Today I am the victim of a common problem with genealogy research. When I first started research, I collected photo copies of excerpts from books. These excerpts contain many valuable clues and data. Nowhere on these papers have I cited the book, author and publisher. I thought at the time I would remember this information. Now, in 2010 as I sit here, I have no idea what book contained the information. I have no memory of a visit to any repository that would contain a book with this information.
There are about as many excuses as there are researchers for not noting the source where information cames from. Essentially it is procrastination. I probably had driven quite some distance, or maybe snuck into a library somewhere on vacation. I probably only had a couple of hours to locate my information and copy it. I was probably in too much of a hurry. In my rush to save time I created a situation where I will spend just as much time, if not more, to locate the source for this photo copied book excerpt.
Today I am very diligent about labeling any piece of paper that I collect. I note on each page where the place (repository) where I found the information. Then I note the title, author, publisher and any other data that is necessary to find the information again. I also note the date I visited the repository and then I add my initials. Why the initials? It reminds me that I actually did visit a repository on a particular date. Sometimes I forget where I have been.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Asbury-Green Chappel Cemetery
The Friends and Family of Asbury-Green Chappel, Inc. is a group of diverse persons whose goal is to restore, conserve and preserve the African American Cemetery that is part of the former Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, located off May Port Road, Bozman, Talbot County, Maryland. We also hope to educate area citizens about the importance of preserving our historical cemeteries, as well as our heritage.
We are a fully incorporated non-profit Charitable Organization. We have purchased the property from the Peninsula Conference of the United Methodist Church. In May of 2010 we received a Phase I report from Grave Concerns located in Park Hall, Maryland. The property was digitally mapped for burial features such as grave markers, vaults, grave mounds, and other features including the foundations of two buildings. A list of recommendations was made based on our goals.
I am the Historian for the organization and my job description includes researching the information on the former church, African Americans who resided in the Bozman community and possible identification of who may be buried there. I will also be responsible for the legal requirements for DNA testing and the re-internment of remains.
Other goals are to fence the property, restore at least five vandalized crypts, restore and reset grave stones as needed, expand the membership base and continue fund raising efforts and submit grant applications. Members of the Board of Directors and Friends have extensive expertise in the different areas needed to reach our goals.
I intend to use my Genealogy Blog to chart my methodology and the results of my research.
We are a fully incorporated non-profit Charitable Organization. We have purchased the property from the Peninsula Conference of the United Methodist Church. In May of 2010 we received a Phase I report from Grave Concerns located in Park Hall, Maryland. The property was digitally mapped for burial features such as grave markers, vaults, grave mounds, and other features including the foundations of two buildings. A list of recommendations was made based on our goals.
I am the Historian for the organization and my job description includes researching the information on the former church, African Americans who resided in the Bozman community and possible identification of who may be buried there. I will also be responsible for the legal requirements for DNA testing and the re-internment of remains.
Other goals are to fence the property, restore at least five vandalized crypts, restore and reset grave stones as needed, expand the membership base and continue fund raising efforts and submit grant applications. Members of the Board of Directors and Friends have extensive expertise in the different areas needed to reach our goals.
I intend to use my Genealogy Blog to chart my methodology and the results of my research.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Mayflower Ancestor - Richard Warren
(Note: the following information was obtained from Mayflower Families through Five Families, Volume 18, Part 1).
Richard WARREN was probably born in England. He married Elizabeth Walker, daughter of Augustine Walker of Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, England, probably before 1610. He died 1628 at Plymouth.
Children of Richard Warren and Elizabeth Walker, first five probably born in England last two in Plymouth were:
1. Mary b. about 1610.
2. Anna b. about 1612.
3. Sarah b. about 1614.
4. Elizabeth b. about 1616.
5. Abigail b. about 1618.
6. Nathaniel b. about 1624.
7. Joseph b. about 1626.
Richard WARREN was probably born in England. He married Elizabeth Walker, daughter of Augustine Walker of Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, England, probably before 1610. He died 1628 at Plymouth.
Children of Richard Warren and Elizabeth Walker, first five probably born in England last two in Plymouth were:
1. Mary b. about 1610.
2. Anna b. about 1612.
3. Sarah b. about 1614.
4. Elizabeth b. about 1616.
5. Abigail b. about 1618.
6. Nathaniel b. about 1624.
7. Joseph b. about 1626.
Mayflower Descendant 2nd Generation
(Note: the following information was obtained from Mayflower Families through Five Families, Volume 18, Part 1).
Mary WARREN was born in England about 1610. She married after 22 May 1627 Robert Bartlett, perhaps the son of Robert Bartlett and Alice Barker. She died 27 March 1683 at Plymouth. She was 73 years old.
Mary Warren arrived in Plymouth in 1623 on board the Anne. She was accompanied by her mother Elizabeth and four sisters. Her father had arrived in Plymouth aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Her future husband Robert Bartlett also arrived on the Anne in 1623.
