.
Those present at the anniversary dinner were their sons, Charles, Frank and Harvey, and daughters, Lura Ott, Mrs. Charles Ott, and the grandchildren, Messers, Thomas, James, Calvin, Eugene, Kenneth and Kay Ott, Miss Marjorie Ott and Mrs. Mildred Moore. Three great grandchildren, John and David Moore and Vanita Ott, Dr. Richard Moore, of Ft Wayne, Miss Thelma Weber, Ross Hollopeter and Mrs. Harold Ott.
Mrs. Gertrude Seymoure and Mrs. Anna Hire were honor guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ott, as they were present at the marriage 60 years ago.
Mr. Ott also will celebrate his 86th birthday on December 15.

[Newspaper source unknown, clipping found in Ott Notebooks at the Noble County, Public Library, Noble County, Indiana.]

Wedding Wednesday - Nix & Nix (1872)

2011-10-05T06:07:00.002-04:00

Miles Fayette Nix was the son of John T. Nix, his future wife, Francis Nix, was the daughter of Clayton Nix.

Clayton Nix & John T. Nix were brothers. They were the sons of Miles Nix & his wife, Francis Spears.

Tombstone Tuesday - Delilah Kesler Petry & Samantha Petry

2011-10-04T04:36:00.001-04:00

Delilah was born 4 May 1849 and died 15 May 1871.

Born Delilah Kesler, daughter of David Kesler & Rebecca Ott. Delilah married 9 MAR 1870 to Levi Petry. Together she & Levi had one child, Samantha.

Samantha (below) was born 13 Feb 1871 and died on 24 Jul 1871

Mother & daughter are buried side by side in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Washington Twp., Preble County, Ohio.

Amanuensis Monday - The Death of a Son - The Military Explains

2011-10-03T05:04:00.001-04:00

After many months of striving to obtain reliable and authentic information relative to the time, place and occasion of the death of their son, Private Lyle C. Ott, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Ott of 801 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, formerly of Kimmell, have received communications from the office of the Quartermaster General, Washington, which outline the facts as they have been obtained by the division of our war department.
Regarding the burial of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Ott have been advised:
"The official report of burial discloses that the remains of your son were interred in Plot J. Row 33, Grave 1251, in the U.S. Military Cemetery Carano, located approximately 30 miles northwest of Naples, Italy." (The burial took place "on the 28th of Dec 1944.")
   Another letter from the same office conveys this information:
"Your desire to be fully informed regarding the death of your son, Private Lyle C. Ott, is most understandable. Information now available shows that on 16 February 1944 your son and other members of his organization were engaged in an attack on enemy positions near Cairo, Italy. During this engagement the third platoon, of which he was a member, was surrounded by the enemy, thereby cutting them off from the rest of the company. Every attempt was made to reach the stranded men but without success, due to the superior force of the enemy. Subsequently he was reported missing in action. Later a casualty message received from the Commanding General on the Mediterranean Area stated that he was killed 16 February 1944 in Italy, the same day he was previously reported missing. I regret that no further details regarding his death were given, but I am sure you will understand how extremely difficult it was under actual battle conditions to record all information regarding casualties."

    This letter also explains why Mr. & Mrs. Ott had received no word from Lyle's commanding officer or chaplain. It states that "this procedure of reporting casualties was not in effect at this time."
    The letter also explains why Lyle was not granted a furlough following the completion of his basic training and before being sent overseas. It states: "Generally it was possible to grant leave after completion of basic training, but cases did occur where this was not possible due to the urgent need for personnel with specific qualifications and training. You may be assured, however, that this did not result from discrimination nor callousness on the part of the military authorities, but was one of the sacrifices necessitated by the magnitude of the war."
   Lyle's parents have not yet received his personal affects, but the letters they have received infer everything possible will be done to return these to them.
   Explanation of the great difference in the date of death as compared to that of burial it is assumed that the interment on December 28, 1944 was the second or final burial. That is the body was in a temporary grave from February to December.

