It is common for women named Sarah to be called Sally as reflected in this gravestone. Sally CLARKE was the widow of a man named STETSON before she married John A. CHAMPLIN as his second wife of 24 Feb 1848. John has several young children to raise when his first wife died.
Sally was the daughter of James CLARKE of Westerly and was born in 1817 and died 30 March 1871 at age 54. A fellow researcher tells me she died of TB.
Sally is the wife who is listed in the 1850 census with husband John and some of his children. In the 1860 census, it indicates that Sally was born in New York. Many New England families moved to NY for several years and moved back to the New England state the family was living in previously.
In 1870, John and his wife are living alone. He is 75 and indicates that he is a mill worker and his wife Sally is now 52.
A fellow researcher says that John died in 1879 of a gangrenous foot at a home which is located on Ocean Ave. in New London, CT. This may have been the home of one of his children.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Horace Champlin
This small gravestone is for Horace Champlin who was born in 1832 and died on 30 Mar 1839. He was the son of John Aldrich CHAMPLIN and his first wife Lucy Anna GREENE.
Because he died at the age of seven, Lucy probably wanted to name another baby after him as was the custom. Because she was 49 at her last pregnancy, she may have died giving birth or shortly afterwards.
This common naming situation can cause much confusion when working on a family tree project.
Because he died at the age of seven, Lucy probably wanted to name another baby after him as was the custom. Because she was 49 at her last pregnancy, she may have died giving birth or shortly afterwards.
This common naming situation can cause much confusion when working on a family tree project.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Lucy Anna GREENE
Lucy was the first wife of John Aldrich CHAMPLIN. According to another researcher, she was the daughter of William Rathbone GREENE and his wife Esther JOHNSON.
Lucy, whose middle name was Anna, was born in Westerly on 11 Jan 1798 and died, perhaps in childbirth, on 17 Dec 1846.
This woman possibly bore as many as 13 children before she passed away at age 49.
Lucy is buried at River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI. Her son Horace is buried behind her. Her husband and his second wife are also buried next to her.
Lucy, whose middle name was Anna, was born in Westerly on 11 Jan 1798 and died, perhaps in childbirth, on 17 Dec 1846.
This woman possibly bore as many as 13 children before she passed away at age 49.
Lucy is buried at River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI. Her son Horace is buried behind her. Her husband and his second wife are also buried next to her.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tombstone Tuesday: John A. CHAMPLIN
John Aldrich CHAMPLIN's gravestone just gives us the basic information about him such as his death date of 10 May 1879 and that he was 84 years old at the time of his death. This puts his year of birth as 1795 and family lists this date as 10 Apr 1795. I can find no vital record that confirms this but not all RI towns are listed. I do know that families in RI had to pay a fee to have a birth recorded so this is why I can't find them all.
John's gravestone is situated between both his wives and there is a baby's grave behind one wife.
In 1840, prior to his marriage, John lives in Richmond, RI and after his first marriage he lives in Westerly until near his death as he outlived both wives. He is listed in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census. In 1870 at the age of 75 he is listed as a mill worker. The 1860 census is very faint and hard to read.
I have found two researchers to help me with this line back to the immigrant Jeffrey Champlin.
John's gravestone is situated between both his wives and there is a baby's grave behind one wife.
In 1840, prior to his marriage, John lives in Richmond, RI and after his first marriage he lives in Westerly until near his death as he outlived both wives. He is listed in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census. In 1870 at the age of 75 he is listed as a mill worker. The 1860 census is very faint and hard to read.
I have found two researchers to help me with this line back to the immigrant Jeffrey Champlin.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Gravestone Positions Part 2
This is a view of the reverse side of the large gravestone of Jabez Champlin Gardiner (facing the water) and the location of the Champlin gravestones in the "next plot" in front. One of the great things about this cemetery is the flat granite plot markers defining the boundaries of the plot.
A monument like Jabez's often has headstone with names or initials to mark the actual burials. You can see them here in the foreground of the photo with the flat plot marker to the close left.
The group of Champlin monuments is so close by, I was sure that there must be a relationship even if the families were neighbors or friends. This is why it is important to take photos like this when you find an important, direct line gravestone for your family.
A monument like Jabez's often has headstone with names or initials to mark the actual burials. You can see them here in the foreground of the photo with the flat plot marker to the close left.
