The Selbyville School looks very much like the very old school building I attended outside of Philadelphia in the 1940's, except that mine was not a frame building. Mine probably suffered the same criticism, as a fire escape was added outside at a date later than the building's construction date. Mine also has a wide "useless" staircase that was full during the passage from classes, and was the one "beautiful" element in an otherwise basic environment. I imagine this school building was the pride of the community in 1919, and that the evaluators from the Taechers' College at Columbia University were interested in getting community support for additional funds for improvements. Interestingly, they praised the school library. What grades attended this school, does anyone know? Is there any way to discover who taught there?

I added a couple of pictures from Armwell Long, a view from the "end of the road" that leads to it, since there is no sign, and the ivy covered tree that I love.

Also, I did add one of the photos of Isaac McCabe and Margaret, such a great spot they have there at Joe Long cemetery.

I'm glad that you are enjoying my pictures, it gives them so much more meaning, and I appreciate all your help and guidance through my transcription too!

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "marjorie" <marjea@...> wrote:
>
> Wow Audra, You work fast. I see all you photos of Armwell Long Cemetery are on our site. Could you get one or more of the overall cemetery to use as a cover photo that give a feel for the place. In this vein, how about adding one of the photos you have on Flicker of
> within the Joe Long Cemetery, one of the ones of Issac and his third wife Margaret D. (Hudson) McCabe Cady?
>
> --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "AudraH" <audramhart@> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have a transcription of Armwell Long Cemetery? Even just a partial? I made my first trip there today and photographed all of the stones but many of them are illegible. I've looked around a little bit but haven't found any sort of information as of yet.
> >
> > I have a lot of preparation work to do on the 200+ photos I took today and it would be a BIG help if someone could provide me with any kind transcriptions, lists or hints.
> >
> > I want to try and put together as complete of a list as possible so that I can submit to the Delaware Tombstone Project also. Anyone want to lend a hand? Please. I would be very greatful.
> >
>

----- Original Message -----

From: wolong@aol.com

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:35 AM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Re: Armwell Long Cemetery

 

Isn't  there also an "Isaac Long and Margaret" pair of stones in the cemetery at Prince Georges Chapel?

Do we have a list for that cemetery?

Bill Long

 

---

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 7:03:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, audramhart@gmail. com writes:

I added a couple of pictures from Armwell Long, a view from the "end of the road" that leads to it, since there is no sign, and the ivy covered tree that I love.

Also, I did add one of the photos of Isaac McCabe and Margaret, such a great spot they have there at Joe Long cemetery.

I'm glad that you are enjoying my pictures, it gives them so much more meaning, and I appreciate all your help and guidance through my transcription too!

Nancy,

Thanks, but that must be a different cemetery or the list is incomplete (it doesn't even include Gen Dagworthy).  

Bill 

---

 

 

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 8:56:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nem15@cox.net writes:

Bill,

 

There is a list at following site:

 

http://www.townofdagsboro.com/prince_george's_chapel_&_cemetery.htm

 

Nancy

 

----- Original Message -----

From: wolong@aol.com

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:35 AM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Re: Armwell Long Cemetery

 

Isn't  there also an "Isaac Long and Margaret" pair of stones in the cemetery at Prince Georges Chapel?

Do we have a list for that cemetery?

Bill Long

 

---

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 7:03:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, audramhart@gmail. com writes:

I added a couple of pictures from Armwell Long, a view from the "end of the road" that leads to it, since there is no sign, and the ivy covered tree that I love.

Also, I did add one of the photos of Isaac McCabe and Margaret, such a great spot they have there at Joe Long cemetery.

I'm glad that you are enjoying my pictures, it gives them so much more meaning, and I appreciate all your help and guidance through my transcription too!

----- Original Message -----

From: wolong@aol.com

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 9:26 AM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Re: Armwell Long Cemetery

 

Nancy,

Thanks, but that must be a different cemetery or the list is incomplete (it doesn't even include Gen Dagworthy).  

Bill 

---

 

 

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 8:56:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nem15@cox.net writes:

Bill,

 

There is a list at following site:

 

http://www.townofda gsboro.com/ prince_george' s_chapel_&_cemetery.htm

 

Nancy

 

----- Original Message -----

From: wolong@aol.com

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAn dGenealogy@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:35 AM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryA ndGenealogy] Re: Armwell Long Cemetery

 

Isn't  there also an "Isaac Long and Margaret" pair of stones in the cemetery at Prince Georges Chapel?

Do we have a list for that cemetery?

Bill Long

 

---

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 7:03:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, audramhart@gmail. com writes:

I added a couple of pictures from Armwell Long, a view from the "end of the road" that leads to it, since there is no sign, and the ivy covered tree that I love.

Also, I did add one of the photos of Isaac McCabe and Margaret, such a great spot they have there at Joe Long cemetery.

I'm glad that you are enjoying my pictures, it gives them so much more meaning, and I appreciate all your help and guidance through my transcription too!

----- Original Message -----

From: wolong@aol.com

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 9:26 AM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Re: Armwell Long Cemetery

 

Nancy,

Thanks, but that must be a different cemetery or the list is incomplete (it doesn't even include Gen Dagworthy).  

Bill 

---

 

 

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 8:56:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, nem15@cox.net writes:

Bill,

 

There is a list at following site:

 

http://www.townofda gsboro.com/ prince_george' s_chapel_&_cemetery.htm

 

Nancy

 

----- Original Message -----

From: wolong@aol.com

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAn dGenealogy@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:35 AM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryA ndGenealogy] Re: Armwell Long Cemetery

 

Isn't  there also an "Isaac Long and Margaret" pair of stones in the cemetery at Prince Georges Chapel?

