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I am trying to find a family in the mid 1850 to 1866 in Massachusetts with the wife named Amanda bc 1830 b NH, dght Florence E. bc 1848 and son Henry bc 1854 both b MA.
Amanda D. Chase took her children to Seattle WA in the spring of 1866. She went as one of the "Mercer Girls" from Lowell. MA. We wonder if her husband died or was killed during the Civil War.
Florence m. H. R. Menard in Kings Co WA on 6 July 1871 with her mother as the officiating minister. Amanda D. Chase had remarried to a Harry Wiggins b MA.
Amanda became well known as a spiritualist in both Los Angeles and San Francisco.
I am hoping that someone recognizes this family. I would like to learn the name of the father of Florence and Henry Chase.
Thanks, Bettye
Hi,
I am trying to connect the Susannah SCHERMERHORN who married Edwin LA RIVES
to other SCHERMERHORN family members. I have a note that Susanna was born in
Saratoga Springs, probably between 1815 and 1825. I believe that Edwin LA
RIVES was born in Canada. I am also interested in about the marriage of
their daughter, Elizabeth La RIVES, to Bryon Otis CHASE about 1863. Byron's
father was Otis CHASE. I have not been able to connect him to other members
of the CHASE family. Otis was born in Glenville, Schenectady County and was
married to Fanny BIGELOW. Does anyone have any information on these
families?
Richard
>From the Shores of Grand Traverse Bay
Hi Everyone,
A while back, it seems that someone was asking for new ideas, etc.
Here's a thought I had re something that I do and probably many others do too. I imagine it has been mentioned before I was on the list, but for those who don't do this and do.......monitor State-County Message Boards, if we tell these people w/questions re Chases to join the Chase list, it w/not only help them, but I'm sure some of their info will also be helpful to the list..... The more Chase-L members, the more Chase info and, of course, the more family tie-in info!!!!!!!!!!!
I do this all the time when it appears the person is not on the list and have been thanked for the info!
Barb Chase Thompson
Hello All,
What a nice story about genealogy. Funny that Elvis fans finally find out he's not really from
royalty. The last line is the kicker.
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/24/elvis.roots.reut
Cheers,
Jeffrey Chace
Scottish village all shook up over Presley roots
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Elvis fans have a new shrine to their hero -- a remote Scottish hamlet
named this week as the ancestral home of the king of rock 'n' roll.
After six years of research, writer Allan Morrison says the singer was the direct descendant of
blacksmith Andrew Presley who lived 300 years ago in the Aberdeenshire village of Lonmay.
"It was like striking gold," he said of his research in the U.S. and Scotland. "You have Graceland
in Memphis. Now hopefully you will have Presleyland in Lonmay."
"I am thrilled to bits and trust it will bring Presley fans to the area," he told Reuters on
Tuesday.
Morrison found records showing that Andrew Presley married Elspeth Leg in Lonmay on August 27,
1713. Their son, also named Andrew, became the first Presley in America when he arrived in North
Carolina in 1745.
Scotland was the only piece of British soil that Elvis Presley ever walked on. In March 1960, he
made a two-hour stopover at Glasgow's Prestwick Airport when returning home after he served with
the U.S. Army in Germany.
Fans still pay homage at the airport to their hero. Now they could take in Lonmay on a new Elvis
pilgrimage route.
Elvis lineage debate
But Presley devotees with suspicious minds could be torn on where to go as the Elvis lineage has
long been a source of dispute from the Presili hills in Wales to an Irish saint from Munster called
St. Elvis.
An American genealogical Web site even claimed that Elvis and former President Jimmy Carter were
sixth cousins once removed because they shared a 17th century German ancestor.
Villagers in Lonmay, a remote corner of the world with wonderful birdlife and spectacular sunsets,
are both amused and bemused by the new-found Elvis link.
