Hi

Yikes, took a longer break than expected. And of course the layout for blogger updated. Time to get back to work and share all the stuff I have found.

Cheers,

Terry

Jabez Snow

Excited that I found a copy of my distant grandfather Jabez Snow's probate record from "1691".

Been Away But I'm Back

I have been away for a bit but I'm back. We made a move to another state
after retiring from the Air Force and I still have a lot of genealogy
papers and artifacts to unpack but I'm working on getting it all
unpacked and sorted back out. Finishing up a dual bachelors degree has
been a priority the past year and a half too. One more class and that
goal will be accomplished. I took a break from my tree to help my
husband with his Argyle, Fullwood, Brannan, Danner, Stowell side of his
tree; actually, I am still helping with that and love that I can. He
received some pictures and information from his 95 year old grandmother
(Argyle) who is still with us, and whom our daughter is named after. It
is quite exhilarating to help him make all the connections and answer
questions for the both of them. I have also made several trips to
Andersonville National Cemetery to visit my mom (Mallette) and brother
(Weigandt) who are buried there and to take pictures of headstones and
post them to Find A Grave, my dad and 5 year old daughter making a trip
or two to help me out. My dad had my brother moved from the national
cemetery in Puerto Rico to be buried with my mom in Andersonville. What
was surprising and fun was receiving requests for research assistance on
some Civil War family members for other people that took me to other
parts of the state (GA), the U.S. and even to Europe (virtually of
course, I wish physically). I received some family artifacts from my
Aunt Mary that are a blessing to have. I have been sorting through them
and having quite a bit framed. The Cullimore Bible will be sent soon for
repair to ensure it lasts for many more generations to come. Several of
the artifacts that were in the Bible were framed to preserve them. And,
I have been working on refinishing some of my grandmother's (Graham)
maple furniture that my father gave to me. I promise to make more
regular updates.

Cheers,

Terry

Julia (Mallette) Blaney Obit Nov 1929

Julia was an Aunt to my Great Grandfather John Paul/Paul John Mallette

"Monday, November 18, 1929, Evening Tribune (San Diego, CA), page 4

SAN FRANCICO - J. B. Blaney. Presidio soldier, shot and killed his wife and then committed suicide as a result of a domestic quarrel here. Blaney had accused his wife of infidelity and she locked him out of the house. Blaney crawled through a window while a score of neighbors watched. The shooting followed."

While this article does not mention Julia, the San Francisco Homicides 1849-2003 index does list both of them, Julia's maiden name, date of death and cause of death – murder by Jack Blaney.

 

 

Mallette - okay, in a bit of shock here. I finally found my grandfather (my mom's dad) on the newly released 1940 census. We did not realize that my mom's dad was previously married before he married my grandmother. Also, my mom never knew this and that she had two older half sisters. Dorthy Jean Mallette born 1935 and Janette Elvine Mallette born 1938. My mom, whos middle name was also Jean was born in 1943.

DICKISSON / Dickison / Dickerson

I learned today that Hannah's cousin was KIA on the first day of the battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse. He was born early 1848 or late 1849 based on the 1850 Census. That means he was either 14 or 15 years old when he died and 13 or 14 when he enlisted in the 15th NJ Infantry. He enlisted with two other brothers. They died the year before. One KIA at Salem Heights and the other died of measles in Washington DC. Their father, Hannah's Uncle, received a pension for the death of one of his sons for $8 an month.

MALLETTE/MALETTE/MALLETT

MALLETTE/MALETTE/MALLETT---Sometimes that quick research question turns into a gold mine of information. I had something bugging me and I looked into it during my morning break and WOW! I broke through a road block and learned the names of great grandfathers back 4 more generations. New York is no longer the road block, Canada is now. Actually, the question is was Canada the port of entry from England linking to a John Mallett/Malett from London? Something not uncommon for people trying to get into the US in the mid 1700s.

 

 

 

Daniel Howard Snow Had a Second Wife

Imagine my surprise to learn my great great grandfather Daniel Howard Snow (my mom's great grandfather) had a second wife Adeline "Addie" Eliza Weston Snow after my great great grandmother, Amanda J. Stocker Snow died. And, that while her father made himself into a millionaire her brothers never learned the value of family and the work it took their father accomplish all that he did. I was amazed to read some of the stories of her brothers. One of her brothers took her to court to sue her for her property and after she died all her brothers took Daniel to court so he could not inherit from her. I learned that basically the Westons own not only the 4th largest mill in the US during the mid to late 1800s but also all of Logtown where many of my family members worked.

Indenture for Abraham S. Dickisson

Added to my blog with the permission of www.fold3.com

 

Indenture for my Great Great Great Grandfather Abraham S. Dickisson, December 1823, when he was 10 years old.

Albert Weigandt - 1918

I received a copy of a 1918 photo of my grandfather, Albert Weigandt, and his cousins from my cousin Ginny on the Vogel side of our family. I can’t thank her enough for sharing some of her photos with me. Glimpses into the past make you giggle.

 

Bertha Louise Mays (1918 - 1920) - Find A Grave Memorial

One of my grandmother's sisters. Bertha Louise Mays (1918 - 1920) - Find A Grave Memorial

Weigandt Connection

Just received an email from a distant relative. How cool is that?! The connection appears to be a sister of Jacob Weigant, my great grandfather. Not only did a brother travel to America but apparently a sister did too. She married before coming to the states and that is probably why I missed her on the passenger list. Jacob's brother, Oswald, was denied entry into the US so he got on a boat headed for Argentina. More to come.

Cheers!

Video of Sandy and Linda with Marilyn Monroe

Sandy and Linda with Marilyn Monroe video. There is no sound.

March of Dimes Charity Event, 1958
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVO8kAVcgWo&feature=share

Sandy and Linda with Marilyn Monroe, Jan 1958