Photo Friday - Clarence & Margaret Inez Ansley (ca1948)

2011-09-30T05:19:00.000-04:00

My dad, Clarence Ansley & his sister, Margaret Inez

All Day Beginning Genealogy Workshop - Sat. Oct. 8th

2011-09-29T05:45:00.002-04:00

On Saturday, October 8th, from 10:30 on the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research will be offering a seminar on beginning genealogy research at the Detroit Public Library.

10:45-11:15 - Getting Started on Your Family History
11:30-12:00 - Researching In Church Records
12:00-12:45- Break for lunch
12:45- 1:15 - Census Records
1:30 - 2:00 - Newspaper Research

There is no fee for attending the series of talks. Everyone is welcome. For more information & directions check out their website.

Wedding Wednesday - Ansley & Waddell (1875)

2011-09-28T05:43:00.002-04:00

Top, snippet from Atlanta Constitution social pages. Bottom, scanned image of actual marriage record of Joseph Ansley & Marietta Waddell, my great great grandparents!

Tombstone Tuesday - Infant Son Gates

2011-09-27T04:31:00.002-04:00

Infant Son of Oliver Clinton Gates & wife, Amanda Catherine House Gates

Born 20 Jan 1895 Preble County, Ohio

Died 21 Jan 1895 Preble County, Ohio

Buried Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Washington Twp., Preble County, Ohio

Amanuensis Monday - Will of Jacob Langston (1784)

2011-09-26T04:28:00.000-04:00

The images below are for the will of Jacob Langston, my 8th great grandfather. Jacob's will is signed Dec. 25, 1794 in Wayne County, North Carolina. The copies are from the North Carolina State Archives, May 2011. The will has been transcribed exactly as it appears on the paper copies. No corrections are made in grammer, spelling or punctuation. Clicking on the image will open a larger image in a new window. Use your browswers back button to return to GFOM.

The Last Will & Testament of Jacob Langston

Wayne   County , North Carolina
December 25, 1784

Jacob Langston, of the state of North Carolina and county of Wayne being in a tolerably state of health and of a sound perfect mind and memory thanks be given to Almighty God for perfect mind and memory thanks be given to the same but calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die do constitute make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following. and first of all I commend my soul into the hands of the Lord that gave it me and my body I recommend to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter named nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate as God of his mercy hath blessed me within this life I do give and dispose of the same in the following manner viz

first my will and desire is that all my just debts and funeral charges be cleared and discharged

Item I give and bequeath to my son George Langston five shilling spacy and all the lands where dwell belonging to me to him and the heirs lawfully begotten of his body forever

Item I give and bequeath to my son Absalom Langston one featherbed and furniture and my (?Working clothes)

Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha (Daughtrey)five shillings spacie

Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Lydda Ginn five shillings spacie

Item I do give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Langston five shillings spacie

Item I do give and bequeath to my grandson Levi Langston 50 acres of land lying between John Thompson and John Herrings on Stoney Creek

Item I also lend to my son Masey Langston the labour of my two negroes ten years if kept as they have been and then to his two children and all the rest of my estate as I have not given away befour to my son a man.

Item I do appoint my friend David Jernigan & my son Masey Langston executors of this my last will and testament and do hereby utterly revoke disannul and make void all and every other former will or wills heretofore by me made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixt my seal this 25th day of December in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty four

Sealed ? ?   the testator as his last will and testament in presence of us who in   presence of each other hath hereuntofore subscribed our names               Jacob X Langston
Thompson X Boyle
Isack X Hutson

Thrifty Thursday

2011-09-22T05:36:00.002-04:00

I don't usually participate in "thrifty Thursday" but thought I would mention a few ways I save money while doing genealogy. Those of you who read my blog on a regular basis know how I feel about "all genealogy should be free". But we don't need to go there.

A few of the ways I cut corners when doing genealogy.

