Ok this is what happens when we are covering lots of bases at once and some things slide by.
I found this note from Craig Englund, of southern CA who is kin with at least 1 name maybe 3 or more.
If anyone out there knows Craig Englund I would appreciate being put in touch with him.
Thanks
Susi
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Bosler, Wyoming, not far from Wheatland, and Mom's home.
Bosler, Wyoming and who has been there.
Map of Bosler WY | Bosler Wyoming | MapQuest.com
Bosler is in Albany County of Wyoming.
Jalan Crossland sang about Bosler in a song called Bosler.
Bosler - Wyoming Ghost Town
I did not visit the Furniture Store but I did buy a STARBUCKS drink at the General Store.
Having not set foot in the town since 1994, my heart was sad at the remnants of the town.
Of course, I have different reasons for wandering through this area. My Dad punched cattle in the region and he was aware of the HOLE in the Wall Gang, as a youth. His brother told a very chilling tale as a 5/6 year old in Wheatland about one of the gang.
Mixed feelings because this route through Wyoming is some of the prettiest there is to see. The new freeway saved the state from probably becoming over run and turned into the mess Jackson, Wyo is dealing with. The highway was smoother and easier to travel than #80 with the thump thump thump going down the road. If you ever broke your back that vibration wears on you after awhile.
No you can't go 80 on that road there is farm equipment on it and they are generally very large in nature and take up most of the road. These Ranchers and Farmers are courteous drivers also.
I love to wind up the ridges and down the valleys below and see the Antelope and the cattle and the other critters out and about in the fields. We stopped many times on this last trip and took some great pictures of nature and animals. After all it may end up like Bosler and not be there when I try this trip again.
The strip mining is everywhere it seems. Mixed feelings about the strip mining. Oil rigs and other
digging is happening on a daily basis.
Fortunately, we still saw cattle out on the open range area. Not near as many as days gone by but they have not gone away yet.
Tom Horn--Wyoming Tales and Trails
Tom Horn Photos - View of the Clay Ranch
I have been up on Laramie Peak, my deceased cousin took me there for the view. It is awesome to be
able to see so far and so much.
The other pictures on the Tom Horn page are accurate for how buildings were built then. Grandad's barn was built like that and my brothers home barn in Idaho has the same log structure for it's base.
A Wyoming Titan of Industry: Frank Bosler | American Heritage Center (AHC) News
Dad and family all talked about the famous horse Steamboat that was a bucking horse.
Hopefully, reading about places like this give you a better idea of life and times, in not to far back in time.
I wish Dad had wrote his book.
Map of Bosler WY | Bosler Wyoming | MapQuest.com
Bosler is in Albany County of Wyoming.
Jalan Crossland sang about Bosler in a song called Bosler.
Bosler - Wyoming Ghost Town
I did not visit the Furniture Store but I did buy a STARBUCKS drink at the General Store.
Having not set foot in the town since 1994, my heart was sad at the remnants of the town.
Of course, I have different reasons for wandering through this area. My Dad punched cattle in the region and he was aware of the HOLE in the Wall Gang, as a youth. His brother told a very chilling tale as a 5/6 year old in Wheatland about one of the gang.
Mixed feelings because this route through Wyoming is some of the prettiest there is to see. The new freeway saved the state from probably becoming over run and turned into the mess Jackson, Wyo is dealing with. The highway was smoother and easier to travel than #80 with the thump thump thump going down the road. If you ever broke your back that vibration wears on you after awhile.
No you can't go 80 on that road there is farm equipment on it and they are generally very large in nature and take up most of the road. These Ranchers and Farmers are courteous drivers also.
I love to wind up the ridges and down the valleys below and see the Antelope and the cattle and the other critters out and about in the fields. We stopped many times on this last trip and took some great pictures of nature and animals. After all it may end up like Bosler and not be there when I try this trip again.
The strip mining is everywhere it seems. Mixed feelings about the strip mining. Oil rigs and other
digging is happening on a daily basis.
Fortunately, we still saw cattle out on the open range area. Not near as many as days gone by but they have not gone away yet.
Tom Horn--Wyoming Tales and Trails
Tom Horn Photos - View of the Clay Ranch
I have been up on Laramie Peak, my deceased cousin took me there for the view. It is awesome to be
able to see so far and so much.
The other pictures on the Tom Horn page are accurate for how buildings were built then. Grandad's barn was built like that and my brothers home barn in Idaho has the same log structure for it's base.
A Wyoming Titan of Industry: Frank Bosler | American Heritage Center (AHC) News
Dad and family all talked about the famous horse Steamboat that was a bucking horse.
Hopefully, reading about places like this give you a better idea of life and times, in not to far back in time.
I wish Dad had wrote his book.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Workshop Review
Wished I had taken pictures, the interaction between members between events was the best we have seen in a super long time.