The group of Champlin monuments is so close by, I was sure that there must be a relationship even if the families were neighbors or friends. This is why it is important to take photos like this when you find an important, direct line gravestone for your family.
Gravestone Positions Part 1
To the right of the Champlin monument and in front of the monument for Jabez Champlin Gardiner, is this group of four gravestones. When I visited the grave of Jabez Champlin Gardiner and his wife Eliza Bicknell, I walked around and photographed this group of gravestones as I did not know why Jabez's middle name is CHAMPLIN.
Jabez's ancestors are still not well defined and I have had to do a lot of work and collaboration with other Gardiner family members to try to find a connection back to George Gardiner of Rhode Island. It is a work in progress.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered through researching my aunt (not a blood relation as she is married to my uncle) that HER Champlin family might be related to my mother's line. My aunt was married to my father's brother.
Position of gravestones in a cemetery can give you a lot of potential clues as to the relationship of families.
Jabez's ancestors are still not well defined and I have had to do a lot of work and collaboration with other Gardiner family members to try to find a connection back to George Gardiner of Rhode Island. It is a work in progress.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered through researching my aunt (not a blood relation as she is married to my uncle) that HER Champlin family might be related to my mother's line. My aunt was married to my father's brother.
Position of gravestones in a cemetery can give you a lot of potential clues as to the relationship of families.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Champlin Sisters
This the the fourth side of the Champlin monument.
Listed here are two sisters, Sarah J. CHAMPLIN who was the wife of Edward LOUDEN and Mary J. CHAMPLIN.
Most notable on this side is the missing death date for Edward. He was born 27 Jan 1852 so he is surely not living! A census record lists him as being born in nearby Connecticut.
His wife Sarah J. 's middle name was Josephine and census records indicate that that is the name she was known by, born on 6 July 1851 and died 8 Aug 1923 may mean that Edward outlived her.
Mary Jane CHAMPLIN was 24 Dec 1850 and died 29 June 1874 died at the age of 20 unmarried. These sisters were the daughters of Nathan CHAMPLIN and his first wife Jane M. CARD.
Listed here are two sisters, Sarah J. CHAMPLIN who was the wife of Edward LOUDEN and Mary J. CHAMPLIN.
Most notable on this side is the missing death date for Edward. He was born 27 Jan 1852 so he is surely not living! A census record lists him as being born in nearby Connecticut.
His wife Sarah J. 's middle name was Josephine and census records indicate that that is the name she was known by, born on 6 July 1851 and died 8 Aug 1923 may mean that Edward outlived her.
Mary Jane CHAMPLIN was 24 Dec 1850 and died 29 June 1874 died at the age of 20 unmarried. These sisters were the daughters of Nathan CHAMPLIN and his first wife Jane M. CARD.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Nathan H. CHAMPLIN
The third side of the Champlin monument is inscribed for the son of Nathan CHAMPLIN and his first wife Jane M. CARD (who he divorced as she was adulterous) whose name was Nathan Hoxie CHAMPLIN.
As you might expect, Nathan Hoxie CHAMPLIN, was the first born child in this family as he bears the same first name as his father. Nathan Hoxie Champlin was born 22 Apr 1849 in Hopkinton, Washington, RI and married Susan CLARK in 1874 at the age of 25. He is listed with his parents in the 1870 census and with his wife in the 1880m census. The 1910 census lists this couple as married for 36 years.
Sadly, their daughter Mamy F. was born and died in 1876 and wouldn't be recorded anywhere if it was not for being included on this gravestone but it is indicated in the 1910 census that there was a child who was no longer living. This couple did not have more children.
It is not known who Susan Clark's parents were as there were many families named Clark in this area. I did find her in the 1930 census living alone but owning the house she lived in.
Other sides of this monument are:
Peleg Champlin and wife Hannah Burdick [son of Nathan Champlin and wife Mary Tucker]
Nathan Champlin and 2nd wife Mary Tucker [he was a Civil War veteran]
As you might expect, Nathan Hoxie CHAMPLIN, was the first born child in this family as he bears the same first name as his father. Nathan Hoxie Champlin was born 22 Apr 1849 in Hopkinton, Washington, RI and married Susan CLARK in 1874 at the age of 25. He is listed with his parents in the 1870 census and with his wife in the 1880m census. The 1910 census lists this couple as married for 36 years.