I carpool if going to a library within driving distance.
When I make copies at the libraries, I bring the pages home with me. After transcribing/scanning or whatever I save the papers and print on the back side or use them for notepaper.
If possible I take my own lunch (yep, even when I go to Ft Wayne!)
When I can & it is allowed I use my camera to take photo's of the images and transcribe from there. My iPad2 works really well in this department!
If possible and the library/historical society allows I ask for my copies to be double sided.

How about you? What are some of the ways you cut costs while doing genealogy?

Happy Researching!
Karen

Will Wednesday - John Hester (1819)

2011-09-21T05:22:00.001-04:00

I have this John Hester in my files and is currently labeled as "unknown", as he does not fit any of the John Hester's that I have in my files.

If you know the parentage of this John Hester I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment with contact info or drop me an email at karenATmiprofgenieDOTcom and I'll get back to you right away!

Thanks!

Happy Researching!
Karen

Tombstone Tuesday - William Ward (NC)

2011-09-20T05:16:00.000-04:00

William Ward 1753 - 1836

Oak Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Sampson County, North Carolina

Amanuensis Monday - Will of William Ward (1835)

2011-09-19T05:39:00.002-04:00

   The image below is very faint, but its the best I could get. If you find you are related and want a copy I can make you a copy off the one I found at the North Carolina State Archives.
   This William Ward is my 6th great grandfather. He was born 1753, died 1836 in Sampson County, North Carolina. He was married to Mary Bell, daughter of Robert Bell & Katherine Yarbrow. They were the parents of 8 children:
   Alfred, William, Robert, Nancy, Sophia, Samuel, Nancy J. and Eliza.
William & Mary are buried in the Oak Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Sampson County, North Carolina.

In the name of God Amen. I William Ward of the County of Sampson and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that is is _________ ______ unto all men to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say First I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Alfred Ward and Robert Ward two negroes viz Suckey and Dick to be equally divided between them.
2nd I give and bequeath unto the heirs of my daughter Sophia White, wife of Mathew White a negro woman called Haannah and her child called Wright which negroes they now have in possession.
3rd I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Carlton wife of Thomas Carlton a negro woman called Grace which she has in possession.
4th I give and bequeath unto my son William Ward a negro man called Prister of which he has in possession.
5th I give and bequeath unto my son Samuel Ward the lands whereon I now live indcluding my houses and plantation, thousehold and kitchen furniture, also my stock of all kinds consisting of hogs, cattle, horses and sheep also all moneys, notes, bords or _______ of which may be __________ at the time of my decease. I further give to my son Samuel the following negroes viz: Sam, Charles, Joc and __________ out of which I request him to pay my debts and legacies.
   6th I give and bequeath unto Nancy Jane Evans, wife of William Evans the sum of fifty dollars.
7th I give and bequeath unto Elizal Matilda Merritt one bed and furniture.
   And hereby make and ordain my sons Alfred and Robert Executors of this my last will and Testament. In witness hereof I the said William Ward have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26th day of July A.D. 1835.

                                            HIS
                               William   X    Ward
                                          MARK
Signed, Sealed & published declared by said William Ward the testator to be his last will and testament in the presence of us.
    /s/ Robert Harley
   /s/ Asahel Johnson

   STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Sampson County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions November Term 1836 Then _________ the foregoing Willl duly proven in Open Court by the Oaths of Robert Morley and Asahel Johnson the said subscribing witness and order to be recorded.
    Thomas I. Faisun, Clerk

Family Friday - We Are Family - Reunited after 40 years!

2011-09-16T05:04:00.001-04:00

Left to right - Mark & Karen Krugman, Dwane's daughter, Sasha Kreitzer, Dwane Kreitzer, Aunt Joyce Zeck

Karen & Dwane reunited after 40 years!

Travel Thursday - Michigan's Upper Peninsula (2005)

2011-09-15T05:24:00.000-04:00

As Michigan starts to see signs that summer is drawing to a close and fall is making its presence known, I always enjoy taking a drive with Mr. Brown eyes just to see some fall creeping in. These images are from a trip we took with a busload of friends to Michigan's upper peninsula for some fall color fun! Hope you enjoy the photo's.