"Of course it is fun for the whole area as this is a forgotten corner of Scotland. It will be good
if it draws people in," said Pamela Hall whose soon-to-be-opened bed-and-breakfast accommodation in
the hamlet could be given a welcome boost.
Andrew Buchan, an elder of the parish church who has been poring over its musty record books,
said: "This would be a great thing for attracting tourism to Lonmay."
So could "Jailhouse Jock" T-Shirts and tartan blue suede shoes be next?
The idea may appeal to some locals, but others are not so sure -- Jim McCue for one, the bar
manager at Lonmay's only hotel.
"The Scottish Tourist Board brought in an Elvis impersonator for photos yesterday and I'm sure
there will be plenty more," he said.
"I am not a fan of Elvis -- not at all," he added ruefully. "I wish it had been Jimi Hendrix."
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rewritten, or redistributed.
Find this article at:
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/24/elvis.roots.reut
Hi List,
Have posted this before, but so far no answers. If you don't succeed at first, try, try again, and so I will.
How wonderful it would be to find someone who may have known him or anything about him. His name:
Wallace Fairbanks Chase
Wallace married Mamie Elizabeth (Smith) Chase in St. Louis, at the Odd Fellows Temple on Lindell Blvd., November 20, 1948, at 9:00 pm.
I have the marriage application, a copy of the license, the marriage announcement and the news paper which shows they applied for a license. But, can find nothing more on Wallace Chase. The announcement does state that they would be making their home at 380 N. Taylor Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
With-in a couple of years, Wallace was supposed to have passed away and Mamie came back to her home town in Maryland. Mamie was in her 70's at the time. She had previously been married to Arthur L. Smith who had passed away in 1941.
The family knew little of Wallace Fairbanks Chase, so there is also little to go on in my search.
IF anyone would have or know anything about Wallace or his family, please contact me off list.
Many thanks,
Leta leta.sheaffer(a)verizon.net
I knew that Will was not in good health but was so sorry to read the
obituary. All of us who took advantage of the Chase Reunion that he managed in Salt
Lake City were privileged to know him. I have notified my sister and my
daughter. Thanks for posting it, Judy. Jeanne T. Lane
I am looking for information on Elizabeth Miller who was married to Edward Chase. They are both buried in Rock Glen, N.Y. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance
Charlyne
Hello All,
A new book just published November 2003.
Cheers,
Jeffrey Chace
http://www.chace.demon.nl
Elizabeth Buffum Chace and Lillie Chace Wyman: A Century of Abolitionist, Suffragist and Workers'
Rights Activism
About the Author
Elizabeth C. Stevens is the associate editor of the Papers of General Nathanael Greene at the Rhode
Island Historical Society in Providence, Rhode Island. She lives in Guilford, Connecticut.
Book Description
At her death she was hailed as "the conscience of Rhode Island": Elizabeth Buffum Chaces life
(18061899) of public activism spanned sixty years. Having fought to abolish slavery in the years
before the Civil War, Chace spearheaded the drive for womens suffrage in Rhode Island in the last
decades of the 19th century. She was an associate of radical activists William Lloyd Garrison and
Lucy Stone and she advocated for the rights of women and children toiling in her husbands
factories.
Her daughterone of ten childrenLillie Chace Wyman (18471929), was an activist-writer and
published short stories on social issues in Atlantic Monthly and other periodicals. An outspoken
advocate of racial equality, Wyman kept the legacy of the radical antislavery movement of her
mothers generation alive into the twentieth century.
Since neither Chace nor Wyman left behind a collection of personal papers, this mother-daughter
biography is the product of Stevens extensive research into public and private archives to locate
documents that illuminate the lives of these two remarkable women. By looking at 19th century
American womens history through the lens of this activist pair, Stevens reveals some of the
connections between the public and private lives of activists and examines a relationship that was
at once nurturing, confining, stifling and enriching.
Jeffrey Chace
http://www.chace.demon.nl
I believe this to be William Chase of Salt Lake City who hosted the Chase
reunion of 2000. A fine gentleman and a good host.
