tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80840800474835264672024-03-13T03:49:21.429-05:00Funeral Cards & GenealogyWhat can be learned from a simple funeral card?Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-7852041291497618182011-07-14T11:06:00.000-05:002011-07-14T11:06:40.533-05:00Funeral Memorial Card CollectorsLast week, I received an interesting email from Mary Ellen. Her enthusiasm was apparent. She had stumbled across a couple of funeral cards from the early 20th century from the collection of Mark and Beth Waller that had been placed online. Much to her delight, the funeral cards images, she had discovered were those of her great great-grandparents. That discovery sparked a new interest in trying to locate the Wallers and other funeral card collectors that may have additional familial cards.<br />
Her question posed to me, one that I have also pondered, "Is there some sort of Funeral-Memorial Card Collector's club?" Since, I am a novice — my response to her was rather lame. My experience, thus far, has been to purchase funeral cards through Ebay. Many of the sellers are antique dealers. The anonymity of Ebay buyer of cards makes for a difficult trail to follow. Currently, I am unaware of an official association of card collectors. <br />
If you, as a reader to this post, are a funeral card collector with an interest to collaborate with the genealogy driven, please let me know. Most often, genealogists are pleased with a quality image of a funeral card of their family member. Plus, collectors, you are holding a document that is precious to a family historian. It would be great to learn of a clearinghouse where collectors and genealogists could converge.<br />
Oh, by the way, if you know Mark and Beth Waller — tell them Mary Ellen is hoping to make contact with them.<br />
<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-55704942055232901292010-04-30T11:46:00.002-05:002010-04-30T15:58:40.674-05:00Follow Friday - Lost Family Treasures by Leslie Ann Ballou<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://lostmementos.blogspot.com/">Lost Family Treasures</a> by Leslie Ann Ballou is a delightful genealogy blog. Each post leads from one treasure to another in Ballou’s unique style. She transports you back in time as you visit her collection of artifacts and mementos. It truly is a treasure hunt from Ramona’s Flea Market to Pink Antique Store. Or maybe a visit to Great Grandma Piggott’s treasure box while on the way to the Smedley’s jewelry box filled with costume jewelry. The Piggott treasure box is filled with birth announcements, special programs and holiday cards galore. On the business and educational side of life, Leslie shares items like estate lists, ledgers, wills, school report cards and cabinet photographs. Interspersed among all the finds are beautiful photos of handmade quilts and hand-woven rugs. Leslie Ann Ballou is a must visit in the genealogy blog world as she ties everything beautifully together in her creative scrapbook way.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-45691398446182939082010-04-29T10:30:00.001-05:002010-04-29T10:43:02.804-05:00Treasure Chest Thursday - Genevieve Akard's Letters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every genealogist can recall the catalyst that sparked their interest in genealogy. For Treasure Chest Thursday, I wish to pay homage to the significant elder in the Akard family that inspired me to learn more about our family history. In 1972, Genevieve Perry Akard, a military wife of my father’s cousin, was passionately diligent in writing and telephoning all the people with the surname Akard. Her inquiry letter arrived and for our family it was big event because something other than a bill notice had been placed in our mailbox. I can still vividly recall, standing on the front porch, as I read her letter aloud to my father and sister. Since mother had died, Dad designated it my responsibility to respond to her letter.<br />
Throughout the years, I would correspond frequently with Genevieve and always welcomed her insight and family stories. As Genevieve began to age and it came time for her to move in with her children, she once again thought of me. Her son, David Akard, brought me a paper bag full of Genevieve’s old genealogy correspondence. Each letter is a treasure and so many riddles solved before I even knew to form the question. Although, Genevieve is no longer with us—she is in spirit. She will always be my genealogy spark. ~Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-8646071669595258002010-04-27T11:29:00.000-05:002010-04-27T11:29:40.589-05:00Guest - Marla Hathhorn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Marla Hathhorn has been so gracious to share two funeral cards with the Funeral Cards and Genealogy blog. She agreed to appear as a guest and has provided wonderful information about her funeral card collection.<br />
