Today for Amanuensis Monday I am transcribing the Last Will and Testament of Harmon Carpenter Sr .
This was found on Oneida.nygenweb.net and I would like to thank Dawn Holst who was so
kind to transcribe and share. Without her work I would probably not have this piece of history.
Will of Harmon Carpenter 1780 - 1860 note spelling of Carpenter and Carpender.
The last will and testament of Harmon Carpender of Rome in the country of Oneida and of New York.
I Harmon Carpender of Rome aged seventy six years, considering the uncertainly of life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say.
FIRST I give and bequeath to my daughter Betsey Christman ten dollars to be paid to her after my death by my son David Carpender of Floyd as her portion of my estate.
SECOND I give and bequeath to my daughter Harriet Chrisman ten dollars to be paid to her after my death by David Carpender 2nd as her share of my estate
( NOTE this is Harriet's son by her deceased first husband. David was legally adopted by Harmon and his name was changed from Chrisman to Carpenter. also at the time will was drawn Harriet had was married to Levi Anderson )
THIRD I give and bequeath to my son Harmon Carpender Junior five dollars when demanded after my death to be paid by my grandson David Chrisman now called David Carpender 2nd as his share of my estate.
NOTE (Harmon Carpender is a problem son and has spent time in prison more information needed here.)
FOURTH I give and bequeath to my son David Carpender of Floyd all that piece of parcel of land situated in Floyd containing sixty eight acres more or less and adjoining the farm of David Carpender and to his heirs forever and after the payment of ten dollars to my daughter Betsey Chrisman.
FIFTH I give and bequeath to my grandson now called David Carpender 2nd and the son of my daughter Harriet all my homestead farm on which I now reside containing about fifty seven acres more or less for himself and his heirs forever. Also that other piece or parcel of land called Levi Anderson lace and now occupied by my daughter Harriet, containing about twenty six acres of land more or less to his heirs for ever. Also all my cattle, horses, sheeps, hogs, farming utensils together with all my ready money, bonds, mortgage notes, accounts and other evidence of debts where in due or owing or which may become due an owing from any person or persons whom ever after the payments of my just debts and after the erection of suitable monuments at my grave and the grave of my wife and the payment of ten dollars to Harriet Christman and five dollars to Harmon Carpender Jr.
SIXTH and last I hereby appoint my son David Carpender of Floyd sole executor of this my last will and testament and revoking hereby all wills by me formerly made.
In witness where I have here unto set my hand and seal of Rome this 5th of December 1857.
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Amanuensis Monday 1905 Leon Reporter Decatur County
Amanuensis Monday Leon Reporter Thursday April 6th 1905
On Tuesday, the 26th of this month W H Colier of Decatur, gave Earl Riley a large cottonwood tree on the farm to cut down, providing he took limbs, brush and all except the stump. The tree was cut down and measured 30 inches in diameter across the stump and contained 49 circles from the heart of the log to the surface, which gives the age of 49 years. About 7 feet up from the butt of the tree a horseshoe was found in the heart of the log hung there by Milton Board in the spring of 1860, forty five years ago when the tree was a small sapling of four years. W D Shelton of Decatur is very familiar with the circumstances being a boy at the time, 15 years of age. Mr Shelton says Milton hung the horseshoe on the sampling, early in the spring and some time in the fall about horseshoeing time Milton wanted the shoe, but the sapling had grown so much during the summer and the shoe being so tight around the tree he left it there.
James Milsap , John Gardner and Samuel Black remember of the horse shoe being in the tree and Milton talking about it at different times. This tree was located on John Cole's farm south by west of Decatur half a mile and 150 yards south by west of John Coles house,standing directly on the spur of the two ravines leading west. John Cole sold the farm to George McClain and McClain sold it to Calvin Board and is now owned by W H Colter. Milton Board was Calvin's son. This horseshoe and the nails were hammered out by James Ownsby ( that is the supposition of the old settlers who live here Howand James Ownsley son. The shoe, as it being around the sapling is a block of wood just as it appeared in the tree and is a curiosity to look at. If any of the old settlers or anybody wishes to see it call at C R Riley's office, Decatur. I am told forty nine years ago around DeCatur was mostly prairie and that the public road led from house to house all over the neighborhood. and that a man called everyone his neighbor from one to twenty miles away. How different now a man now seldom calls the man living next door a neighbor. Some of the old neighbors living in and near DeCatur that were farmers are: John Cole, James Millsap, Jessie Lloyd , William Cash, Verd Covington, Lewis Walker, James Summers, Calvin Board, George McClain, Fred Teale, Commodore Ward, Medley Shelton , John Evritt, James Woodmansee, John McLaughlin, Amos McLaughlin , John Tullis, Mat Cornett, Robert French, Al Wafford, John Zion, Henry Ellis, Thomas Black, Matthew Hauston, Peter Scott, William Akers, Spence Akers and Al Aden.
Merchants John Hall , Robert Notson, Geo Shelly, Wash McGrew and Medley Shelton. These men got their goods by wagon route from Keokur. Blacksmiths James Ownsley and William Bear. doctors J O Day, Dr McClelland , Dunn brothers and James Lane. Preachers J C Porter, Moses Hull, Samuel French and Benjamin Springln. Carpenters John Shelton, Frank Hacker and Samuel Page. Millers John Wartenbe, Judge Absalom Black. Justice, Merchant, Mayor and a gentleman of leisure W D Moore. A few of these old settlers live here now. Some have moved away and a majority have passed over the river. These old settlers wild neighbors were Indians, deer , wolves and Elk
C R Riley
NOTE Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.What does "amanuensis" mean?John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
On Tuesday, the 26th of this month W H Colier of Decatur, gave Earl Riley a large cottonwood tree on the farm to cut down, providing he took limbs, brush and all except the stump. The tree was cut down and measured 30 inches in diameter across the stump and contained 49 circles from the heart of the log to the surface, which gives the age of 49 years. About 7 feet up from the butt of the tree a horseshoe was found in the heart of the log hung there by Milton Board in the spring of 1860, forty five years ago when the tree was a small sapling of four years. W D Shelton of Decatur is very familiar with the circumstances being a boy at the time, 15 years of age. Mr Shelton says Milton hung the horseshoe on the sampling, early in the spring and some time in the fall about horseshoeing time Milton wanted the shoe, but the sapling had grown so much during the summer and the shoe being so tight around the tree he left it there.
