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23 July 2021

John Scott Farm, Scott County, Iowa (ca. 1875)

John Scott (1805-1883) was my 2xg-granduncle.

27 June 2021

William Scott (1771-1849) First Justice of the Peace for Mercer County, Pennsylvania

From The Record-Argus (Greenville, Pennsylvania), April 8, 1876, Saturday, Page 8 --

COURTS OF JUSTICE

Previous to the election by a vote of the people, the office of Justice of the Peace was filled by appointment by the Governor and his council. The first appointment for this office in the town of Greenville, was Mr. William Scott, (the term of office being for life or during good behaviour). Mr. S. held forth in a small store-room on High street, near the present residence of Josiah Kughler. The manner of conducting court at that day differed from this, in as much as the laying of penalties was mostly devolved on the justice. For instance: A countryman was one day brought before the court for some misdemeanor, and using profane language on the street. His punishment was to dig three stumps out of Main street, on the hill west of the U. P. church. Whether this was the method in which the street was finally cleared of this nuisance we know not, but if so, we would recommend it to the Burgess and Council as the bust method of grading and paving the streets at the present day. As at the same ration of penalty quite a fund of labor might be accumulated.

William Scott (1771-1849) was my 3xg-grandfather on my father's maternal side. He is a recent discovery for me and I am just now beginning research on this line.

22 June 2021

Tombstone Tuesday: Martha (Scott) Porter, 1824-1909

In honor of the recent discovery of my g-grandmother Martha (Scott) Porter's picture, I thought it would be appropriate to post a picture of her grave marker this week.

Born: June 1824, in Mercer, Mercer county, Pennsylvania

Died: 5 Sep 1909 in Leavenworth, Chelan county, Washington

Buried: Leavenworth North Road Cemetery, Leavenworth, Chelan county, Washington

05 June 2021

"Just Another Picture of 'Just Another Distant Aunt.'" To Whom?

We all have them. Me as many as anyone! I have over a hundred pictures of great-aunts and great-uncles that go without much attention from me. Why? Isn't it obvious? They are "just distant aunts and uncles". . . to me. My bias is toward researching and giving attention to my "ancestors," not just "relatives."

Then it happens, someone comes along less selfish than me. More thoughtful. More considerate. He posts a picture on FamilySearch.Org of one of his "just another distant aunt." He is thinking less inward and more outward. What can he do that might be good for someone else? What can he do that is good for the hobby of genealogy and therefore all genealogists?

Then I come along and find the picture he posted of his "just a distant aunt."

Meet my 2xg-grandmother Martha Porter (nee. Scott, 1825-1909). This is the first picture I have ever found or seen of her. My newfound cousin's "just a distant aunt" is my gg-grandmother!

I owe him so much for posting this picture publicly. I think he is the type of guy who would appreciate me paying it forward. I need to go start uploading pictures of "just distant aunts" and "just distant uncles."

24 April 2014

Death Announcement for Martha Porter (nee. Scott, 1824-1909)

From The Leavenworth Echo, Leavenworth, Washington (9/10/1909) --

Death of Mrs. Porter

Mrs. Martha Porter died Sunday, September 5, at the home of her grandson, Nelson Forsythe, in Leavenworth, aged 85 years.

The funeral was held Tuesday, under the auspices of Rev. W. V. Davis, Mrs. A. J. Martin, director. Mrs. Porter had lived in Leavenworth for several years. She was of a kindly, gentle disposition, and leaves many friends to mourn her death, as well as three daughters a grandson and granddaughter.

Martha (Scott) Porter was my 2xg-grandmother behind my Dad's maternal (Needham) line.