Do we have a list for that cemetery?

Bill Long

 

---

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 7:03:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, audramhart@gmail. com writes:

I added a couple of pictures from Armwell Long, a view from the "end of the road" that leads to it, since there is no sign, and the ivy covered tree that I love.

Also, I did add one of the photos of Isaac McCabe and Margaret, such a great spot they have there at Joe Long cemetery.

I'm glad that you are enjoying my pictures, it gives them so much more meaning, and I appreciate all your help and guidance through my transcription too!

Just a curiousity of mine; does anyone have any info on where Polly Branch got its name? Or perhaps when it was called that?

Audra, the Armwell Long album looks great! My gr.gr.gr.grandparents Lemuel & Elizabeth Hudson are interred there. They are facing opposite ways possibly due to a resetting of Elizabeths broken marker (it is shorter & some of the wording is below ground level). Still, I think it humorously appropriate since we have documented evidence of a falling out between the two. Thanks for all your hard labor.
Jason

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "AudraH" <audramhart@...> wrote:
>
>
> I added a couple of pictures from Armwell Long, a view from the "end of the road" that leads to it, since there is no sign, and the ivy covered tree that I love.
>
> Also, I did add one of the photos of Isaac McCabe and Margaret, such a great spot they have there at Joe Long cemetery.
>
> I'm glad that you are enjoying my pictures, it gives them so much more meaning, and I appreciate all your help and guidance through my transcription too!
>
> --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "marjorie" <marjea@> wrote:
> >
> > Wow Audra, You work fast. I see all you photos of Armwell Long Cemetery are on our site. Could you get one or more of the overall cemetery to use as a cover photo that give a feel for the place. In this vein, how about adding one of the photos you have on Flicker of
> > within the Joe Long Cemetery, one of the ones of Issac and his third wife Margaret D. (Hudson) McCabe Cady?
> >
> > --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "AudraH" <audramhart@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a transcription of Armwell Long Cemetery? Even just a partial? I made my first trip there today and photographed all of the stones but many of them are illegible. I've looked around a little bit but haven't found any sort of information as of yet.
> > >
> > > I have a lot of preparation work to do on the 200+ photos I took today and it would be a BIG help if someone could provide me with any kind transcriptions, lists or hints.
> > >
> > > I want to try and put together as complete of a list as possible so that I can submit to the Delaware Tombstone Project also. Anyone want to lend a hand? Please. I would be very greatful.
> > >
> >
>

Thanks Jason! I too can appreciate the humor in that flip of the stone. I'm glad that you enjoyed the photos. I really like the "hard" work. It's been quite a challenge pulling together all of the information and trying to get it right. Poor Marjorie, I think I email her twice a day... but she's a trooper and a big help. I almost have my transcription complete and will post that soon. So stay tuned for more :)

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "jasonleehudson" <hudsonjlee@...> wrote:
>
> Audra, the Armwell Long album looks great! My gr.gr.gr.grandparents Lemuel & Elizabeth Hudson are interred there. They are facing opposite ways possibly due to a resetting of Elizabeths broken marker (it is shorter & some of the wording is below ground level). Still, I think it humorously appropriate since we have documented evidence of a falling out between the two. Thanks for all your hard labor.
> Jason
>
> --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "AudraH" <audramhart@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I added a couple of pictures from Armwell Long, a view from the "end of the road" that leads to it, since there is no sign, and the ivy covered tree that I love.
> >
> > Also, I did add one of the photos of Isaac McCabe and Margaret, such a great spot they have there at Joe Long cemetery.
> >
> > I'm glad that you are enjoying my pictures, it gives them so much more meaning, and I appreciate all your help and guidance through my transcription too!
> >
> > --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "marjorie" <marjea@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Wow Audra, You work fast. I see all you photos of Armwell Long Cemetery are on our site. Could you get one or more of the overall cemetery to use as a cover photo that give a feel for the place. In this vein, how about adding one of the photos you have on Flicker of
> > > within the Joe Long Cemetery, one of the ones of Issac and his third wife Margaret D. (Hudson) McCabe Cady?
> > >
> > > --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "AudraH" <audramhart@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have a transcription of Armwell Long Cemetery? Even just a partial? I made my first trip there today and photographed all of the stones but many of them are illegible. I've looked around a little bit but haven't found any sort of information as of yet.
> > > >
> > > > I have a lot of preparation work to do on the 200+ photos I took today and it would be a BIG help if someone could provide me with any kind transcriptions, lists or hints.
> > > >
> > > > I want to try and put together as complete of a list as possible so that I can submit to the Delaware Tombstone Project also. Anyone want to lend a hand? Please. I would be very greatful.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Jason I have also wondered about that myself. I have always heard it referred to as Polly's Branch. Let's all add to the text file I will create citing the date of the map or document where we see Polly or Polly's Branch or who lived on it with a wife named Polly (Mary). Maybe our combined effort can track it back in time.

On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM, jasonleehudson <hudsonjlee@msn.com> wrote:

 

Just a curiousity of mine; does anyone have any info on where Polly Branch got its name? Or perhaps when it was called that?

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

I have looked but cannot find the cemetery on Polly Branch Road near the fire hall.

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 10:33:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hudsonjlee@msn.com writes:

 

Just a curiousity of mine; does anyone have any info on where Polly Branch got its name? Or perhaps when it was called that?

