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Author Archives: Descent by Sea
Abraham Best, Sr.
Abraham Best, Sr. (1794-1871) was born in Claverack, Columbia County, NY on January 21, 1790. He was baptized on April 4, 1790 with sponsors Petrus Herder and Sarah Mesich (Mesick). His parents were Johannes Best (1751-1820) and Margaret Mesick (1756-1831) … Continue reading
Posted in -6th Generation, Best Ancestry, Claverack, NY, Line - ROFF
Tagged insanity, Rest together RIP
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Abraham Best, Jr.
Abraham Best, Jr. (1823-1904) was born in Claverack, Columbia County, NY on September 15, 1823. His parents were Abraham Best, Sr. (1790-1871) and Harriet Van Deusen (1787-1859). He was one of eight children and the second oldest son. By age … Continue reading
Posted in -5th Generation, Best Ancestry, Colonie/Watervliet, NY, Line - ROFF
Tagged Owned significant real estate, Rest together RIP
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James Robert Collins
James Robert Collins (c. 1866-1947) was born on December 28, 1866 in Atlanta, Georgia. His life history remains enigmatic. The most that is known comes from a newspaper clipping and his death certificate. Following an elaborate wedding, the birth of … Continue reading
Posted in -4th Generation, Baltimore, MD, Collins Ancestry, Line - SULLIVAN, San Antonio, TX
Tagged Early loss of spouse
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Carl Neher
Carl Neher (Nehr) (c. 1676-1733) was born about 1676 in Birkenfield, Westerich, Germany. He was the eldest of six children of Hans Jacob Nohr and Gertraud Sohn. The European home of his family was at Birkenfeld, in the commune Trarbach … Continue reading
What if some psychological attitudes, values, & behaviors are inherited from our ancestors? I believe they can be. Psychologists call this “ancestor syndrome.” Demonstrating psychological inheritance is a challenge. We can never confirm what our ancestors actually experienced, but there … Continue reading
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Joseph Rikert
Joseph Rikert (c. 1670-c. 1742) was born about 1670 in Kirchberg, Wurtemberg, Germany. He was a Palantine immigrant who became a founder of Rhinebeck and active in the establishment of three churches. His father was Hans (John) Reichard of Kirchberg, … Continue reading
William Hammond
William Hammond was born about 1815 in Tipperary County, Ireland. Very little is known about his life as no documented records can be found. What exists are a few online queries by an untraceable great grandson posted in the 1990s. … Continue reading
Posted in -6th Generation, ARRIVED BY SEA, Hammond Ancestry, Line - NORTON, Troy, NY
Tagged Early loss of spouse, Parents' early loss of child
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Richard Hammond
Richard Hammond (1849-1919) was born January 27, 1849 in Thurles, Tipperary County, Ireland. It was a time of the Great Famine with mass starvation and immigration. Richard came by sea to America with his mother, twin brother, and two other … Continue reading
Palatine experience of NY immigration 1710
This description relates to ancestors noted as “Palatine Immigrant.” Here is an excerpt from an account of Early Palatine families of New York: The main group of about three thousand distressed Germans sailed for New York in ten ships, arriving … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Palatine Ancestors
What interests me about genealogical research is the discovery of historical context. I was surprised to learn that I have Palatine ancestors. They suffered a horrible passage by sea only to be tricked by the government and left to fend … Continue reading