Today in Family History - 31 Dec

A busy day to close the year...

My 3rd great-grandmother Elizabeth Coleman (Erickson line) was born on this day in 1809 in Orange County, New York [1, 2]. She would later marry on her birthday...

My 3rd great-grandparents Calvin Townsend Covell and Elizabeth Coleman (Erickson line) were married on this day in 1828 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. I do not have any documentation for this event.

My great-grandparents Roy Jacob Anders, Sr. and Georgia Effie Florene Pegoda were married on this day in 1923 in Walker County, Texas [3, 4, 5, 6].

References

[1] Tice, Joyce M., Tri-Counties Genealogy and History. Miller-Coleman Bible Record.

[2] Tice, Joyce M., Tri-Counties Genealogy and History. Cemetery Record for Ashland Cemetery, Chemung County, Page 4 (Comstock to Dean).

[3] Marriage Records of Walker County, Texas. Volume N, Page 446.

[4] Anders Family Bible. "Family Register" page (opposite). Owned by Roy Jacob Anders, Sr. and Georgia Effie Florene Pegoda.

[5] Walker County, Texas Cemeteries, Volume 3, Walker County Genealogy Society, Huntsville, TX, 2007. Page 78, Adickes Addition to Oakwood Cemetery.

[6] Pegoda Family Bible, (publication information could not be located in the Bible). "Marriages" page.

Today in Family History - 29 Dec

My 6th great-grandmother Margaret Daniel (Baldwin line) was born on this day in 1750 in North Carolina [1].

My 5th great grandparents Jan Mastenbroek, Sr. and Jacomijntje van der Klok (Thompson line) were married on this day in 1805 in Ouddorp, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands [2].

My 5th great-grandmother Frances Coleman (Baldwin line) died on this day in 1852 in Grimes County, Texas [3, 4]. Frances is the daughter of Margaret Daniel above; she died on her mother's birthday. Frances was buried at Baker Family Cemetery in Grimes County, Texas.

References

[1] McCall, Mrs. Howard H., Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, Volume 1, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1968. Page 210.

[2] Families of South Holland, dutchgenealogy.com. District I, 1796-1812, Page 171. (Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie Church Records.) 

[3] Maxwell, John R., Grimes County Cemeteries, Book Three (Southern), Grimes County Historical Commission, 1998. Page 1, Baker Family Cemetery.

[4] National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. XVII, No. 3, September 1929, The National Genealogical Society, Washington, D.C., 1929. Page 49, Transcription of Baker-Womack Family Bible Record.

Today in Family History - 27 Dec

My 2nd great-grandmother Anna Christina Nelson (Erickson line) died of influenza on this day in 1943 in Fruitland, Muskegon, Michigan [1, 2, 3]. She was buried on 29 Dec 1943 at Oakhurst Cemetery in Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan [1, 3].

References

[1] Death Records of Muskegon County, Michigan. Death certificate for Anna Christina Nelson; Local File No. 12.

[2] The Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan. 27 Dec 1943, page 14. Obituary for Anna Christina Erickson.

[3] Cemetery Records of Muskegon Co., Mich., Volume 3, Muskegon Co. Genealogical Society, 1983. Page 123, Oakhurst Cemetery.

Today in Family History - 26 Dec

My 2nd great-grandmother Jennie Vanderklok (Thompson line) died on this day in 1928 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan [1, 2, 3]. She was buried on 29 Dec 1928 at Oakwood Cemetery in Muskegon [3].

References

[1] Death Records of Muskegon County, Michigan. Death certificate for Jennie Vanderkolk; Book 5, Page 242.

[2] The Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan. 27 Dec 1928, page 2. Death notice for Jennie Vanderkolk.

[3] The Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan. 27 Dec 1928, page 15. Obituary for Jennie Vanderkolk. 

Today in Family History - 25 Dec

There are two events to celebrate on this blessed day. Two of my ancestors celebrate their birthday today with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

My 3rd great-grandmother Mary Louise Traylor (Baldwin line) was born on this day in 1838 in Perry County, Alabama [1, 2].

My 5th great-grandfather John N. Womack, Sr. (Baldwin line) was born on this day in 1776 in Caswell County, North Carolina [3, 4, 5].

References

[1] Records of the Texas State Archives, Confederate Pensions. File #24300, Capt. John Allen White. Form B, Application for Widows of Soldiers Who Are In Indigent Circumstances, Application by Mary Louise White. Cover page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3

[2] Walker County, Texas Cemeteries, Volume 3, Walker County Genealogy Society, Huntsville, TX, 2007. Page 51, Oakwood Cemetery - Section 2.

[3] McCall, Mrs. Howard H., Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, Volume 1, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1968. Page 210.

[4] McCall, Mrs. Howard H., Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, Volume III, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Page 249.

[5] National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. XVII, No. 3, September 1929, The National Genealogical Society, Washington, D.C., 1929. Page 49, Transcription of Baker-Womack Family Bible Record. 

