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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Writer’s Block and Fountain’s Stone
Usually I enjoy writing, especially about genealogy. However, I realize that I have not been keeping up with my sister in terms of the number of entries posted on this blog. I've had a bit of writer's block this winter. What I'm going to attribute it to is favoring the other side of my brain, … Continue reading Writer’s Block and Fountain’s Stone
Matrilineal Monday – Maria Carter Mahoney (1868-1933)
Maria Carter was born in Ireland between 1868 and 1872. She was called Mae by her family and friends for the month she was born in. I had always heard she was born outside Dublin City. I don't know if it's true. We have not been able to find a birth or baptism record for … Continue reading Matrilineal Monday – Maria Carter Mahoney (1868-1933)