James Milsap , John Gardner and Samuel Black remember of the horse shoe being in the tree and Milton talking about it at different times. This tree was located on John Cole's farm south by west of Decatur half a mile and 150 yards south by west of John Coles house,standing directly on the spur of the two ravines leading west. John Cole sold the farm to George McClain and McClain sold it to Calvin Board and is now owned by W H Colter. Milton Board was Calvin's son. This horseshoe and the nails were hammered out by James Ownsby ( that is the supposition of the old settlers who live here Howand James Ownsley son. The shoe, as it being around the sapling is a block of wood just as it appeared in the tree and is a curiosity to look at. If any of the old settlers or anybody wishes to see it call at C R Riley's office, Decatur. I am told forty nine years ago around DeCatur was mostly prairie and that the public road led from house to house all over the neighborhood. and that a man called everyone his neighbor from one to twenty miles away. How different now a man now seldom calls the man living next door a neighbor. Some of the old neighbors living in and near DeCatur that were farmers are: John Cole, James Millsap, Jessie Lloyd , William Cash, Verd Covington, Lewis Walker, James Summers, Calvin Board, George McClain, Fred Teale, Commodore Ward, Medley Shelton , John Evritt, James Woodmansee, John McLaughlin, Amos McLaughlin , John Tullis, Mat Cornett, Robert French, Al Wafford, John Zion, Henry Ellis, Thomas Black, Matthew Hauston, Peter Scott, William Akers, Spence Akers and Al Aden.
Merchants John Hall , Robert Notson, Geo Shelly, Wash McGrew and Medley Shelton. These men got their goods by wagon route from Keokur. Blacksmiths James Ownsley and William Bear. doctors J O Day, Dr McClelland , Dunn brothers and James Lane. Preachers J C Porter, Moses Hull, Samuel French and Benjamin Springln. Carpenters John Shelton, Frank Hacker and Samuel Page. Millers John Wartenbe, Judge Absalom Black. Justice, Merchant, Mayor and a gentleman of leisure W D Moore. A few of these old settlers live here now. Some have moved away and a majority have passed over the river. These old settlers wild neighbors were Indians, deer , wolves and Elk
C R Riley
NOTE Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.What does "amanuensis" mean?John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Monday, August 29, 2016
Amanuensis Monday William Gallaher Death Drowning 1911 Said To Be Accidental
River Claims Sixth Victim
Body of William Gallaher Found in Running Slough, Death Said to be Accidental
1911 Drownings
Monday, April 10, Lloyal Smith, Dresbach, Minn
Sunday June 4, William Hagenbarth, Running Sloth
Sunday June 11, Peter Schuh, West Channel
Thursday July 13, Edwin Esterie ,Black River
Sunday July 23 , F A Wenzel , Dakota , Minn
Friday Aug 4, William Gallaher , Running Slough
This is an earlier picture of William and his sisters Bridget and Katherine
William Gallaher, age 39, was drowned in Running Slough yesterday afternoon at about 2:30 oclock, his body being found in the water about 15 feet from the shore after he had been missed for some time and a search was started. Death is believed to be accidental.
Mr. Gallaher went to the farm of his brother in law, Jacob Mickschl located in the bottom lands about a mile and a half west of Henry Murth's place on the Mormon Coulee road, yesterday afternoon to assist haying and it is thought he went wading to cool off when he either steeped into a hole or was overcome from the shock of the cold water.
During the afternoon Mr Gallaher was working with Fred Kaser who went in search of a scythe to cut some hay which could not be reached with the mower. When Mr Kaser returned, Mr Gallaher was not there so the former asked Mr Michachl if he had seen him. He had not, but was thought as Mr Gallaher had not been feeling well that he had gone to the house where he had been living.
When he could not be located a search was started and after a while the body was seen in the water about 15 feet from the shore. Fessler and Dahl were notified and the body taken to their establishment and Corner Kleebar decided that it was not necessary to hold an inquest.
Mr Gallaher was born on December 151871 in Chipmunk Coulee, Vernon County, and had lived there all his life.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon and interment will take place in the Catholic Cemetery beside his parents.
Surviving Mr Gallaher are three sisters, Mrs Jacob Mickschl at whose home he lived , Miss Mary Gallaher of La Crosse and Mrs. Appleton Esler of Mora, Minn.
Side not to this article I recently visited the cemetery and think that he is not buried next to his parents.
Cemetery records have his parents in the Old section and he is in a different area.
Body of William Gallaher Found in Running Slough, Death Said to be Accidental
1911 Drownings
Monday, April 10, Lloyal Smith, Dresbach, Minn
Sunday June 4, William Hagenbarth, Running Sloth
Sunday June 11, Peter Schuh, West Channel
Thursday July 13, Edwin Esterie ,Black River
Sunday July 23 , F A Wenzel , Dakota , Minn
Friday Aug 4, William Gallaher , Running Slough
William Gallaher, age 39, was drowned in Running Slough yesterday afternoon at about 2:30 oclock, his body being found in the water about 15 feet from the shore after he had been missed for some time and a search was started. Death is believed to be accidental.
Mr. Gallaher went to the farm of his brother in law, Jacob Mickschl located in the bottom lands about a mile and a half west of Henry Murth's place on the Mormon Coulee road, yesterday afternoon to assist haying and it is thought he went wading to cool off when he either steeped into a hole or was overcome from the shock of the cold water.
During the afternoon Mr Gallaher was working with Fred Kaser who went in search of a scythe to cut some hay which could not be reached with the mower. When Mr Kaser returned, Mr Gallaher was not there so the former asked Mr Michachl if he had seen him. He had not, but was thought as Mr Gallaher had not been feeling well that he had gone to the house where he had been living.
When he could not be located a search was started and after a while the body was seen in the water about 15 feet from the shore. Fessler and Dahl were notified and the body taken to their establishment and Corner Kleebar decided that it was not necessary to hold an inquest.
Mr Gallaher was born on December 151871 in Chipmunk Coulee, Vernon County, and had lived there all his life.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon and interment will take place in the Catholic Cemetery beside his parents.
Surviving Mr Gallaher are three sisters, Mrs Jacob Mickschl at whose home he lived , Miss Mary Gallaher of La Crosse and Mrs. Appleton Esler of Mora, Minn.
Side not to this article I recently visited the cemetery and think that he is not buried next to his parents.
Cemetery records have his parents in the Old section and he is in a different area.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Amanuensis Monday Post 11 Obituary Arthur R Hall 1884 -1919
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the Transylvanian Dutch blog) started a Monday blog theme years ago called "Amanuensis Monday." John offers this definition for "amanuensis:"
"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Today's posting is the obituary of Arthur R Hall my great grandfather.
Thanks for stopping by, you can read other posts on my hall family here
"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Today's posting is the obituary of Arthur R Hall my great grandfather.
Arthur R. Hall was born in Evansville, Wis., September 19, 1863, where he spent his boyhood days until he graduated from the Evansville Seminary in 1884. He was married to Miss Mabel J. Coleman, at Denver, Colorado, August 28, 1891, at which time he moved to Chicago, where he lived seven years. In 1898, he moved to Nebraska, and in the spring 1919, settled near Crawford. there were three daughters born, Mrs. Alta Zion, of Craig, Colo., Mrs. Belle Sturm and Miss Pearl Hall, of Crawford.
Mr. Hall died at the home of his eldest daughter in Craig, Colo., July 8, 1919, where he and Mrs. Hall and their daughter Pearl, were visiting.
The remains were brought back to the home in Crawford, where funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon, July 12, by Rev. Mearl C. Smith, and the body was laid to rest in the Crawford cemetery.