Today in Family History - 24 Dec

I normally only post events from history for my direct ancestors, but there are a few profound events in the family that deserve to be noted.

My great grandaunt Esther Lauretta Thompson, sister of my great-grandfather Austin William Thompson, committed suicide on this day, Christmas Eve, in 1936 by drowning herself in Lake Mona near Muskegon, Michigan. I do not know the circumstances in her life leading up to this tragic day and can only speculate. Perhaps she could not deal with the passing of her parents in the three years before.

In any case, this is a sad family event at such a precious time of the year. 

Clark and Evelyn Thompson Wedding Photo

Today's photograph is from the wedding of my grandparents Clark Minard Thompson and Evelyn Thorst Erickson.

Clark Minard Thompson and Evelyn Thorst Erickson
23 Dec 1937

Today in Family History - 23 Dec

My grandparents Clark Minard Thompson and Evelyn Thorst Erickson were married on this day in 1937 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware [1, 2, 3, 4].

References

[1] Marriage Records of Delaware. Certificate of Marriage for Clark Minard Thompson and Evelyn Thorst Erickson, 1937 / #1559.

[2] Thompson family records and documents. Marriage certificate for Clark Minard Thompson and Evelyn Thorst Erickson.

[3] Unknown Newspaper. Wedding Announcement for Clark Minard Thompson and Evelyn Thorst Erickson.

[4] Thompson family records and documents. Wedding announcement for Clark Minard Thompson and Evelyn Thorst Erickson. 

Today in Family History - 22 Dec

My great-grandfather Roy Jacob Anders, Sr. died on this day in 1957 at Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston, Harris, Texas [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. He was buried at the Adickes Addition of Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, Walker, Texas on 24 Dec 1957 [1, 2, 3, 5, 6].

References

[1] Death Records of Harris County, Texas. Death certificate for Roy Jacob Anders, Sr.

[2] Walker County, Texas Cemeteries, Volume 3, Walker County Genealogy Society, Huntsville, TX, 2007. Page 78, Adickes Addition to Oakwood Cemetery.

[3] Anders Family Bible. Owned by Roy Jacob Anders, Sr. and Georgia Effie Florene Pegoda. "Deaths" page.

[4] Roy Jacob Anders, Sr. Funeral Book. Dedication page.

[5] The Huntsville Item, Huntsville, Texas. 26 Dec 1957; Page 1; Obituary for Roy Jacob Anders, Sr.

[6] Roy Jacob Anders, Sr. Funeral Book. Final Resting Place page.

Today in Family History - 21 Dec

My 3rd great-grandfather Jack D. Clarke (Baldwin line) died on this day in 1892 presumably in Walker County, Texas [1]. He was buried some 20 steps from the grave of Sam Houston at Oakwood Cemetery (Section 1) in Huntsville, Walker, Texas [2]. His original marker was a small stone with only "J.D. Clark" on it. In 2008, I had an additional marker placed at his grave indicating his birth and death dates.

References

[1] B. F. Baldwin, Jr. Bible. Owned by Benjamin Franklin Baldwin. Jr. and Clara Ann Clarke. "Deaths Page".

[2] Walker County, Texas Cemeteries, Volume 3, Walker County Genealogy Society, Huntsville, TX, 2007. Page 6, Oakwood Cemetery - Section 1.

Today in Family History - 20 Dec

My 2nd great-grandparents Henry Charles White, Sr. and Mattie Myrtella Worsham were married on this day in 1883 in Montgomery County, Texas [1].

References

[1] Marriage Records of Montgomery County, Texas. Volume 4, Page 223.

Today in Family History - 19 Dec

My great-grandfather Spencer Clarke Baldwin, Sr. was born on this day in 1892 in Walker County, Texas [1, 2, 3].

References

[1] B. F. Baldwin, Jr. Bible. Owned by Benjamin Franklin Baldwin. Jr. and Clara Ann Clarke. "Births Page".

[2] Death Records of Harris County, Texas. Death certificate for Spencer Clarke Baldwin, Sr.

[3] Walker County, Texas Cemeteries, Volume 2, North Walker County, Walker County Genealogical Society, Huntsville, TX, 2004. Page 103, McAdams Cemetery.

Today in Family History - 18 Dec

My 6th great-grandfather Thomas Berry, Sr. (Anders line) died on this day in 1818 in Frederick County, Virginia [1]. The location of his grave is not known.

References

[1] The Virginia Genealogist, Volume 1, Number 1. Page 13.

Today in Family History - 14 Dec

My 4th great-grandmother Rebecca B. Pierce (Erickson line) died on this day in 1848 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania [1]. She was buried at Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg, Chemung, New York [1].

Another event today could be related to our family history. It is believed that a man named John Pleasant Worsham (Baldwin line) is likely my 5th great-grandfather. He was born on this day in1764 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia [2]. Unfortunately, no proof of parentage to my 4th great-grandfather Jeremiah Worsham (1788-1863) has been found.

