Category Archives: Jenks

Celebration of the marriage of 7 times great grandparents and remembrance of 4 times great grandmother.

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Pat Shaul

It was 288 years ago (1730) that 7 times great grandparents Joseph Lee and Lois Pond were wed.  Their daughter Miriam married Mark Hotchkiss whose daughter married William Lee, her second cousin, once removed.  And that is why my Lee … Continue reading →

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Big Birthday Celebrations 🎂

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Pat Shaul

Today marks the the birthdays of TWO of my four times great grandfathers.   Both born on 11 June, different years. Simeon Botsford was born 255 years ago (1763) in Derby, Connecticut.  He married Esther Clark and they removed to Oakland … Continue reading →

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Maria Shriver – and the rest of the Kennedy Klan …

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Pat Shaul

Maria Shriver is reported in # 396 as my 9th cousin, through our MRCA, Esther Ballard (1632-1717), my documented 8 times great grandmother.  Cousin Maria’s lineage is traced through her mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.  This would make Eunice my 8th … Continue reading →

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Happy Days – 1912

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Pat Shaul

If these words could but convey, all my heart desires to day, you would know with all my might, that I wish your birthday bright.  Happy Days.  Series No. 2296.   Printed in Germany. No post mark [not mailed] No … Continue reading →

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Birthday Greetings – 1912

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Birthday Greetings.  Sing a song of birthdays, love in in the air.  Greetings and good wishes for you everywhere.  420.  For hand coloring. Post marked Birmingham, Mich.  May 16, 1912.   Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., … Continue reading →

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Easter Greetings – 1909

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Easter Greetings.  212.  Post marked Redford, Mich.  Apr 12, 1909.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Apr 11, 09    How are the folks?  Grandma [Esther Jenks Lee] is better.  Was glad to hear that you got … Continue reading →

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Easter Greetings – 1910

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Easter Greetings.  Post marked Redford, Mich.  Mar 23, 1910.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, C.B.C Ypsilanti, Mich. “Dear Cousin Lee, How are you.  I am well and so are all. When ate you going on the boat?  Stella [Estelle Wright] … Continue reading →

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Loving Easter Wishes

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Pat Shaul

Loving Easter Wishes.   No post mark.  Addressed to Master Lee Weaver, Greenfield, Michigan  R.F.D No 1. No message.  On the front is written “From Auntie” Based on the addressing of Grandpa Lee as Master Lee Weaver, and the card … Continue reading →

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A Bright and Happy Easter – 1912

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Pat Shaul

A Bright and Happy Easter.  O Lord of all, with us abide. In this our joyful Eastertide.  From every weapon death can wield thine own redeemed froever shield.    369.   Post marked Birmingham, Mich.  Apr. 6, 1912.  Addressed to … Continue reading →

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An Easter Greeting – 1914

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Pat Shaul

An Easter Greeting.  Sing. World of mine, and let the wondrous music of  thy voice fill all the world with light, sing and rejoice for in thy risen Lord love hath dispelled the thought of night.    Printed in Germany. … Continue reading →

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