Sunday, May 25, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend



I have had a family member who fought in every war since the American Revolution. My father (who fought in WW 11) gave me a deep respect for those who serve our country and those who fought for it. I am very grateful to those people for the freedom I enjoy.
 
My mothers family came to the US from Northumberland, England. In 1600's. I now own the very same farm they got through a land grant in 1630. That is a very long time for one family to own the same property in the US. My great-grandfather returned from the American Civil War to the farm in 1865. He had fought in 27 battles. He hid woods until dark because he returned without his pants. I have no idea what happened to them. That explanation isn't in my great-grandmothers diary. LOL
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  1. PepperMay 25, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Northumberland? Our ancestors were neighbours =0)

    Deepest respect for all of those who fought for the freedom we have today. Can't imagine what your Great Grandad did with his trousers though...the mind boggles.

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    1. CatherineMay 25, 2014 at 2:28 PM

      In those times it is totally possible someone held a gun to him to steal his pants. No one had anything. People came home from the war bare foot.

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    2. AnnaMay 26, 2014 at 4:14 AM

      Mine too...a handful of my dad's ancestors lived in Alnwick!

      Freedom is priceless, and the people who do the toughest work to keep us free deserve our respect.

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  2. LucilleMay 25, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Amazing history, Catherine! How wonderful that you still live on that same farm. That is so unusual!

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    1. CatherineMay 25, 2014 at 2:51 PM

      I would not have it if my family had not carried on with the English tradition of primogeniture. It all would have been broken up and lost.

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  3. Hairy CavemanMay 25, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Wow! It's so great that you can look that far back in your family history! We really do take freedom for granted and rarely think of those who paid such a high price to make it a reality.
    I think we would all like to know the story of your great-Grandfather's pants!!
    Kind regards, Brian.

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  4. Isabel RuizMay 25, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Eres afortunada. No todo el mundo conoce la historia de sus antecesores.

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  5. miraclechickenMay 25, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    hahaha well I'm glad he did make it home :) Wonderful Memorial day post---

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  6. 12CreateMay 25, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    It is so amazing you still live on the farm that was first owned by your family in the 1600s - that is so special.

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    1. CatherineMay 26, 2014 at 12:54 AM

      I am afraid I don't live there. Maybe someday but not yet.

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  7. elizabeth sMay 25, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    Hi Catherine! What an interesting story about your family history and also about their participation in any of the American wars. You must be very proud of your family's Brave past and heroics. I'm impressed; have a great Memorial Day Weekend :))

    elizabeth

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  8. claudeMay 26, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    un bel exemple de courage, merci

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    1. CatherineMay 26, 2014 at 1:16 PM

      Je suis heureux que vous le pensez. Merci aussi.

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  9. GiacMay 26, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Hello Catherine,
    I will think and make a little prayer for all those who fought so valiantly and their families.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  10. Miniature TreasuresMay 26, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Catherine,
    A truly wonderful post and one i thoroughly enjoyed reading. Best Wishes Tony.

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  11. MargaretMay 26, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    You must have a wonderful sense of family history, do you live on the farm? Would love to see some pics of it.
    That stained glass memorial is very moving.

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  12. CatherineMay 26, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    No Margaret, I don't live there. I am in a different state. The farm is a bit too back woods for me (at this age). When I get older I might like it.

    Thank you for taking your time to comment. :-)

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  13. Indy_PoppyMay 27, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    1630….that is amazing. The history your place must have.

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  14. MarisaMay 27, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    what a wonderful story, thank you for sharing it *you should show us photos of the farm house I loved living on the farm it was so nice and peaceful (it was non working but we had a great barn)

    Hugs
    Marisa

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  15. Andrea ThieckJune 1, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Whow! This really is a very, very long time.
    Thank you for sharing your story.
    Warm regards
    Andrea

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  16. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    I am writing to inquire about how and why a 32 arm miniature chandelier of my creation appeared under the name and credit of Frank Crescente, as if it is his artistry. as "CRESCENTE MINIATURES DESIGNS" Don Meehan

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    1. CatherineJune 3, 2014 at 12:43 PM

      I found all those photos in the same place and they were all listed as ones made by Frank. I am so sorry! I will now remove the photo of the one you made. Please accept my apologies for an honest mistake.

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    2. CatherineJune 3, 2014 at 12:49 PM

      Rather than make another mistake by removing the wrong photo. I have deleted the entire post.

      Kind Regards,

      Catherine

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  17. JohnJune 5, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    HaHaHa! Great story! In my miss-spent youth, I returned home once or twice sans pants but that involved a war of a much different sort. That's so cool that your property has been in the same family for so many generations!

    Missed you,
    John

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