-----Original Message-----
From: William Eugene Chase [mailto:will1@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 11:55 PM
To: Lonnie Chase
Subject: Will Chase
Lonny,
Forgive me for passing this on to you like such, but I found this in may
dad's mail and thought I would pass the news on. Will passed away on
Saturday March 13. He passed peacefully. I am not sure of you interaction
with him, but if there is any thing that I can do to follow up for dad,
please let me know.
Art Chase
artchase(a)hotmail.com
No apology necessary - you were right that my message was about the "Battle
Hymn of the Chases". But, I don't see anything in the Chronicle article
that shows that it originated with J.M. Seaver, or any other alleged, or
convicted, scam artists. It was likely written by a hack, but not
necessarily a dishonest one. At this point, without more evidence, I
wouldn't jump to conclusions - those pardodies were very popular and the
Seavers of the world were not the only people that wrote them. It's
possible he did, but is there any proof that he wrote this one?
No apology necessary - you were right that my message was about the "Battle
Hymn of the Chases". But, I don't see anything in the Chronicle article
that shows that it originated with J.M. Seaver, or any other alleged, or
convicted, scam artists. It was likely written by a hack, but not
necessarily a dishonest one. At this point, without more evidence, I
wouldn't jump to conclusions - those pardodies were very popular and the
Seavers of the world were not the only people that wrote them. It's
possible, but is there any proof that Seaver wrote this one?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lonnie Chase" <chase1858(a)direcway.com>
To: <CHASE-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 1:19 AM
Subject: RE: [CHASE-L] Originator of the "Chase Battle Hymn"
>
>
> Sorry, it seemed to me your message was about the "Chase Battle Hymn." My
> message was intended to give the origin of the battle hymn and not the
book.
> :>)
>
> Lonnie
>
and message box.
>
>
Whatever!
The Chase Battle Hymn makes me proud to be a Chase; and I assure you
gentlemen that I continue in the tradition.
My sons are tall, handsome and smart!
My daughters are tall, beautiful and smart!
Ever onward Chases!!!!
Best to your day,
Kit Chase
Texas clan
Correction to my reply to Lonnie:
I meant to write that the E.A. Chase book was NOT about genealogy - royal or
otherwise.
Again, it was about his legal career.
It's late on the east coast, I guess I'll hit the sack!
GENEALOGY TRACER
ACCUSED OF FRAUD
J. M. Seaver, President of Society, Faces Charges of Misusing Mails in
Scheme.
The solicitor declared that a "Battle Hymn of the ---- Family" was included
with
each book, the name of the individual solicited being printed in the blank
space.
Lonnie,
The book about Emory Albert Chase was about genealogy, royal or otherwise -
it was about his career as a judge in New York State. I am confident that
it was NOTpublished by Seaver. The Battle Hymn insert is another matter,
though.
Thanks.
Typos:
Correction to text: In line 21, "Jonah and brave Joshua": Jonah should read
"Josiah". No Jonah is mentioned in the song
I have no idea who "Josiah" is - or others for that matter (Irah, Joshua,
Carlton etc.).
Also, line three should have a period, not a semicolon or slash:
"They always did their duty, unafraid to do or die."
BATTLE HYMN OF THE CHASES
Tune: "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Our ancient sires in England raised their standards to the sky:
For country and posterity their arms were ever high;
They always did their duty, unafraid to do or die/;
The clan goes marching on!
Chorus: Glory to our grand old family,
Virile, worthy, brave and loyal!
"Forward" ever all ye Chases!
The clan goes marching on.
Aquilla, William, Luke and Tom' were founding fathers of our clan;
Aquila Chase was virile, William was a sturdy man;
Posterity of Chases facing danger, never ran.
The clan goes marching on!
Samuel was a signer of a famous document;
In Congress and in courts of justice many years he spent;
He was an ardent patriot and what he said he meant.