Will Wednesday - Edward Acree (1794)

2011-09-14T05:47:00.002-04:00

Edward Acree was the son of John Acree & his wife, Patience. Edward was born and spent his entire life in the area of Bertie County, North Carolina. There is much speculation on the name of his wife, Sarah but no one has produced any solid proof as to what her maiden name is. So in my files she remains just Sarah.

Edward and Sarah were the parents of 7 children, John, Thomas, William, Abner, Edward, Elizabeth & Martha Acree. Edward is the seventh great grandfather of Mr. Brown Eyes.

I have more information on both the ancestors and descendants of Edward Acree for more information please comment with a contact email or send me a an email at karen AT miprofgenie DOT com.

Happy Researching!
Karen

Tombstone Tuesday - William Morris Memorial

2011-09-13T04:18:00.008-04:00

Virginia's Chapel Cemetery, Cedar Grove, West Virginia

Amanuensis Monday - Bloss Miltenberger Letter (1849)

2011-09-12T05:13:00.005-04:00

I bought this letter off Ebay a few years ago. I've decided to put alot of the old wills ect that I have up on my blog in hopes that it will help other researchers. This letter is from Wm. R.Bloss who was living in Preble County, Ohio to his cousin Miss E.M. Miltenberger who was living in Warren County, Ohio. The letter is in excellant condition with no rips or stains and is gently folded. You can still see the marks where it was sealed with a wax seal.
If you click on the image of the letter it will open a larger image in a new window. Use your browsers back button to return to GFOM. I've offered MY translation of the letter below the letter image. I've typed it exactly as I see it, no corrections to grammar, spelling or punctuation. If you are a Bloss or Miltenberger descendant I'd love to hear from you!

                                                                   Preble County August 14, 1849
Dear Cousin
     I take my pen in heart to drop you a few lines to let you know that we are numberd among the living and part of us enjoy a tolerable degree of health at present part of us not so well we have all had measles that lasted some five or eight weeks but we have all got over them. some of have bin sick since we have bin over the measels I have bin sick for some time But am getting about again
Franklin has bin quite sick ever since last wednesday nite but is some beter to day he has bin siting up most of the time so I think we will all get along again I think if the Lord be wiling, he is the only true physician.
    The health is jeneraly tolerable good in the neighbohood to what it has bin the cholery has abated to a conderable degree Buisness is reviving again in our town we are going to have a two days meeting at Antioch commencing next Saturday a week I want to see some of you over here then I have bin looking for you over all summer you wrote that you was a going to come over and stay with us part of the summer I kept looking But all in vain     Cousin Matida I want to see you over here soon if you cant come I want you to write me a word or two and let me know you all are I haven't heard from you since you wrote that leter to Clarissa and tell me if you are married or not no more at present hoping whe thiss comes to hand that it may find you enjoying good health
   Give our best respects to all the friends write as soon as this comes to hand if you arnt coming rite away I remain your most afectionate cousin until death
   /s/ Wm R. Bloss                       E.M. Miltenberger

Happy 33rd Birthday To You!

2011-09-08T00:06:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday to our awesome son, Eric.

Top photo, Halloween Oct. 1982, and bottom in 2009 with his two sons, Nick & Carter.

Happy Birthday Eric!

Tombstone Tuesday - Capt. John Lock

2011-09-06T08:57:00.001-04:00

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Individual Report for John Lock
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Name: John Lock
Sex: M
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Individual Information
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Birth: 4 Jul 1755 - Frederick County, Maryland
Death: 4 Oct 1818 - Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio
Burial: in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble
             County, Ohio*
Cause of Death:
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Events
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   1. He was an accepted patriot for DAR
   2. Military: Revolutionary War, Jul 1776, Maryland. John Lock was a private
   in the Revolutionary War, enlisting in Capt. Peter Wantz Co. 13.
   3. Land Deed: 7 Sep 1816, Preble County, Ohio. 9-7-1816 John LockSr. and
   Salome Wife, of Preble County Ohio to JohnLock Jr. of Preble County Ohio;
   $640.; S1/2, S22, T7, R3. Wit: John Vance, George Lees. Recorded (not given
   1816)
   4. He signed a will on 1 Sep 1818 in Preble County, Ohio. Lock, John
   Senior - Harrison Twp. Book B, page 18. Dated 9-1-1818