Children of Mary Warren and Robert Bartlett at Plymouth were:
1. Benjamin b. before 6 June 1633.
2. Rebecca b. before December 1634.
3. Mary b. about 1634.
4. Sarah.
5. Joseph b. about 1639.
6. Elizabeth b. about 1643.
7. Lydia b. 8 June 1648.
8. Mercy b. 10 March 1650/1.
Mary WARREN was born in England about 1610. She married after 22 May 1627 Robert Bartlett, perhaps the son of Robert Bartlett and Alice Barker. She died 27 March 1683 at Plymouth. She was 73 years old.
Mary Warren arrived in Plymouth in 1623 on board the Anne. She was accompanied by her mother Elizabeth and four sisters. Her father had arrived in Plymouth aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Her future husband Robert Bartlett also arrived on the Anne in 1623.
Children of Mary Warren and Robert Bartlett at Plymouth were:
1. Benjamin b. before 6 June 1633.
2. Rebecca b. before December 1634.
3. Mary b. about 1634.
4. Sarah.
5. Joseph b. about 1639.
6. Elizabeth b. about 1643.
7. Lydia b. 8 June 1648.
8. Mercy b. 10 March 1650/1.
Mayflower Descendant 3rd Generation
Note: the following information was obtained from Mayflower Families through Five Families, Volume 18, Part 1).
Elizabeth BARTLETT was born about 1643 at Plymouth. She married Anthony Sprague, son of William Sprague and Millicent Eames, 26 December 1661 at Plymouth.
The children of Elizabeth Bartlett and Anthony Sprague born at Hingham were:
1. Anthony b. 18 August 1663.
2.Benjamin b. 16 August 1665; d. 27 September 1690. Age 25.
3. John b. 30 September 1667; d. 23 October 1690. Age 23.
4. Elizabeth b. 5 September 1669; d. 11 October 1690. Age 21.
5. Samuel b. 8 March 1671/2.
6. Sarah b. 23 May 1674.
7. James b. 23 January 1677/8.
8. Josiah b. 23 April 1680.
9. Jeremiah b. 24 July 1682.
10. Richard b. 10 April 1685.
11. Matthew b. 27 March 1688.
Elizabeth BARTLETT was born about 1643 at Plymouth. She married Anthony Sprague, son of William Sprague and Millicent Eames, 26 December 1661 at Plymouth.
The children of Elizabeth Bartlett and Anthony Sprague born at Hingham were:
1. Anthony b. 18 August 1663.
2.Benjamin b. 16 August 1665; d. 27 September 1690. Age 25.
3. John b. 30 September 1667; d. 23 October 1690. Age 23.
4. Elizabeth b. 5 September 1669; d. 11 October 1690. Age 21.
5. Samuel b. 8 March 1671/2.
6. Sarah b. 23 May 1674.
7. James b. 23 January 1677/8.
8. Josiah b. 23 April 1680.
9. Jeremiah b. 24 July 1682.
10. Richard b. 10 April 1685.
11. Matthew b. 27 March 1688.
Mayflower Descendant 4th Generation
(Note: the following information was obtained from Mayflower Families through Five Families, Volume 18, Part 1).
Anthony SPRAGUE was born 18 August 1663 at Hingham and died probably at Attleborough before 14 May 1729. He married Mary Tilden, daughter of Thomas Tilden and Mary Holmes, about 1689.
They apparently lived at Rehoboth and Attleboro.
Children of Anthony Sprague and Mary Tilden are:
1. Anthony b. abt. 1690.
2. Benjamin b. 7 September 1691.
3. Mary b. 1 October 1692.
4. Elizabeth b. 26 May 1694.
5. Sarah b. 7 March 1696/7.
6. Lydia b. 27 September 1699.
7. Hannah b. 12 March 1700/1 d. 28 November 1704
8. Mercy b. 17 June 1703.
9. Phebe b. about 1705.
Anthony SPRAGUE was born 18 August 1663 at Hingham and died probably at Attleborough before 14 May 1729. He married Mary Tilden, daughter of Thomas Tilden and Mary Holmes, about 1689.
They apparently lived at Rehoboth and Attleboro.
Children of Anthony Sprague and Mary Tilden are:
1. Anthony b. abt. 1690.
2. Benjamin b. 7 September 1691.
3. Mary b. 1 October 1692.
4. Elizabeth b. 26 May 1694.
5. Sarah b. 7 March 1696/7.
6. Lydia b. 27 September 1699.
7. Hannah b. 12 March 1700/1 d. 28 November 1704
8. Mercy b. 17 June 1703.
9. Phebe b. about 1705.
Mayflower Descendant 5th Generation
(Note: the following material was obtained from Mayflower Families through Five Generations Volume 18, Part 2.)
Anthony Sprague was born about 1690 and died 1745/47. He married Ann Thurston, daughter of Thomas Thurston and Mehitable Tripp.
Children of Anthony Sprague and Ann Thurston were:
1. Anthony
2. Samuel
3. Abigail
5. Alice
6. Jonas
Anthony Sprague was born about 1690 and died 1745/47. He married Ann Thurston, daughter of Thomas Thurston and Mehitable Tripp.
Children of Anthony Sprague and Ann Thurston were:
1. Anthony
2. Samuel
3. Abigail
5. Alice
6. Jonas
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