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"The funeral cards of William Redmond 1860-1930 and William Redmond
1825-1910 belonged to my grandmother Lavina Redmond Israel, who lived
in her own home until her death at the age of 102. The two William
Redmonds were her father (<i>see prior post</i>) and grandfather. My grandmother had given the
cards to me many years ago as she knew I was very interested in the
family history.<br />
Even though I have been researching both my and my husband's family
trees for over 25 years, these are the only two funeral cards I have
found, so they are very special to me.<br />
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William Redmond was born in Ireland in 1825. His parents John & Mary
Redmond brought their 5 children to America in May 1847 fleeing the
Irish Potato Famine. William married and raised five children, including
his son William Andrew Redmond. The elder William's life took him from
Ireland to Oklahoma where he died, while his son William lived his
entire life in a ten mile area around Wathena, Kansas.<br />
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Thank you ~ Marla Hathhorn"<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-69062887930358382442010-04-22T10:19:00.000-05:002010-04-22T10:19:43.336-05:00Treasure Chest Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was a special treat. My husband surprised me with a short road trip to nearby antique stores. The fields are popping with wildflowers. Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, Black-eyed Susan and many other varieties lined the roadway. Describing the natural beauty escapes my writing hand. We made our way through the winding back roads to Bastrop, Texas. Once there, we visited the downtown historical district. One could almost imagine the days of horse and buggy with shoppers abound. One old antique shop nestled at the end of Main street was a sweet tuck away place. When I entered the store, my purpose was to search for long forgotten funeral cards. Towards the back of the store was a small table with a glass top and nestled underneath was this striking photograph of a beautiful young woman. Her cabinet card image just reached out to be rescued. Now, my treasure, she remains unnamed. Funeral cards will have to wait another day.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-63035069349915513262010-04-20T14:33:00.002-05:002010-04-20T14:37:49.415-05:00William Redmond, Sr. 1860 - 1930<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>William Redmond Sr.</b></div>
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The funeral card of William Redmond, Sr. has been submitted by his great granddaughter, <a href="mailto:smhathho@jbntelco.com">Marla Hathhorn</a>. In her recent email she states: "William Redmond was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, and is buried at
Belmont Cemetery in Wathena, Kansas. Please contact me if you have any questions." Click on Marla Hathhorn's name to send her an email.</div>
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Many thanks to her for sending her funeral card our way.</div>Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-51079462547534432322010-04-15T10:00:00.001-05:002010-04-15T10:02:00.710-05:00Preparing for a Presentation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today at Funeral Cards and Genealogy, I am preparing for a May presentation at the Red River Genealogical Society in Clarksville, Texas. The topic is "How to Search for Your Living Relatives." The subject is a captivating subject and one that has been brought to light by television shows like "The Locator" and "Who Do You Think You Are?"<br />
A thought that occurred to me is how many relatives we have and are not aware of their relationship to us. The old saying, “You should be nice to everyone—they may be related” applies here.<br />
On my genealogy journey, I have been so blessed to find family members near and far that have enhanced my knowledge of the many family trees I have researched. <br />