The cemetery is not near the fire hall but Polly's Branch Rd intersect's with Main St. at the fire hall.

On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 5:43 PM, <bluelightning75@aol.com> wrote:

 

I have looked but cannot find the cemetery on Polly Branch Road near the fire hall.

 

In a message dated 7/16/2010 10:33:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hudsonjlee@msn.com writes:

 

Just a curiousity of mine; does anyone have any info on where Polly Branch got its name? Or perhaps when it was called that?

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Donna,
The Interview at the link you added is a gem! -- I knew the Peppers as parents of a friend when I was growing up back in Selbyville. So far, I have only read about half of it; when I finish I will review the genealogy and land information at the start of the interview and add some of that to the site.
As you and other members may know, Dorothy Pepper was known for her knowledge of the history of the area and the families who lived there. She collected and compiled a great deal of information which I understand has been donated to the Nabb Center At Salisbury University.

Marj,
I couldn't add anything to the file on Polly's Branch.
And actually, I think I know someone named Polly who probably lived on or near the north prong of this waterway. A certain widow named in an 1840 LWT who happens to be my gr.gr.gr.gr.grandmother. But, Polly was not all that uncommon a name so who knows. We should follow your plan on this.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, marjorie adams <marjea@...> wrote:

>
> Jason I have also wondered about that myself. I have always heard it
> referred to as Polly's Branch. Let's all add to the text file I will create
> citing the date of the map or document where we see Polly or Polly's Branch
> or who lived on it with a wife named Polly (Mary). Maybe our combined effort
> can track it back in time.
>
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM, jasonleehudson <hudsonjlee@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Just a curiousity of mine; does anyone have any info on where Polly Branch
> > got its name? Or perhaps when it was called that?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Marjorie
> "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to
> play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke
>

Yesterday I received an email from my cousin Judy Adams who had information received several years ago (1991) in a letter from Jeanette Pippin containing information from Betty Lynch of Frankford, both relatives. Betty told Jeanette that the two brothers came from England and sailed into the Indian River about 1730, and went to the head of Vine's Creek, at the mouth of Herring Branch, and one settled at Sandy Branch and the other at Polly's Branch. No one that I know of has the brothers' first names. One might have been my ancestor John W Hudson or his father. Does anyone know of John W Hudson or John Hudson at Polly's Branch or Sandy Branch that early? John's son, Seth, was born 1790 or 1793 near Polly's Branch. Seth married in 1820, Sussex DE, Polly Pirson/Pierson.

Jason (and Bill Long), I am new to this too. Bill, do you know if only the person who created the text file can add to it? Jason, Is it Polly wife of Seth Hudson d 1879? If you give me the will citation I will add it. I think we will find an earlier instance of Polly's Branch but this is a start!

On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:04 AM, jasonleehudson <hudsonjlee@msn.com> wrote:

 

Marj,
I couldn't add anything to the file on Polly's Branch.
And actually, I think I know someone named Polly who probably lived on or near the north prong of this waterway. A certain widow named in an 1840 LWT who happens to be my gr.gr.gr.gr.grandmother. But, Polly was not all that uncommon a name so who knows. We should follow your plan on this.

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Beth, what do you have as a source document that states Seth's birth was near Polly's Branch? On our site we want to always cite sources for our "facts".

On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Elizabeth Wolpert <wolperte@ymail.com> wrote:

 

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, marjorie adams <marjea@...> wrote:
>
> Jason I have also wondered about that myself. I have always heard it
> referred to as Polly's Branch. Let's all add to the text file I will create
> citing the date of the map or document where we see Polly or Polly's Branch
> or who lived on it with a wife named Polly (Mary). Maybe our combined effort
> can track it back in time.

>
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM, jasonleehudson <hudsonjlee@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Just a curiousity of mine; does anyone have any info on where Polly Branch
> > got its name? Or perhaps when it was called that?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

> --
> Marjorie
> "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to
> play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke
>

Yesterday I received an email from my cousin Judy Adams who had information received several years ago (1991) in a letter from Jeanette Pippin containing information from Betty Lynch of Frankford, both relatives. Betty told Jeanette that the two brothers came from England and sailed into the Indian River about 1730, and went to the head of Vine's Creek, at the mouth of Herring Branch, and one settled at Sandy Branch and the other at Polly's Branch. No one that I know of has the brothers' first names. One might have been my ancestor John W Hudson or his father. Does anyone know of John W Hudson or John Hudson at Polly's Branch or Sandy Branch that early? John's son, Seth, was born 1790 or 1793 near Polly's Branch. Seth married in 1820, Sussex DE, Polly Pirson/Pierson.

