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November 19, 1868 Leonard’s father, Charles, was born in Williamstown, New York to parents James and Mary; he had one older brother, Henry. The 1870 US Census lists James as a farmer and Mary as keeping house. July 1869 Leonard’s mother, Lucy Warner, is born in New York; some records have her going by “Lulu.”…
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September 1847 Merrick is born in Alton, Illinois. His parents were John and Catherine; John was a printer. His obituary later notes that he was born in New York, but that is where Catherine was from. The background as far as siblings are concerned is a little confusing. Here’s what I could find based on…
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If you’ve been following my posts as they’ve come out, William Hutson is a distant marital relative of Alexander Peronneau Jr.. His daughter, Mary, married Arthur Peronneau. Arthur was Alexander Jr.’s paternal cousin; his father Henry & Alexander Sr. were brothers. August 14, 1720 William Hutson was born in England to parents Thomas and Esther.…
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There is not a lot that can be found for his family history, a lot like Stella Campbell, who is also buried in this cemetery. Unfortunately, this may end up being common for the mining town. 1872 He is born in Rossland, British Columbia. 1906 Charles is living in Tonopah and works at the Montana…
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I came across William Ellis’s unique grave while in the Villisca Cemetery visiting the graves of the Moore Family back in 2024. March 18, 1840 William is born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Emmor and Mary Ann aka Polly. He’s the oldest of four children with younger siblings Thomas, Emmor Jr., and Sarah. Later, his Veteran…
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Margaret Morel was the niece of Hannah Morel, though they never met. Her father, Peter Henry, was Hannah’s older half brother. If you want to read Hannah’s story, follow the link here. February 20, 1757 Margaret’s father, Peter Henry Morel, is born in Savannah to parents John Anthony & Mary Anne. 1770 Ann Valleau, Margaret’s…
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February 17, 1733 Hannah’s father, John Anthony Morel, is born in Savannah, GA to parents Pierre & Margaret. One family tree notes that he was born in Switzerland where his parents immigrated from. Without a birth record and just family trees to go on, it’s impossible to say. February 16, 1745 Hannah’s mother, Mary Bryan,…
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There wasn’t a lot to be found about Dr. Joseph Boggs outside of his final hours. Here is what I could find. Trigger warning: suicide 1824 Joseph Boggs is born in South Carolina. 1851 This is the earliest that I could establish him living in Savannah. August 24, 1852 Dr. Joseph Boggs dies by suicide…
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I initially researched and posted about Margaret Grider back in 2023. I was super upset when I first saw her grave because it simply said “Wife of JH Grider” instead of having her own name. I found some about her, but I was able to find out so much more recently. January 7, 1805 Margaret’s…
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Please note: Through research I’ve seen her last name spelled Sims, Simms, Simes and Symmes. For simplicity, I’m going to go with the spelling in her epitaph. February 1694 Sarah’s father, James Norrice (or Norris in some records), is born in Salem to parents Edward and Mary. He was the fourth of six children. 1704…
