tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93260962024-03-13T08:15:50.698-07:00The Paper TrailFind Ancestors in genealogy Documents such as birth and marriage certificates, burial & Cemetery records, land records, indentures, slave certificates and moreOlive Tree Genealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-51978871794853165242012-03-16T06:24:00.001-07:002012-03-16T06:24:41.473-07:00Baptism Fraktur for Ernestine Kugler 1924 MarylandAntique 1924 baptism fraktur for Ernestine May Kugler, child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kugler born on May, 16th, 1924, in Baltimore, MD and baptized on July 6, 1924. Baptized at Christ Lutheran Church by Pastor LM Zimmerman.
Item number: 310291381396 on E-BayOlive Tree Genealogyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02381110998759242462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-16327014277901530112011-05-07T05:38:00.000-07:002011-05-07T05:42:25.195-07:001823 Bethel Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania1823 Legal Statement of Jacob Rüttel of Bethel Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (His Name is Also Spelled Jacob Riddle and Jacob Rittel in this Document) On January 28, 1823 Declaring that Jacob Riddle has no claims against the property of his neighbor, Conrad Wagener Signed by Justice of the Peace J. Batdorff Bid on this ItemGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-55983961125818905962011-04-16T16:50:00.000-07:002011-04-16T16:50:00.184-07:00Virginia slavery document 1815Virginia slavery document. This document lists the property of Robert Nuckolls of Grayson County, Virginia as of the first day of April, 1815 which includes seven slaves. The property listed includes "Seven slaves of the following descriptions - Males 4 between 12 and 50 at 1,600 - Females 2 between 12 and 50 at 500 - 1 under the age of 12 at 200". The total value of slaves was $2,300 which GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-63207535868997454912011-04-12T16:39:00.000-07:002011-04-12T16:39:00.431-07:00Portsmouth in New Hampshire 1736Early colonial document between: "...John Itardison of Portsmouth in New Hampshire in New England, mariner..." and: "...John Jones of Kittery in the County of York in New England, bricklayer..." concerning the sale of land for the sum of six hundred pounds. Dated "...April the sixth in the year of our Lord 1736."GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-23679109305650011972011-04-10T16:38:00.001-07:002011-04-10T16:38:48.374-07:00James Arnold of Warwick, Rhode IslandLand transfer dated August 2, 1762 and signed by James Arnold of Warwick, Rhode Island. This document transfers lands in Gloucester, Rhode Island, to his daughters Barbary Sheldon of Cranston and her sister Elizabeth Fenner of Johnston, and their husbands, share and share alike. Justice of Peace attestation on reverse, and later recorded by Town Clerk in 1767.GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-55751038174388843712011-02-18T17:37:00.000-08:002011-02-18T17:48:27.131-08:00Virginia Slavery Document 1815Handwritten Virginia slavery document. This document lists the property of Robert Nuckolls of Grayson County, Virginia as of the first day of April, 1815 which includes seven slaves. The property listed includes "Seven slaves of the following descriptions - Males 4 between 12 and 50 at 1,600 - Females 2 between 12 and 50 at 500 - 1 under the age of 12 at 200". The total value of slaves was $GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-72978889939567767022011-01-24T16:24:00.000-08:002011-01-24T16:24:00.358-08:00County of Lancaster Pennsylvania 18241824 Letter of Attorney with County of Lancaster, PA, Pennsylvania Seal June 5 and 7th, 1824Leah Jennings to Seth BundleLeah Jennings of the Township of Lampton?, in the County of Lancaster, and State of Pennsylvania, single woman, constitute and appointed... Seth Bundle of the Township of Elizabeth, in the county of Essex, and State of New Jersey, Merchant, my lawful attorney...especially my GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-42089486343512534452011-01-23T16:20:00.000-08:002011-01-23T16:23:42.557-08:001858 Louisville, Kentucky Citizenship Certificate1858 