In May, when I present at the society meeting, I will be among distant cousins and friends.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-14822246033779862622010-04-13T10:14:00.001-05:002010-04-13T10:15:40.142-05:00Tombstone Tuesday - Naomi Perdue Bryant Renfro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The Honeysuckle Tombstone</b></div>
On the back of this photograph in my grandmother's simple handwriting is "Mother's grave, Age 71 years." As a child, I can recall my grandmother with tears in her eyes, holding this photograph saying, "This is my mother's grave and there isn't even a tombstone to mark where she is buried." Little did I know that someday, thirty years later, I would be on a quest to find my great grandmother, Naomi Renfro's grave site, and how important the photo would be in locating her final resting place.<br />
To honor Naomi in death, the family planted a honeysuckle bush at the head of her grave. In 1930, that is what poor mill workers could afford in lieu of a tombstone.<br />
See the tombstone (upper left of center). With the assistance of the Sherman, Texas Library staff, I was able to determine the exact location of Naomi Renfro's grave. To this day, the honeysuckle bush still blooms.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-16982643219617523902010-04-09T06:20:00.000-05:002010-04-09T06:20:11.888-05:00Follow Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A genealogy blog worthy of following is <a href="http://mem55.typepad.com/caddo_my_home_town/"><b>Caddo-My Home Town</b>, <i>News and views from Caddo, Oklahoma-the small town with a big heart</i></a>. Author, Mary Maurer established her blog in October 2005 with three categories, Books, Food and Drink, and my favorite subject, History-Genealogy.<br />
Mary Maurer is the mother of three grown children and proud Nana of three grandchildren. She is a kindergarten teacher, writer, obsessive genealogist and amateur historian. Her works can be found in publications such as <b>Birds and Blooms</b>, <b>The Dallas Morning News</b>, <b>Texas Gardener</b>, <b>The Writer</b> and <b>Parent Life</b>. <br />
Next on my wish list is a copy of her book, <b>Caddo, Oklahoma</b> - <i>Presevering on the Prairie</i>. <br />
Many thanks to her for bringing the past to the present for the descendants of Caddo, Oklahoma. At the stroke of her pen are interesting historical stories to not be forgotten. A highly recommended read is author Mary Maurer.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-35875396786069162292010-04-07T02:22:00.000-05:002010-04-07T02:21:54.636-05:00John Ondler 1869 - 1902<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Above is displayed another funeral card from the collection of John
Van Noate at Flickr. <br />
It was exciting to discover a funeral card with a 1902 identified photograph of the deceased, <b>John Wesley Ondler</b>. The memorial verse is very poignant and much can be attributed to the his wife, Elsie and young daughter, Fern--the family he left behind. <br />
Politically active, J. W. Ondler, at one time served as the deputy auditor for Linn County, Iowa. Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette of March 2, 1899 provides a glimpse into the life of John W. Ondler:<br />
"...Mr. Ondler resigned in order to return to Troy Mills where he is the proprietor of a large and prosperous business. He found that the loss that his interests suffered through his interests was to great to permit him to remain in the service of the county. Mr. Ondler was very popular and made many friends and Auditor Jackson was very loath to part with him."<br />
The cause of his death remains a mystery, as news that I can currently access revealed thirteen days before his death: "J.W. Ondler is under the doctor's care. Raymond Rome is clerking in the store during his absence." His obituary remains to be discovered.<br />
The good news is four family trees at Ancestry.com have linked to John Wesley Ondler in the 1880 Census at Spring Grove Township, Linn, Iowa; Roll T9_351, FHC film 1254351, page 372.1, E.D. 276, Image 0746. It is good to know the family trees may soon display Mr. Ondler's funeral card.<br />
Note: The author wishes to acknowledge John Van Noate and his generous contribution to Funeral Cards and Genealogy.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-1715260245959087542010-04-05T09:41:00.064-05:002010-04-06T03:35:15.499-05:00January 9, 1889, Reading, Pennsylvania<div>