Sadly, their daughter Mamy F. was born and died in 1876 and wouldn't be recorded anywhere if it was not for being included on this gravestone but it is indicated in the 1910 census that there was a child who was no longer living. This couple did not have more children.
It is not known who Susan Clark's parents were as there were many families named Clark in this area. I did find her in the 1930 census living alone but owning the house she lived in.
Other sides of this monument are:
Peleg Champlin and wife Hannah Burdick [son of Nathan Champlin and wife Mary Tucker]
Nathan Champlin and 2nd wife Mary Tucker [he was a Civil War veteran]
Monday, December 21, 2009
Nathan CHAMPLIN
Nathan CHAMPLIN and his wife Mary TUCKER are the names on the front of the CHAMPLIN monument.
Nathan Champlin
Aug. 16, 1830 - Jan. 8, 1901
Pvt. Co. G. 1st RI Lgt. Artillery
His wife
Mary A. Tucker
Oct. 28, 1841 - Nov. 22, 1933
The first and most obvious question answered is that Nathan is the Civil War veteran and hence the Flag Marker.
Imagine my excitement when I found this on his grave because it means he knew my 2nd great grandfather, James A. BARBER as not only did they live in the same town, they fought in the same unit! This brings my aunt's genealogy closer to mine.
Because he was the veteran, this may explain why his father and mother's inscription is on the side of the stone. Perhaps they chose this monument after Peleg and Hannah died and wanted to add their names so they wouldn't be forgotten.
Because of this connection to the Civil War, I looked Nathan up in Robert Grandchamp's new book, The Boys of Adam's Battery G, McFarland & Co. Publishers, North Carolina, 2009. Sure enoough he is mentioned as being the man who returned sick from the War to find out his wife was unfaithful and he subsequently divorced her (from his pension record). [p. 241]
With some digging, I find out she is NOT the wife listed on this gravestone! She was Jane M. CARD (1828-1895), daughter of William Henry Card and his wife Sarah Crandall. Jane bore him 5 children before he married (17 Nov 1866) Mary A. Tucker and their only child together was Peleg Everett Champlin.
Jane married (2) Dyer Kingsley and had one more child with him in 1869.
Nathan Champlin
Aug. 16, 1830 - Jan. 8, 1901
Pvt. Co. G. 1st RI Lgt. Artillery
His wife
Mary A. Tucker
Oct. 28, 1841 - Nov. 22, 1933
The first and most obvious question answered is that Nathan is the Civil War veteran and hence the Flag Marker.
Imagine my excitement when I found this on his grave because it means he knew my 2nd great grandfather, James A. BARBER as not only did they live in the same town, they fought in the same unit! This brings my aunt's genealogy closer to mine.
Because he was the veteran, this may explain why his father and mother's inscription is on the side of the stone. Perhaps they chose this monument after Peleg and Hannah died and wanted to add their names so they wouldn't be forgotten.
Because of this connection to the Civil War, I looked Nathan up in Robert Grandchamp's new book, The Boys of Adam's Battery G, McFarland & Co. Publishers, North Carolina, 2009. Sure enoough he is mentioned as being the man who returned sick from the War to find out his wife was unfaithful and he subsequently divorced her (from his pension record). [p. 241]
With some digging, I find out she is NOT the wife listed on this gravestone! She was Jane M. CARD (1828-1895), daughter of William Henry Card and his wife Sarah Crandall. Jane bore him 5 children before he married (17 Nov 1866) Mary A. Tucker and their only child together was Peleg Everett Champlin.
Jane married (2) Dyer Kingsley and had one more child with him in 1869.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Champlin Monument [front]
This lovely and sturdy four sided granite monument for the CHAMPLIN family tells us much about them. It also doesn't tell us the whole story. But, then, isn't that the fun of investigated gravestones as part of genealogy?
Let's look for a moment at what we know. This gravestone is located in Section 23 of River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, Rhode Island. The persons buried here are Christians and somebody is a veteran. This is clear from the clues on the gravestone.
It also looks as if they spelled their name CHAMPLIN consistently, not Champlain or Chapin.
It is possible that this gravestone was erected before some of the people passed away since one side has a missing death date.