Thanks for stopping by, you can read other posts on my hall family here
Monday, May 16, 2016
Amanuensis Monday Post 10 Will Of John Lovejoy PAGE 1 Getting To Know My Lovejoy Ancestral Roots POST # 2
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.What does "amanuensis" mean?John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Amanuensis Monday Will of John Lovejoy 1622 - 1690
Found on ancestry
Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records, 1648-1840
The following page
| Name | John Lovejoy |
|---|---|
| Probate Date | 31 Mar 1691 |
| Residence Place | Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, British America |
| Probate Type | testate |
| Inferred Death Year | 1691 |
| Inferred Death Place | Massachusetts, British America |
| File Number | 17068 |
I am posting my 9th great grandfather's will that I found in
The Lovejoy Genealogy
with biographies and history 1400 - 1930
compiled, written, edited and published
by Clarence Earle Lovejoy
The devotion of John Lovejoy had for his second wife Hannah Pritchard, is demonstrated by the careful provision he made for her in his six page will which is reproduced in this book.
John Lovejoy died Nov 7,1690 and his will was presented for probate Mar 31 1691.
I am typing as it was written in the English and writing of the time.
Page 1
In the name of God amen, I John Lovejoy of Andover in ye county of Essex in New England, being through God's mercy in health and enjoying my understanding & memory yet with all, considering my frailty, being also in age so in yt, respect cannot expect long to continue here, observing also what sudden changes so frequently fall out, knowing it to duly Incumbent for to sett things in order before I goe out of ye Land of the Living do ordain this my last Will & Testament , Committing my soul into ye hands of Jesus Christ my blessed savior & redeemer: my body to a decent bury all in what place ye Lord shall please to call me out of this present life. In hopes of a joyful resurrection, at ye resurrection of ye just into Eternal life, & for my outward Estate which it hath pleased ye Lord to lend me I thus dispose as followeth _- first, as to my dearly beloved wife Hannah Lovejoy with whom by Gods good providence we have lived comfortably together in a married condition about 13 years, my desire is that her life may be made comfortable while she continues in this world & for yt end doe give and bequeath unto her my beloved wife Hannah Lovejoy all of east end of my dwelling house with half ye cellar & she is to have her liberty to chuse which half of ye cellar shall be hers and she to have liberty to Enjoy ye same until her decease or marriage also, I will & bequeath to my loving wife twelve bushels of good and merchantable corn also six pounds of good and merchantable pork, two barrels of cyder , one bushell and halfe of good malt, twelve bushels of good apples, my will is that all this be provided for her and delivered to her yearly during her naturall life, by 12 bushels of corn I mean six of Indian 3 of wheat & three of Rye, also I will & bequeath to my loving wife one good new milch cow for her use during her naturall Life & delivered to her yearly upon ye first day of May and she to Enjoy ye benefitt of it for milk ye Ensuing year. Also , I will & bequeath to my loving wife five pounds yearly during her life in such things as she shall stand in need of Either at ye Merchants or at home, for clothing - also , a horse and Man to Wait upon her, to carry her to meeting if she desire it. Also, my Will is that a convenient fire be maintained for her & suitable help in sickness or weakness provided for her & maintained by my son Ebenezer all of ye time of her dwelling in my house. Also I further declare my mind as concerning a writing which was made between myself & wife about ye time of our marriage respecting her convenience of living after my decease, my will con-
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John Lovejoy died Nov 7,1690 and his will was presented for probate Mar 31 1691.
I am typing as it was written in the English and writing of the time.
Page 1
In the name of God amen, I John Lovejoy of Andover in ye county of Essex in New England, being through God's mercy in health and enjoying my understanding & memory yet with all, considering my frailty, being also in age so in yt, respect cannot expect long to continue here, observing also what sudden changes so frequently fall out, knowing it to duly Incumbent for to sett things in order before I goe out of ye Land of the Living do ordain this my last Will & Testament , Committing my soul into ye hands of Jesus Christ my blessed savior & redeemer: my body to a decent bury all in what place ye Lord shall please to call me out of this present life. In hopes of a joyful resurrection, at ye resurrection of ye just into Eternal life, & for my outward Estate which it hath pleased ye Lord to lend me I thus dispose as followeth _- first, as to my dearly beloved wife Hannah Lovejoy with whom by Gods good providence we have lived comfortably together in a married condition about 13 years, my desire is that her life may be made comfortable while she continues in this world & for yt end doe give and bequeath unto her my beloved wife Hannah Lovejoy all of east end of my dwelling house with half ye cellar & she is to have her liberty to chuse which half of ye cellar shall be hers and she to have liberty to Enjoy ye same until her decease or marriage also, I will & bequeath to my loving wife twelve bushels of good and merchantable corn also six pounds of good and merchantable pork, two barrels of cyder , one bushell and halfe of good malt, twelve bushels of good apples, my will is that all this be provided for her and delivered to her yearly during her naturall life, by 12 bushels of corn I mean six of Indian 3 of wheat & three of Rye, also I will & bequeath to my loving wife one good new milch cow for her use during her naturall Life & delivered to her yearly upon ye first day of May and she to Enjoy ye benefitt of it for milk ye Ensuing year. Also , I will & bequeath to my loving wife five pounds yearly during her life in such things as she shall stand in need of Either at ye Merchants or at home, for clothing - also , a horse and Man to Wait upon her, to carry her to meeting if she desire it. Also, my Will is that a convenient fire be maintained for her & suitable help in sickness or weakness provided for her & maintained by my son Ebenezer all of ye time of her dwelling in my house. Also I further declare my mind as concerning a writing which was made between myself & wife about ye time of our marriage respecting her convenience of living after my decease, my will con-
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Monday, February 13, 2012
AMANUENSIS MONDAY 09 JOSEPH CHEUVRONT'S LAST WORDS
Amanuensis Monday is a popular post on Mondays – An Amanuensis is a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
Since I have been busy writing my story on Joseph Cheuvront one of my fifth great grandfathers I thought this was a perfect Monday to share what I had on my grandfather, which is also the start of my book on him.
" Since God is pleased to deprive me of the power of speech, I address this to you, my children, as a memoir, which I request each of you to transcribe and keep for future generations. I was born in the city of Strasbourg, February 2, 1757, and was raised in the city of Nancy, and was educated very young. In the year 1770, being my fifteenth year, I went to England, where I stayed till the year 1774, when I embarked for America, and landed in New York. In 1778, I was converted to God; and the year following I united myself to the despised Methodists, and by them have been employed as a class leader, an exhorter, a local preacher, a travelling preacher, as a deacon, as an elder, and as a recording steward. In all which places I have, I believe given satisfaction to my brethren. I have now been in the Church fifty-three years, and never has a charge been brought against me. I do not say this to boast, but to stimulate you to support and maintain a good character. In the year 1781, at the siege of York, God delivered me from all tormenting feats, and gave me two seals to my ministry. I have filled some important stations in the state; in all which I have endeavored to establish my character and yours. I have tried to be a father to you, and with great difficulty I have raised you to what you are. I have often counseled you, and set good examples before you; and yet some of you remain unconverted, and some of you who profess religion are very superficial and lukewarm. And now I must leave you in the hands of the wicked one? May the Lord hear and answer my prayers in your behalf. This is the last advice of your dying father, try to set the fear of God before your eyes. Do not grieve one another’ live in peace and love together’ be good to your mother, and do not lie anything in her way that might grieve her. I bid you all farewell. I am truly resigned to the sufferings I now experience. I have longed looked for, and desired the hour of my dissolution. I love God and all of mankind. I feel I am bound for the kingdom of glory. Glory be to God in the highest. Remember your father was a Methodist preacher. "
These words found at the National Archives are a real treasure. It gives me a peek into his life and thoughts.
