Not Thelma and Louise. Celia and Louise.
Genealogy involves time-consuming research – hunting for citations and stories and references. And you’ve heard me bemoan the brick wall.
But sometimes you just get lucky. And I did. Twice.
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After months of effort, my search for Elizabeth in England was going nowhere. I tried lots of traditional research methods, a few listed below. None worked.
I had hit the genealogical brick wall.
Continue readingElizabeth Jarvis’ survey was done February 4, 1684.
What’s up with that? The document clearly says February the 4 1683.
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Let’s examine a few more facts and assumptions about Elizabeth in Pennsylvania. These will help our search for her in Britain.
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It’s 1684.
In the woods along Ridley Creek, Elizabeth Jarvis and her son built a primitive cabin with help from neighbors.
This will be home for Elizabeth, her 12-year-old son Joseph and 4-year-old daughter Ruth.
Now they need to clear some land and get a garden before winter.
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Family Nibbles 