Family legend has it that either Pierre DeLone, or his father, was a French Huguenot minister who was forced to flee for his life from France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The exact spelling of his surname is unknown; it could have been spelled DeLome, DeLon, or Delone. Seeking to avoid further … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Heal
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Family Friends Friday – The Mermon family of Cherry Valley, PA
My sister and I had always wondered who the people in this photograph were. Although they didn't look like anyone in our family, we kept the photo anyway. The family is dressed up in their good clothes and the pose is formal, yet was taken outdoors. The wind seems to be blowing the boys ties. … Continue reading Family Friends Friday – The Mermon family of Cherry Valley, PA
Family Treasures Sarah Van Pelt and Jeremiah Smith
The marriage certificate confirms the marriage of Sarah Van Pelt (b. Staten Island 1811 - d. 1880) and Jeremiah Smith (b. Long Island 1810 - d. 1891) and is dated June 15, 1831. The marriage occurred at the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. Rev. John E. Miller of Tompkinsville officiated. … Continue reading Family Treasures Sarah Van Pelt and Jeremiah Smith
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