Wife Salome (surname has not been proven so not included here)

Sons - Henry, John, George, Phillip and Abraham
Daughters - Mary Magdalene wife of John Utt [Ott]
Susanna Catherine wife of John Etzler
Mentions John Peter Dear, son of Mary Magdalene wife of John Utt - John, Peter was not of age.
Mentions land that the mills are on.
Executors - wife, Salome, and son John Lock.
Signed John Lock, Senior
Witnesses - Jesse Swisher, William Leas and Jacob Baker

5. Inv. & Appr.: 17 Nov 1818, Preble County, Ohio. Lock, John - deceased
   - Harrison Twp. - 11-17-1818 - Inventory of goods and chattels. Appraised
   by Jesse Swisher, John Vance and Henry Nealy - Public auction 12-2-1818 -
   persons purchasing items at auction:- John Acre, Philip Albright, Harvey
   Armstrong, Henry Baker, John Baker, Enoch Banfill, John Bantz/ Bents, Jacob
   Bricker, Adam Brown, Isaac Burk, Isaac Byers, William Byers, William
   Campbell, Peter Crouse, Joseph Davis, Daniel W. Denese, John Eaker, John
   Etsler/ Etzler, Levi Forkener, Peter Fultzone, John Hagin/ Hegen/ Hegon/
   Hogans, Samuel Hankins, Henry Hapner, John Harris, George W. Hart, George W.
   Hiatt, James Hobern(?), David Hoover, Harvey Kempe, Henry Knope, Charles
   Kude(?), William Leas, David Lmey(?), Abraham Lock, Henry Lock, John Lock,
   Philip Lock, Solomen Lock, George Long, James McGrew, Peter Merret, Isaac
   Nation, Joel Nation, Henry Nealy, John Neely, Samuel Hustin, David Nisonger,
   James Oldham, Jacob Parker(?), Jacob Peiffer, Thomas Phillips, Valentine
   Phillips, James Quinn, Charles Reed/ Read, martin Rice, James Richards,
   Willis Richards, Thomas Robison, Richard Shourd, John Simington, Jesse
   Swisher, George Temple, Ludwick Thomas, John Tillman, John Utt, Daniel
   Washem, Jacob Werts, Peter Werts, Washington White, William B. Willson. Will
   Book A, Page 132

6. He had an estate probated on 26 Dec 1818 in Preble County, Ohio. 84 -
   John Lock - ex. Saloma and John L. Lock Sr. Surity: Daniel Lyons and Abraham
   Hepner, signed 26 Dec 1818. Will Abstract: wife Salome to have property she
   wishes to keep; son John to pay Saloma for use of mills and 1/3 of produce;
   Salome to have land on south side of creek; John all land mills are on; sons
   Philip, George and Abraham to have land; when of age land to John Peter Derr
   son of Mary Magdalene, w/o John Utt; residue to be sold and divided equally
   to 7 children, Henry, John, George, Philip, Abraham, Mary Magdalene w/o John
   Utt, Susanna Catharine w/o John Etzler; Inventory by appraisers: Henry
   Neeley, John Wantz, Jesse Swisher; Those who purchased items at sale: (very
   difficult to read) Jesse Swisher, John Baker, Leavie Forkner, David
   Nisonger, Jacob and Peter Werts, Richard Shurde, Samuel Husting, John
   Tillman, John Wegans, Henry Armstrong, Ludwick Thomas, John Utt, Henry
   Conisse, Daniel Burcite, Philip Allbright, William Leise, John Simington,
   Martin Rise, David Hover, Gorge Long, James McGrew Adam --- , John Eacker,
   Frances Quin, John Ware, James Oldum, Henry Hapner, John Bantz, William
   Willson, John House, Jacob Parker, Thomas Philips, David Cinsyk, Abraham
   Isanagle, Eanick Bamfield, Willias Ritchards, Charles Reede, James Oldim,
   Isaac Naton, John and Henry Backer, William Rurs, Danell McDaniell, John
   Rikkards, ... [several more lines of names] ...
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Spouses and Children
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1. *Salome Bastian (8 Dec 1747 - 29 Dec 1840)
       Marriage: 22 Mar 1780 - Frederick County, Maryland
       Children:
          1. Susanna Catherine Lock (1776-1846)
          2.Henry B. Lock (Cir 1781-1839)
          3. Mary Magdalena Lock (1783-1848)
          4. John Lock (1786-1857)
          5. George Lock (1789-1848)
          6. Phillip Lock (1791-1835)
          7. Abraham Lock (1794-1872)
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Fearless Friday - Miami Township Vigilance Society