I am thinking that the "owners" of the gravestone, that is the ones who paid for it, or where children or grandchildren who placed it here, inscribed their direct line ancestors on the front side where the family surname is carved. I look for this in this style of gravestone to give another piece of evidence about how the family is connected together.
This gravestone faces sideways (not toward the water) like the gravestone nearby which is my ancestor. It is on a slight hill. I noticed this when I walked around it before taking the photos. See the post for one side I have already blogged about)
With this gravestone, I needed both a photograph of the whole monument (to get the cross) and a closeup to try to read the part that is shaded by the top of the monument "roof". I have since purchased a digital voice recorder to record my thoughts and to read aloud the names and dates as I am going along photographing. I find transcribing at the gravesite annoyingly slow.
I took photos of this gravestone at a previous visit because I was trying to connect this family to my own. Remember these are my aunt's ancestors.
Going to my cemetery collection to see those previous photos...
Let's look for a moment at what we know. This gravestone is located in Section 23 of River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, Rhode Island. The persons buried here are Christians and somebody is a veteran. This is clear from the clues on the gravestone.
It also looks as if they spelled their name CHAMPLIN consistently, not Champlain or Chapin.
It is possible that this gravestone was erected before some of the people passed away since one side has a missing death date.
I am thinking that the "owners" of the gravestone, that is the ones who paid for it, or where children or grandchildren who placed it here, inscribed their direct line ancestors on the front side where the family surname is carved. I look for this in this style of gravestone to give another piece of evidence about how the family is connected together.
This gravestone faces sideways (not toward the water) like the gravestone nearby which is my ancestor. It is on a slight hill. I noticed this when I walked around it before taking the photos. See the post for one side I have already blogged about)
With this gravestone, I needed both a photograph of the whole monument (to get the cross) and a closeup to try to read the part that is shaded by the top of the monument "roof". I have since purchased a digital voice recorder to record my thoughts and to read aloud the names and dates as I am going along photographing. I find transcribing at the gravesite annoyingly slow.
I took photos of this gravestone at a previous visit because I was trying to connect this family to my own. Remember these are my aunt's ancestors.
Going to my cemetery collection to see those previous photos...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tombstone Tuesday 15 Dec 2009 [Peleg & Hannah]
John Almeron CHAMPLIN's parents: Peleg E. CHAMPLIN and his wife Hannah BURDICK.
This four sided granite monument in River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI can be found in Section 23 quite close to my own ancestors Jabez Champlin GARDINER and his wife Eliza BICKNELL. I have not found out why my ancestor bears the name Champlin for his middle name. When I first discovered Jabez's grave, I made note that the other gravestones very close to his are all of the surname CHAMPLIN (and not Gardiner). I'd love to solve this naming convention mystery.
Peleg Everett CHAMPLIN and his wife Hannah BURDICK are one of my aunt Hannah's set of grandparents. Obviously, Hannah is named for this grandmother. This monument is clearly read and contains the persons buried here exact dates of birth and death.
Peleg was born 22 March 1872 in Westerly, Rhode Island. The RI Vital Records do not contain any records for him so I turned to the LDS Web site to see what is recorded there. The dates match and his places of birth and death are listed. The 1900 federal census lists this couple and states they were married in 1895. They live on Seventh St. in Providence, RI with their son John A. CHAMPLIN. This census gives month and year of birth which matches the gravestone. John is 4 years old. Peleg died 19 Apr 1930 in Cranston, RI [LDS record]. As of today, I have not found him in the 1920 census.
Hannah BURDICK was born 12 Jan 1872 in Westerly, RI. She is listed as the granddaughter of Mary BURDICK in the 1880 census along with another granddaughter in a household of Mary's single sons. Who were Hannah's parents? Can we assume that both were dead by 1880?
Apparently, John was the only child that Peleg and Hannah had. She died 7 June 1912.
There's still much work to be done on this couple?
This four sided granite monument in River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI can be found in Section 23 quite close to my own ancestors Jabez Champlin GARDINER and his wife Eliza BICKNELL. I have not found out why my ancestor bears the name Champlin for his middle name. When I first discovered Jabez's grave, I made note that the other gravestones very close to his are all of the surname CHAMPLIN (and not Gardiner). I'd love to solve this naming convention mystery.
