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From Sussex, England to the Penal Colonies of Australia: John Edwards Maynard (1786-1829)
Maynard Family History Part II I researched my paternal Maynard line for years before, with the assistance of another new-found distant cousin, Robert H. Waters of Sussex, England, we finally broke down the brick wall for John Edwards Maynard, my 4X great grandfather (Robert’s 3X great grand uncle). The incredible story that we unearthed about… Continue reading
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Almost First: The Manley Who Helped Settle Easton, Massachusetts
Throughout the years I have successfully traced my direct Manley lineage to the early colonies, with the first Manley arriving sometime in the early 1600s. My 8X great grandfather, William Manley, Sr. (1643-1717) is credited as the second settler of Easton, Massachusetts, Clement Briggs was named as the first. Although I can account for him… Continue reading
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Growing Up in Tecumseh: One Woman’s Memories of a Simpler Time Part 3
When I was nine we moved to the fire station and dad became the full-time truck driver and station manager. We lived in a large apartment above the station. Bob and I loved all the activity of living down town. It was a great adventure. Especially for Bob as the train tracks were just outside… Continue reading
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Growing Up in Tecumseh: One Woman’s Memories of a Simpler Time Part 2
Milk was delivered by the milkman (Art Deffler) who put it in the refrigerator if we weren’t home. The door was never locked. We bought our groceries at Andersons down town in Tecumseh. We didn’t have a car so the groceries were delivered by horse and buggy by Ernie Van Vleet. Mother would usually go… Continue reading
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Growing Up in Tecumseh: One Woman’s Memories of a Simpler Time Part 1
Some time ago my paternal Aunt, Marilyn Ruth (Manley) Kilbourn, my father’s sister, emailed me a document she’d written of her childhood memories growing up in Tecumseh, Michigan in the late 1930’s through the 1940’s. I have read the many pages at least half a dozen times and with each reading, I’m transported to a… Continue reading
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From Plymouth Colony to Me: The Walker Family Line
Melissa is important in my tree for many reasons, not the least of which would be that the Walker family lineage stretches back several centuries to ‘Old Plymouth Colony’ and my descendancy from Melissa connects me with early 1600’s colonial roots in America. I have not yet determined the generational relationship between myself and Widow… Continue reading
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Tracing the Maynards: From Michigan to Sussex, England
Maynard Family History Part I My winding journey into the history of my Maynard ancestors begins with Elizabeth (Maynard) Manley (1907-1998), my paternal grandmother. Note that the original intent (and title) of this blog entry was “The Maynard’s of Sussex, England”. However, as I began to piece together the historical details from my ancestry tree I realized this… Continue reading
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A Buggy, A Train, and a Fatal Morning In Tecumseh: Franklin Alonzo ‘Frank’ Manley (1848-1891)
As I explored my family history and pieced together the details of each generation of grandparents, I found that the life of my 2X paternal great grandfather, Franklin Alonzo Manley, was a compelling story. My research on Frank was important as he was the conduit that connected the New York Manley’s with the Michigan Manley’s of my lineage.… Continue reading
Tiny Acorns & Mighty Oaks 