Kings, Queens, Scientists, Poets and Grandfather Thorndike?
Today marks the 350th anniversary of the burial of John Thorndike, my 9th-great grandfather on the Crosby side. On November 3, 1668, John was buried in …
Category: General Genealogy
Arrival of My Folk in North America
Below are some tables showing when my ancestors arrived in America. I was surprised to see that the 17th century belonged exclusively to my Crosby …
Nova Scotian Pioneers
Sealed Landers was my 5th-great grandfather on the Crosby side. And, if you travel to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, you will find “Sealed Landers Park” and …
The Languages of My Ancestors
During the exploration of my genealogy I have encountered ancestors whose primary language was not mine. Of course most genealogists expect to find ancestors that …
Mason Garrison of Clearfield, PA – Update
Although I wish I has good news to report about Mason Garrison, that is not the case. There has been no breakthrough in the brick-wall …
Puzzle Solved: Joanna Morton
Joanna Morton is my 7th-Great Grandmother on the Crosby side and until recently, she was the end of a branch. With a single bit of …
Chasing My Tail: My Tale of Chasing Abigail Wallis
Abigail Wallis is definitely my 7th-Great Grandmother on the Crosby side. Okay, she probably is. Well she possibly is. Oh hell, it’s not likely that …
Taking Inventory: Bare Spots in the Family Tree
Sometimes there is nothing more sobering than seeing a heap of data presented in a visual way. This was the case when I completed a …