Some quick research is uncovering a family relationship between the Marshalls, Learneds and Reeds The sisters Mary Walcott Reed and Lydia Walcott Reed and their children kept in touch as they moved from Boston. In the oldest letter dated January 29, 1838, Mary Hamilin Learned describes her twenty five day sea voyage from Boston to … [Read more…]
Another Mystery for history sleuths: Have an idea? Post a comment! Many of the letters and postcard list Wilson and Mattie’s address as Culbertson, Ohio. We know it must have been near the DT&I Railway in the general area of Pedro, but it’s not on any modern maps. The Road Side Thoughts Gazetteer says this … [Read more…]
These are the earliest letters found in the closet. There are nine letters, spanning eighteen years, to and from the Reed and Marshall families. So far, we’ve been unable to find any connection to any Reese or Maxey. What to give your genealogy sleuthing a try? Here’s a transcript of the first letter from … [Read more…]
Did Stephen William Maxey serve in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry? The only reference we’ve found so far is the July 31, 1863 Class 1, Subject to Miliary Draft book- where he’s listed as having served in the 26th Ohio Volunteer infantry. It lists Stephen, number 19, second from the bottom of the page with ditto … [Read more…]
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