Ancestor Archaeology: July 2017

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Book Of The Week: History of Plymouth Plantation

History of Plymouth Plantation

William Bradford

Published for the Massachusetts Historical Society, 1856 - Massachusetts - 476 pages

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Video Of The Week: Genealogical Proof Standard: Soundly Reasoned, Coherently Written Concl...

We watch a lot of videos in the Cave. Webinars, instructional videos, continuing education videos, you name it! If it helps with our genealogical pursuit we are all over it!

Each week we thought we'd share one we've enjoyed.

Hope you enjoy it too!

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Frasers Of Fife: Generation Four | James Mackie and Jane Dickson

1880 John Fraser Family Tree

56 James Mackie (Margaret - 19, Alexander - 5, Duncan - 1) born July 28th 1835/6

married (1) December 31st 1861 at St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland

Jane Dickson born August 21st 1841

children of this union:

i. Margaret Fraser Mackie b. 1/10/1860

ii. Ann Mackie b. 10/1862 d. 4/1864

iii. George Duncan Mackie b. 5/23/1864

iv. Robert Dickson Mackie b. 1/28/1868

v. James Mackie b. 11/30/1869

vi. Allan Boak Mackie b. 1/19/1872 d. 1872

vii. Mary Taylor Mackie b. 7/4/1873

viii. John Mackie b. 5/19/1875

ix. Ann Mackie b. 1877 d. 1877

Jane Dickson died June 24th 1877

married (2) June 1878 at St George, Edinburgh, Scotland

Marion Crabbie (2) born January 4th 1838 no issue

note: Generation Four was (mostly) still living when the Original Tree was created.

~ all information provided here has been taken directly from the John Fraser family tree compiled in 1880 and as such is the only source for these writings - the objective being to record his work for further study and documentation ~

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Frances Ann "Fanny" Faulkner {Gen 3}

It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

Frances Ann "Fanny" Faulkner (James, Samuel, William) was born in Wallkill, Orange Co, New York, sometime in 1816/17, to parents Col James Faulkner and his wife Martha McBride.

Fannie married Joseph C Watkins about 1843 in Jackson County, Michigan.

The couple had one son:

FNU Watkins b. about 1844/45

Frances Ann Faulkner had come to Grass Lake, Jackson Co, MI with her parents and siblings in 1834. I am uncertain when Joseph Watkins came to Michigan, however he did receive a patent for land in 1837. He may be the J C Watkins found in later censuses in neighboring Ingham County. If this is the same man, he remarried in December of 1845 and died in 1870. I have been unable to find any more information on the son, perhaps he died before the 1850 census, perhaps he was raised by other family members.

from Find A Grave

Frances 'Fanny' Ann Faulkner Watkins died April 20th 1845 at the tender age of 29. She left behind a grieving family, including husband and young son. Fanny Ann is buried in Grass Lake East Cemetery with most of the rest of the Faulkner family.

The rest of the story remains a mystery. I'd really like to find out what happened to the young son.

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Book Of The Week: The History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

The History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania:

From the Discovery of the Delaware to the Present Time

William Watts Hart Davis

Democrat Book and Job Office Print, 1876 - Bucks County (Pa.) - 929 pages

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Video Of The Week: Genealogical Proof Standard: Resolution of Conflicting Evidence

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Frasers Of Fife: Generation Four | Alexander Mackie and Margaret Fouler

1880 John Fraser Family Tree

55 Alexander Mackie (Margaret - 19, Alexander - 5, Duncan - 1) born 1831

married January 15th 1855

Margaret Fouler born 1829

children of this union:

i. Margaret Mackie b. 10/9/1855 m. Alexander Carmichael

ii. Janet Fraser Mackie b. 1859 m. Arthur Morrison

iii. George Mackie b. 6/30/1864

iv. Alexander Mackie b. 1/15/1866

v. Mary Mackie b. 2/25/1868

vi. Duncan Mackie b. 6/14/1874

note: Generation Four was (mostly) still living when the Original Tree was created.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Mary Jane Faulkner {Gen 3}

It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

Mary Jane Faulkner (James, Samuel, William) was born in Wallkill, Orange Co, New York , January 11th 1814, to parents Col James Faulkner and his wife Martha McBride.

Mary Jane married widower Josiah Robinson Sloat, Sr (b. 1805 d. 1862) on April 5th 1842 in Jackson, Michigan.