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John Van Noate <i>aka </i>Mr. Waterslide, a collector of old photographs, has a huge selection of cabinet cards on Flickr. For the next few days, I will research some of his cards that are of the funeral genre. He has labeled this card as a possible factory or mill fire. I am not convinced that the building description is correct. Also, his title, Nineteen Dead, Reading, Pennsylvania may possibly be misleading. <br />
My first attempts at researching this funeral card is the card publishing company was located in Reading, Pennsylvania but the fire incident did not occur there. The closest hit on NewspaperARCHIVE.com is an news article titled, <i>Nineteen Dead in Fire</i> in <b>The Daily Times</b> dated January 8, 1901. The story details a fire starting in the asylum section of the building located in Rochester, New York and quickly spreading and destroying the building completely.<br />
This funeral card merits further investigation.<br />
<b>Are there any historians out there familiar with this story?</b><br />
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<b>UPDATE: </b>I posed a similar story on Facebook F.C. & G. and Darlene Bittaker came back with an interesting response of her findings:<br />
"'C. A. Saylor, who operated the New York Gallery at 411 North Sixth
Street, Reading , assembled this rare composite of the <i>VICTIMS OF THE
GRIMSHAW MILL DISASTER</i>--in record time--to sell as a memento, while
interest remained intense. Notice that no attempt has been made at
individual identification...and 19 folks are pictured despite the fact
the<span class="text_exposed_show"> death toll numbered 17.' That I would
think surely dates this card to near the date of occurrence. Jan. 9,
1889."</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Interestingly, her find leads to another replica of the <a href="http://www.grimshaworigin.org/Webpages2/ReadingPaSilkMill.htm#Commemorative%20Card">Commemorative Card on the Destruction of the Mill</a>. The reverse side of the funeral card is shown there, providing additional clues that <b>Darlene Bittaker</b> discovered. Interestingly, Darlene provides another link to <b>GenDisasters</b> and a posting about this same story by <b>Stu Beitler</b>, <a href="http://www3.gendisasters.com/pennsylvania/1714/reading,-pa-devestating-tornado,-jan-1889">Reading, PA Devastating Tornado, January 1889.</a> His story provides a list of the dead. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Everyone be sure to check the comments that researcher, <b>Teresa Martin Klaiber</b>, offered. She was on the same trail as Darlene.</span> There are some great history sleuths out there.<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">From this posting, I hope the reader
will see that the author is not always correct in her first observation
and attempt to solve a riddle.</span>Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-55935122203087133412010-04-04T03:54:00.008-05:002010-04-04T04:20:04.498-05:00Catherina M. Thede<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small; margin-top: 0px;">Shown as Katie Thede--<b>Catherina M. Thede</b> of Crystal, Tama, Iowa at age 2, born July 1897 in Iowa in the Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, Crystal, Tama, Iowa, Roll T623_460, page 3A, Enumeration District 134. In 1900, she is the oldest child to Peter and Annie M. Thede. Also shown in the census is her younger sibling Elsie, age 4 months. By the 1910 census, Catherina (Katie) Thede is not with her family as revealed on the funeral card.<br />
The 8,926 entries of the family tree, <i>Roots, Branches, Twigs and Leaves</i> by Kathlin4091 on Ancestry.com has the Thede family listed with Catherina missing. <br />
The creator of the family tree will be notified to include Catherina with her family.</span></div>Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-24564815930899906462010-04-04T03:34:00.001-05:002010-04-04T03:34:36.116-05:00Harriet Gale<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bumanns/3275126080/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3275126080_6015f80630_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bumanns/3275126080/">john_hattiegale_funeralcard_hinz</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/bumanns/">bumanns</a></span></div>Flickr "bumanns" has a nice photograph of Harriet Gale's funeral card. Shows she died January 31, 1906 at age 85 years. From appearances, this is from a family historian's collection.<br clear="all" />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-48202671919003463022010-04-04T00:05:00.001-05:002010-04-04T00:17:36.090-05:00Funeral Card Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the April 2, 2010, Funeral Card Friday event on Facebook, <b>Michelle Mounts</b> asked, “What exactly is Funeral Card Friday?” The answer is on the first Friday of every month...genealogists are encouraged to check their memorabilia stash for any one funeral card of choice and share a photo or link to the image at the event. If they wish, they may choose to write a short description. All categories of funeral cards are accepted.<br />