Thanks for stopping by, if you think we may be related by any of the family members I write on I would love to hear from you . Take a moment if you like to read other postings on my family. Grace
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
AMANUENSIS MONDAY 08 Sudden and Sorrowful GEORGE HALL of Janesville Wisconsin Dies of Sun Stroke
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.What does "amanuensis" mean?John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Amanuensis Monday Sudden and Sorrowful George Hall of Wisconsin Dies of Sun Stroke.
I found two newspaper obits on ancestery recently. I already knew some of this information about my great great grandfather George Hall but gained more information from these newspaper articles.
August 2nd from the Eveansville Weekly review
Died of Sun Stroke George Hall
The funeral of Mr. George Hall who died of sun stroke Wednesday July 29, 1892 was held at his late residence, near Evansville, Saturday at half past ten o'clock am services by Rev J E Coleman of the Evansville Seminary. Mr Hall was in town Wednesday, apparently in his usual health, and saying as he left that he must hurry home for he had two loads of hay to get in that afternoon. Having completed his work and helping the boys drive out some cattle that had broken into the lot, he sat down a few moments in the barn to rest before going into the house, and on rising walked a short distance, and after speaking a few words to the boys in relation to the cattle, fell unconsciously to the ground He was carried into the house and Dr. Spencer sent for. The doctor found his patient , as he hope, not in a comatose condition, not feeling satisfied in his own mind had Dr. T F Stair called, but it was soon found that the vital spark had forever gone.
Mr Hall was an early citizen coming here some years ago and going into the grocery business with Mr. Stephen Fairbanks whose wife was Mr. Halls sister. Mr Hall leaves beside his wife, three sons, Arthur, Mark and George, and two daughters, Florence and Agnes. His age was 60 years. Mr. hall was an excellant citizen and a forehanded farmer.
Sudden and Sorrowful from the Enterprise Evansville Wisconsin 5th of August 1892
Considerable excitement prevailed in our little city Friday morning over the sudden death the previous evening of Mr Geo Hall, residing on a farm about two miles west. He was assisting in haying in his field when some stock broke into his enclosure and he helped to get them out, which over heated him, but he returned to the the barn in which he fell dead about 4 o clock P M. Dr Spencer was with him all night, as well as neighbors and friends, using every effort possible for the unfortunate man's recovery, but all was of no avail. Dr. Stair was sent for Fri. morning, but he says that Mr. Hall was dead before he got there and he thinks he fell dead at first. The deceased was born in Hardwick, Vermont ( newspaper reported New Hampshire in error) on June 13, 1832, was the third of a family of seven children. When but six years old his father died, and two years later he went to live with an aunt, his mother's sister, where he remained until 1846 at that time he went to reside with his uncle Isaac Hall. In January 1856, he emigrated to Madison, Wisconsin, where he resided until the fall of 1860 when he came to this place and entered into the grocery business. In 1864 he disposed of the grocery stock and rented a farm which he operated for a year and then purchased eighty acres of land on Sec 19, Union Twp with a small log cabin upon it, but soon replaced it with a small frame building and that in 1885 was replaced by his present commodious residence. On the 29th day of November 1860, he was married to Miss Louisa Reynolds, who is now his widow. This union was blessed with six children five of who are now living.Arthur, Florence, Mark, George and Agnes.
Mr and Mrs Hall have always ranked amongst our best and most honored citizens as well as their family. He was one of the self made men of this community, reared without the guiding council of a father, he started out in life with a cash capital of $100 and from such a beginning has become one of our most well to do farmers,and his sudden death caused many sad feelings to many hearts. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the house on Saturday, July 30th, 1892, to listen to the last sad rites perforned over the remains by Rev. J E Coleman, and the interment was made in the Evansville cemetery.
So much can be found in a persons orbituary and can be a great find. Newspapers can make mistakes as the state my grandfather was born, but in all is a wonderful source of family history.
Thanks for stopping by, if you find someone you think you are related to, I would love to hear from you. Grace
Monday, December 19, 2011
Amanuensis Monday 07 Notes On John W Zion b abt 1770 d Bef 1850
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.What does "amanuensis" mean?John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
For today's Amanuensis Monday I am sharing information on the earliest Zion I have in my Zion family tree. Zion is my maiden name.
John W Zion is the first name found in this family. As of yet no other records have been confirmed to who his father is. It is believed his father's name is Zion.
John is the head of the family and appears in Washington County, Virginia in 1789 where he married, November 3, 1789 by John Frost, to Lucy McCormick, born 1722 in Bedford County, Virginia, daughter of William and Agness ( Agnes) McCormick of Bedford County, formerly of Hanover County.
Lucy McCormick's father died in 1775, and after his death, Lucy became the ward of William and Lucy adams, by order of the Court. It is believed that William and Lucy were Lucy's grandparents. This has not been confirmed with recorded facts of yet.
Source Early Settlers of Lee County, Va , Bales , Hattie Byrd Muncy page 541. I do not own this book. How great that would be.
Thanks for stopping by.. think I will go and search for this book to see if available on Amazon. Grace
For today's Amanuensis Monday I am sharing information on the earliest Zion I have in my Zion family tree. Zion is my maiden name.
John W Zion is the first name found in this family. As of yet no other records have been confirmed to who his father is. It is believed his father's name is Zion.
John is the head of the family and appears in Washington County, Virginia in 1789 where he married, November 3, 1789 by John Frost, to Lucy McCormick, born 1722 in Bedford County, Virginia, daughter of William and Agness ( Agnes) McCormick of Bedford County, formerly of Hanover County.
Lucy McCormick's father died in 1775, and after his death, Lucy became the ward of William and Lucy adams, by order of the Court. It is believed that William and Lucy were Lucy's grandparents. This has not been confirmed with recorded facts of yet.
Source Early Settlers of Lee County, Va , Bales , Hattie Byrd Muncy page 541. I do not own this book. How great that would be.
Thanks for stopping by.. think I will go and search for this book to see if available on Amazon. Grace
Monday, April 11, 2011
Amanuensis Monday 06 Thomas Millsap 1746 Proclamation Issued By Lord Fairfax
Amanuensis Monday is a popular ongoing series created by John Newmark at Transylvanian Dutch. Amanuensis Monday is a blogging theme which encourages the family historian to transcribe family letters, journals, audiotapes, and other historical artifacts.