We were happy you came and shared and shared and cared.
We all came home happy and tired but feeling you were really getting what we were attempting to share with you.
Much credit goes to the Chart Chick for her ideas and thoughts and charts she shared.
Research is always easier when you can share and cross check and discuss the potentials of information. It can be regionally, locally or distantly it makes a difference to share.
All of the events went better than we hoped and it was awesome to see the idea catch as it moved around the room and people shared.
I am hoping the 20 attendees will share in January if these ideas helped to get the family to think a little more about family and how we lived in the past. Even if the past was only 20 years ago, it makes a difference.
As one person said, if we did this question every 4 or so years the answers would so many times change.
It would almost be like a running diary of their growing up and living life from small child to full fledge adult.
The easy to make heirloom of a tablecloth with signatures and some one suggested dates added is even more fun. We started the societies to have for future generations. Just think if you were there your name is going to kick around for quite some time. Or at least that is our hope to happen idea.
Some said for small families use a pillow for the signatures. Wedding gifts, baby shower gifts, birthday party gifts all same theme idea.
I was thrilled to see some of the things I have been speaking on for years was reiterated by Cyndi Ingle's when she was here. Some forms are definitely more helpful and can reverse negative results by thinking in reverse.
We gained one new member, four new faces and 16 members attended, those who didn't really lost out on a super event.
We were happy you came and shared and shared and cared.
We all came home happy and tired but feeling you were really getting what we were attempting to share with you.
Much credit goes to the Chart Chick for her ideas and thoughts and charts she shared.
Research is always easier when you can share and cross check and discuss the potentials of information. It can be regionally, locally or distantly it makes a difference to share.
All of the events went better than we hoped and it was awesome to see the idea catch as it moved around the room and people shared.
I am hoping the 20 attendees will share in January if these ideas helped to get the family to think a little more about family and how we lived in the past. Even if the past was only 20 years ago, it makes a difference.
As one person said, if we did this question every 4 or so years the answers would so many times change.
It would almost be like a running diary of their growing up and living life from small child to full fledge adult.
The easy to make heirloom of a tablecloth with signatures and some one suggested dates added is even more fun. We started the societies to have for future generations. Just think if you were there your name is going to kick around for quite some time. Or at least that is our hope to happen idea.
Some said for small families use a pillow for the signatures. Wedding gifts, baby shower gifts, birthday party gifts all same theme idea.
I was thrilled to see some of the things I have been speaking on for years was reiterated by Cyndi Ingle's when she was here. Some forms are definitely more helpful and can reverse negative results by thinking in reverse.
We gained one new member, four new faces and 16 members attended, those who didn't really lost out on a super event.
Friday, October 3, 2014
FREE October 4th Workshop
10 a.m. to 4 p.m, in the Community Room
at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Road
The first of five sessions, “Create a Keepsake” will show you how to have your family help create an heirloom that’s fun and practical. You will laugh when you see what it is.
The second session is titled “Storytelling.” Bring a short episode to share with the group - just a minute or two. It can be funny or dramatic, from your life or a distant relative’s. You’ll learn how the sharing of stories around the dinner table will get your family to open up. And how the children love to hear of their parents’ misadventures! Family history can be fun!
Bring a sack lunch, and we’ll eat picnic-style on the patio (weather permitting). Coffee, tea and water will be provided.
After lunch you can try your hand at an artistic project in “Design a Family Crest.” We will offer a brief overview of heraldry and show how you can get your family to design their own coat of arms. If your ancestors had a family crest, please bring it; perhaps you will learn something about its symbolism. And, here’s more fun for the kids – you’ll get some good tips on getting them to design their own personal coat of arms. What little boy wouldn’t want a crest with a T-Rex on it?
The fourth session, “Pictures with Captions,” will show how old family photos can provide a fun family activity. Bring copies of old photos (the ones from the 1950’s can be a hoot!). We will show you how comic-style ‘speech bubbles’ will get the family giggling and trying to top each other with funny captions.
We will cover “Family Genealogy Charts” in the final hour. You will receive a packet of useful charts with instructions on how to use them. If you’re a genealogy beginner, bring information on your parents and grandparents and our member experts will assist you. For the more advanced, we will offer useful information; and everyone will take home a large family tree chart to impress your family.
We will provide materials. This will be a great interactive event, so don’t forget to bring a short family story, copies of old photos, a sack lunch, a family coat of arms if you have one, and information to fill out a family tree.
All this, and a great Door Prize, too, supplied by Janet Hovorka (the “Chart Chick” and owner of www.FamilyChartMasters.com), who is providing the large family tree charts! And it's FREE!!
This is a FREE workshop for all persons to attend, intended to help beginners and seasoned researchers engage with their family members in learning about their family history.
For more information, contact Susi Pentico at susicp@cox.net or (619) 623-5250.