Our first event had a nice turn out with the following folks participating:<br />
<b>Tracy McCracken St. Claire</b> provided two wonderful cards. One image for <a href="http://www.biblerecords.com/leeper6.jpg">Alexander Leeper's</a> funeral card, his obituary and ephemera, plus added as an added bonus she provided the link to the <a href="http://www.biblerecords.com/leeper.html">Leeper Family Bible</a>. Her second image was Margaret Ostrander’s funeral card. She brought to the group’s attention that the card has a 1908 copyright by Wendell & Co. in Leipsic, Ohio. She posed a great question as to whether the descendant is generally near the publisher location. So far, on F.C. & G., we are discovering that the deceased are often times within a 100 mile proximity of the publishers.<br />
<b>Dr. Bill Smith</b> of<i> Dr. Bill Tells Ancestor Stories</i> shared a description and photograph of <a href="http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/2010/04/funeral-card-friday-glenn-bolger.html">Glenn Bolger’s</a> funeral card.<br />
A short story and photograph of <a href="http://www.warrenweb.info/genealogy/?p=3793">Charles E. Tinker’s</a> funeral card was shared by <b>Pam Warren</b> of <i>Granny's Genealogy</i>.<br />
In response to adding the photo of her ancestor, <i>Odina Neveu</i>, <b>Janine LaFleur Penfield</b> stated, “A genealogist's dream: birthplace and date, using her maiden name along with some cultural immersion. Her photo was on the cover that I now use on her person page in my genealogy software.” <br />
<b>Sheri Bush</b> of Twig Talk had one of prettiest funeral cards. The funeral card for <a href="http://familytwigs.blogspot.com/2010/04/funeral-card-friday-gladys-alexander.html">Gladys Alexander</a> was very vibrant. <br />
<b>Miriam Robbins Midkiff</b> of <i>Ancestories: The Stories of My Ancestors</i> not only provides a photograph of George Edward Benjamin (a.k.a. Jarig Egbert Binnes) <a href="http://ancestories1.blogspot.com/2010/04/funeral-card-friday-george-edward.html">DeVries’s</a> funeral card but details how the card was passed down through the family and provides a citation. Many thanks to Miriam for acknowledging Funeral Card Friday.<br />
<b>Tami Glatz</b> of <i>Relatively Curious about Genealogy</i> presented the funeral card of <a href="http://relativelycurious.blogspot.com/2010/04/funeral-card-friday.html">Eliza Thompson</a> with her story. Tami was a great commentator to the group event.<br />
Pop Pop was the nickname for <a href="http://lindasflipside.blogspot.com/2010/04/funeral-card-friday-george-henry-hughes.html">George Henry Hughes</a> the paternal grandfather of <b>Linda Hughes Hiser</b> at <i>Flipside</i>. Her love of her grandfather beams with her telling his story along with a photograph of his card.<br />
If you are Facebook member, check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=105071406190147#%21/event.php?eid=105532262812548&index=1">Funeral Card Friday</a> event, for all the comments shared with the attendees. Remember to mark your calendar for May 7th for the next Funeral Card Friday. See you there.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-54567031586599572222010-04-02T05:53:00.006-05:002010-04-04T10:12:08.891-05:00Ancestor Approved<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday I was presented the "Ancestors Approved" award by <b>Lori</b> of the <a href="http://genealogyandme.blogspot.com/"><i>Genealogy and Me </i></a>Blog. As a recipient of this award I’m supposed to list ten things I have learned about any of my ancestors that has surprised, humbled, or enlightened me and pass along the award to ten other bloggers who I feel are doing their ancestors proud.<br />
<b>Humbled</b><br />
To continue to search for the parents of George Bright Frazier (1854-1921).<br />
To continue to search for my mother's first cousin, Beatrice Lindley.<br />
