Comments for AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors

Comment on A Civil War Soldier: Pvt. William R. KIMBALL (1837 – 1924) by Kenneth Kinman

Kenneth Kinman — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:44:02 +0000

Hello,
I am a descendant of William Kimball (1837-1924), soldier in the Civil War. I just wanted to correct one thing. William did not die in Sodysmith, Iowa (no such place). He died in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
——Sincerely,
Ken Kinman

Comment on Contact by Karen Massey

Karen Massey — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:34:48 +0000

William Lee Massey was my husband Michael’s, 2nd great grandfather.

William Lee Massey
son: James Marion Massey
grandson: Frederick Allen Massey
greatgrandson: Harold William Massey
greatgreatgrandson: Michael J. Massey (my husband)

I also have been doing family research.

Hope to hear from you,
Sincerely,
Karen Massey
kkmassey2003@yahoo.com

Comment on A Civil War Soldier: 2nd Lt. Merrick JACKSON (1822 – 1908) by mike engiles

mike engiles — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:31:32 +0000

Regarding Merrick’s rank. My understanding is that the group was rather ’scrappy’ and that some (perhaps even many) got in fights and got dropped ranks along the way.

I need to dig up the POC, but someone had contacted me online and was writing a book on the unit and their service in the war.

Of note: Merrick is listed on the PA Monument at Gettysburg – but is listed as Herrick Jackson.

Mike

Comment on A Civil War Soldier: 2nd Lt. Merrick JACKSON (1822 – 1908) by Sandra Engiles

Sandra Engiles — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:25:52 +0000

The most probable reason for Merrick to be listed as a private on the pension records is that other family records show that at one point he was undergoing a court-martial. We have not been able to find out if the charges were dismissed, if the result of the court-martial was that he was reduced in rank, or if he was dismissed and simply re-enlisted after the court martial. He did recieve a pension, so whatever the issue was, it wasn’t severe enough for the pension to be denied.

S. Engiles (Merrick Jacksons g-g-granddaughter, cousin to Michael Reeves).

Comment on A Civil War Soldier: 2nd Lt. Merrick JACKSON (1822 – 1908) by mike engiles

mike engiles — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:21:09 +0000

Miriam -

My wife is from theJackson line. We should compare notes. I have most of the above information +/-some dates and spellings.

I can provide a file extract.

Mike

Comment on Tuesday’s Tip: Organizing Your Digital Photographs by Tim Cox

Tim Cox — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:54:00 +0000

Miriam,
You taught me something about properties and key words on photos that I didn't know.

I have been naming my photos like this: 20081231 and name(s) of person(s). I think I'll stick with that date format but may change the subjects names.

Happy New Year!
See you on Facebook!
Tim Cox

Comment on January 2009 Calendar of Events by Miriam

Miriam — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:38:00 +0000

Diane, thank so much for the reminder of the Burns Supper. I actually wrote about this last year and meant to add it to this year's January calendar.

I've just updated this post for January 25th. Thanks again!

Comment on January 2009 Calendar of Events by M. Diane Rogers

M. Diane Rogers — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Thanks for a very useful and a very pretty post. Around January 25 is the time for Robbie Burns suppers too – this year many of us with Scottish backgrounds will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the poet’s birthday.
There will be lots of Burns supper events in British Columbia, Canada – some not entirely traditional, like the annual and now celebrated Gung Haggis Fat Choy event: http://www.gunghaggisfatchoy.com/blog/_archives/2008/12/12/4018620.html

Comment on Reflections by Apple

Apple — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:38:00 +0000

You had a very good year and were and insiration to the rest of us!

Comment on January 2009 Calendar of Events by Miriam

Miriam — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:52:00 +0000

Thank you, DLR. They are purchased from Pat's Web Graphics. She has both free and for sale graphics and I've used them on my genealogy website, also called AnceStories.

I'm glad you discovered this blog, and I wish you much success in your research!