Peleg Everett CHAMPLIN and his wife Hannah BURDICK are one of my aunt Hannah's set of grandparents. Obviously, Hannah is named for this grandmother. This monument is clearly read and contains the persons buried here exact dates of birth and death.
Peleg was born 22 March 1872 in Westerly, Rhode Island. The RI Vital Records do not contain any records for him so I turned to the LDS Web site to see what is recorded there. The dates match and his places of birth and death are listed. The 1900 federal census lists this couple and states they were married in 1895. They live on Seventh St. in Providence, RI with their son John A. CHAMPLIN. This census gives month and year of birth which matches the gravestone. John is 4 years old. Peleg died 19 Apr 1930 in Cranston, RI [LDS record]. As of today, I have not found him in the 1920 census.
Hannah BURDICK was born 12 Jan 1872 in Westerly, RI. She is listed as the granddaughter of Mary BURDICK in the 1880 census along with another granddaughter in a household of Mary's single sons. Who were Hannah's parents? Can we assume that both were dead by 1880?
Apparently, John was the only child that Peleg and Hannah had. She died 7 June 1912.
There's still much work to be done on this couple?
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Mattie (Boss) CHAMPLIN
Mattie A. BOSS headstone
Hannah's mother, Mattie A. BOSS, also has just the year of her birth and death inscribed on the monument. [1892-1935]
She was the wife of John A. CHAMPLIN
Of course, we have no draft cards to help us out with exact dates! She appears with her husband and daughters in the 1920 and 1930 census. As she died before her husband and left him behind in 1935, we won't find her in the 1940 census when it is released.
Mattie's parents, Albertie BOSS and his wife Robie A. PERRY are also buried here and by the kindness of a person, I have a photo of their gravestone.
Mattie is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Hopkinton, RI
Hannah's mother, Mattie A. BOSS, also has just the year of her birth and death inscribed on the monument. [1892-1935]
She was the wife of John A. CHAMPLIN
Of course, we have no draft cards to help us out with exact dates! She appears with her husband and daughters in the 1920 and 1930 census. As she died before her husband and left him behind in 1935, we won't find her in the 1940 census when it is released.
Mattie's parents, Albertie BOSS and his wife Robie A. PERRY are also buried here and by the kindness of a person, I have a photo of their gravestone.
Mattie is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Hopkinton, RI
Friday, December 11, 2009
John Almeron CHAMPLIN
John A. Champlin's headstone
John Almeron CHAMPLIN's monument inscription simply gives the year of his birth and death. [1895-1966] so all we really know is that he was 70 years old at the time of his death.
Fortunately, his WWI and WWII draft cards give the full date of his birth and the location.
He was born in the Olneyville section of Providence on the 12th of August 1895. The 1900 census, taken when he was 4 years old lists his parents as Peleg G. CHAMPLIN and Hannah and in 1910 this is confirmed as he is 14 and with the same parents. Turning to the River Bend Cemetery records we find that the Champlin monument there gives us more about these parents.
The WWI draft card tells us he is living in Richmond, a small town in southern RI, where there were a lot of textile mills and he lists as his occupation as textile worker and he works for the Carolina Company. He is married, is age 21, and living in Alton, RI.
The draft card is not dated but it is in the range of 1917-1918 which sets his date of marriage within those years. His daughter, Hannah was born 3 July 1917. In the 1920 census, he and his wife and daughter are living with his wife's widowed mother and her daughter from her second marriage. They live on River Road in Alton, RI so I am assuming that the house must have belonged to his wife's family or been a "mill house" and belonged to the company. John is a "finisher" at the Richmond Lace Works and his mother-in-law is a "presser" at the Richmond Lace Works.
This location of work and home is significant to the story since my uncle's obituary lists his former employer as the Richmond Lace Works. Uncle Bill and Aunt Hannah lived in this house when I was a child and I remember it well. I think they met by working together.
In 1930, the mother-in-law is not living with them but her daughter is still living there. John and his wife have another daughter, Alberta. She must be named for her grandfather on her mother's side since his name was Albertie Boss! Alberta was born in 1928.
John's WWII draft card confirms the previous information and that he is still working at the lace factory. He has two tattoos; one on each arm. He is 5 foot seven inches, has brown eyes, grey hair and has a ruddy complexion. He is 47 years old and the year is 1942.
