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9 Cousins

by Louise Smith Posted on December 5, 2012

C. Raymond Austin 1900–1983 William S. Austin 1903–1979 Clara Leavenworth 1907–1967 Clinton Leavenworth 1909–1983 Arthur L. Austin 1913–1991 Anna Leavenworth 1913–1974 Robert C. Austin 1915–2008 James Leavenworth 1922–2003 Charlotte Hirsch Schroedel 1924–November 27, 2012 I was saddened to hear that … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2010: Book Signing

by Louise Smith Posted on May 9, 2010

Friday May 14, 2010, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., I will be doing a book signing in Cave Creek, Arizona, at a shop called Western Delights. Cave Creek is in many ways the opposite of the area I wrote about … Continue reading →

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March 19, 2010: Book Two

by Louise Smith Posted on March 19, 2010

First of all I would like to thank those of you who bought, The Mill on Halfway Brook. I hope you enjoy reading the book. It’s been busy times and a steep learning curve with the publishing of The Mill … Continue reading →

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Book 2: Echo Hill and Mountain Grove, November 18, 2009

by Louise Smith Posted on November 18, 2009

Book 1, The Mill on Halfway Brook, starts off in the town of Lumberland, the main occupation of the people there relating to lumber. Before 1880, when Book 2 starts, the work base has shifted to work on the canal, … Continue reading →

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Book 1 Update, November 18, 2009

by Louise Smith Posted on November 18, 2009

You may be wondering when/if Book I will be published this year. I know I am. Book I is in Book Limbo at present. Gary has done some awesome maps that will be so helpful as you read the story. … Continue reading →

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Final, Final Edit October 14, 2009

by Louise Smith Posted on October 14, 2009

Dear Cousins and Friends, I am happy to announce that The Mill on Halfway Brook is ready for its final edit. This means my husband Gary, who designs book covers and book interiors for clients (as well as a number … Continue reading →

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Whortleberrying by Hagan Pond 1850s

by Louise Smith Posted on September 28, 2009

Today, while working on chapter 7 for at least the 4th time, I read the answer to my question regarding if there were cranberries by Highland Lake in the 1850s. In 1850, Highland Lake was called Hagan Pond. What follows … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Halfway Brook

by Louise Smith Posted on September 26, 2009

Since the story of my Austin/Leavenworth ancestors, took place in the same location for almost 140 years, I began searching to find out the arrival of each family. The following timeline (give or take a couple years in some instances) … Continue reading →

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Kitchening 9/21/2009

by Louise Smith Posted on September 22, 2009

Kitchening isn’t a word you say? Well, you may be correct, but that’s what we’ve been doing here at the Smith Family Fun House. For a year now, we’ve been remodeling our home. Well, actually, my husband has done the … Continue reading →

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9 Cousins

May 14, 2010: Book Signing

March 19, 2010: Book Two

Book 2: Echo Hill and Mountain Grove, November 18, 2009

Book 1 Update, November 18, 2009

Final, Final Edit October 14, 2009

Whortleberrying by Hagan Pond 1850s

Arrival in Halfway Brook

Kitchening 9/21/2009

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