2011-09-02T09:38:00.000-04:00

STOLEN HORSES

Recovered after Four Years - Success Crowns Efforts of the Miami Township Vigilance Society, W.A. Leis, Secretary

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The value of an organization to accomplish a certain purpose has been exemplified the past week in the part taken by the Miami Township Vigilance Society, an organization over fifty years old, composed of the farmers of the township and horse owners residing in Miamisburg.

Nearly four years ago the community was startled by the bold robbery of several horses which were stolen while hitched at the public square in Miamisburg.

On May 31, 1902, David Early., Jr. Had a horse and buggy stolen while hitched on public square. On August 5, 1902 Sam Moyer, who was then employed at Harley Paff's lost his horse and buggy, and on August 31, 1902, E.J. Millers horse and buggy were stolen.

Search was made and rewards were offered at once, but no trace of any of the stolen horses and rigs were discovered.

Some time last year a man named Harry Foster was convicted in Indiana and sent to the penitentiary at Michigan City. Foster confessed a number of crimes, among others gave knowledge of the Miamisburg robberies.

The Indiana Protective Association took up the matter.

Last week, C.H. Bell and N.G. Harris, detectives from Kokomo, Ind., representing the association, came to Miamisburg and conferred with the officers of the Miami Township Vigilance Society, and gave them information that several horses supposed to have been stolen at Miamisburg were at St. Mary's Ohio.
W. A. Leis, secretary of the Miami Township Vigilance Society, and Sam Moyer went to St. Mary's and there discovered Moyer's horse, which was in the possession of a junk dealer named Max Rosenthal. He claimed he bought the horse for $100. He refused to give up the horse and they instituted a suit to reclaim the animal.
Leis also discovered David Early's horse in the possession of a miller. This gentleman offered at once to give the animal up.

On Saturday the replevin suit for Moyers horse came up. Con Mattern of Dayton was engaged as attorney. Quite a crowd of Miami Township farmers went up and the horse was proven to the satisfaction of the justice to belong to Moyer. The horse was brought home and is now in the stable at Miamisburg.

David Early's horse was purchased by the miller, who was anxious to do the square thing in the matter.
Mr. Leis, the secretary, has been working hard on the case, and deserves credit for his successful and commendable efforts. Those that went to St. Mary's last Saturday were: W.A. Leis, Wm. Leis, Miles Blossom, Wm. Pansing, Peter Shepherd, David Baver, Frank Zangelein, Isaac Eck, Charley Early, Frank Wagner, August Zinck, Harley Paaff, Thos. Goonan, Jos. Kehrle, David Early, Ed Miller, Sam Moyer, Attorney Mattern of Dayton.

**Miamisburg News, 22 FEB 1906 (Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio)

Treasure Chest Thursday - Mabel Reusch Krugman Photo

2011-09-01T04:27:00.000-04:00

Many of the treasures found in our home is this portrait of Mark's grandmother, Mabel Reusch Krugman (1891-1985).