The SSDI lists him as dying on 10 Jan 1966 in Alton, RI. This means that it is possible that I have actually met him as he probably spent his last years living with his daughter!
John is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Hopkinton, Washington, RI
John Almeron CHAMPLIN's monument inscription simply gives the year of his birth and death. [1895-1966] so all we really know is that he was 70 years old at the time of his death.
Fortunately, his WWI and WWII draft cards give the full date of his birth and the location.
He was born in the Olneyville section of Providence on the 12th of August 1895. The 1900 census, taken when he was 4 years old lists his parents as Peleg G. CHAMPLIN and Hannah and in 1910 this is confirmed as he is 14 and with the same parents. Turning to the River Bend Cemetery records we find that the Champlin monument there gives us more about these parents.
The WWI draft card tells us he is living in Richmond, a small town in southern RI, where there were a lot of textile mills and he lists as his occupation as textile worker and he works for the Carolina Company. He is married, is age 21, and living in Alton, RI.
The draft card is not dated but it is in the range of 1917-1918 which sets his date of marriage within those years. His daughter, Hannah was born 3 July 1917. In the 1920 census, he and his wife and daughter are living with his wife's widowed mother and her daughter from her second marriage. They live on River Road in Alton, RI so I am assuming that the house must have belonged to his wife's family or been a "mill house" and belonged to the company. John is a "finisher" at the Richmond Lace Works and his mother-in-law is a "presser" at the Richmond Lace Works.
This location of work and home is significant to the story since my uncle's obituary lists his former employer as the Richmond Lace Works. Uncle Bill and Aunt Hannah lived in this house when I was a child and I remember it well. I think they met by working together.
In 1930, the mother-in-law is not living with them but her daughter is still living there. John and his wife have another daughter, Alberta. She must be named for her grandfather on her mother's side since his name was Albertie Boss! Alberta was born in 1928.
John's WWII draft card confirms the previous information and that he is still working at the lace factory. He has two tattoos; one on each arm. He is 5 foot seven inches, has brown eyes, grey hair and has a ruddy complexion. He is 47 years old and the year is 1942.
The SSDI lists him as dying on 10 Jan 1966 in Alton, RI. This means that it is possible that I have actually met him as he probably spent his last years living with his daughter!
John is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Hopkinton, Washington, RI
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Shiny Surface
This close-up of the granite gravestone of Hannah T. Champlin's husband (my uncle) and parents demonstrates the challenge faced by gravestone photographers hoping to get a readable but visually pleasing photo.
Scott Bill Hirst did a great job even though he had not done this before and was using his first digital camera. [Applause]
Classically, this shows how an inscription added to an existing surface of polished granite can look different. When a date is added later to this stone even that will stand out further. This can help a genealogist determine in what order the stone was inscribed. As you know many people have monuments pre-inscribed with everything except the date of death.
The information added here matches the oral and written history I took many years ago from Hannah. She carefully recorded her name, place and dates and marriage for herself and for her husband.
Next, she recorded her parents names and dates. She wrote that her father's middle name was Almeron. I wondered if it was a family surname or a place but my research has yet to confirm any of these thoughts. She also told me she had a sister and gave me her name. She is a sharp cookie and was very interested in what I was doing and why. That was great for me to hear.
She even shared via snail mail a letter she received from a library in Scotland about the origin of the name Broadfoot. Women are not always interested in their husband's name even though they use it for many years beyond their birth surname! You can see why having a photo of her gravestone was important to me.
Scott Bill Hirst did a great job even though he had not done this before and was using his first digital camera. [Applause]
Classically, this shows how an inscription added to an existing surface of polished granite can look different. When a date is added later to this stone even that will stand out further. This can help a genealogist determine in what order the stone was inscribed. As you know many people have monuments pre-inscribed with everything except the date of death.
The information added here matches the oral and written history I took many years ago from Hannah. She carefully recorded her name, place and dates and marriage for herself and for her husband.
Next, she recorded her parents names and dates. She wrote that her father's middle name was Almeron. I wondered if it was a family surname or a place but my research has yet to confirm any of these thoughts. She also told me she had a sister and gave me her name. She is a sharp cookie and was very interested in what I was doing and why. That was great for me to hear.
