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wonderful day was spent at the Lanark Archives researching the family
forest. I've decided to focus on the mossie branch for now. The
ladies couldn't have been more helpful. One in particular spent
hours loading my table without me asking. I felt she was a mini me,
give a hint and away she went searching for information.
I
finally resolved the original family settlement in 1845. That
probably means they arrived in 1844 and spent the winter at
Brockville. That will remain to be researched. However! And I'm
tickled to discover the reason for the Moss School. It was built on
the original settlement
of
Thomas Moss which to me means that man believed in edumakation! Yes!
I couldn't be happier.
Dear
Eliza's last will was found and though it's thorough it's also
poignant. She couldn't write so her X marks the spot of her
signature. Sad that but in those days it was the norm. Along with
the note of anyone having a double S in their name meant it was spelt
with FS instead of SS. My head nods too.
I love this kind of thing... Glad you got some information..
ReplyDeleteIt's taken over Michelle. One should not research two families at the same time, especially when they intertwine. Talk about yer inbreeding! hehehe However I'm learning a lot and have a whole new appreciation for what they went through.
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