8th December 1746 Augusta Co. Virginia
" Lord Fairfax issued a proclamation encouraging those persons who had settled upon his lands to continue thereon, and that they should have 400 acres for each settlement. A survey for Thomas was recorded 8th of December 1746 for 400 acres on a branch of Smith Creek. Thomas received a land patent on the 5th September 1749 for this 400 acres from King George the 11 for which he paid 40 shillings. The land was located on a branch of Smith Creek in Augusta County, ( present day Rockingham County, Virginia), about 2 miles south of the present day town of New Market. The closest town during the time to Thomas' land was Tenth Legion about five miles to the south, with Staunton being about 15 miles to the south"
The following is the patent which was granted to Thomas Millsaps.
George the second by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith-- TO ALL WHOM these Presents shall come Greeting. Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations, but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of FORTY SHILLINGS of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. We have given, granted, and confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors do give grant and confirm unto Thomas Millsaps one certain tract or parcel of land containing four hundred acres lying and being in the county of Augusta on a Branch of Smith Creek and bounded as followeth, to wit, Beginning at three Hiccory Saplins in a line of the land of Benjamin Borden and with the line of the same North twenty degrees east to two white oaks and north east one hundred poles to the dividing line between us and Lord Fairfax and with the same north forty six degrees west two hundred and forty poles to three pines. Thence south west two hundred and fifty poles and south forty six degrees east three hundred and twenty poles to the Beginning. With all woods, underwoods, swamps, marshes, longrounds, meadows, feeding and his due share of all veins, mines, and quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the bounds aforesaid and being apart of the said quanity of four hundred acres of land and the rivers, waters, and watercourses therein contained together with the privileges of hunting, hawking, fishing, fowling, and all other profits, commodities and hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining. To have, hold, possess and enjoy the said tract or parcel of land and all other the before granted premises and every part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Thomas Millsaps and to his heirs and assigns for ever. To be held of us our heirs and successors as of our manor of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common soccage and not in Capite or by Knights Service yielding and paying unto us our heirs and successors for every fifty acres of land and so proportionately for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the fee rent of one shilling yearly to be paid upon the feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivation and improving three acres part of every fifty of the tract above mentioned within three years after the date of these presents provided always that if three years of the said fee rent shall anytime be in arrear and unpaid or if the said Thomas Millsaps his heirs or assigns do not within the space of three years next coming after the date of these presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the tract above mentioned then the estate hereby granted shall cease and be utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for us our heirs and successors to grant the same lands and premises with the appurtenances unto such other person or persons as we our heirs and successors shall think fit. In witness whereof we have caused these our letters patent to be made: Witness our trusty and well beloved Thomas Lee, Esq. President of our Council and Commander in chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the seal of our said Colony the fifth day of September one thousand seven hundred and forty nine in the twenty third year of our reign.
Thomas Millsaps is my 6 x grandfather on my father's side. I will be sharing other records of Thomas in the future..
8th December 1746 Augusta Co. Virginia
" Lord Fairfax issued a proclamation encouraging those persons who had settled upon his lands to continue thereon, and that they should have 400 acres for each settlement. A survey for Thomas was recorded 8th of December 1746 for 400 acres on a branch of Smith Creek. Thomas received a land patent on the 5th September 1749 for this 400 acres from King George the 11 for which he paid 40 shillings. The land was located on a branch of Smith Creek in Augusta County, ( present day Rockingham County, Virginia), about 2 miles south of the present day town of New Market. The closest town during the time to Thomas' land was Tenth Legion about five miles to the south, with Staunton being about 15 miles to the south"
The following is the patent which was granted to Thomas Millsaps.
George the second by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith-- TO ALL WHOM these Presents shall come Greeting. Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations, but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of FORTY SHILLINGS of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. We have given, granted, and confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors do give grant and confirm unto Thomas Millsaps one certain tract or parcel of land containing four hundred acres lying and being in the county of Augusta on a Branch of Smith Creek and bounded as followeth, to wit, Beginning at three Hiccory Saplins in a line of the land of Benjamin Borden and with the line of the same North twenty degrees east to two white oaks and north east one hundred poles to the dividing line between us and Lord Fairfax and with the same north forty six degrees west two hundred and forty poles to three pines. Thence south west two hundred and fifty poles and south forty six degrees east three hundred and twenty poles to the Beginning. With all woods, underwoods, swamps, marshes, longrounds, meadows, feeding and his due share of all veins, mines, and quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the bounds aforesaid and being apart of the said quanity of four hundred acres of land and the rivers, waters, and watercourses therein contained together with the privileges of hunting, hawking, fishing, fowling, and all other profits, commodities and hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining. To have, hold, possess and enjoy the said tract or parcel of land and all other the before granted premises and every part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Thomas Millsaps and to his heirs and assigns for ever. To be held of us our heirs and successors as of our manor of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common soccage and not in Capite or by Knights Service yielding and paying unto us our heirs and successors for every fifty acres of land and so proportionately for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the fee rent of one shilling yearly to be paid upon the feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivation and improving three acres part of every fifty of the tract above mentioned within three years after the date of these presents provided always that if three years of the said fee rent shall anytime be in arrear and unpaid or if the said Thomas Millsaps his heirs or assigns do not within the space of three years next coming after the date of these presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the tract above mentioned then the estate hereby granted shall cease and be utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for us our heirs and successors to grant the same lands and premises with the appurtenances unto such other person or persons as we our heirs and successors shall think fit. In witness whereof we have caused these our letters patent to be made: Witness our trusty and well beloved Thomas Lee, Esq. President of our Council and Commander in chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the seal of our said Colony the fifth day of September one thousand seven hundred and forty nine in the twenty third year of our reign.
Thomas Millsaps is my 6 x grandfather on my father's side. I will be sharing other records of Thomas in the future..
Monday, December 27, 2010
Amanuensis Monday 05 1952 Polio Epidemic In The News
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.
What does "amanuensis" mean? John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Last week I shared a letter that I had come across that my mother wrote to her family June 1952. She wrote this on letter head from a company my father either worked for or had worked for. The letter is newsy but also she is sharing that she is not feeling well. She would be taken to the hospital with days and be diagnoised with Polio.
Last summer my sister and I with our husbands took a day trip to Baytown, Texas. Our parents lived there in 1952. We found the house we had lived in, had lunch and then went to the library to find articles of the Polio epedimic at that time.
It is so much different to read these articles when you see your mother's name in print.
All articles are from the Baytown Sun ... Baytown, Texas
June 14th 1952
Polio claims second life
Concern over the polio epidemic in Baytown increased after the death of Jules N Weathers, 35. A Cyrpress street housewife was also added to the list of patients. Mrs. A. R. Zion of 1201 Cypress was taken to Hedgecroft clinic Fiday morning in a Paul L Lee Ambulance.
June 16th 1952
Latest Polio Victim Taken To Hospital
Mrs. A. R. Zion, 1201 Cypress Baytown's latest polio patient, was reported Monday to be in serious condition in Hedgecroft clinic in Houston.
