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
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
One of the reasons I wanted to start this blog was to share the excitement of new information that I get—often via my ace information gathering specialist, Cousin Cynthia. Cynthia’s recent photo and information find came from a gracious couple, … Continue reading
Note: I don’t know who wrote the following letter. “fs” is read as “ss”. Narrows Burgh, March 1848 To Mifs Mary A. Eldred, Lumberland My dear Friend, I thought I would spend a few moments this day noon in writing … Continue reading
“A freshet is a sudden rise in the level of a stream, or a flood, caused by heavy rains or the rapid melting of snow and ice.” I dutifully copied the dictionary definition well over a year ago, when first … Continue reading
In 1798 when it was created, the Town of Lumberland was a rugged wilderness with 300,000 acres of continuous forests, interspersed with ponds, lakes and streams. The brooks and streams flowed into the Delaware River, which was the southwest border … Continue reading
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
Welcome friends and relatives to Halfway Brook, shown in the photo above. There are many Halfway Brooks in North America. This Halfway Brook is in New York state and is a nine mile stream (I have read) which flows into the Delaware … Continue reading
