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>Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 12:42:50 +0100
>To: Robbintina Harrison <redbird(a)interaccess.com>
>From: Laurent Cavin <cavin(a)tech.chem.ethz.ch>
>Subject: Re: CAVIN
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>This I know about the Cavin's history (not mutch, sorry...)
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>1. My family comes from Switzerland. We have found in the church records,
>that since about 1500, they lived in a village named Vuillens, in the
>canton de Vaud (state of vaud, north of the geneva lake), in Switzerland.
>Before 1500, as they were farmers, it's hard to find documentation, but we
>haven't search long.
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>2. Probably did a part of the family travel to south america (1700 ??)
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>3. I was told that there are a lot of cavin in Ireland, and even something
>like a Cavin's corner, or another place name sounding so.
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>Please beware that only the first point (1.) I'm sure about, the other ones
>I was told and never bothered to verify...
>
>Finally I've never heard of Cavin's in the USA...
>
>Have luck (and please reprot if you have interesting general information).
>
>L.Cavin
>
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> \ Laurent CAVIN \ \
> \ Sicherheit & Umweltschutz in der Chemie \ "La beaute de la rose ne \
> \ ETHZ - CAB \ fannera jamais le charme \
> \ 8092 Zuerich /\ de la jonquille..." \
> / cavin(a)tech.chem.ethz.ch \/ /
> / phone: +41 (0) 1 632 3031 / SunZu, chine, XIVe s. /
> / http://ltcmail.ethz.ch/~cavin/ / /
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Hi to All!
If you have had problems with mail lately, this missive from our
RootsWeb guru, Dr. Brian Leverich, should explain the problems you may
have had.
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Searching for relatives or information on the following Cavins: Lula,
Hattie (bn. 3-13-1883, Sarah, Jasper, Frank, Eli and Bill. They were in
Gibson Co.,IN in 1876 when Jasper was born, then were in Missouri when
Hattie was born in 1883.
Any bits of info would be appreciated.
Betty Welch
We collect hundreds of names and dates in Genealogy, but it's nice if we
know something about the people behind the names. I researched my mom's
family in Ireland; but it pales in comparison to my dad's family, so I'd
like to share these stories with you. Virginia Ewing, my cousin and dear
friend, was told these stories by Mr. C. L. Johnson and John Robert
Murray of Wilkinson Co. MS (both of whom are very familiar with the
Ashley/Murray/Cavin families); and Virginia's uncle, the late Willis
Ashley.
Harvey Plummer Ashley was my g,g,g'father, as well as Virginia's
g,g,g'father. His daughter, Isabelle, md. John M. Murray (my gr,
g'parents); and his daughter, Josephine, md. John M's brother, John D.
Murray. These are references from a book Virginia kindy gave to me:
Harvey made excellent wooden chairs, and many of them are still around
today. Another of Harvey's talents was shooting, and he was a crack
shot. In fact, he won so many turkey shoots he was barred from
competition. He was a small man and very nervous. It's said that he once
sawed himself off the wrong end of a two by four. Picking himself up off
the ground he remarked, "That's all right. I had to come down for more
nails anyway."
John Robert said Harvey was also a mid-wife, as well as a folk-doctor.
He went to homes of people to make sure they were taking the correct
amount of medicine prescribed for them. John Robert also said his
grandmother, Josephine, was a crack shot; and had an indentation in her
shoulder from carrying a rifle. Harvey encouraged his reputation because
he would agree to any story told about him, and never deny it. Once
someone asked if he had Pole Cat and he said "Yep", asked him if he
liked it, Harvey said "No". Asked "Then why do you do it?" He answered,
"Have to."
Another relative said Harvey predicted someday we would all be flying
around in machines in the sky. I agree with Virginia that, while Harvey
may have been considered an 'odd ball" in ways, he left behind proof
that he was here, with many descendants to carry on his genes and take
pride in their ancestor. I treasure the picture of Harvey that Virginia
gave to me.
Frank Phipps was Isabelle's half-brother, and was one of Virginia's
forefathers. This is a story told to her by her uncle Willis:
Frank Phipps, being of advanced aged and believing in being prepared,
arranged to have his coffin built by George Melvin Cavin. George's wife,
Lourena Tillery, "outfitted" it by installing the lining and hardware
before it was taken to Frank's home and placed in the attic. Apparenty,
Frank liked to "try it on"; but this annoyed one of his sons, who tried
to move him and his coffin out of the house. When the case went to
court, Willis Ashley's wife, Louisa Bass, appeared on behalf of Frank.
She testified that through some mistake, half of Frank's house was built
on her property; and since Willis was the half brother of her late
husband, she gave her permission for him to live in her half of the
house as long as she wanted. Frank was allowed to stay in the house, and
the son moved out.
I hope more of you share stories about your ancestors with everyone.