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Three "Genealogy Angels" were a huge help to me in my Chappell research, and I'd like to thank Teddie Carter, Barb Smith and Pam Brautigam for sharing their info with me!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Juli Morgan
Hi all!
So many of us have been helped in our research by superb websites where genealogists have so generously shared their information, or by "genealogy angels", those people who go out of their way to help others along in their research, even if it's not the "angel's" direct line. I thought this Thanksgiving season would be a good time for us to stop and thank those people who so freely share information and tips.
So take a moment and let us know the wonderful people who have helped you in your Chappell research. They deserve a world of thanks!
I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Happy Hunting,
Juli Morgan
Chappell Mailing List Administrator
CHAPPELL-admin(a)rootsweb.com
Hi all
I thought I would list my interests in a hope of stimulating a lost lead.
Edward CHAPPELL married Susan(na) GILLARD in 1815 in Bath Somerset.
Edward was a cabinet maker as listed on the 1841 census.
He is a real mystery. Although I found a record of his wifes baptism in Bath
I could find no record of Edward.
They had 6 children that I know of.
Susanna, Robert, Henry, Louisa, Alfred Edward and William.
I am descended from Robert and I have traced Alfreds family to th 1901
census.
Any information about this family would be much appreciated.
ta muchly
Sally
Hi all!
Activity has been quite slow on all the lists lately. I'm hoping it's only due to the upcoming holidays keeping everyone busy! *g*
I found a very helpful article on how to phrase an attention-getting subject line, and wanted to share it with you. It was originally printed in Rootsweb Review, Vol. 6, No. 46, 12 November 2003:
Grabbing Your Cousins' Attention
When you see a message posed on the mailing lists and message boards
with a subject line such as: "HELP!!!" "Searching!" "Looking for
"Genealogy!" "Desperate!" and even (no subject) -- what's your reaction?
Shrug and move on?
We all were newbies once upon a time, but if you want to get the most
out of your queries, spruce up your subject lines. For even though you
might draft your messages carefully and explain in detail what
information you seek -- including the name(s) of the ancestor(s), where
the individual or family lived, and a time frame, if your subject line
doesn't grab the readers, you won't hear from anyone.
The vast majority of browsers and subscribers take roughly one second
-- that's right, one second -- to decide whether a message is of
interest to them and whether they are going to read further. The
decision whether to bypass or read the message is often determined by
the subject line alone and not the message content. Digest subscribers
(on mailing lists) often scan the subjects of the messages in a digest
index to determine whether they are going to scroll through to read the
actual messages.
Subjects such as the ones listed above, no matter how many exclamation
points are added, no matter how urgent your pleas for help, and no
matter how many caps are used, do not inform the reader of the message
content. They do nothing to "grab" anyone's attention. Experienced
researchers often lament that they'd love to help more, but don't have
the time to wade through messages that do not contain the foundation of
genealogical research: names, dates and places. No one, except a close
cousin, really cares how you are related to someone. Save those
relationship explanations for private correspondence.
A good subject line should provide the reader with information about the
message to which it is attached. It should be concise but complete
enough to explain who or what the message concerns, the time frame, and
the location, if known. Abbreviate only where necessary due to a
character limit, such as on the message boards, and remember that this
is the Internet and the boards and lists have an international audience.
Don't assume your Australian cousins know what you mean with American
abbreviations. Add USA, UK, etc. Examples of good subject lines are:
--Information sought about Joseph JOHNSON, b. 1862 in Frederick
County, Maryland, USA
--Census info needed for George HOLTON, 1901, Somerset, England
--Peter BURNS m. Olive HAWKINS, 1879, Melbourne, Australia--need
parents for both
--Susanna, m. Johannes BENDER, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA,
1788--maiden name?
--Need date and place of marriage of John SMITH and Sarah JONES--
lived Ohio, USA 1850
The reader will know at a glance if the above messages are of interest
to them personally and also if they may have resources that might have
the information. A reader who has a book on Ohio marriages in the 1850s
may well read the message about John SMITH and Sarah JONES and look for
the information even if he is not personally connected to this family.
Other important tips about using a meaningful subject subject line are:
--If you are replying to a list or board message and the subject of
your reply changes from the one in the earlier message(s) in the thread,
change/update the subject line accordingly, and
--If you are a digest subscriber and replying to a message in a digest,
be sure to change the subject to pertain to the actual message to which
you are replying rather than leaving the digest name and number as the
subject line.
The subject line you create for your query is the "hook" that either
draws the reader in or sends him on to the next message passing yours
by. So, don't cry aimlessly for "HELP!!!!!" -- let the reader know what
you are looking for at a glance with a meaningful, concise subject.
Happy Hunting!
Juli Morgan
Chappell Mailing List Administrator
CHAPPELL-admin(a)rootsweb.com
Hi,
Part of what is posted is my husband's family. Below is what I've proven:
Josiah Washington BROWN, B 1821 in Knox, Mar to Martha WEAR, B. 1825 in
McMinn. Mar. in Knox 13 July 1841. Children:
1. Polly E. B. 1843, D. 1862
2. Mary Cordelia V 1844, Mar. 1864 to "Dock" BROCK
3. Winfield Scott, B 1847
4. William Charles, B 31 Dec. 1849, Mat to Susan WRIGHT 12 July 1867
5. Mary Margaret B 1854
6. Robert Huston, B 1855, D. 1934, Mar to Josephine Leanne LEDBETTER
7. Hugh L., B. 1856
8 Ann B 1858
Martha died 19 Dec. 1860 in Athens, McMinn Co., and Josiah married Nancy
Kinner COFFEY in 1862. Their children were:
1, Nancy Kinner B 18 Oct 1863 in Athens, D. 10 Jan 1916, Mar to Carroll Long
HUTSELL and her twin (These are my husband's grandparents.)
2. Josiah Washington , Mar to Sofia EROCKSON
3. Matilda L., B 1865, Mar to WIlliam BANKS.
Josiah Washington BROWN Sr., Died 13 July 1870. He had large land holding
along the Hiwasse River in McMinn Country and was friends with the McSPADDENS,
WALKERS, and COFFEEs.
Despite years of searching, I had not been able to prove that his parents
were
James BROWN and Martha CHAPPELL. There was another couple of the same names
and approximate dates, but they were in Western TN.. Nancy COFFEYS parents
were Daniel COFFEY and Manerva CARDWELL, both born in N.C.
I have the entire decendancy list for the Hutsell family, of course and a few
other dates, but am still looking for proof on the ancestors of James BROWN,
Martha CHAPPELL, Daniel COFFEY and Manerva CARDWELL.
Any help will be most appreciated. Hope the above helps someone out.
Earlene HUTSELL eroch25(a)aol.com
My gr grmother was Mary Rebecca Chappell b. 1878, m. Gilbert Ervin. They lived in Pittsfield, Pike Co Illinois
i have no information about the Chappell's.
please contact if you have any info. cyndi