Cemetery
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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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While Mrs. Abigail Leonard’s grave does appear in my book Burial Hill: Early Stories in Stone, it’s only a photo with a caption showing how young she was when she died. Here, I’ll get into her history and her family more. June 1, 1745 Abigail’s father, Richard Holmes, is born in Plymouth to parents George…