To continue to search for the burial place of Hanora Harrington Walcott.<br />
To share my genealogy findings with my family.<br />
<b>Surprised</b><br />
The family photographs in the possession of Carolyn Lucas Hall.<br />
Discovering that my father's first cousin, Velma Williams Patterson murdered her two daughters.<br />
My gr grandfather, William Newton Renfro had fathered 23 children.<br />
<b>Enlightened</b><br />
To find that Tom Lindley was actually George Thomas Lindley.<br />
The Adair family died within the same month as the Patterson murder trial.<br />
John Schwartz was orphaned by age 10.<br />
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Well-deserving of the "Ancestor Approved Award" are:<br />
<a href="http://branchingoutthroughtheyears.blogspot.com/2010/03/sharing-memories-week-14-grandmothers.html">Branching Out Through The Years</a> by hummer <br />
<a href="http://genwishlist.blogspot.com/">Gen Wish List</a> by Tina Lyons<br />
<a href="http://hidefgen.com/">High Definition Genealogy</a> by Thomas MacEntee<br />
<a href="http://graveyardrabbitofwichitacountytexas.blogspot.com/">Graveyard Rabbit of Wichita County, Texas</a> by Robin Inge <br />
<a href="http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/">Dr. Bill Tells Ancestor Stories</a> by Dr. Bill Smith<br />
<a href="http://gretabog.blogspot.com/">Greta's Genealogy Bog</a> by Greta Koehl<br />
<a href="http://sherifenley.blogspot.com/">The Educated Genealogist</a> by Sheri Fenley <br />
<a href="http://cyndislist.blogspot.com/">Cyndi's List</a> by Cyndi Howells<br />
<a href="http://cemeteryexplorers.blogspot.com/">Cemetery Explorers</a><br />
<a href="http://therobertsonkubbernessconnection.blogspot.com/">The Robertson-Kubberness Connection</a> by Gwen Kubberness <br />
<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-42036310637968009602010-04-01T12:26:00.001-05:002010-04-01T12:37:03.561-05:0052 Weeks to Better Genealogy - Challenge #13 - Cyndi's ListCyndi Howells was among the first to emerge into the genealogy computer world. Her brilliant idea of creating a list of genealogy resources has been a godsend to many researchers. Time and time again, when stumped with a brick wall, I have returned to Cyndi's List for that much needed connection or tidbit necessary to move forward.<br />
As part of the 52 Weeks to Better Genealogy, I wanted to see how I could promote Funeral Cards and Genealogy -- a relative new genealogy blog on Cyndi's List. If you are emerging into the blog world and would like consideration of a listing. The first step is to read carefully Cyndi's instructions to <a href="http://www.cyndislist.com/cyndinewlink.htm">Submit a New Genealogy Link</a>. In a relative short turn around, after following the guidelines, Cyndi had posted Funeral Cards and Genealogy to the March 2010 <a href="http://www.cyndislist.com/new0310.htm">What's New on Cyndi's List.</a> Check us out under March 27, 2010.<br />
Many thanks to Cyndi for providing such a valuable resource to family historians, genealogists, librarians and researchers. And now, bloggers!Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-4752542936019033212010-04-01T09:14:00.000-05:002010-04-01T09:14:28.215-05:00Collecting Funeral CardsThe past couple of weeks has been spent more in preparation and gathering funeral cards to present to the followers of Funeral Cards and Genealogy. Soon to arrive in the mailbox are six funeral cards. The cards of the following are: Reuben R. Aldrich; Mrs. Caroline Aldrich; Mrs. Edward Croxall; Sarah E. Kehler; Lillie Puckett and Nettie F. Warner. Yes, Mrs. Edward Croxall has been reviewed recently, however there will be new development presented from the eBay seller.<br />
Also, there are several March eBay issued funeral cards pending a write up and presentation. <br />
Tomorrow is a big day for F. C. & G. -- we will have our first Friday of the month, Funeral Card Friday. Several have signed up to post a photo and short description of their funeral card. For those of you in the blog world, you are welcomed to attend. Click on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=105071406190147">Find Us on Facebook</a>.<br />