References

[1] Tice, Joyce M., Tri-Counties Genealogy and History. Cemetery Record for Ashland Cemetery, Chemung County, Page 4 (Comstock to Dean). 

[2] Records of the U. S. National Archives and Records Admin: Revolutionary War Pension Files. File #S11658, John Worsham. Sworn testimony, John Worsham, 10 Dec 1833. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

Today in Family History - 13 Dec

My 2nd great-grandmother James "Jimmie" Adda Anders was born on this day in 1874 in Milam County, Texas [1, 2, 3]. It should be noted that the birth date on Jimmie's grave marker is not correct. The death certificate and family records cited are assumed to be correct.

References

[1] Anders Family Bible. Owned by Roy Jacob Anders, Sr. and Georgia Effie Florene Pegoda. "Family Register" page (opposite).

[2] Death Records of Walker County, Texas. Death certificate for James Adda Anders.

[3] James Adda Anders Funeral Book. Dedication page.

Today in Family History - 12 Dec

My 3rd great-grandfather Tiete van der Klok (Thompson line) died on this day in 1908 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan [1]. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Muskegon.

References

[1] Death Records of Muskegon County, Michigan. Death certificate for Tiede S. Vanderklok; Book 3, Page 117.

Today in Family History - 10 Dec

My 4th great-grandfather Jeremiah Coleman, III (Erickson line) died on this day in 1850 in the area of Chemung County, New York [1, 2]. He was buried at the Wellsburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Wellsburg, Chemung, New York [1].

My 4th-great-grandmother Esther Potter (Anders line) was born on this day in 1818 in Tennessee. This date comes from her grave marker (I have not found a cemetery book with this information in it).

References

[1] Tice, Joyce M., Tri-Counties Genealogy and History. Cemetery Record for Wellsburg or Baptist Church Cemetery, Chemung County, Page 2. 

[2] Tice, Joyce M., Tri-Counties Genealogy and History. Miller-Coleman Bible Record. 

Today in Family History - 07 Dec

On this Pearl Harbor Day, there are three events to remember in our family history.

First, my grandfather Clark Minard Thompson was born on this day in 1910 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan [1, 2, 3, 4].

Second, my 3rd great-grandparents John Pegoda and Nancy McGraw (Anders line) were married on this day in 1865 in Walker County, Texas [5, 6]. This was John's second marriage.

The third event lives in the more distant past and is undocumented. My 7th great-grandfather Richard Womack, III was reportedly born on this day in 1710. If you have any documentation for Richard, please leave a comment.

References

[1] Death Records of the City of Houston, Texas. Death certificate for Clark Minard Thompson.

[2] Birth Records of Muskegon County, Michigan. Certificate as to Birth for Clark Minard Thompson.

[3] Biblen, Stodholm, Sweden, 1899. Presented to Austin W. Thompson at his confirmation. Inside back cover page.

[4] Birth Records of Muskegon County, Michigan. Book 7, Page 96.

[5] Marriage Records of Walker County, Texas. Volume 2, Page 675.

[6] Vick-Rainey, Mary E., Marriage Records of Walker County, Texas 1846-1880, 1978. Page 49.

Today in Family History - 03 Dec

My 3rd great-grandfather Dr. John Allen White (Baldwin line) was born on this day in 1829 in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia [1].

References

[1] Walker County, Texas Cemeteries, Volume 3, Walker County Genealogy Society, Huntsville, TX, 2007. Page 51, Oakwood Cemetery - Section 2.

Today in Family History - 30 Nov

My 5th great-grandfather Robert Rankin (Anders line) possibly (likely? might have?) died on this day in 1837 in St. Landry Parish Louisiana [1, 2, 3]. Various sources give Robert's date of death as 01 Nov, 13 Nov, or 30 Nov. I have never been able to ascertain which one is the correct date, but have chosen 30 Nov. The primary source [1] has the misspelled date "thirteth" which could be either "thirteenth" or "thirtieth" but in all likelihood 30 Nov is correct.

Robert's place of death is also not well understood. He lived in Texas until shortly before his death. It is not clear why he returned to Louisiana before dying.

Robert was initially buried at Butler Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas. His body was re-interred at Texas State Cemetery on 11 Jun 1936 not far from the grave of Stephen F. Austin.

It should be noted that the back of Robert's grave marker is incorrect (or at best incomplete) as it does not mention son William Marshall Rankin.

References

[1] Records of the U. S. National Archives and Records Admin: Revolutionary War Pension Files. File #W26365, Robert Rankin(s). Peggy Rankin's testimony before the Republic of Texas 6th Judicial District Court, 22 Mar 1844. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Transcription

[2] Smith, Paul and Tommie, Texas State Cemetery. Page 30.

[3] White, Virgil D., Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, Volume III: N-Z, The National Historical Publishing Company, Waynesboro, Tennessee, 1992. Page 2812.