Monthly Archives: January 2011
Will of Dominic Samels 1799-1873
Dominic (Dominique) Samels was the Father of Franz Samels and my GGGrandfather. He was born in Luxembourg 20 February, 1799 and died in Aurora Illinois 19 June, 1873. Dominic Samels married (1) Catharina Schott (1796-1837) and their children were Wilhelm, … Continue reading
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A Letter from June
June Taylor Murphy* and I have had several visits about the Samels family over the years. When my sister and I visited Minnesota a few years ago we spent an afternoon with June and enjoyed her company very much. June … Continue reading
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Marriage of Anna L. King and William H. Samels
Here’s a copy of the marriage register for William H. Samels and Anna L. King. It’s a little hard to read but includes lots of information… The groom is Wm. H. Samels age 31, it’s the first marriage for William. … Continue reading
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Delaware County Marriage Records
Waaay back in 1998 Mr. Ed and I were doing some ancestor searching in Delaware County, Iowa where the Samels and Shane families lived. So I made notes on several of the marriages and will share those here. All are … Continue reading
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Photograph of Maggie Samels
Margaret (Maggie) Samels, daughter of Franz and Susanna was born in May of 1870 in Aurora, Illinois. Her death date is not known. This picture was probably taken mid-1890’s. Susan J. Edminster, Granite Falls Washington, January 16, 2011 All Rights … Continue reading
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Kate Samels and Frank White Wedding Picture
This appears to be a wedding picture of Katherine (Kate) Samels and Frank White who were married January 8, 1884 in Sand Springs, Iowa. Katie was 18 years old at the time and Frank 27. Kate and Frank went on … Continue reading
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Photograph of Franz and Susanna Samels
This lovely, formal photograph of Franz and Susanna Samels was probably taken in the mid-1860’s. Her dress with buttons from neckline to waist or a little below was popular at that time and her hair parted in the center and … Continue reading
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Will of Franz Samels 15 January, 1886
Good Evening, Tom Cook gave me a copy of Franz Samels will some time ago and permission to post it more recently. Since the handwriting is difficult to read I’ve done a transcription and included original words and punctuation as … Continue reading
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Passing it on……
As noted in my last post I was recently awarded the “Ancestor Approved” award. As part of the award process you’re asked to identify 10 more blogs that you enjoy reading and nominate them for the award. This I’m very … Continue reading
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We’ve Been “Ancestor Approved”
Echo Hill Farm Weblog has received the “Ancestor Approved” award. How awesome! We were awarded this honor via Kathy Reed of “http:www.jonesfamilymatters.blogspot.com” a lively and informative blog you’ll want to read. The award itself was created by Leslie Ann Ballou … Continue reading
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