Sunday, May 31, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
I'll update a bit of Memorial Day happenings at the lake. We had great weather until it was a bit overcast and threatening on Monday when we had to leave anyway. We had a great group with Scott and the boys, Suzanne and Doug and the kids, Goldman, Mad Dog, Groves and me. Eric and Julie Nichols and their kids and Chris and Jane Crawford and their kids came over by boat for a visit. Our kids were all interested in going to the pool and spent as much time there as they could when they could get a grownup to stay there with them. They also spent a lot of time in the lake.
The three boys (Lukas, Jalen, and Brayden) rode the Orbit - that spinning red thing that gets pulled behind the boat - a lot of times. The boys can all ride at the same time. Doug was so good to take them in the boat. The boat ran really well, and no one wanted to ride the waverunner Doug would have loved to have done more fishing and did do some with Brayden and Lukas usually right along side of him. They were all more interested in the boat. Jalen got up on waterskis but fell the first time when he had hold with one hand while pulling up his pants. He then got up and stayed up when he managed his swim trunks better. Suzanne skied just long enough to prove she could do it. She showed all the old guys up because none of them would even try it.
Monday was Sabrina and Shirley's birthdays. I rode home from the lake with Scott and the boys. When they dropped me off and Brayden learned it was Shirley's birthday he assumed there was going to be cake. Instead he had chocolate coffee. He had such a good time at the lake that he laid down on the steps and cried as we were preparing to leave. He was just not ready to go home.
I talked to Margaret for just a few minutes today. She said she and Norm had been down to the valley for the holiday and just got back yesterday. Said they had a great time and weren't sure whether or not they were going back this weekend or not. Kids were all fine. Margaret had talked to Pauline on Sunday and things were good in Great Bend.
Shirley goes to Chicago tomorrow and Rose leaves Saturday. Chris and Shelly and I are heading to the lake Friday afternoon. Mark and Karen and I'm not sure who else are coming too. Mark and Karen now have six baby chicks, and I'm not sure who's minding the chicks. One is named after me, but I can change it's name if I want to. I''m not sure what to so. Weekend weather forecast is promising. It's finally turned nice weather. I'm just looking forward to the weekend and seeing everybody.
The three boys (Lukas, Jalen, and Brayden) rode the Orbit - that spinning red thing that gets pulled behind the boat - a lot of times. The boys can all ride at the same time. Doug was so good to take them in the boat. The boat ran really well, and no one wanted to ride the waverunner Doug would have loved to have done more fishing and did do some with Brayden and Lukas usually right along side of him. They were all more interested in the boat. Jalen got up on waterskis but fell the first time when he had hold with one hand while pulling up his pants. He then got up and stayed up when he managed his swim trunks better. Suzanne skied just long enough to prove she could do it. She showed all the old guys up because none of them would even try it.
Monday was Sabrina and Shirley's birthdays. I rode home from the lake with Scott and the boys. When they dropped me off and Brayden learned it was Shirley's birthday he assumed there was going to be cake. Instead he had chocolate coffee. He had such a good time at the lake that he laid down on the steps and cried as we were preparing to leave. He was just not ready to go home.
I talked to Margaret for just a few minutes today. She said she and Norm had been down to the valley for the holiday and just got back yesterday. Said they had a great time and weren't sure whether or not they were going back this weekend or not. Kids were all fine. Margaret had talked to Pauline on Sunday and things were good in Great Bend.
Shirley goes to Chicago tomorrow and Rose leaves Saturday. Chris and Shelly and I are heading to the lake Friday afternoon. Mark and Karen and I'm not sure who else are coming too. Mark and Karen now have six baby chicks, and I'm not sure who's minding the chicks. One is named after me, but I can change it's name if I want to. I''m not sure what to so. Weekend weather forecast is promising. It's finally turned nice weather. I'm just looking forward to the weekend and seeing everybody.
Marshfield Cemetery, 25 May, 2009
Marshfield Cemetery, 25 May, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Just a quick update this morning. Mad Dog and I came down to the lake yesterday afternoon and we're expecting the rest of the group today and tonight. Scott had a broken water pipe in his front yard tyhis morning but had a plumber there early and thought it would be fixed in time for him to leave. He said the boys were excited about coming and I'm excited about the group getting here.
Remember, the door is open and everyone is welcome. It's already a beautiful day and promises to be a beautiful weekend. Come one and come all!!!
I'll have a more detailed post later.
Remember, the door is open and everyone is welcome. It's already a beautiful day and promises to be a beautiful weekend. Come one and come all!!!
I'll have a more detailed post later.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Edward LAFFOE's Declaration to become a citizen
Edward LAFFOE's Declaration to become a citizen
Joe sent us this e-mail yesterday:
Yesterday (May 19/2009) I gathered up some files, took them down to the Greene County Archives and got a copy of the attached. Note the spelling includes two (F's) same as on their marriage certificate.
An additional quick chronological review is as follows:
He was born in 1836 or 1837, in Ireland
Married in Dundee, Scotland Nov 19, 1866
First offspring, Louis was born in Scotland or Ireland in 1868 or 1869?
Came to the United States. ______________ Does anyone have exact date, ship or other information?
Information from an obituary seems to be incorrect as it shows him arriving in 1867 landing in New Jersey.
Worked on building bridges when Frisco RR tracks were being built into Springfield. First train into Springfield was in March 1870. His mother-in-law may be buried near Marshfield, MO, in an unmarked grave on private property. Her death reportedly occurred when end of track was at Marshfield.
Next I may go to Marshfield (Webster County) and see if I can get a copy of Edward's final naturalization papers. According to the 1920 Census, this took place in 1896. I do not have the location but since it appears not to be Springfield, then Marshfield would be the logical place.
Also his son Louis would be our grandmother Kate's brother. She was born in MO, in 1872. Louis's lineage (I think) includes offspring in Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas?
Feel free to post and or all of this on the blog. I am pleased to seen the Felin-Jensen family tree includes some of this information. It may be one of the blog readers in Colorado also reads it? This is also very good. I have much more information I would gladly trade.
Bro Joe
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Here is the attachment Joe mentions:
Yesterday (May 19/2009) I gathered up some files, took them down to the Greene County Archives and got a copy of the attached. Note the spelling includes two (F's) same as on their marriage certificate.
An additional quick chronological review is as follows:
He was born in 1836 or 1837, in Ireland
Married in Dundee, Scotland Nov 19, 1866
First offspring, Louis was born in Scotland or Ireland in 1868 or 1869?
Came to the United States. ______________ Does anyone have exact date, ship or other information?
Information from an obituary seems to be incorrect as it shows him arriving in 1867 landing in New Jersey.
Worked on building bridges when Frisco RR tracks were being built into Springfield. First train into Springfield was in March 1870. His mother-in-law may be buried near Marshfield, MO, in an unmarked grave on private property. Her death reportedly occurred when end of track was at Marshfield.
Next I may go to Marshfield (Webster County) and see if I can get a copy of Edward's final naturalization papers. According to the 1920 Census, this took place in 1896. I do not have the location but since it appears not to be Springfield, then Marshfield would be the logical place.
Also his son Louis would be our grandmother Kate's brother. She was born in MO, in 1872. Louis's lineage (I think) includes offspring in Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas?
Feel free to post and or all of this on the blog. I am pleased to seen the Felin-Jensen family tree includes some of this information. It may be one of the blog readers in Colorado also reads it? This is also very good. I have much more information I would gladly trade.
Bro Joe
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Here is the attachment Joe mentions:
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