John Vincent: War of 1812 Veteran & “Habitual Drunkard”
John Vincent, a veteran of the War of 1812, was declared by the Court to be a “habitual drunkard” in
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Family Stories
Sarah Jane (Watson) Stewart: Died as Young Mother (#16 of 52 Ancestors)
Sarah Jane (Watson) Stewart, was only 27 years old when she died in 1853. She’d been married to John Q
Read MoreGeorge C Watson: Suffered & Died Far From Home (#15 of 52 Ancestors)
Yellow fever did not recur; one either died or survived. It came in mysterious, vicious waves, killing anywhere from 12
Read MoreElkanah Anderson: Died at the Battle of New Orleans (#11 of 52 Ancestors)
Elkanah Anderson and his brother-in-law, Thomas B Whitwel, were two of my 5 times great grandfathers. In December 1814, Elkanah
Read MoreIsaac Vincent: Killed at the Battle of Fort Freeland (#21 of 52 Ancestors)
In 1772, the Vincent families and others moved from Essex County, New Jersey, to current day Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. For
Read MoreBethuel Vincent: “Found Lifeless” in a Brook (#13 of 52 Ancestors)
Almost 3 years ago, I came across the obituary of Bethuel Vincent (1798-1828), my 5th great grandfather’s youngest son, posted
Read MoreRobert Stewart: Sued “The Katy” (#12 of 52 Ancestors)
In 1896, the new law firm of Biddle, Boyd, & Sheppard filed their first case. It was the case of
Read MoreElla Wagner: “Dead from Heart Disease and Exhaustion” (#14 of 52 Ancestors)
Today I came across this sad death notice for the half-sister of my great, great grandfather, Alexander Stewart. Before today,
Read MoreA Late Mother’s Day Tribute: My Mother, Homemaker of Tomorrow
As a senior in high school, my mother earned the title of “Homemaker of Tomorrow.” Though I’ve heard that story
Read MoreOccupation: “Worn Out Minister”
While looking at the 1880 census for my 1st cousin 4x removed, William A McKay, I had to smile when
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