Author Archives: Pat Shaul

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About Pat Shaul

Genealogist / Family Historian; Blog started as a record of my Grandfather's post card collection which ran for 15 months. Then, in June, 2017, I changed over to reporting and commenting on notifications from the ANCESTRY app "We're Related" I then started to provide snippets into ancestor biographies on the dates that were significant anniversaries.

Grandma Was Hope Filled!

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Pat Shaul

My Great-grandfather, Casmear Pramasis Koontz (call me C.P.) was a cabinet maker by trade. He learned from his father, Ezra Peter Koonz, who was also a cabinet maker. He made this Hope Chest for his youngest daughter, Florence Marie, my … Continue reading →

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Some toys can jog happy memories of generations

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This horse and wagon was a childhood toy of my grandfather’s. It would be a strange toy for a 21st century child, but Grandpa was born in 1893, so it was right modern. This must have been a favorite since … Continue reading →

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Happy 232nd Birthday, Cousin George Washington Comstock!

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Pat Shaul

232 years ago, 5 February 1789, in Smithfield, Rhode Island, my first cousin, 6 times removed, George Washington Comstock, was born to Ichabod and Sarah Jenks Comstock. His parents were part of the new country that apparently revered George Washington. … Continue reading →

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Take a seat!

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This chair belonged to my great grandmother, Effie Clarissa (Lee) Weaver. I am not sure of the age, but Grandmother Weaver died in 1945. The chair resided in my grandparents’ attic from the time it came into their possession until … Continue reading →

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Happy 279th Birthday, Grandfather Clark!

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Pat Shaul

279 years ago, 29 January 1742, in Medfield, Massachusetts, my 5th Great-Grandfather, Stephen Clark was born. His father was Solomon Clark. In 1763, in Wrentham, Massachusetts, he married Miriam Thayer, the daughter of Josiah Thayer. The couple made their home … Continue reading →

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Who’s off their rocker and whose rocker are they off?

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This rocking chair has a history and a sentimental meaning for me times four. My first memory of this chair was it being in my paternal grandparents’ house. It lived in their basement rec-room. It was always there, at least … Continue reading →

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Happy 289th Birthday, Patriot Grandfather Jesse Jenks!

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Pat Shaul

289 years ago, on 22 January 1735, in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, my 5th great grandfather, Jesse Jenks, was born to John and Prudence Lawrence Jenks. Grandfather married Mary Rhonda Smith , the daughter of Jacob and Dinah Harris Smith, on 11 … Continue reading →

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Happy 329th birthday, Grandmother Isham!

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Pat Shaul

329 years ago, 20 January 1692, in the colony of Massachusetts, my 7th great grandmother, Abigail Lumbert, was born to Joshua and Hopewell Bullock Lumbert. On 3 May 1716, in Barnstable, Massachusetts, grandmother married Isaac Isham, son of John and … Continue reading →

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And it keeps right on ticking ….

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Pat Shaul

I was given this clock by my grandparents. It was originally purchased by my great grandparents Weaver – Lemuel and Effie. Their son, my Grandfather, remembered it from his childhood in the 1890s. It has seen some damage to the … Continue reading →

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Happy 149th Birthday, Cousin Jim!

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Pat Shaul

149 years ago, 17 January 1872, James Henry Weaver [my first cousin, twice removed] was born in Monroe, Perry County, Ohio, to William Powell and Catherine Eliszabeth Deaver Weaver. [Yes, a Deaver married a Weaver!] William was the brother of … Continue reading →

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