The couple had at least five children together:

Mary Emaline Sloat b. 5 May 1843 d. 5 Sep 1923 m. Abel N Howe
Fannie A Sloat b. June 1844 d. 1933 m. Milo T Carpenter
Martha Sloat b. 10 Feb 1847 d. 19 Jan 1935 m. Charles L Becker
Josiah R Sloat Jr b. 1849 d. 24 May 1918 m. Harriett C Smith
DeEtte "Sarah" Sloat b. 1852 d. 13 Nov 1885 never married

Mary Jane was also step mother to Charles A Sloat, Josiah's son by his first marriage.

Mary Jane Faulkner had come to Grass Lake, Jackson Co, MI with her parents and siblings in 1834. Josiah Sloat had come to Sharon Twp, Washtenaw Co, MI in 1831 with his parents and siblings. Both families were originally from Orange Co, New York. The proximity of the family farms was close, Grass Lake road today runs right into Sharon Twp.

Mary Jane Faulkner was Presbyterian and may have met Josiah in church, or may have met him in town, her father owning the first hotel in the county.

From Find A Grave

Mary Jane Faulkner Sloat died April 21st 1902 at the advanced age of 88 years. She is buried in Sharon Township Cemetery in Washtenaw County, MI. Her husband Josiah Sloat died March 5th 1862, his burial is unknown.

Monday, July 17, 2017

Notes From My Grandmother | Bass Lineage and Genealogy

Somehow, much of my grandmother's hand written and (badly) typed notes and research wound up in my possession. Traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles and back to Chicago again. It sat, in the dark of my mother's closet, until my dad passed and my mom decided to begin her great purge. Knowing I had picked up the torch, the next generation to pursue the Greatest Hobby on Earth, the papers came to live with me. Unsure for many years on just what to do with them, I have decided to bring them out and share them with you - transcribed, of course - no one can read my grandmother's handwriting! But in her own words; mistakes, rambling sentences, and all. I think she will be pleased her work and her writing are once again out in the light.

Bass Family Lineage and Genealogy .....

Grandma didn't know much about the Basses, I still don't. I wrote several posts (here) (here) and (here) about what I know. She was able to put together a spotty genealogy and a few facts, which I now present.

Robert Bass - - born in Boone County, KY, May 9, 1827. His father William L Bass, born in KY and married Margaret Roberts, who was born in KY in 1803. They moved to Bartholomew County, IN. In 1843 came to IA to Van Buren County and to Mahaska County in 1845. W L Bass died in 1885 - - his wife in 1883 - - both more than 80 years old.

Robert Bass was the oldest of the family of six sons and three daughters. He came to IA when he was 17 years. He was married to Mary Ann Roberts. He married Martha J Algood on July 4, 1865 after his first wife died. Martha was born in Montgomery County, IN and was a daughter of John L Algood, one of the earliest settlers of the state of IA, arriving about 1847. Children by the first marriage; Rosa (Mrs W E Stringer), John A Bass - - farmer of Pratt County, KS. By second marriage; Mary B (Mrs W E Moore), Charles, Frank, Nellie (died at 10 mos), R W - - druggist, Monong County, Agnes (Mrs Frank Bacon), Paul T.

Robert Bass was a justice of the peace for several years. Twp trustee, member of school board.

GENEALOGY

GEN 1

****Nathan Bass b. Nov 4, 1775 VA d. Sept 7, 1849 (74 years)

married Ruhama Price, December 25, 1796, KY

b. Sept 30, 1777 NJ d. Oct 21, 1853 IN (76 years)

issue:

Elizabeth R b. Oct 17, 1797 KY d. Feb 16, 1862 KY - 65 years

m. Mar 20, 1817 KY

Sally W b. Aug 8, 1799 KY d. Feb 27, 1819 KY - 20 years

m. Dec 19, 1817 KY

***William L b. Jan 8, 1802 KY d. Mar 18, 1885 IA - 83 years

m. July 3, 1824 KY

Josiah L b. Nov 10, 1803 KY d. Mar 28, 1884 IN - 42 years

m. Mar 13, 1829 KY

Susan W b. Nov 16, 1805 KY d. May 22, 1843 IN - 38 years

m. May 31, 1827 IN

Charity C b. Dec 2, 1807 KY d. Jan 5, 1836 IN - 29 years

m. Oct 14, 1828 IN

David G b. Nov 20, 1809 KY d. Jan 25, 1877 MI - 68 years

m. Sept 29, 1831 IN

Jonathan I b. Feb 29, 1812 KY d. Apr 14, 1874 IN - 62 years

m. Nov 23, 1837 IN

N Woodford b. June 18, 1814 KY d. Oct 18, 1888 KS - 74 years

m. Aug 21, 1842 IL

P Jackson b. Feb 1, 1817 KY d. Nov 20, 1891 KY - 74 years

m. Mar 12, 1843 KY

Thomas W b. July 29, 1819 KY d. Feb 18, 1895 IN - 70 years

m. Feb 16, 1845 IN

GEN 2

***William Leonard Bass

married Margaret Roberts b. KY

issue:

Elizabeth - m. - - Doze; issue Martha D m. - - Harbor

**Eliza Ann b. July 22, 1836 d. Dec 14, 1917 -
m. Apr 30, 1857 Elijah Busby

Marion - m. Susan James; issue: Sarah, Mary, Willis

Tom

Ruhama - m. - - Lower; issue: Alice, Rose, Wood, Homer, Jessie

Andrew Jackson - m. Adelaid Chew; issue: Albert, May, Eliza, Wilbur, Jim

Robert - b. May 9, 1827 d. May 25, 1909 - 82 years

m. Mary Ann Roberts (first wife) issue: Rosie, John

m. Martha Jane Algood (second wife) issue: Mary, Charley, Frank, Agnes, Paul, Nellie

*Frank - issue: Nettie and Frank b. 1807 d. 1930

*Agnes b. 1875 d. 19 - ?

Woodford b. Apr 19, 1844 d. Jan 12, 1901

m. ? ; issue: Belle - - - -, Emiline Atwood

GEN 3

** Eliza Ann b. July 22, 1836 d. Dec 14, 1917
m. Apr 30, 1857 Elijah Busby b. Nov 17, 1831 d. Dec 14, 1917

issue:

Wm. Leonard b. Mar 27, 1859 d. July 9, 1917
married Margaret - - - b. ? d. Nov 2, 1883 - 80 years

*Laura Alice b. Aug 26, 1861 d. Feb 1952 - 91 years
m - Zadoc Willis Thomas; issue: Dana E, Lauren, Irene, #Robert Willis

Emma b. Dec 5, 1866 d. 1951? m. - - Brown

John Robert b. Nov 25, 1869 d. ?

Homer Ernest b. July 20, 1872 d. ? - m. Loda - -; issue: Margaret, Homer

Lena Estelle b. Jan 26, 1877 d. July 1937 - 51 years m. - - - VanEss

..........end..........

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Book Of The Week: History of Hancock County, Indiana

History of Hancock County, Indiana: From Its Earliest Settlement by the "pale Face," in 1818, Down to 1882 ...

John H. Binford

King & Binford, publishers., 1882 - Greenfield (Ind.) - 536 pages

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Video Of The Week: Genealogical Proof Standard: Complete and Accurate Citation of Sources

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Frasers Of Fife: Generation Four | May Fraser and Robert McKendrick

1880 John Fraser Family Tree

54 May Fraser (Duncan - 18, Alexander - 5, Duncan - 1) born March 18th 1835

married 1863

Robert McKendrick born January 28h 1835

children of this union:

i. Helen McKendrick b. 9/2/1863

ii. Isabella McKendrick b. 3/23/1865

iii. Margaret McKendrick b. 3/12/1867

iv. John McKendrick b. 9/15/1868

v. Duncan McKendrick b. 5/2/1870

vi. Charlotte McKendrick b. 9/25/1873

note: Generation Four was (mostly) still living when the Original Tree was created.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Eliza Marie Faulkner {Gen 3}

It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

Eliza Marie Faulkner (Robert, Samuel, William) was born in Wayne Co, New York, July 1st 1831 to parents Robert Faulkner and his wife Sally Ann.

Eliza married Jacob Hagerman (b. 1822 d. 1895) on November 20th 1851 in Koscuisko Co, IN.

At least seven children were born to Eliza and Jacob:

Sarah E Hagerman b. 8 Sep 1852 d. 13 May 1905 m. (1)FNU Prochman (2)Martin Hilands
Roswell D Hagerman b. 1 Jun 1854 d. 4 Dec 1915 m. Carrie Agnes Hamilton
William Hagerman b. 18 Aug 1859 d. UNK
Urusla A Hagerman b. 13 Aug 1861 d. 9 Jan 1929 m. George A Wood
Clement V Hagerman b. 5 Oct 1863 d. bef 1870
Julia Ann Hagerman b. 20 Oct 1869 d. 2 Mar 1936 m. Charles Sampson Barnett
Adam David Hagerman b. 4 Oct 1871 d. 2 Mar 1954 m. Alta Ann Chavers

From Ancestry Public Member Tree
c. 1880

Eliza Marie and her husband Jacob lived in Indiana until at least 1863, as their first five children were all born in that state. Sometime between 1863 and 1869 the couple headed west, their fifth child, Julia Ann, was born in Missouri in 1869. In 1870 the family is found in Labette County, Kansas, where they remained for the rest of their lives.