June 17th 1952
Three Iron Lung Cases From Area Reported Critical
Three polio patients from the Baytown area were in Iron lungs at Hedgecroft clinic ( Houston) Tuesday and were reported in critical condition.
There were Lee college Instructor J C Chamberlain, Mrs. A. R. Zion 23 year old Baytown housewife and George Mathis of La Porte.
A special nurse was being sought for Chamberlain, Mrs. a W Costley, a friend of the family said that she had been able to obtain one on a temporary basis after calling all day yesterday in the Baytown area.
She asked that any available nurse call her.
Other polio patients from this area were reported resting comfortably.
June 18, 1952
Shortage of Nurses Is Biggest Problem Says Hospital Chief
Still critical
Three polio patients from Baytown in Hedgecroft clinic remained in critical condition Wednesday. There were Lee college Instructor J. C. Chamberlain and Mrs. A R Zion of Baytown and George Mathis of La Porte. All remain in iron lungs
Late Bulletin
Eleven new patients, one of them the mayor of Richmond, Texas were diagnosed Wednesday as having polio and four others were listed as " possible " cases as the outbreak continued unabated in Houston and Harris county.
It is interesting to read newspapers from this time period. My mom came out of this horrible disease alive, many did not. She was handicapped, wearing a brace and using crutches her whole life.
This never stopped her. She could of sat home and felt sorry for herself but did not.
She raised my sister and me and had two more children. Arthur Jr who passed away shortlay after birth and my brother David. She was involved in the church and my school. She is my inspiration.
thanks for stopping by and reading some of my sharings of my mother.
I hope that you will return soon. Grace
What does "amanuensis" mean? John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Last week I shared a letter that I had come across that my mother wrote to her family June 1952. She wrote this on letter head from a company my father either worked for or had worked for. The letter is newsy but also she is sharing that she is not feeling well. She would be taken to the hospital with days and be diagnoised with Polio.
Last summer my sister and I with our husbands took a day trip to Baytown, Texas. Our parents lived there in 1952. We found the house we had lived in, had lunch and then went to the library to find articles of the Polio epedimic at that time.
It is so much different to read these articles when you see your mother's name in print.
All articles are from the Baytown Sun ... Baytown, Texas
June 14th 1952
Polio claims second life
Concern over the polio epidemic in Baytown increased after the death of Jules N Weathers, 35. A Cyrpress street housewife was also added to the list of patients. Mrs. A. R. Zion of 1201 Cypress was taken to Hedgecroft clinic Fiday morning in a Paul L Lee Ambulance.
June 16th 1952
Latest Polio Victim Taken To Hospital
Mrs. A. R. Zion, 1201 Cypress Baytown's latest polio patient, was reported Monday to be in serious condition in Hedgecroft clinic in Houston.
June 17th 1952
Three Iron Lung Cases From Area Reported Critical
Three polio patients from the Baytown area were in Iron lungs at Hedgecroft clinic ( Houston) Tuesday and were reported in critical condition.
There were Lee college Instructor J C Chamberlain, Mrs. A. R. Zion 23 year old Baytown housewife and George Mathis of La Porte.
A special nurse was being sought for Chamberlain, Mrs. a W Costley, a friend of the family said that she had been able to obtain one on a temporary basis after calling all day yesterday in the Baytown area.
She asked that any available nurse call her.
Other polio patients from this area were reported resting comfortably.
June 18, 1952
Shortage of Nurses Is Biggest Problem Says Hospital Chief
Still critical
Three polio patients from Baytown in Hedgecroft clinic remained in critical condition Wednesday. There were Lee college Instructor J. C. Chamberlain and Mrs. A R Zion of Baytown and George Mathis of La Porte. All remain in iron lungs
Late Bulletin
Eleven new patients, one of them the mayor of Richmond, Texas were diagnosed Wednesday as having polio and four others were listed as " possible " cases as the outbreak continued unabated in Houston and Harris county.
It is interesting to read newspapers from this time period. My mom came out of this horrible disease alive, many did not. She was handicapped, wearing a brace and using crutches her whole life.
This never stopped her. She could of sat home and felt sorry for herself but did not.
She raised my sister and me and had two more children. Arthur Jr who passed away shortlay after birth and my brother David. She was involved in the church and my school. She is my inspiration.
thanks for stopping by and reading some of my sharings of my mother.
I hope that you will return soon. Grace
Monday, December 20, 2010
Amanuensis Monday 04 Mama's Letters To Family 1952 The Threat Of Polio Is In The Air
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.What does "amanuensis" mean? John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Today I am sharing a letter I have come across that my mother wrote to her family June 1952. She wrote this on letter head from a company my father either worked for or had worked for.
Here is a little back ground. My parents moved to Texas so my father could go to bible college. They lived in Highland and Bay town and I was born in San Antonio so they lived there also.
Mama came down with the terrible disease of Polio in 1952 and they did not expect her to live, but she did live to the age of 76. She was 30 years old and the mother of two adorable little girls.
Bay town, Texas
June 8, 1952
Dear Mom, Dad, Daisy, Lil, Don & Bonita
Just a short letter tonight as I'm not feeling a bit well. I've had the flue yesterday & today & really feel weak. I was terribly sick yesterday I ache all over and had a fever of over 102 degrees. Today my fever is down but I still ache & and I have a sore throat. It's so hard too when I'm sick as there are things that just have to be done, such as taking care of Grace (me 3 3/4 years old) & Mary (1 3/4 years old). If I was dying I'd have to stay up. I was a little afraid to as there's so much Polio going around and my neck felt stiff. & I hurt all over. The day before ( Friday) I took Mary & had the doctor give her a shot of Penicillin as she had a real high fever. He said it was caused by a real sore throat. She had the fever Thursday evening too. She's been feeling fine yesterday & today. I probably should of had a shot too as It takes a while for it (flu) to wear off & I feel like I've been in bed two weeks I'm so weak.
Arthur has been doing quite well the last week. He took a drop in sales the last 2 weeks of May. He changed from selling to teachers to Federal Employees & it took a couple weeks to get things to rolling again. I'm enclosing a letter from Mr. M of the World Insurance Co. Of course I have to brag about my daddy a itty bit ha!.
Well daddy you, Arthur & Don will be big shots next Sunday as it's papa's day. Arthur kids me & asks if he can have breakfast in bed. I say " No, indeed, I didn't get breakfast in bed on Mother's day."
She goes on to write about sending a mother's day card to Bessie my father's step mother, her cousin Don having to go into the arm service. Then ends with
Well, I must close soon. I'm not very newsy tonight I'll write more later when I get to feeling better. Pray for me.
love and kisses Muriel & all.
On June 14th 1952 my father sent a money order and message to my grandparents saying that "my mama was doing fine. Meet you Monday afternoon. "
From the newspaper that same date there is an article saying see she went to the hospital in an ambulance. My father probably did not want to worry them to much or could be he never wanted to think things were as bad as they were.