This taken from CVGS Newsletter, Editor Randy Seaver, writer of article was Karen Yarger and Susi Pentico
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Wyoming Find, Do you know where this is?
Do you know when it opened and when it closed? Did it house women?
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Travel Tuesday, Hello Bosler, Wyoming
The town is now very small. Just before you go over into Wheatland on the old highway.
Bosler, Wyo on Hwy 30 and 34.
Iron Mountain Ranch Company has tales of the old west. Tom Horn tales.
I bought Starbucks here and a breakfast roll. About only thing awake in town.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Abraham Fry Deed thanks to Lloyd Roupe
Abraham Fry Deed Thank you, Lloyd for sharing with us! Subject: Re: Abraham Fry deed Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 11:07:53 EST From: LRoupe@aol.com To: hsdurbin@alltel.net Helen, this is an abstract of the deed in Hampshire Co Court-House in Romney. I found this deed in Hampshire Co Court House, Romney, WVa. This is for everyone researching the Huffman-Fry families. (I have 3 Huffman & 3 Fry lines). This is in Deed Book 11, pages 370-371-372 dated 10-4-1798, between Jacob Mouser, Sr. of the County of Hampshire, State of Virginia & Catharine his wife of the one part, & Henry Huffman & Catharine his wife, Herbert Humes & Margaret his wife, George Huffman & Juliana his wife, Peter Fry, Susannah Fry, Catharine Fry, Abraham Fry, Mary Fry & Elisabeth Fry, heirs & legal representatives of Abraham Fry, late of the County of Berkeley, decd. Whereas the said Jacob Mouser did contract for, bargain & sell unto the said Abraham Fry in his lifetime for a valuable consideration a certain tract or parcel of land, situate lying & being in the County of Hampshire on the Waters of Little Cacapon, but before a deed could be properly executed for the said land the said Abraham Fry departed this life intestate, whereby the interest & estate in the said land became vested in his above named children. The land was formerly granted by the Commonwealth of Virginia to the said Jacob Mouser by Patent bearing date the 1st day of March 1792. P.S. this deed has 3 of my ancestors, (1) George & Juliana (Fry) Huffman, (2) Peter Fry who mrd Sarah Chapman & (3) Susannah Fry who mrd another George Huffman (a s/o John Huffman, [of John, the progenator] who d:1824 in Berkeley Co,(W)Va). There were a lot of Huffman-Fry inter-marriages before & after coming to Greene Co. LloydSusan Jones Pentico descends from Catrouch and Henry Huffman/Hoffman dcd DEC/Jan 1811,2 Will probated Jan 1812.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Degree of Separation Trowbridge
It has taken me a couple trips to figure this quiz out. My Great Grandmother Margaret Mae Eastman Foulk, and I wrote to each other for many years right up until the time she died in Jan of 1958. This was the year I graduated from high school.
Having kept her letters, my heart was very heavy when the Navy contracted to move us to Hawaii and when we arrived an entire box was missing. Yes, the letters, many pictures and family heirlooms, not able to replace. This was in 1967 late winter before spring.
The mother of Margaret Mae Eastman Foulk b 1874 BlackHawk Co. IA was Lydia Trowbridge born 1841. Edwardsville, NY. Very old line and goes long way back. Married in Black Hawk Co. Iowa 28 October 1860.
I can remember some of the stories but must are gone forever unless someone else recorded them from her way back then.
I am not sure if I ever met her in person, I probably didn't since they (Margaret Mae and her husband) lived near my Dad for a period of time in WYO 1920's. I know I have a few pictures that Mom later shared with me after the loss of the container. This is my Dad's side of the family.
Interestingly when Josh Taylor did a presentation at Burbank Jamboree, he actually shares some of the same line that I do.
Some of Margaret's stories are in my Diary from when I was young. For some reason it was not in that box with the other items lost.
Having kept her letters, my heart was very heavy when the Navy contracted to move us to Hawaii and when we arrived an entire box was missing. Yes, the letters, many pictures and family heirlooms, not able to replace. This was in 1967 late winter before spring.
The mother of Margaret Mae Eastman Foulk b 1874 BlackHawk Co. IA was Lydia Trowbridge born 1841. Edwardsville, NY. Very old line and goes long way back. Married in Black Hawk Co. Iowa 28 October 1860.
I can remember some of the stories but must are gone forever unless someone else recorded them from her way back then.
I am not sure if I ever met her in person, I probably didn't since they (Margaret Mae and her husband) lived near my Dad for a period of time in WYO 1920's. I know I have a few pictures that Mom later shared with me after the loss of the container. This is my Dad's side of the family.
Interestingly when Josh Taylor did a presentation at Burbank Jamboree, he actually shares some of the same line that I do.
Some of Margaret's stories are in my Diary from when I was young. For some reason it was not in that box with the other items lost.
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