She even shared via snail mail a letter she received from a library in Scotland about the origin of the name Broadfoot. Women are not always interested in their husband's name even though they use it for many years beyond their birth surname! You can see why having a photo of her gravestone was important to me.
Hannah and Heather
Wordless Wednesday: Hannah T. Champlin Broadfoot holding Heather Anne Frazel.
Photo dated: 25 Nov 1976 [Thanksgiving Day]
Photo dated: 25 Nov 1976 [Thanksgiving Day]
Monday, December 07, 2009
Tombstone Tuesday: Champlin-Broadfoot
Tombstone Tuesday 8 Dec 2009
The is the inscribed side of the granite monument for my Aunt Hannah and Uncle Bill. Hannah chose to have Uncle Bill buried with her parents in Pine Grove Cemetery in Hopkinton, RI. When the time comes she will rest here in this lovely, well kept cemetery in the town of Hopkinton, RI not far from where she grew up and lived with my Uncle Bill on River Road in Alton, RI
Uncle Bill's parents (my grandparents), brother (my father) and his two sisters are all buried in the Broadfoot plot in Section 60 at River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI.
I will blog more about these people in tomorrow's post.
Photo taken by Scott Bill Hirst of Ashaway, RI
The is the inscribed side of the granite monument for my Aunt Hannah and Uncle Bill. Hannah chose to have Uncle Bill buried with her parents in Pine Grove Cemetery in Hopkinton, RI. When the time comes she will rest here in this lovely, well kept cemetery in the town of Hopkinton, RI not far from where she grew up and lived with my Uncle Bill on River Road in Alton, RI
Uncle Bill's parents (my grandparents), brother (my father) and his two sisters are all buried in the Broadfoot plot in Section 60 at River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI.
I will blog more about these people in tomorrow's post.
Photo taken by Scott Bill Hirst of Ashaway, RI
Hannah T. CHAMPLIN
This is the headstone which will mark the burial of my aunt Hannah. She is still living.
It is a good idea for people to plan their gravestones/headstones ahead of time if they will have few living descendants.
This headstone is at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hopkinton, RI. It is a large cemetery with two separate sections off two streets!
Photo taken by Scott Bill Hirst of Ashaway, RI
It is a good idea for people to plan their gravestones/headstones ahead of time if they will have few living descendants.
This headstone is at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hopkinton, RI. It is a large cemetery with two separate sections off two streets!
Photo taken by Scott Bill Hirst of Ashaway, RI
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Pine Grove Cemetery Sign
For the next few days, I thought it would be nice to focus on the family of my only living aunt, Hannah T. CHAMPLIN, widow of William BROADFOOT. Aunt Hannah is still living and although she is no longer living independently she remains as sharp as she was when I was in my twenties and started to interview my father's family.
I designed my own interview form, handwritten on notebook paper and armed with pens and pencils gathered together my aunts and asked them to fill it out for themselves and my uncles. I still have those papers and have more than once gone back and examined what is written there.
I was unsure as to how to locate the cemetery where my uncle is buried so I enlisted the help of Scott Bill Hirst of Ashaway, RI. He found the gravesite and following my directions, photographed the cemetery sign and each grave in the plot. This was the first time he had done any gravestone photography and he did an excellent job. He also wrote directions on how to find the cemetery and the section.
This is where the story begins....
I designed my own interview form, handwritten on notebook paper and armed with pens and pencils gathered together my aunts and asked them to fill it out for themselves and my uncles. I still have those papers and have more than once gone back and examined what is written there.
I was unsure as to how to locate the cemetery where my uncle is buried so I enlisted the help of Scott Bill Hirst of Ashaway, RI. He found the gravesite and following my directions, photographed the cemetery sign and each grave in the plot. This was the first time he had done any gravestone photography and he did an excellent job. He also wrote directions on how to find the cemetery and the section.
This is where the story begins....
Thursday, December 20, 2007
William Champlin and Harriet Barber
Champlin
William Champlin 1836-1924
his wife Susan Harriet Barber 1838-1924
[and her first husband]
Capt. J. Frank Barber 1834-1872
Cap't Joshua Frank BARBER was the son of "Blind" Joshua M. BARBER. He was the father of 4 children before he died. His widow, Susan Harriet was called Harriet and after she married William CHAMPLIN, they had two daughters. The 1910 census states she had 8 births with 4 living.
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