I am so glad that have these and other family letters. I feel it is so sad that so much is said on the Internet instead of written word that can be passed on.
that's me with the mouth open trying to catch flies I think and my sister in front of the house we lived in at that time. We really lived in half of it since it was a duplex.
This last year my sister and I went to visit Bay town and at the library we were able to print newspaper articles of when my mother was in hospital. I will continue to share these over the next days and will making copies to give to my sister, brother and children.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing a little of my family history with me.. Grace
Monday, November 1, 2010
Amanuensis Monday Post 03 Hartford Memorial Includes My Robert Day
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.
What does "amanuensis" mean?John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
I have been working on my ancestor Robert Day born about 1604 In Ipswich, Co, Suffolk, England and died 04 September 1648 at Hartford, Connecticut. Robert first married Mary last name not known in England. Robert and Mary emigrated from Ipswich, England to Boston in April 1634 aboard the ship Elizabeth. Mary died in 1634 in Cambidge Massachusetts at the age of 29. Robert remarried Editha Stibbins in 1635. They had four children Thomas, Sarah, Mary and John. I am a descendant of John. Robert Day is my 8th Great Grandfather.
A picture of this memorial will be added to my family notebook on Robert Day for future generations to see.
For today's posting I am sharing a memorial in Hartford Connecuit in memory of the courageous Adventures who traveled with Thomas Hooker
The memorial is as is
In memory of the courageous
Adventurers
who inspired and directed by
Thomas Hooker journeyed through the
wilderness from the Newtown ( Cambridge )
in the Massachusetts Bay to
Suckiauc ( Hartford) October 1635
Mathew Allyn William Lewis
John Barnard Mathew Marvin
William Butler James Olmsted
Clement Chaplin William Pantry
Nicholas Clarke Thomas Scott
Robert Day Thomas Stanley
Edward Elmer Timothy Stanley
Nathaniel Ely Edward Stebbins
Richard Goodman John Steele
William Goodman John Stone
Stephen Hart John Talcott
William Krusly Richard Webb
William Westwood
From the Society of the Descendants
of the founders of Hartford
to the people of Hartford
October 15 1935
This was found on http://www.ancestry.com/. I am searching the sites of Hartford Connecuit memorials to find exactly where this plaque came be found. http://hartford.omaxfield.com/monuments.html has many different memorials pictured.
Thanks for stopping by.. Grace
Monday, October 25, 2010
Amanuensis Monday Post 02 Robert Day of Ipswich England
Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.What does "amanuensis" mean?John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
The subject today is Robert Day born about 1604 In Ipswich, Co, Suffolk, England and died 04 September 1648 at Hartford, Connecticut. Robert first married Mary last name not known in England. Robert and Mary emigrated from Ipswich, England to Boston in April 1634 aboard the ship Elizabeth. Mary died in 1634 in Cambidge Massachusetts at the age of 29. Robert remarried Editha Stibbins in 1635. They had four children Thomas, Sarah, Mary and John. I am a descendant of John. Robert Day is my 8th Great Grandfather.
Robert’s Will was dated May 20, 1648. Robert’s " inventory" was deemed to 142 pounds, 13 shillings, 6 pence. The following is a copy of the Will and Inventory of ROBERT DAY. ( It is verbatim including the spelling mistakes)
May 20th, 1648
The will of Robert Day hee being sick and weake, yet in perfect memory: doth order and dispose of his estate to his wife and children, in the manner following;
I give unto my beloved wife Edatha Day my now dwelling howse and howsing thereto adioyning, howse Lott, Allso all my Land whereof I stand possessed, or that right doth belong unto mee, lying in Hartford, during the tearme of her natural life: And at the end of her life, my will is that the said howse and land shall bee deuided in an equall proportion: my will allso is that all my howsehold stuff, and Cattle and other moueable goods shall bee my wiues to bring up my children: And in case my wife should bee married to another man, then my surviers of my will shall have power if they thinke good to take security for the bringing up of the children, and for so much estate as shall bee thought meete by them, and to this my last Will and Testament I make my wife my Executrix, and I doe desire my Deare Brethren Mr. Tailecoate, Willterton, and Stebbing, to take care of and Assist my wife in the ordering her selfe and my children, and I give them power to doe what in their judgements may bee for the best, to bring up my Children and dispose of them, and that I leave, for theire good And to this my last will I sett to my hand the day above written.
Edward Stebbing Robert Day
Wallter Gaylerd
14 October, 1648
An Inventory of the Goods of Robert Day deceased.
In the chamber: Impr. One bedstead; one feather bed, and feather Boulster and flock boulster: 2 pillows, & bed case and curtains. 2 blankitts, one red & yellow Couerlitt: 1 chest: 1 Box: 1 desck box: 1 table: 1 Cubberd and Chaiers: 3 paires of sheets: 6 napkins: 1 table cloth: 6 pillow beers: the wearing Clothes with 3 skinns: Linnen yearne and Cotton wool yearne: 2 Cushins: 1 paire of Bellows: 1 little Baskitt: 1 warming pann. In the hall : 1 Brass Kettle: 1 little kettle: 1 brass possnet; 1 brass pott: 1 Iron Pott: 1 brass Chaffin dish: 1 skimer: 7 pewter dishes and some broken pewter: 1 saser: 2 pewter potts: 1 Candlestick: 1 salte: 1 small bottle: 6 ockumy spoons, 2 porringers and old 4 old spoones: 1 Lattin dripping pann: 1 spitt, 1 pistol: 1 smoothing Iron: earthenware and wooden ware: 1 muskitt Bandleers and sword: 1 table and 2 chaires. In the sellar: Tubbs and Tables and formes. In ye little chamber: one flockbed, 2 blankitts: 1 couerlitt, 1 feather boulster, 2 feather pillowes, 2 bedsteads. 3 hogsheads, 2 Linnen wheeles, 1 woolen wheele, one Barrill, 1 table, 1 wheele, 1 hatchett: working tooles" 1 leather bottle: 1 paire of tongs: fier pann, grid Iron: frying pann, one trammell: Bookes and Sackes, and Ladders. One cow: 1 3 year ould heifer: one 2 yeare old heifer, with some hay to winter them: 2 hoggs, seuerall sortes of Corne with some hemp and flax. The dewelling howse and out howsing , howse lott and Garden. About 6 Akers of meadow, in severall parcells with upland.
John Tailecoate Summa Totalis 142: 13:06
Gregory Willterton
Edward Stebbing
Editha did remarry twice after Robert's death.
Thanks for stopping by... take a moment and look at some of my other posting... Grace
The subject today is Robert Day born about 1604 In Ipswich, Co, Suffolk, England and died 04 September 1648 at Hartford, Connecticut. Robert first married Mary last name not known in England. Robert and Mary emigrated from Ipswich, England to Boston in April 1634 aboard the ship Elizabeth. Mary died in 1634 in Cambidge Massachusetts at the age of 29. Robert remarried Editha Stibbins in 1635. They had four children Thomas, Sarah, Mary and John. I am a descendant of John. Robert Day is my 8th Great Grandfather.