Louisville, Kentucky Citizenship Certificate for Hugh Willis, and co-signed by a sponsor Patrick M Makin. Mr. Willis came from Ireland, was in New York City, and later found his way to Louisville, Kentucky.GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-38770605377420887562011-01-20T07:48:00.000-08:002011-01-20T07:48:00.632-08:00Mount Vernon 1835Court document, 'John Thomas Maker, Oath that the advertisement hereto annexed was published in the Mount Vernon Gazette, a newspaper of general circulation in the county of Knox, for six consecutive weeks...' The ad that is attached at the bottom reads, 'Notice is hereby given to Defendants that a bill fo Chancery was filed by the complainant James Howard, against said defendants on the 7th day GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-90080290876754559532011-01-16T07:33:00.000-08:002011-01-16T07:33:00.373-08:00Frederick co. Virginia 1859March 29th 1859 Deed, Frederick co. Virginia, Isaac Garrett and his Wife Mary Caroline Garrett, and Simon N Orndoff...$250 dollers was the sale price. Bid on this ItemGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-65463074595648982202011-01-12T07:21:00.000-08:002011-01-12T07:21:00.215-08:00Jefferson OregonCertificate of Title for a 1952 Dodge PickUp Issue date 8-25-75 to Mabel Bass of Jefferson Oregon.Bid on this ItemGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-74335894894997851912011-01-09T07:30:00.000-08:002011-01-09T07:30:00.177-08:00Civil War Enlistment PaperDated April 22 1861: State of New Hampshire for Henry L Morse born in Boston Mass. occupation before enlisting was a currier.Bid on this ItemGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-67208656380232981802011-01-06T07:11:00.000-08:002011-01-06T07:11:00.380-08:00Charlotte County, Virginia 1846Document dated in 1846 from Charlotte County, Virginia, in which John Elam pays his taxes for the year, including taxes on two large parcels of land totaling nearly 1500 acres, on 4 slaves, and 4 horses.Bid on this ItemGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-13413124286948850312011-01-04T07:07:00.000-08:002011-01-04T07:11:53.388-08:00Campbell County, Viriginia 1828Inventory of the estate of John Holcomb of Campbell County, Viriginia. It is dated September, 1828 and is contained on four pages folded in the middle. Each page measures 7 1/2" x 12 1/4". The inventory begins with a list of seven slaves that Holcomb owned and their value which ranged from $50.00 for Effie to $550.00 for Peter. The remainder of the inventory lists household furniture, ceramics, GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-54175776848205052132010-12-22T06:28:00.000-08:002010-12-22T06:38:29.610-08:00John Melzard of MassachusettsAugust 16, 1814. Massachusetts. A receipt signed “John Melzard” for taxes paid on his property in his hometown of Marblehead, MA: “Received this 16 day of Augst., 1814 from John Melzard the sum of eight two cents for direct tax upon the property of J.M. in the Town of M.head in the ninth Collection District, in the State of Massachusetts, under the act of Congress passed the 2d August, 1813, to GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-44476165594023845312010-12-02T15:38:00.000-08:002010-12-02T15:38:00.267-08:001814 URBANA, OHIO ESTATE APPRAISAL DOCUMENTHandwritten inventory and appraisal of the estate of Alexander Wood. Inventory includes:2 Kettles Plank & tub for Hatters 4 Hatters Bows 2 Hatters Irons 1 Hatters Stamper 45 Hatters Blocks 6 1/2 dozen Boram Hats 9 1/2 dozen Carter Hats 98 Muskrat skins 70 Racoon Skins 9 Otter SkinsPlus...rifle gun, castings, cherry tree clock case, silver watch. More.Signed twice each by appraisers: Jno ReynoldsGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-52727458967291001562010-11-29T15:33:00.000-08:002010-11-29T15:33:00.218-08:00Reuben Humphrey 1777Official document relating to the reimbursement of 4 Pounds, 16 Shillings to one Reuben Humphrey for lost clothing . It is addressed to the Treasurer and officially signed and dated Hartford, July 17, 1777GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-4657234068192747992010-11-26T15:29:00.000-08:002010-11-26T15:32:47.873-08:00New York City 1760 Jacobus RooseveltDocument, dated 1760, where Jacobus