The photo is undated but we believe it was taken about the time of her marriage (1922) to Paul Krugman.

[original in the possession of Mark & Karen Krugman]

Tombstone Tuesday - Elizabeth Mahaffey Hurst

2011-08-30T05:33:00.000-04:00

Thomas Hurst(1830-1904)& his wife, Elizabeth Mahaffey(1835-1914) Hurst are buried in Wren Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. As you can see from the top photo, the stones are pretty much illegible. The second photo shows a very close up view of Elizabeth's stone, which is in fact in better shape than that of Thomas. The third photo shows Elizabeth's stone from a distance.

Thomas and Elizabeth were the parents of 10 children, Alexander, James, John, Sarah Ela B., Nancy, Lucy, Mary, Martha & George. All lived long lives with spouses and children. Thomas & Elizabeth were Mark's 3rd great grandparents.

Military Monday - Adam H. Judy (Civil War 1863)

2011-08-29T05:23:00.002-04:00

Searching for Adam Judy (Juday), son of John Juday & his wife, Susannah Rookstool. Adam was born in Elkhart County, Indiana. I've found confederate entries for him in Indiana and in Virginia but at this point unable to confirm beyond doubt that this is our guy. Adam supposedly died 5 May 1864, but the person who provided said information had no source and no details.

I do love the physical description found in the midst of this paper. For easier viewing click to enlarge & use your browsers back button to return here.

Anyone with information on this Adam H. Judy can contact me via the comments section of this blog. I'd love to hear from you!

Happy Researching!
Karen

*Image found on Fold3.com

My Way Or The Highway...

2011-08-26T16:16:00.000-04:00

How many times in your life have you heard that statement? Usually made by persons who see no gray, they truly believe that the way they do things is the only way to do things. I try very hard to avoid persons with that mind set. Often its never a spoken statement, its more of an implied, very strongly implied statement.

I've seen people leave churches over attitudes like that. Not that any genealogists would ever have that frame of mind. Or do they?

When I speak, questions arise about software or how to do this or that. Alot of questions on software, on sourcing on different topics. I personally don't feel its my place to endorse any piece of software. I'm not saying I don't have my own personal favorite or anything, but I think you should try them out, download the trial versions and figure out what works for you. I know what I'd like to say when asked but I don't.

It's the same way with sourcing and how things are recorded in the software. Many times people ask about sourcing and how detailed to be, how much time to devote to this or that. I know what I'd like to say, but I don't. At some point I figure people are old enough that if you point them in a general direction they "should" be able to figure it out. Some do, some don't. But that's their choice.

There are truly only a few things in life that deserve the "my way or the highway" thing. I don't think genealogy is one of them. Life really is too short for that sort of nonsense. I say find a way that works for you (NOT CLICK & CLAIM!) and then kick backsides with it. And for those of you with that "my way or the highway" thing. I suggest you take a step back and rethink the way you are behaving. It really isn't the way to make friends or influence people. 'nuff said.

Happy Researching!
Karen

So Little Time... So Much To Do...

2011-08-25T10:42:00.000-04:00

I've been working very diligently at staying on top of my "projects". With all the data entry I bring back from my trips sometimes it gets difficult. The ongoing marriage searches are progressing, although I suspect that there are quite a few marriages that occurred at some point in the 1600 & 1700's that I doubt I'll ever pinpoint the exact date on.

Every day it seems another free data base appears on either FamilySearch or Ancestry that I really should look at. Just this morning cousin & fellow blogger, Anne over at Gene Notes emails that Kentucky probate records are up on FamilySearch. Mr. Brown Eyes is full of Kentucky ancestors. I resist the urge to go there...

Toss in the flower gardens outside the window (that translates into I can SEE the weeds), the veggies that need picking, and the watching the two oldest grandsons and I find myself wondering if I'll ever get everything done on my list?

Oh well, there's always tomorrow!