Robert’s Will was dated May 20, 1648. Robert’s " inventory" was deemed to 142 pounds, 13 shillings, 6 pence. The following is a copy of the Will and Inventory of ROBERT DAY. ( It is verbatim including the spelling mistakes)
May 20th, 1648
The will of Robert Day hee being sick and weake, yet in perfect memory: doth order and dispose of his estate to his wife and children, in the manner following;
I give unto my beloved wife Edatha Day my now dwelling howse and howsing thereto adioyning, howse Lott, Allso all my Land whereof I stand possessed, or that right doth belong unto mee, lying in Hartford, during the tearme of her natural life: And at the end of her life, my will is that the said howse and land shall bee deuided in an equall proportion: my will allso is that all my howsehold stuff, and Cattle and other moueable goods shall bee my wiues to bring up my children: And in case my wife should bee married to another man, then my surviers of my will shall have power if they thinke good to take security for the bringing up of the children, and for so much estate as shall bee thought meete by them, and to this my last Will and Testament I make my wife my Executrix, and I doe desire my Deare Brethren Mr. Tailecoate, Willterton, and Stebbing, to take care of and Assist my wife in the ordering her selfe and my children, and I give them power to doe what in their judgements may bee for the best, to bring up my Children and dispose of them, and that I leave, for theire good And to this my last will I sett to my hand the day above written.
Edward Stebbing Robert Day
Wallter Gaylerd
14 October, 1648
An Inventory of the Goods of Robert Day deceased.
In the chamber: Impr. One bedstead; one feather bed, and feather Boulster and flock boulster: 2 pillows, & bed case and curtains. 2 blankitts, one red & yellow Couerlitt: 1 chest: 1 Box: 1 desck box: 1 table: 1 Cubberd and Chaiers: 3 paires of sheets: 6 napkins: 1 table cloth: 6 pillow beers: the wearing Clothes with 3 skinns: Linnen yearne and Cotton wool yearne: 2 Cushins: 1 paire of Bellows: 1 little Baskitt: 1 warming pann. In the hall : 1 Brass Kettle: 1 little kettle: 1 brass possnet; 1 brass pott: 1 Iron Pott: 1 brass Chaffin dish: 1 skimer: 7 pewter dishes and some broken pewter: 1 saser: 2 pewter potts: 1 Candlestick: 1 salte: 1 small bottle: 6 ockumy spoons, 2 porringers and old 4 old spoones: 1 Lattin dripping pann: 1 spitt, 1 pistol: 1 smoothing Iron: earthenware and wooden ware: 1 muskitt Bandleers and sword: 1 table and 2 chaires. In the sellar: Tubbs and Tables and formes. In ye little chamber: one flockbed, 2 blankitts: 1 couerlitt, 1 feather boulster, 2 feather pillowes, 2 bedsteads. 3 hogsheads, 2 Linnen wheeles, 1 woolen wheele, one Barrill, 1 table, 1 wheele, 1 hatchett: working tooles" 1 leather bottle: 1 paire of tongs: fier pann, grid Iron: frying pann, one trammell: Bookes and Sackes, and Ladders. One cow: 1 3 year ould heifer: one 2 yeare old heifer, with some hay to winter them: 2 hoggs, seuerall sortes of Corne with some hemp and flax. The dewelling howse and out howsing , howse lott and Garden. About 6 Akers of meadow, in severall parcells with upland.
John Tailecoate Summa Totalis 142: 13:06
Gregory Willterton
Edward Stebbing
Editha did remarry twice after Robert's death.
Thanks for stopping by... take a moment and look at some of my other posting... Grace
Monday, October 18, 2010
Amanuensis Monday Post 01 1856 Letter to Hiram Lockwood
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Genea-blogger John Newmark (who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog) started his own Monday blog theme many months ago called Amanuensis Monday.
What does "amanuensis" mean?
John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Today's posting is of a letter from 1856. It is written to my great great great grandfather Hiram Lockwood from his brother George. George is staking Hiram to land in Wisconsin.
The copy of this letter was sent to me from a distant cousin and once again if not for this blog I would not of heard from him or received this.
The original letter is in the hands of distant relative who was a descendant of George.
Transcript of the 1856 Letter
New York August 29,1856
Dear Brother
Herewith I send you a land warrant for One Hundred and Sixty acres of land - with this I want you to enter and pay for the preemption you have adjoining you, which I want you to take the papers in my name, But ultimately for the use of your family. When you have paid the amt that Ambrose and Sturges have advanced to pay for this scrip and the $75 before make $228.60 which you can pay anytime within five years with interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum. When this is paid by you I will deed the land to your family in trust. I hope you will begin with a full determination to get your family a large and good farm. I want you to answer this letter at once that I may know that you have Re'd it and as soon as you get the papers send them to me by mail. Of the amount advanced I have contacted one half - Amborse and Sturges each one quarter. Should there be another desirable lot joining you that you would deem desirable to make your farm complete it might be worthwhile to prempt it, and then pay for it next year.
We are all well. Hope this will find you so.
In haste your brother
Geo Lockwood
This letter tells us that George and Sturges must have been brothers to Ambrose and my great great great grandfather. Hiram must of named his son George Frederick after his brother George and as to Sturges it was custom at this time to sometimes name a son's first name the same as his mother's last name in her maiden state. Sturges' mother's name was Mary Sturges.
What does "amanuensis" mean?
John offers this definition:"A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another."
Today's posting is of a letter from 1856. It is written to my great great great grandfather Hiram Lockwood from his brother George. George is staking Hiram to land in Wisconsin.
The copy of this letter was sent to me from a distant cousin and once again if not for this blog I would not of heard from him or received this.
The original letter is in the hands of distant relative who was a descendant of George.
Transcript of the 1856 Letter
New York August 29,1856
Dear Brother
Herewith I send you a land warrant for One Hundred and Sixty acres of land - with this I want you to enter and pay for the preemption you have adjoining you, which I want you to take the papers in my name, But ultimately for the use of your family. When you have paid the amt that Ambrose and Sturges have advanced to pay for this scrip and the $75 before make $228.60 which you can pay anytime within five years with interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum. When this is paid by you I will deed the land to your family in trust. I hope you will begin with a full determination to get your family a large and good farm. I want you to answer this letter at once that I may know that you have Re'd it and as soon as you get the papers send them to me by mail. Of the amount advanced I have contacted one half - Amborse and Sturges each one quarter. Should there be another desirable lot joining you that you would deem desirable to make your farm complete it might be worthwhile to prempt it, and then pay for it next year.
We are all well. Hope this will find you so.
In haste your brother
Geo Lockwood
This letter tells us that George and Sturges must have been brothers to Ambrose and my great great great grandfather. Hiram must of named his son George Frederick after his brother George and as to Sturges it was custom at this time to sometimes name a son's first name the same as his mother's last name in her maiden state. Sturges' mother's name was Mary Sturges.
It is wonderful to find distant relatives through www.ancestry.com or blogs. Having a copy of this letter is a treasure.
Thanks for stopping by.. Grace
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