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Nelson Huseby
May 13, 20241 min read
Tobias Saunders MC No. 95
This is a continuation of the Burdick story which I told last month. The Westerly, Rhode Island, ancestors are so intertwined with each...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Richard Smith MCF-84
The last two biographies discussed the Updike family. This biography continues with the biography of Richard Smith, husband of Catherine...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 7, 20231 min read
The American Updikes Part 2 MCF-83
Lodowick OpDenDyck's son was yet another Gysbert (later called Gilbert). He was born in Wesel, baptized there on September 25, 1605, and...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Stukely Westcott MCF-76
Unfortunately, there are missing links with some lineages that, if found, would provide some very interesting stories. The Westcott story...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Ring Family Part 2 MCF-74
The last article described the life of Robert Ring, the first family descendant to arrive in America. Some family members say that our...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Pioneer Women MCF-72
Note: Several years ago, my good friend and cousin of my wife, Thor Springer, shared what life was like for pioneer women. I have been...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 3, 20231 min read
War of 1812 Veterans MCF-64
In the last article, I honored family members who served in the Civil War. I thought I would take a step backward and recognize...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 2, 20231 min read
The Dickenson Family MCF-60
This story begins in France probably with Walter de Caen, who was the half-brother and companion of William the Conqueror. William had...
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Nelson Huseby
Sep 1, 20231 min read
William Gaylord MCF-55
This story begins in France, like several other of the Cook-Maine family’s ancestors. Nicholas Gaylord was from the House of Gaillard,...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 31, 20231 min read
The Wheelocks MCF-54
This family story begins In Shropshire County, England, the least populated county in England, located on the border of Wales. It was...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Three Generations of the Francis Family MCF-51
The ancient origin of the Francis family is France; however, this branch emigrated from England. Unfortunately, there is no record of...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
The Beadle Family MCF-50
Yes, your surname could have ended up with Beadle if you are a Cook ancestor. Eight generations of your Beadle ancestors, or for nearly...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
The Millers of Macungie MCF-48
Not much is known about the Miller family when they were in Pennsylvania. They were German immigrants, but I am stuck when Jakob Miller...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
George Stileman/Stillman MCF-47
In the last article, I wrote about George Stillman’s wife (Jane Pickering) and her ancestors. In this article, we turn our attention to...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
The Sisson Family MCF-44
It is believed that the Sisson family originated from Soissons, a commune (town) in northeastern France. This town has had a long history...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Early Generations of Parmenters MCF-42
This is a continuation of our discussion of the Parmater/Parmenter ancestors. Again, I recognize the contributions of those who have...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 25, 20231 min read
William Decker MCF-34
William Decker has eluded many researchers for a long time. I am not sure I will be able to solve their puzzle, but I thought I would...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 25, 20231 min read
The Babcocks of Rhode Island MCF-31
James Badcock/Babcock was born in 1612, perhaps in or near Wivenhoe, but most likely, in the County of Essex, England. Nothing has been...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 13, 20231 min read
Unless We Forget NAC-80
The Norwegians heard America was a land of opportunity, with streets paved with gold. The Statue of Liberty greeted them with an...
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Nelson Huseby
Aug 12, 20231 min read
How Columbus “Discovered” America NAC-52
In America, Columbus Day (on October 12th) overshadows Leif Erikson Day (on October 9th) to commemorate the “discovery” of America....
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