In our family line, we have some unusual surnames, one of which is Osgatharp. In my research I’ve found that the original name was likely Osgathorp/e with the immigrant Richard Osgathorp as our ancestor who fought in the American Revolution. I’ve written about him and this line before. I believe this surname is unique to [...]
Honoring Their Sacrifices In World War II
July 14, 2011 by
The Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans An email I received today brought to my attention this site named Sons & Daughters of World War II Veterans Genealogy Society created in 2010. Here is a snippet explaining their purpose and intent. The Sons and Daughters of World War II Veterans is a program of the [...]
Whitmore – Miller in Macon County, IL History
June 7, 2011 by
Macon County, Illinois History – First Marriage Formed in 1829, the county of Macon in Illinois was where our ancestor John Parlen Whittmore wed Delilah Miller, their’s being the first marriage in Macon on 20 January 1829. John who was born in either Connecticut or Massachusetts was the son of Sarah Parlin and Josiah Whittmore [...]