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Jason, sorry about taking so long to reply. My modem died, then the card had to be replaced, then the county chewed up the phone cable laying a new water line, but I'm back.
Reverend Dingle arrived at St Martins church in 1761 but was not officially inducted until 1759 He then remained until his death
1 Jul 1763.
In 1756 James Mumford was hired to build a brick building to be completed by 1759. In 1758 the vestry modified the plans and although they received the building 11 Nov 1759 it was not completed inside until Aug 1761.
The original vestrymen were Joseph Dirickson, William Dirickson, Zadock Purnell, Samuel Powell and Powell Patey.
By the time of completion the vestrymen were Joseph Dirickson, Joshua Mitchell, John Henry, John Dagworthy, and Job Ingram.
Pew #0 was reserved the vestry. Pew #5 was for the elderly who are listed as Nicholas Warren, Joseph Wyatt, Warren Moore, Nathaniel Wyatt, William Wyatt, Sarah Collins, John Wyatt, Abraham Fall and Robert Tyer.
Pew #25 went to William Woodcraft, Daniel Coe, Andrew Williams, Abraham Lynch and Tomas Batson.
I don't have any more than that except that according to my grandmother, her family (Davidson) was not assigned a pew and sat in the choir.
Wish I had more to share. Ken

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "jasonleehudson" <hudsonjlee@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Beth and also Ken, Saint Martin's is a true delight to visit. Ken, to your comment, "The rector in 1759 was Edward Dingle and I have a list of the vestrymen and a partial list of members if anyone is interested" I would be very interested in any info you have on the church or parish. The Rev Edward Dingle (one of three interred within the building) you mentioned is my direct ancestor.
> Thanks, Jason
>
> --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "wolperte@" <wolperte@> wrote:
> >
> > Jason, These photos make me feel as if I were actually within the St Martins church. The windows with their tiny panes are so unexpected, and the cobblestone floor, and the beautiful brickwork. It's difficult to believe that this is 1750's workmanship; everything looks so sleek and modern. You caught every detail for those of us who can't be there, and I loved the slide show format! Beth
> >
>

I made a typo in the message about Reverend Dingle earlier. He arrived at St Martins in 1753, not 1761.
Local tradition has it that the bricks were imported from England as ballast for ships. St Martins is close to Showell Prong of the St Martins River but that is rather shallow, so the bricks were probably off-loaded onto river scows at some deeper spot such as Sinepuxent Bay and so brought near the site of the church.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "jasonleehudson" <hudsonjlee@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Beth and also Ken, Saint Martin's is a true delight to visit. Ken, to your comment, "The rector in 1759 was Edward Dingle and I have a list of the vestrymen and a partial list of members if anyone is interested" I would be very interested in any info you have on the church or parish. The Rev Edward Dingle (one of three interred within the building) you mentioned is my direct ancestor.
> Thanks, Jason
>
> --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "wolperte@" <wolperte@> wrote:
> >
> > Jason, These photos make me feel as if I were actually within the St Martins church. The windows with their tiny panes are so unexpected, and the cobblestone floor, and the beautiful brickwork. It's difficult to believe that this is 1750's workmanship; everything looks so sleek and modern. You caught every detail for those of us who can't be there, and I loved the slide show format! Beth
> >
>

All I know is that Betty Lynch of Frankford wrote or told Jeanette Pippin, both of whom are relatives unknown to me, that Seth was born 1790 near Polly's Branch, "nearby which stands a stone on the line between Delaware and Maryland." Jeanette Pippin gave that information to Judy Hudson Adams, my cousin, in 1991. That was almost twenty years ago. If anyone knows Betty Lynch, or perhaps one of her relatives/descendants, perhaps they could contact one of them for the source.
Also, it is unlikely that Seth's wife Polly had a connection to the name "Polly's Branch" though they may have lived there for ten years after their marriage, for Seth is listed in Baltimore Hundred in the census of 1820, 1850 and 1860, but in Dagsboro Hundred 1830 and 1870 and Northwest Fork Hundred in 1840, but they did live and start their family in the 1820's in Baltimore Hundred, and perhaps Polly lived there in her youth; I have been unable to find information on her. One later record lists her as Polly Evans, but their marriage bond lists her as Polly Pirson.

Ken, You must mean he arrived in 1751. Also we must have sources on our site that others can access to prove what we say is accurate. Can you list a source where we can verify your information? Have you seen a transcription of the Register? Thanks

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "kenbunting@..." <kenbunting@...> wrote:
>
>
> Jason, sorry about taking so long to reply. My modem died, then the card had to be replaced, then the county chewed up the phone cable laying a new water line, but I'm back.
> Reverend Dingle arrived at St Martins church in 1761 but was not officially inducted until 1759 He then remained until his death
> 1 Jul 1763.
> In 1756 James Mumford was hired to build a brick building to be completed by 1759. In 1758 the vestry modified the plans and although they received the building 11 Nov 1759 it was not completed inside until Aug 1761.
> The original vestrymen were Joseph Dirickson, William Dirickson, Zadock Purnell, Samuel Powell and Powell Patey.
> By the time of completion the vestrymen were Joseph Dirickson, Joshua Mitchell, John Henry, John Dagworthy, and Job Ingram.
> Pew #0 was reserved the vestry. Pew #5 was for the elderly who are listed as Nicholas Warren, Joseph Wyatt, Warren Moore, Nathaniel Wyatt, William Wyatt, Sarah Collins, John Wyatt, Abraham Fall and Robert Tyer.
> Pew #25 went to William Woodcraft, Daniel Coe, Andrew Williams, Abraham Lynch and Tomas Batson.
> I don't have any more than that except that according to my grandmother, her family (Davidson) was not assigned a pew and sat in the choir.
> Wish I had more to share. Ken
>
> --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "jasonleehudson" <hudsonjlee@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Beth and also Ken, Saint Martin's is a true delight to visit. Ken, to your comment, "The rector in 1759 was Edward Dingle and I have a list of the vestrymen and a partial list of members if anyone is interested" I would be very interested in any info you have on the church or parish. The Rev Edward Dingle (one of three interred within the building) you mentioned is my direct ancestor.
> > Thanks, Jason
> >
> > --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "wolperte@" <wolperte@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Jason, These photos make me feel as if I were actually within the St Martins church. The windows with their tiny panes are so unexpected, and the cobblestone floor, and the beautiful brickwork. It's difficult to believe that this is 1750's workmanship; everything looks so sleek and modern. You caught every detail for those of us who can't be there, and I loved the slide show format! Beth
> > >
> >
>