Who knew a person could have this much genealogy fun with funeral cards?Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-21770587675911271362010-03-27T12:10:00.001-05:002010-03-27T12:10:58.560-05:00Mrs. Edward Croxall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wXRdLSqrdKEoPgTn67EtWXQqPn7LyRnT01ngm_SM2QN9wlMinoIoz1YD05Bcv9rXNrM2xlZY92q-nUudR_FSAf1_AS1ssoKQvGTtwfONWxYa4BF7kFlN69XqMjOHckOAvRTRiJKVUYQ/s1600/Croxall+MrsEdward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wXRdLSqrdKEoPgTn67EtWXQqPn7LyRnT01ngm_SM2QN9wlMinoIoz1YD05Bcv9rXNrM2xlZY92q-nUudR_FSAf1_AS1ssoKQvGTtwfONWxYa4BF7kFlN69XqMjOHckOAvRTRiJKVUYQ/s320/Croxall+MrsEdward.jpg" /></a>While researching funeral cards from time of death to present day, I find that the location where the card for sale is a very important clue. In March 2010, eBay seller, "debbideals" promotes the funeral card, Mrs. Edward Crosell (sic). The auction information indicates the card is located at Evansville, Indiana. This hint allows the researcher to focus on one of three possible general search returns of Edward Croxall. July 1870, we find Edward P. Croxall, wife Josephine and children; Blanche S. and Florence D. Croxall residing at New Albany, Floyd, Indiana. The following census of June 1880, Edward Croxall, his wife, Josephine and children; Blanche, Florence, Julius, James are residing at New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana. <br />
Valienteagle's "Jones Family Tree" and CHuxton's "CCroston Master 07 2009 Family Tree" have Edward Palmer Croxall as son of James Croxall and Aglae Dubocq. Neither family tree has followed Edward Croxall's descendants. It may be time to see if the researchers are interested.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-90185383722805691452010-03-25T06:36:00.000-05:002010-03-25T06:36:25.517-05:00Facebook First WeekVentured into the first week of dual presentation to ponder whether the content should be the same on both the blog and facebook. Currently, I am thinking that I may use my blog for my own personal research of a funeral card or historically memorabilia. And promote the facebook version as a place to enlist new ideas from the followers there. All remains to be seen as to whether the two forums will blend or stand separate.<br />
A short note to thank all you followers out there. I am enjoying every minute of my tiny world of publication.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-56876071361609513642010-03-23T20:34:00.000-05:002010-03-23T20:34:45.194-05:00High-Definition Genealogy & EurekaAnyone new to the genealogy world and is wanting to learn about networking, Thomas MacEntee delivers. His ability to deliver instruction with humor allows him to stand out in the emerging crowd of online genealogists.<br />
Today, I stumbled across his new website, <a href="http://hidefgen.com/">High Definition Genealogy Family History in Focus</a>. If you have a "how do I do this" question. Thomas MacEntee delivers again and again. <br />
Thanks to his instruction and inspiration, I have decided to take my budding idea of Funeral Cards and Genealogy to Facebook. <br />
Thomas would be proud that I watched his video instruction and had 6 followers before I could get the full group loaded on Facebook. Hugs and kisses to Thomas.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-2071646354054302942010-03-23T03:26:00.000-05:002010-03-23T03:26:39.910-05:00Tombstone Tuesday - Orand Hitt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Infant of David Smith (D.S.) & Mattie S. Hitt</div>
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Died June 15, 1901</div>
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Sleep on in thy beauty.</div>
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Thou sweet angel child.</div>
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Note: Orand Hitt was the tenth child born to his parents. Burial at Union Cemetery, Gustine, Comanche, Texas.</div>Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-73428048701607403692010-03-20T09:11:00.000-05:002010-03-20T09:11:18.920-05:00Surname Saturday - Akard<div style="text-align: center;">
<b> AKARD</b></div>
Growing up, I was aware that I had an unusual surname. Indeed, there are very few of us today in the United States with the last name spelled as Akard.<br />
First stop, at Ancestry.com, defines Akard as "Americanized spelling of German <i>Eckhardt</i>." Secondly, researching <i>Eckhardt</i>, I learn Eckhardt is derived from <i>Eckert</i>. At Eckert, I am able to locate a surname meaning published in the Dictionary of Family Names, Oxford Press.<br />
"German: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements
<i>agi</i> ‘edge’, ‘point’ + <i>hard</i> ‘hardy’, ‘brave’,
‘strong’."<br />