Eliza Marie Faulkner Hagerman's death is unknown. Some researchers state 1919, she is last found on the 1885 Kansas State census. She is buried in Ellis Cemetery in Labette County, Kansas, there is no headstone.

Monday, July 10, 2017

Notes From My Grandmother | Rowley Lineage and Genealogy, Part 7

Rowley Family Story con't ....

More on assorted Rowleys ~ bio, obituary

Mrs R C Rowley died in Brooks, Iowa, December 10th 1890 at the age of 72 years, 8 months, 24 days. Mother Rowley had been an invalid for many years, but always bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude and uncomplainingly. The last few days of her life she seemed entirely free from pain, complaining only of being "so tired" and died as if falling asleep. Her last words were "come, Jesus, come". A loving wife and mother, and a faithful Christian, she has gone to her glorious reward.

Rhoda A was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, March 4th 1818; was married to Rev R C Rowley at Green Castle, Indiana September 29, 1840, moving to Illinois in 1848; and to Brooks, Iowa, in 1876, where she died. To these parents were born five children, two sons and three daughters; three only now survive to mourn the loss of mother and truest friend.

Mrs Rowley had been a great sufferer for many years. Often during this time had her life been despaired of by physicians and friends, but heroic courage combined with Christian submission to the will of the Master, served to pilot her through these years of suffering until the final summons came.

Children -

Flora Dell Rowley (Twining)
Anna Elizabeth Rowley (Wilcox) June 26, 1845 - ? (194-)
Marcellus Melville Rowley Feb 12th 1842 - Jan 1810 *

*Married Drucilla Criss August 22nd 1862 (8 children) In August 1862 he enlisted in 83d Ill. Vol. Inf. as a member of Co. A. The following spring he was sent home on furlough on account of sickness and remained at home until the fore part of June, when he again reported to his company for duty. In Aug he was again taken sick and sent to the hospital and in the fall of 1863 was discharged from from the services on account of disability. He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and always took an active part in both Sunday school and Church work.

~~~~~0~0~0~~~~~

Mrs J L Twining dies 12/13/32.

Flora Dell Rowley was born in Peoria, Illinois, Nov 12, 1857, the daughter of a pioneer Presbyterian minster, Rev R C Rowley and his wife, Rhoda Ann. She spent all of her girlhood in Illinois, moving to Brooks, Iowa, when she was 18 years of age. She was married to Jesse L Twining on October 25, 1876, Mr and Mrs Twining making their home in Corning, Iowa, for fifty years. To this union were born four children; three daughters, Mrs I A Potwin of Des Moines, Iowa, with whom she has made her home for the past six years, Mrs E E Williams, deceased, and Mrs J E Hydeman of Piqua, Ohio, and one son, M C Twining of Des Moines. She is also survived by her husband, J L Twining, Des Moines, one sister, Mrs A E Wilcox, of Kansas City, nine grandchildren; also five great grandchildren; two nieces and three nephew.

Mrs Twining has often remarked that she had belonged to the Presbyterian church so long that she could not remember when she joined, going with her father as a very small child and sitting in a big chair in the pulpit beside him. Blessed with a wonderful mind she was always very active ans especially interested in young people. Mrs Twining was very active during middle life in church and club work, being blessed with a beautiful voice and musical talent, she took an active part in church music. A happy bright disposition endeared her to all who knew and loved her.

She passed away after three week's illness of pneumonia, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Potwin, in Des Moines, Tuesday, December 13, 1932, at 9:20 pm at the age of 75 years, 1 month, 1 day. Mrs Twining was the youngest child of a family of six. Her life was one long period of service. For years she looked after her invalid mother. Later she cared for Mr Twining's father and mother during the last years of their lives. She also cared for Father Rowley until his death in 1912.

..........end..........

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Book Of The Week: History of Tipton County, Indiana

History of Tipton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions

Marvin W. Pershing

B.F. Bowen, 1914 - Tipton County (Ind.) - 636 pages

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Video Of The Week: Genealogical Proof Standard: Reasonably Exhaustive Search

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Book Of The Week: A History of the City of Brooklyn

A History of the City of Brooklyn: Including the Old Town and Village of Brooklyn, the Town of Bushwick, and the Village and City of Williamsburgh, Volume 2

Henry Reed Stiles

subscription, 1869 - Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)

Pages

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