Beth, please post the source for Polly Evans and the marriage bond for Pirson. In the future please include these documented sources for your facts. On our site we want everyone to be able to go to the source to verify what we state as fact. Thanks,

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth Wolpert" <wolperte@...> wrote:
>
> All I know is that Betty Lynch of Frankford wrote or told Jeanette Pippin, both of whom are relatives unknown to me, that Seth was born 1790 near Polly's Branch, "nearby which stands a stone on the line between Delaware and Maryland." Jeanette Pippin gave that information to Judy Hudson Adams, my cousin, in 1991. That was almost twenty years ago. If anyone knows Betty Lynch, or perhaps one of her relatives/descendants, perhaps they could contact one of them for the source.
> Also, it is unlikely that Seth's wife Polly had a connection to the name "Polly's Branch" though they may have lived there for ten years after their marriage, for Seth is listed in Baltimore Hundred in the census of 1820, 1850 and 1860, but in Dagsboro Hundred 1830 and 1870 and Northwest Fork Hundred in 1840, but they did live and start their family in the 1820's in Baltimore Hundred, and perhaps Polly lived there in her youth; I have been unable to find information on her. One later record lists her as Polly Evans, but their marriage bond lists her as Polly Pirson.
>

Seth and Polly's marriage bond Sussex DE which says "Polly Pirson" and death ceritifcate of Seth's son, John S Hudson which says "Mary Evans" have been sent to Marjorie, hoping she will have time to add them, as I am unable to do that right now without a scanner. Beth

Did he give you a source document for the abstract? or was the abstract one he composed? Have you seen a transcription of the St. Martin's Register?  There is a link on the site. Can you access it?  I believe all the info that he gav e can be verified in the Register which I have read.

On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 4:26 PM, KENNETH BUNTING <kenbunting@bellsouth.net> wrote:

 

Sorry Marjorie, my typo.  Rev Dingle arrived at the parish in 1753.  The information I have provided comes from an abstract I received in January of this year from Carl Robert Coe who I believe got it from the Maryland Archives.  He has done extensive research on St Martins, the original Sound Church from 1784, early Bishopville before it was Bishopville, etc.  Maybe we can get him to join the group.  Ken

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From: marjorie <marjea@wildblue.net>
To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, July 17, 2010 12:37:04 PM
Subject: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Re: Jason's Photos of St Martins Church

 

Ken, You must mean he arrived in 1751. Also we must have sources on our site that others can access to prove what we say is accurate. Can you list a source where we can verify your information? Have you seen a transcription of the Register? Thanks

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "kenbunting@..." <kenbunting@...> wrote:
>
>
> Jason, sorry about taking so long to reply. My modem died, then the card had to be replaced, then the county chewed up the phone cable laying a new water line, but I'm back.
> Reverend Dingle arrived at St Martins church in 1761 but was not officially inducted until 1759 He then remained until his death
> 1 Jul 1763.
> In 1756 James Mumford was hired to build a brick building to be completed by 1759. In 1758 the vestry modified the plans and although they received the building 11 Nov 1759 it was not completed inside until Aug 1761.
> The original vestrymen were Joseph Dirickson, William Dirickson, Zadock Purnell, Samuel Powell and Powell Patey.
> By the time of completion the vestrymen were Joseph Dirickson, Joshua Mitchell, John Henry, John Dagworthy, and Job Ingram.
> Pew #0 was reserved the vestry. Pew #5 was for the elderly who are listed as Nicholas Warren, Joseph Wyatt, Warren Moore, Nathaniel Wyatt, William Wyatt, Sarah Collins, John Wyatt, Abraham Fall and Robert Tyer.
> Pew #25 went to William Woodcraft, Daniel Coe, Andrew Williams, Abraham Lynch and Tomas Batson.
> I don't have any more than that except that according to my grandmother, her family (Davidson) was not assigned a pew and sat in the choir.
> Wish I had more to share. Ken
>
> --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "jasonleehudson" <hudsonjlee@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Beth and also Ken, Saint Martin's is a true delight to visit. Ken, to your comment, "The rector in 1759 was Edward Dingle and I have a list of the vestrymen and a partial list of members if anyone is interested" I would be very interested in any info you have on the church or parish. The Rev Edward Dingle (one of three interred within the building) you mentioned is my direct ancestor.
> > Thanks, Jason
> >
> > --- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "wolperte@" <wolperte@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Jason, These photos make me feel as if I were actually within the St Martins church. The windows with their tiny panes are so unexpected, and the cobblestone floor, and the beautiful brickwork. It's difficult to believe that this is 1750's workmanship; everything looks so sleek and modern. You caught every detail for those of us who can't be there, and I loved the slide show format! Beth
> > >
> >
>

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

No it's not Seth. But I'd like to do a bit more research before I just throw something half baked out there. I'll try to have that covered by next weekend.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, marjorie adams <marjea@...> wrote:
>
> Jason (and Bill Long), I am new to this too. Bill, do you know if only the
> person who created the text file can add to it? Jason, Is it Polly wife of
> Seth Hudson d 1879? If you give me the will citation I will add it. I think
> we will find an earlier instance of Polly's Branch but this is a start!
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:04 AM, jasonleehudson <hudsonjlee@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Marj,
> > I couldn't add anything to the file on Polly's Branch.
> > And actually, I think I know someone named Polly who probably lived on or
> > near the north prong of this waterway. A certain widow named in an 1840 LWT
> > who happens to be my gr.gr.gr.gr.grandmother. But, Polly was not all that
> > uncommon a name so who knows. We should follow your plan on this.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Marjorie
> "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to
> play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke
>

Great, that is the approach we want on our site.

