Category Archives: Genealogy

Hilton Point, New Hampshire and Brad’s Ancestor William Hilton

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Teresa Rust

Heather Wilkinson Rojo’s blog post today is about Hilton Point in New Hampshire which Brad’s 10th Great-Grandfather, William Hilton, helped to settle: “In the year 1623, William Hilton settled on Hilton Point…” Take a look and read the complete article … Continue reading →

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20 Free Credits at Scotland’s People Today!

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Teresa Rust

It’s a GRAND Day! I just purchased my 20 FREE credits at Scotland’s People! There is a special promotion at ScotlandsPeople…Sign in, click on ‘Buy Credits’ enter promotional code: “scotlandnow” and receive 20 credits free! Let me know if you … Continue reading →

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You Can Go Home Again, A Guest Post by Dan Hamilton

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Teresa Rust

Originally posted on John Hamilton of Charlestown, Massachusetts (c1636-c1681):
Elm Hill Farm, East Main Street, Brookfield, Massachusetts Hi, I’m Dan Hamilton. I grew up feeling rather a mutt. I never knew my mother, and family history was not a…

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You Can Go Home Again, A Guest Post by Dan Hamilton

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Teresa Rust

You Can Go Home Again, A Guest Post by Dan Hamilton.

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Our Shoemaking Ancestors in Massachusetts

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Teresa Rust

(Hamilton/Pepper) One of the titles of a chapter in my Biographical Sketch of John Prouty Pepper is “Shoemaker.” Shoe-making became a huge activity in parts of Massachusetts beginning in the 18th century. In the 1850 US Census my 3rd Great-Grandfather … Continue reading →

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Isn’t Amy a Modern Name?…NOT

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Teresa Rust

Which of you, after doing family history research for years, has come across a name that seems odd or somehow doesn’t seem to fit in with the family or time period? I have a few of those. I have a … Continue reading →

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The Salem Witch Hunt

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Teresa Rust

One of the most disturbing events in early New England History are the Salem Witch Trials which lasted from February 1692 to May 1693. Was your ancestor accused or an accuser? If you had ancestors living in Salem Village (now … Continue reading →

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Search British Records at Ancestry for FREE!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Teresa Rust

From February 6th through the 8th you can search the British records at Ancestry.com for free! So get searching today! Enjoy!

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Hey Pepper Cousins! Do you know about our cousin connection to the Manhattan Project?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Teresa Rust

Pepper/Hamilton Line: In November 2013 I sent out a brief blog post about a new discovery I had made: “You never know what discoveries you’ll make when sleuthing through your family tree. I just, right now, discovered that I am … Continue reading →

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Big Changes Going on at Gran’s Family HIstory

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Teresa Rust

A few years ago I was very ambitious and I started several blogs/websites to share my family history/genealogy research. Due to unforeseen circumstances (my parents’ health) I have not been able to keep up with the sites or to edit … Continue reading →

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My Dad’s Family Finder DNA Test

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Teresa Rust

Just recently I submitted a DNA sample from my father John Pepper to Family Tree DNA for the Family Finder test. The results have started coming in the last few days and my head is spinning with all of the … Continue reading →

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Update on our Mayflower Ancestor, George Soule and his wife Mary Buckett

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Teresa Rust

Updated: 14 Feb 2014: (Bishop Line) This is the ancestry of my 6th Great-Grandmother Content SOULE, beginning with her immigrant ancestor, my 10th Great-Grandfather George SOULE, a passenger on the Mayflower. George SOULE, the Mayflower Pilgrim, is Aidan, Daniel, Lillian, and Callen’s 12th great … Continue reading →

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Update with Correction! Our Royal Cousin Connection!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Teresa Rust

Update with Correction! 14 Feb 2014 Several years ago I was given a chart revealing our cousin connection to Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. I have updated this chart for my children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. This is just fun … Continue reading →

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Our Royal Cousins

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Teresa Rust

  For some time I have known of this connection. I wanted to make sure that the rest of the family has this information. It is just fun to know. Unfortunately, there are no royal perks! 😉 FYI, I have … Continue reading →

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Daugherty Cousin Found!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Teresa Rust

So exciting! I have just been found by a Dougherty/Daugherty cousin from the town where my grandfather was born. I’ve spent some time updating this page today. UPDATED: 2 February 2014 NOTA BENE! (Note Well!) All of the information on this … Continue reading →

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My Pentagon and Manhattan Project Cousin Connection

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Teresa Rust

Pepper/Hamilton Line: You never know what discoveries you’ll make when sleuthing through your family tree. I just, right now, discovered that I am the 6th cousin 3 times removed of Lieutenant General Leslie Richard Groves. Lieutenant General Leslie Richard Groves, … Continue reading →

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“Genealogy Roadshow” begins on September 23rd on PBS

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Teresa Rust

Everyone PLEASE watch the new PBS TV series “Genealogy Roadshow,” which begins on Monday evening, September 23rd at 9 PM Pacific Time (check your local listings)! This program will be helping “common” folk learn about their amazing heritage, unlike “Who … Continue reading →

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St. Martin of Tours, Sherford, Devon, England

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Teresa Rust

     Tomorrow, September 20, 2013, is the 227th anniversary of the baptism of my 4th Great-Grandfather William Trant of Sherford, Devon, England.      He was baptized in St. Martin of Tours the same church where three of his … Continue reading →

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Are you sure your ancestor came on the Mayflower? :)

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Teresa Rust

Did you know that of the 102 passengers on the Mayflower only 26 heads of families have been recognized by the Mayflower Society as having descendants? Here is an excellent article all about this at the New England Historic Genealogical … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Roork would have been 102 today!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Teresa Rust

If my grandfather Claud Franklin Roork was still alive today, he would have been 102 years old! Grandpa was born in Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma on May 15, 1911. He married my Grandmother Rachel Fay Sammon in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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