Happy Researching!
Karen

Wordless Wednesday

2011-08-24T10:56:00.000-04:00

Flora Boomershine Kreitzer (1890-1963) with two of her grandsons, Ken & Jerry Kreitzer.

Tombstone Tuesday - Reuben Stone Family (TN)

2011-08-23T08:38:00.000-04:00

Located in the Big Spring Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Claiborne County, Tennessee. Note that it references the Reuben Floyd Stone Family Cemetery which used to be located down the road.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

2011-08-22T04:27:00.001-04:00

Everyone is all ready to go, proclaiming the word, sharing the word, telling everyone they know! What you ask? Why the fact that Ancestry is going to share the 1940 census for a almost a year with the entire world!

Great! Awesome! Wonderful! Or so you say! Okay, so all of you are ready, you've already demonstrated that with the way this news has spread like wildfire.

My question is, "Is Ancestry ready?" I mean seriously. Every time Ancestry offers a freebie weekend those of us who pay for our subscriptions end up either seriously slow or getting messages to try again later. I personally usually end up with a slower response when I am browsing in search of something.

Okay, when its a weekend of freebie, I can avoid it, find other things to do. But really Ancestry, a year of freebie? Are you really ready for the amount of hits that your website is going to take? Are you ready to listen to the subscribers who have issues with the site because of the increase traffic?

Sure hope they have quite a few customer service reps on duty to take the calls of the subscribers who get caught up in this! As for me... maybe I'll just spend more time out in the gardens. No traffic tie ups out there unless its at the bird feeder.

Happy Researching!
Karen

Sublers to Celebrate 70 Years Together (1938-2008)

2011-08-20T05:17:00.001-04:00

Subler's To Celebrate 70 Years Together

Basil & Annabell (Apple) Subler will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary beginning with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 11:00 am, Sunday, August 17, 2008 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and an open house later from 2 to 4 pm at the Versailles K of C Hall on SR 47W. Please no gifts.

Basil and Annabell were married on August 20, 1938 by Father John Brinker at the St. Denis Catholic Church Rectory. They have three children, sons Wayne and John, both deceased and son and daughter in law, James & Diana Subler; four grandchildren, James Jr. (Stacey) Subler of Greenville, Shane Subler of Washington, D.C., and Lucas Subler and Lauren Subler of Versailles and two great grandsons.

You Just Never Know ...

2011-08-19T10:13:00.000-04:00

Last weekend I traveled to Ft Wayne to research for the day (Saturday). It was a great day researching as usual. I never seem to be at a loss for things to search for there. Last week Mr. Brown eyes and I worked totally in Indiana records. We both have lines that migrated into Indiana at some point. Mainly mine in the northern part around Elkhart, LaGrange and others nearby, his in the mostly southernly part namely Putnam County. That said both lines all had people who wandered over into other counties. It was a great day for researching!

I had gotten an email from one of my Facebook friends, David Blackford who has ties to my Kreitzer line with his Trissel family. David and his friend, Jim Cox, who is co-founder of a great group, Cemetery Seekers, met up with us and we had dinner. Be sure to check out Jim's website, I'm sure he'd love hearing from you as well.

It's always great fun to make new friends, but it makes things much more interesting when you find out that your new friends are actually related! Jim & I had a great chat about his Indiana cemetery & volunteer work. While chatting we find that we share a few common relatives. We enjoyed some awesome mexican food at a new place they introduced us to, we talked genealogy for much longer than we should have, and had tons of great laughs. I must say I'm looking forward to another trip just so I can hang out with these two great guys again!

Can't let last weeks trip to Ft Wayne pass without mentioning that our good friend Bev Petty drove to Indiana from Utah via Colorado & the Dakota's to research with us! It was so good seeing Bev again. A great friend indeed.

So you just never know what will happen when you take some time and go researching! Sometimes you get much more than you bargained for!

Happy Researching!
Karen

Wordless Wednesday - Geo Dute & the German Wallace College (1869)

2011-08-17T05:22:00.004-04:00

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