On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 1:02 AM, jasonleehudson <hudsonjlee@msn.com> wrote:

 

No it's not Seth. But I'd like to do a bit more research before I just throw something half baked out there. I'll try to have that covered by next weekend.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, marjorie adams <marjea@...> wrote:
>
> Jason (and Bill Long), I am new to this too. Bill, do you know if only the
> person who created the text file can add to it? Jason, Is it Polly wife of
> Seth Hudson d 1879? If you give me the will citation I will add it. I think
> we will find an earlier instance of Polly's Branch but this is a start!
>
> On Sat, Jul 17, 2010 at 12:04 AM, jasonleehudson <hudsonjlee@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Marj,
> > I couldn't add anything to the file on Polly's Branch.
> > And actually, I think I know someone named Polly who probably lived on or
> > near the north prong of this waterway. A certain widow named in an 1840 LWT
> > who happens to be my gr.gr.gr.gr.grandmother. But, Polly was not all that
> > uncommon a name so who knows. We should follow your plan on this.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Marjorie
> "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to
> play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke
>

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Donna, these aerial photos are awesome. I grew up by the river and knew its waters like the back of my hand, but I had no idea what the area looked like from above. Thanks for bringing back memories.
PS I will forever be annoyed at the real estate prudes who changed the name from Assawoman Bay to Isle of Wight Bay. Ken Bunting

According  to Delaware Guide to the First State, the name of the Bay was originally Assawomet (the Indian name). I will be forever annoyed at the man who changed it to Assawoman. And why couldn't they have gone back to the original?? 

On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 9:38 AM, kenbunting@bellsouth.net <kenbunting@bellsouth.net> wrote:

 

Donna, these aerial photos are awesome. I grew up by the river and knew its waters like the back of my hand, but I had no idea what the area looked like from above. Thanks for bringing back memories.
PS I will forever be annoyed at the real estate prudes who changed the name from Assawoman Bay to Isle of Wight Bay. Ken Bunting

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Our site has spawned a new site, Sussex County Delaware Cemeteries, moderated by one of our group members, Audra Hart. I have added its link to our link page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scdelawarecemeteries.
Audra will continue to add Selbyville and nearby cemeteries to our site. On her new site you will be able to see any cemetery in Sussex County.

Was this cemetery once known as "North Street Cemetery."

Ida, Do you have a reference to that name? The cemetery is on what is now North Main St.

On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:21 PM, idaolroyd <idamay@mtco.com> wrote:

 

Was this cemetery once known as "North Street Cemetery."

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

----- Original Message -----

From: marjorie adams

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 8:34 PM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Sandy Branch Cemetery

 

Ida, Do you have a reference to that name? The cemetery is on what is now North Main St.

On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:21 PM, idaolroyd <idamay@mtco. com> wrote:

 

Was this cemetery once known as "North Street Cemetery."

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Ida, who was the ancestor?

On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 9:55 PM, Ida Olroyd <idamay@mtco.com> wrote:

 

Someone sent me a burial place for one of my ancestors and it had North Main Street Cemetery and I had never heard of that.  I'll have to ask her where she got that.  All I had on the ancestor was buried in Selbyville.

Have a great day.

Ida

----- Original Message -----

From: marjorie adams

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 8:34 PM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Sandy Branch Cemetery

 

Ida, Do you have a reference to that name? The cemetery is on what is now North Main St.

On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:21 PM, idaolroyd <idamay@mtco.com> wrote:

 

Was this cemetery once known as "North Street Cemetery."

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

----- Original Message -----

From: marjorie adams

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:44 PM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Sandy Branch Cemetery

 

Ida, who was the ancestor?

On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 9:55 PM, Ida Olroyd <idamay@mtco. com> wrote:

 

Someone sent me a burial place for one of my ancestors and it had North Main Street Cemetery and I had never heard of that.  I'll have to ask her where she got that.  All I had on the ancestor was buried in Selbyville.

Have a great day.

Ida

----- Original Message -----

From: marjorie adams

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAn dGenealogy@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 8:34 PM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryA ndGenealogy] Sandy Branch Cemetery

 

Ida, Do you have a reference to that name? The cemetery is on what is now North Main St.

On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:21 PM, idaolroyd <idamay@mtco. com> wrote:

 

Was this cemetery once known as "North Street Cemetery."

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

In the photo album for the Sandy Branch Cemetery on our site there is a James Hickmon (sic) 20 Apr 1790- 12 Jan 1866 and a Prudence, wife of James d 5 Oct 1864. Would this be the couple?

On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Ida Olroyd <idamay@mtco.com> wrote:

 

James Hickman m: Prudence (surname unknown) had son: Jacob McGee Hickman. 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: marjorie adams

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:44 PM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Sandy Branch Cemetery

 

Ida, who was the ancestor?

On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 9:55 PM, Ida Olroyd <idamay@mtco.com> wrote:

 

Someone sent me a burial place for one of my ancestors and it had North Main Street Cemetery and I had never heard of that.  I'll have to ask her where she got that.  All I had on the ancestor was buried in Selbyville.