Roosevelt, merchant, and his wife Catherine of New York City have sold to William Hunter, ship carpenter, a piece of land on the outward side of the city bordered by the East River and Cherry Streets.....signed at bottom by Jacobus Roosevelt, Catherine Roosevelt, Archibald Campbell and Harman Hoffman.Find this item on E-BayGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-36021590301996986902010-10-31T12:49:00.000-07:002010-10-31T12:52:22.306-07:00John Melzard of Marblehead MassachusettsAugust 16, 1814. Massachusetts. A receipt signed “John Melzard” for taxes paid on his property in his hometown of Marblehead, MA: “Received this 16 day of Augst., 1814 from John Melzard the sum of eight two cents for direct tax upon the property of J.M. in the Town of M.head in the ninth Collection District, in the State of Massachusetts, under the act of Congress passed the 2d August, 1813, to GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-12649293110482717622010-10-27T16:30:00.000-07:002010-10-27T16:32:19.452-07:00Thomas Stagg 1806Document dated 1806, where Thomas Stagg of the City of New York has sold to James C. Roosevelt; a piece of land in Palmer's Purchase, lot number 42, in the River Division......signed by Thomas Stagg, Catherine Stagg and William Rose.GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-85641190409848773512010-10-25T12:05:00.000-07:002010-10-25T12:08:19.209-07:00Georgia, Macon County 1856Georgia, Macon County Before me Benjamin Harris, a justice of the Inferior Court and for said county, personally came Samuel M. McKenzie, who being duly sworn … saith that James H. Wadsworth and Henry Abraham, both of said county-- WITH FORCE AND ARMS … on the first day of July, in the year 1856, at or about the hour of 9 o’clock of the night, IN A VIOLENT AND TUMULTUOUS MANNER, WITH GUNS AND GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-52208799634595896352010-10-19T07:17:00.000-07:002010-10-19T07:22:19.323-07:001817 PULASKI COUNTY GEORGIA SLAVE DOCUMENTS“On or before the first day of January Eighteen Hundred and Seventeen we or each of us do promise to pay Jas Bryan or bearer the sum of one hundred and seventy eight dollars for THE HIRE OF TWO NEGROS upon condition of the said Negroes continuing with us twelve months from the date this 11th of January 1816. Sam FowleThe second from Pulaski, County, GA recording the details of a lawsuit that GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-9523406116489331332010-10-12T06:35:00.000-07:002010-10-12T06:38:02.291-07:00ALEXANDER MCGINTY 1784State of North Carolina Document, Number 389.ALEXANDER MCGINTY purchased SEVENTY ACRES in the COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG.The front of the document has Official State of North Carolina Printing, plus lots of information about the land purchase WRITTEN BY HAND.The backside of the document has manuscript information by the Mecklenburg County Clerk, including: "This certifies that this grant is registeredGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-70521240820016557792010-09-28T12:13:00.000-07:002010-09-28T12:13:00.138-07:00Colonial New York court document from 1750A single sheet document from the "Supreme Court...Province of New York at the city Hall of the City of New York...the twenty fifth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and fifty." This concerns a case between John Owen and Samuel Burling in: "...the matters in controversy...to be referred to the arbitration and official determination...any three of them shall..make report thereof to this GeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9326096.post-9109533779757130522010-09-26T12:07:00.000-07:002010-09-26T12:07:00.726-07:001862 Petersburg Virginia escaped slaves bounty document$400.00 WILL BE PAID FOR THE APPREHENSION OF MY TWO NEGRO MEN JOSHUA AND WILLIAM. JOSHUA RAN AWAY ABOUT THE 1ST OF JUNE 1862, HE IS ABOUT 35 YEARS OLD, SIX FEET HIGH AND GINGER BREAD COLOR; IS VERY INTELLIGENT. WILLIAM LEFT MY HOUSE THE 12TH, HE IS 21 YEARS OLD 5 FEET 6 INCHES HIGH, GINGER BREAD COLOR;WELL BUILT. IT IS PROBABLE THAT BOTH OF THEM MAY BE WITH OUR ARMY NEAR RICHMOND OR PETERSBURG ORGeneaGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18257308787843597226noreply@blogger.com0