The clan goes marching on.
Ann Chase was a heroine with weapon in her hand;
The enemy retreated when she gave her stern command;
She saved the flag, the men, the treasure of her native land.
The clan goes marching on!
Irah was a preacher; Dudley servant of his state;
Salmon is among the men we know as good and great;
Though Wells was in danger, never did he hesitate.
The clan goes marching on!
Jonah and brave Joshua were fighters, we are told;
Carlton was a preacher who brought sinners to the fold;
Among the world's great families our family is pure gold.
The clan goes marching on!
The Clan of Chase is mighty---many thousands brave and strong;
In seventy-six a hundred Chases fought to right a wrong;
Many towns now bear our name. Sure, let us sing that song-
The clan goes marching on!
The sons of Chase have courage any task or foe to face;
Our daughters are all lovely with their beauty, charm and grace;
The leaven of our family is a blessing to the race.
The clan goes marching on!
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I found this at the New York Historical Society, as in insert in the back of
a privately
printed book, c. 1920's. The book was about, if I remember correctly,
Judge Emery Albert Chase of Catskill, New York.
The NYHS does not allow photocopying by the public, so I had to
ask a clerk (with a quick wit) to do it, and listen to some barbed comments
about this piece - the practice of rewriting tunes' words was several
decades
out of style by the '20's.
Sorry!
Bill
GENEALOGY TRACER
ACCUSED OF FRAUD
J. M. Seaver, President of Society, Faces Charges of Misusing Mails in
Scheme
HELD IN MOTOR CRASH
J. Montgomery Seaver, thirty seven, president of the American Historical
Genealogical Society, Broad and Norris sts., was confronted with State and
Federal charges today.
George C. Baker, superintendent of mails at the Post office announced a
fraud order against Seavers organization had been issued at Washington
yesterday.
At the same time Seaver was held in $500; bail for court on charges
growing out of a collision at 26th st. and Columbia av. on July 30 with the
automobile of Emanuel Schichtman, twenty nine, 1108 S. Broad st. Schichtman
alleges he was injured in the crash. The hearing was held before Magistrate
Roberts at the 19th and Oxford sts. police station.
Post office inspectors investigating the Historical Genealogical Societys
activities reported he had arranged a plan for selling books purporting to
give the records of various families back to
The time of William the Conqueror.
After the investigation Horace J. Donnelly, solicitor of the Post office
Department at Washington, reported the plan to be a scheme for obtaining
money through the mails by means of false and fraudulent promises.
Mr. Baker said the fraud order provides that all mail sent to the Societys
office will be returned to senders stamped Fraudulent: Mail to this
address returned by Order of the Postmaster General. The method of
obtaining subscribers for the genealogical books was to obtain through
telephone directories or other means, a list of persons having ordinary
names and to write these persons urging them to buy a book for $10 showing
their descent from royalty or nobility. Exploits of bearers of the name were
described in the letter, Mr. Donnelly said, and there was a similarity in
the achievements of the ancestors, no matter what name was given them. The
solicitor declared that a Battle Hymn of the Family was included with
each book, the name of the individual solicited being printed in the blank
space. The Philadelphia post office, the inspectors found, has been
receiving 300 to 400 pieces of mail daily addressed to the society. The
inspectors denied Seaver lived up to a promise to refund money if the
genealogical books were returned as unsatisfactory.
Lonnie
At 12:06 AM -0500 3-16-04, William J Smith wrote:
>BATTLE HYMN OF THE CHASES
>Tune: "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
>
>Our ancient sires in England raised their standards to the sky:
>For country and posterity their arms were ever high;
>They always did their duty, unafraid to do or die/;
>The clan goes marching on!
>
> Chorus: Glory to our grand old family,
> Virile, worthy, brave and loyal!
> "Forward" ever all ye Chases!
> The clan goes marching on.
<snip>
That's great, out of style or not!!
Slán,
Mo! (Hanrahan) Langdon