To date, our family lineage begins with Jacob Akard. The story passed down through the generations is that Jacob, a young lad, stowed away on a ship bound for America from Germany. His origin in Germany remains elusive. Jacob Akard was to serve as a mason apprentice in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Later, he fought in the Revolutionary War. His sons migrated into Carter County, Virginia and later the families dispersed to Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee and Texas. Some families pronounce their name with a strong emphasis on Ākard; others pronounce the surname as (Ăck)ard. Same clan, different sound.<br />
The jury is still out on whether, I am related to the William Christopher Columbus Akard, whom the street in Dallas is named. His family migrated from Missouri to Texas and my family migrated from Tennessee to Texas. I do see a physical resemblance in the families. Time for a DNA test to confirm my theories.<br />
"Apt as not," if you meet an Akard, they are related to my American family. <br />
<br />Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-4888827713965375822010-03-20T08:01:00.003-05:002010-03-20T08:24:52.103-05:00Edwin Cline and Emeline Holdridge Marriage Certificate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good friends, Keri M. Carroll and Skip Murray sent this marriage certificate image by Antique Quest, they found on eBay and encouraged me to research the family. The image was heavily mildewed, muddy and undecipherable--thank goodness the photo correction process yielded the following:<br />
"This is to Certify That Edwin Cline of Smithville, Chenango Co. in the State of New York and Emeline M. Holdridge of McDonough, Chenango Co. in the State of New York were by me joined together in Holy Matrimony on the Eighth day of March in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy. J.C. Lawson"<br />
Only a few letters of the surname Holdridge were readable. I was able to conclude her maiden name by relying on the 1870 Census, McDonough, Chenango County and searching for Emeline, females born 1849. She is located as an 11 year old child residing with parents, Ansel Chauncey Holdridge and his wife Roxy L. (maiden name unknown). <br />
By 1880, Edwin and Emeline Cline had two sons, George E. Cline, Fred H. Cline and another undetermined child. The family was now residing in the next county to the east, Cortland County, New York.<br />
All of the mentioned family members are laid to rest at the McGraw Cemetery, Cortland County, New York (see <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScnty=1989&GSln=Cline&ref=searchBox">Find-a-grave</a>).Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-87579899716536249392010-03-19T07:20:00.005-05:002010-03-24T07:08:34.693-05:00Follow Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Genealogy Junkie on a Mission blog is a book and movie all rolled into one. The author, Teresa, a relative newcomer to the Genealogy Blog World has a story to tell. Her saga begins when she stumbles across that her husband's surname is not Whitt, nor Hamilton; as previously told. She discovers, Paul Elton Aspey, former Fort Worth, Texas police officer to be her father-in-law. As she follows the research trail, she finds that Paul E. Aspey aka Thomas J. Hamilton had changed his name, then skipped the Michigan state line to avoid paying child support, only to meet, the woman who shoots and paralyzes him for going fishing in his dress clothes on a Saturday night. The first in a series of short stories of the deep dark secrets in her relative's past.<br />
As details unfold it appears to be the work of fiction, but is shockingly true.<br />
If you want to learn excellent people locating skills and read a budding novel at the same time, this is the blog to follow.<br />
UPDATE: The blog has been removed until further notice.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05622736066775304518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084080047483526467.post-29754947673335958432010-03-18T14:56:00.001-05:002010-03-18T14:57:48.573-05:00Funeral Sympathy Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Canadian eBayer has a lot of 4 black embossed sympathy cards. I chose this one to embellish with Photoshop. This image lends to more of a reddish tint than the actual true black matte color on eBay.<br />
The part about having a blog, I can share what I find interesting in the macabre world of death and funeral. Amazing that art plays such a significant role in our grieving lives. <br />
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