Monthly Archives: July 2020

Happy 206th Birthday Erastus Jenks!

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Pat Shaul

206 years ago, in Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, my second cousin, 4 times removed, Erastus S. Jenks was born to John and Jane Ayers Jenks.  Cousin Erastus was the ninth and final child of John and Jane, but not the … Continue reading →

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In memory of Alexander Hamilton Lee …

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Pat Shaul

On this date, 5 July, in 1835, my fourth cousin, 5 times removed, Alexander Hamilton Lee passed away.  And 185 years later, Disney+ is streaming a revolutionary musical about the man for whom he was named. So, of course, this … Continue reading →

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4th of July Birthdays — 18 in total

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Pat Shaul

When I look at my reminder list for 4 July, I see 18 births, 8 marriages, and 5 deaths that have been cataloged in my database of over 16,000.  Rather than going through each, I will concentrate on just one … Continue reading →

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Happy 192nd, Cousin Stillman!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Pat Shaul

192 years ago, 1 July 1828, my 1st cousin, 4 times removed, Sillman H. Jenks, was born to Orrin and Hannah Wolfen Jenks.  Orrin was the third child and second son of my 4th great grandfather, Laban Jenks who migrated … Continue reading →

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