History is a vast collection of stories and perspectives from the beginning of time to the present day. Many people have only cursory knowledge of history and some of its important turning points. Few people stop to think about the experiences of those who lived through that history and what it must have been like during that time. Even fewer may be aware that they may have ancestors who were a part of that history. Through the combined methods of formal genealogy and historical research it is possible to see one’s own past come alive. This paper examines the ancestry of the 21st century history student ad uncovers the connections to past events in North American history. CHAPTER ONE: 11th Great Grandfather of Author William Allis was born around the year 1613 in Essex County, England to Richard Allis and Margaret Baines. At the age of seventeen, William Allis arrived in Massachusetts with the Winthrop Fleet. Allis was aboard the Mayflower, which was making its third voyage across the Atlantic. After the immigrants landed at Charlton Harbor, Boston in 1630, they began surveying the land and settling the area. In 1632, Allis shows up in Mount Wollaston, Massachusetts. Allis was one of those who helped to survey the 50 acres of land. In 1634, this land was annexed to Boston. Large amounts of this land were granted to certain residents, and Allis was one of those who received some land. Allis was granted 12 acres on February 24, 1640. Around May of 1640, William Allis took the Freeman’s Oath which gave him the right to hold office and vote in the Puritan society. Allis was most likely well-educated and was a member of the Puritan church. By this time, he was a skilled surveyor and a successful farmer. He was a prominent resident ... ... middle of paper ... ...mustered out on October 25, 1864 on disability. Anthony Gabler, after the war, would move from Detroit to Rubicon, Huron County, Michigan. Sometime after the war, he married again. His second wife was named Elizabeth. Anthony died on September 19, 1917 in Harbor Beach, Huron County, Michigan at the age of 83. History is an important thing to hold on to. It helps to gain an understanding not only of the past, but also of the present. The people who lived through the important turning points in North American history helped to shape what North America is today. History comprises not just the Jeffersons or the Lincolns, but it also comprises the Van Camps, Lyons, and Lanes. People need to remember the major and minor players in history. Researching one’s family history would be a perfect way to start exploring the makeup of the past and providing for the future.
He was born in Baltimore in 1748, but his story begins long before his birth. It started when his father’s family immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1680’s. His father just so happened to move to Maryland, where he met his wife, married her, and settled in Baltimore where William was to be born. William had many hard times and little schooling until he was ten, when his family moved to North Carolina.
What is history? Many believe that history is what is read in textbooks, or what is seen on the news. If Susan Griffin were asked that question, she would probably argue that history is much more than that. It is about the minds and souls of the people who went through the historical event, not simply what happened. In her essay, Griffin incorporates stories of people from totally different backgrounds, and upbringings, including herself, all to describe their account of one time period. Each person’s history is somehow connected with the next person’s, and each story contr...
...e with him. But Husband on June 9th he died of Pneumonia. Emmy and John buried him somewhere near them but to this very day nobody know where that is exactly.
Many Americans know the journey of Christopher Columbus and Daniel Boone, but a smaller percentage of the population knows about other journeys their fellow Americans have taken. Our job at PBS is to “create content that educates, informs, and inspires (PBS mission statement).” By including different or lesser known journeys for our new series, we can inform and ignite a curiosity for American history that is not often talked about. Two journeys that should be included in this project is the plight of the Native Americans during the 19th century. These forced migrations are not frequently talked about for various different reasons, such as the history behind them or their controversy, but it is our job to present these without biases to inform our viewers.
In 1946 graduated from high school as a Valedictorian and joined the U.S. Army. He trained in engineering school at Fort Lewis, Washington. He served 18 months in occupational forces in Japan.
In this reflective piece I am going to answer the questions “why is it important to know the beliefs and tradition of those who came before us?” And “what could happen if we ignore the past?” I am going to answer these questions using the following passages Freedom Walkers, Jo Ann Robinson and I am a Native North American. I am also going to talk about how if we don't study the past, we can miss a big turning point in our lives.
1930: Married Carol Henning and moved to the family home in Pacific Grove. His father
Earlier historians believed that education in the history department would separate the social classes into two groups, the educated versus the uneducated. Knowledge of history should not be determined by society. You either know your material or you do not completely understand it due to how it is explained. What I did not know, was that our family trees provide us with an understanding of how our families contributed to our ever changing history. Predicting our futures with history can be challenging because we sometimes receive uninformative facts that our teachers or modern historians might not know. For example, Howard Zinn wrote a chapter in his book A People’s history on Christopher Columbus and why we should not celebrate Columbus
“Tracing a single Native American family from the 1780’s through the 1920’s posed a number of challenges,” for Claudio Saunt, author of Black, White, and Indian: Race and the Unmaking of an American Family. (pg. 217) A family tree is comprised of genealogical data that has many branches that take form by twisting, turning, and attempting to accurately represent descendants from the oldest to the youngest. “The Grayson family of the Creek Nation traces its origins to the late 1700’s, when Robert Grierson, a Scotsman, and Sinnugee, a Creek woman, settled down together in what is now north-central Alabama. Today, their descendants number in the thousands and have scores of surnames.” (pg. 3)
Family history possesses valuable information about a person’s past and future life. It can be used as a powerful screening tool to help conduct decisions about genetic testing for you and family members at risk. Family history can identify potential health problems that an individual has an increased risk for in their lifetime. With early identification, you can begin taking steps to reduce the risk with things such as lifestyle changes of diet and exercise. In many cases, just by adopting a healthier lifestyle can reduce your risk for diseases that run in your family.
Often when looking at American history, people tend to lump all the characters and actors involved as similar. This is especially the case in regards to Early American Colonial history. Because the Puritan communities that grew rapidly after John Winthrop’s arrival in 1630 often overshadow the earlier colony at Plymouth, many are lead to assume that all settlers acted in similar ways with regard to land use, religion, and law. By analyzing the writings of William Bradford and John Winthrop, one begins to see differing pictures of colonization in New England.
Roger Williams was born around 1603. The exact date has not been found yet, because his birth records were destroyed in The Great Fire of London. He is the son of James and Alice Williams. His father was a prosperous merchant in London.
After the decease of his mother Roy and his siblings were sent to St. Paul, Minnesota. There in Minnesota, lived his uncle and aunt who they were sent
More mobs came to the village and pushed them out. They left for the Salt Lake Valley in July ,1847. They made it to the Salt Lake Valley September 18, 1850. They made it safe and well. She lived in Utah for a few months before she died. Becoming old then moving to Richmond, Cache County to live with her daughter. She had six children. She died age 77 on June 30, 1886.
Family history is very important to an individual. By knowing where you come from, you can have a better perspective of your life. Having a clear understanding of your family background allows you to better appreciate the things that you would normally take for granted. The house, the car, and the average clothing may look better when one sees the sacrifices their family has made. They will see that their family has worked very hard just so their family can experience the better things in life. A persons roots and origin is one of the most important things to explore. It alone can bring you closer to self-discovery.