Have a great day.

Ida

----- Original Message -----

From: marjorie adams

To: SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 8:34 PM

Subject: Re: [SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy] Sandy Branch Cemetery

 

Ida, Do you have a reference to that name? The cemetery is on what is now North Main St.

On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 8:21 PM, idaolroyd <idamay@mtco.com> wrote:

 

Was this cemetery once known as "North Street Cemetery."

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

--
Marjorie
"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

In Dorothy Pepper's book, Folklore of Sussex County: (Sussex County Bicentennial Committee, 1976) Dorothy retells a story from her girlhood in the early 1900's that parents in the area used to frighten their children into behaving well. A local charcater, Rick Showell, "Uncle Rink to all, lived in Polly's Branch and could be seen going to town with his old white horse and carriage. He always carried a burlap sack for groceries, but everyone knew it was for children. He would often stop and shake the brown burlap bag at us, and if we saw him coming, we would run and hide." Pepper goes on to quote the parent's admonition, "You better be good or Uncle Rink Showell will put you in his bag and leave you in Polly's Branch." As they grew older, the children talked to Uncle Rink and learned that he wouldn't hurt anyone. "He told us that the St Martin's River started at Polly's Branch ... and that moans and weird sounds could often be heard there at night, especially near the walnut trees where Aunt Polly lived." Finally Pepper describes the main road from Selbyville to Roxana in the middle of the woods and over a wooden bridge across the branch, where horses often got so frightened that their owners had to lead them across.

I love those little gems of folk lore. I guess we are still guessing who "Aunt Polly" was. One possibility; I have good reason to place my gr.gr.gr.gr.grandfather Benjamin Hudson as living in the Jay Patch slightly east, between Selbyville & Frankford, which is at the head of Polly Branch. In fact, one related deed I have refers to a "Benjamin Hudson Branch". I have found no such tributary on any of today's maps, but... his widow of 1840 was a Polly. It makes me wonder.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth Wolpert" <wolperte@...> wrote:
>
> In Dorothy Pepper's book, Folklore of Sussex County: (Sussex County Bicentennial Committee, 1976) Dorothy retells a story from her girlhood in the early 1900's that parents in the area used to frighten their children into behaving well. A local charcater, Rick Showell, "Uncle Rink to all, lived in Polly's Branch and could be seen going to town with his old white horse and carriage. He always carried a burlap sack for groceries, but everyone knew it was for children. He would often stop and shake the brown burlap bag at us, and if we saw him coming, we would run and hide." Pepper goes on to quote the parent's admonition, "You better be good or Uncle Rink Showell will put you in his bag and leave you in Polly's Branch." As they grew older, the children talked to Uncle Rink and learned that he wouldn't hurt anyone. "He told us that the St Martin's River started at Polly's Branch ... and that moans and weird sounds could often be heard there at night, especially near the walnut trees where Aunt Polly lived." Finally Pepper describes the main road from Selbyville to Roxana in the middle of the woods and over a wooden bridge across the branch, where horses often got so frightened that their owners had to lead them across.
>

Jason, Would you be willing to add that deed to the Hudson File folder?
Sounds to me as if you are on to something. One thing for sure, the original Polly was not living in the early 1900s.  Perhaps she was a ghost moaning in the woods when Uncle Rink referred to her.
Beth, I remember Rink--I don't remember that we called him uncle though. He was an old man in the 1940s and no longer came to town with his horse and buggy but walked, in his slightly stooped way, to the homes of the people for whom he was performing odd jobs. He always smiled and said hello if you met him on the sidewalk and by then we children were not afraid of him. 

--
Marjorie

When I get a chance to transcibe it I'd be glad to.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, marjorie adams <marjea@...> wrote:
>
> Jason, Would you be willing to add that deed to the Hudson File folder?
> Sounds to me as if you are on to something. One thing for sure, the original
> Polly was not living in the early 1900s. Perhaps she was a ghost moaning in
> the woods when Uncle Rink referred to her.
> Beth, I remember Rink--I don't remember that we called him uncle though. He
> was an old man in the 1940s and no longer came to town with his horse and
> buggy but walked, in his slightly stooped way, to the homes of the people
> for whom he was performing odd jobs. He always smiled and said hello if you
> met him on the sidewalk and by then we children were not afraid of him.
>
> --
> Marjorie
>

Ken, Your labeled aerial view is a "wow!" The files you have added re Buntin's Mill are a fantastic addition to our site. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing them with all of us.

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>
> Hello,
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Carolyn & Ray Miller <candrmiller@verizon.net>
What: Sussex County Cousins
Our third annual get-together
When: Friday, October 8, 2010
10AM to 3PM
Where: Laurel Public Library
101 E. Fourth St
Laurel, DE
Program: 10AM to Noon-meeting and sharing Sussex County family history information with "cousins" you may never have know existed before
Noon to 1PM - Lunch Break
Either brown bag or go to local restaurant
1PM to 3PM - Brick wall smashing with 3 grass-roots, very experienced Sussex County researchers

Cost: No charge. A questionnaire concerning your brick wall must be completed ahead of time and turned in while registering in the morning. A copy is obtainable by emailing bbde@verizon.net and using the word "Cousins" in the subject line (so that it will not be deleted as Spam). Also, any other questions you may have about the get-together may be emailed to Carolyn Elliott Miller at the same email address.
Hope to see you on October 8th.

Carolyn Elliott Miller
SCGS Chair, Sussex County Cousins
and
Norma Jean Fowler
Laurel Public Library

For a number of years now I have been trying to map the location of people in and near Sandy Branch in the early 1800's.
Some clues can be established by a comparison of the census years 1810, 1820 and 1830. Certain citizens can be reliably located from documents cited on this website and from other documents such as wills. Some can be located from family traditions.
From what I have determined so far it is possible partially to follow the route or routes of the census enumerators and guess at the location of other households accordingly, but this task is far from complete.
If anyone knows of documents or other sources, even hearsay, that would help to fill out the map, please help. Ken Bunting

Ken, I have not compared every name in the 1810 and 1820 censuses but in addition to 1820, I also added to this site the pages of 1810 that had people I know to have been at Sandy Branch. It appears that the enumerator took a different route in 1820 than he did in 1810. Did I find all the pages of 1810 in the Sandy Branch area? Let me know if there are other names and I will copy to our site the ancestry.com images of those pages. In 1800 the names are in rough alphabetical order.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "kenbunting@..." <kenbunting@...> wrote:
>
> For a number of years now I have been trying to map the location of people in and near Sandy Branch in the early 1800's.
> Some clues can be established by a comparison of the census years 1810, 1820 and 1830. Certain citizens can be reliably located from documents cited on this website and from other documents such as wills. Some can be located from family traditions.
> From what I have determined so far it is possible partially to follow the route or routes of the census enumerators and guess at the location of other households accordingly, but this task is far from complete.
> If anyone knows of documents or other sources, even hearsay, that would help to fill out the map, please help. Ken Bunting
>

Hi all! Please take a look at the new Data Base "People who Lived at/near Sandy Branch" (prior to 1848 when the town name officially became Selbyville). In addition to the name of the person, the document the person is found in, its date and location on our site are given in the table. This Table is to be an on-going work-in-progress.
ALL GROUP MEMBERS can ADD to this Data Base. If you have posted a file to our site, or do so in the future, please add your person to the Data Base if he/she qualifies.
If you have ideas for other Data bases, please let me know.
Marj the Moderator

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Folks, I have been absolutely underwhelmed by your response to my earlier plea for information.
But it's my own fault, Marjorie says. I wasn't specific enough. It's a great shortcoming of mine.
What I am looking for is anything whatsoever that is a hint to where your ancestors lived. For example, most of you probably glance quickly through wills and deeds looking for somebody you know and haven't even noticed a phrase such as "next to" or "near" or "the creek" or "surveyed by" or "purchased from" and any number of other possibilities. Many of these documents have such phrases. So go back and read them, I mean read them this time.
Sometimes it helps to know where your grandfather or great grandfather lived. It might have been an inherited property. But that is just sometimes. Americans have a habit of moving. It's a start in the right direction.
Another source I have found useful is talking to the oldest person you can find with any memory at all; pour a glass of their choice, and get them to telling about the good old days. Don't just come right out and ask where your gggandpa lived because they will stare at you as though you can't possibly expect them to know that. Just keep them talking and they will tell all. I expect some of you already have recollections of bits of information passed down.
And don't forget to ask family members if they happen to have any old scraps of paper, such as in the crack at the back of the the top drawer of Aunt Bessie's dresser. Go ahead. You may be surprised. People have a way of secretly guarding these old scraps like gold nuggets, so promise you won't tell. You don't have to mean it.
And if all else fails, just say "Keep up the good work, Ken" or whatever Marjorie allows. Ken

Ken, This is a bit later in time than I think you are interested in but just found in Will of Mitchell Morris 1881-1887 to his son William M. [Mitchell] Morris 56 acres of land, adjoining the lands of William S. McCabe and others, being part of a tract of land known by the name of "Hog Quarters". Wm S. McCabe was son of Garrison of Arthur of John. Garrison inherited from Arthur "farm where I reside" nr Salem Methodist Meeting House on Sandy Branch adj land deeded to son Isaac. Wm operated the McCabe Store.

--- In SelbyvilleHistoryAndGenealogy@yahoogroups.com, "kenbunting@..." <kenbunting@...> wrote:
>
>
> Folks, I have been absolutely underwhelmed by your response to my earlier plea for information.
> But it's my own fault, Marjorie says. I wasn't specific enough. It's a great shortcoming of mine.
> What I am looking for is anything whatsoever that is a hint to where your ancestors lived. For example, most of you probably glance quickly through wills and deeds looking for somebody you know and haven't even noticed a phrase such as "next to" or "near" or "the creek" or "surveyed by" or "purchased from" and any number of other possibilities. Many of these documents have such phrases. So go back and read them, I mean read them this time.
> Sometimes it helps to know where your grandfather or great grandfather lived. It might have been an inherited property. But that is just sometimes. Americans have a habit of moving. It's a start in the right direction.
> Another source I have found useful is talking to the oldest person you can find with any memory at all; pour a glass of their choice, and get them to telling about the good old days. Don't just come right out and ask where your gggandpa lived because they will stare at you as though you can't possibly expect them to know that. Just keep them talking and they will tell all. I expect some of you already have recollections of bits of information passed down.
> And don't forget to ask family members if they happen to have any old scraps of paper, such as in the crack at the back of the the top drawer of Aunt Bessie's dresser. Go ahead. You may be surprised. People have a way of secretly guarding these old scraps like gold nuggets, so promise you won't tell. You don't have to mean it.
> And if all else fails, just say "Keep up the good work, Ken" or whatever Marjorie allows. Ken
>