Category Archives: Springer

Wedding Wednesday – William Springer and Florence Murphy

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Groom William G. Springer Bride Florence A. Murphy Residence of Groom  Berlin, N. H.         ” “             Bride        “        “    “ Age of Groom 22   “         Bride 21 Color of Groom White        “        Bride   “ Occupation of Groom  … Continue reading →

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Reviewing 2010 Resolutions

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

As 2010 comes to a close, it is time to take a look back at the resolutions made for this year and see how I did with my research and then I can decide what my resolutions will be for 2011. … Continue reading →

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Tombstone Tuesday – Sophia Utton

Posted on April 20, 2010 by

Sophia Utton was born Sophia Springer in March of 1883 to Alexander Springer  (known as Hilaire Fontaine, before 1880) and Mary Cote (known as Marie Cote prior to 1880). Sophia was one of seven children. Sophia married Leroy Utton of … Continue reading →

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A New Surname to Search, Cote

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

My exciting weekend with a new cousin has proved to be insightful. She has shared some family stories and has passed on information to help me search. Today, she asked me this question, “At this point I need to ask … Continue reading →

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The Many Joys of Genealogy

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

  When I started this journey, learning about the family that came before, I wanted to just know who they were and really not much more. My maternal grandfather, William Richmond,  was in the hospital and it did not look … Continue reading →

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Summing up 2009 Goals

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

The next installment of Carnival of Genealogy is about our goals for 2010. I could not very well write new goals with revisiting the ones I set for 2009. Below are the goals for 2009 in bold and what I … Continue reading →

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My Irish Ancestor

Posted on November 1, 2009 by

The 16th edition of the Irish Heritage and Culture has asked bloggers to submit a story on an Irish ancestor and share a photo, if possible. When I started researching the family tree, the one question I really wanted to … Continue reading →

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Grandpa Larry

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

      Born Ambrose Lawrence (Larry) O’Connell on 17 Dec 1905 in Berlin, NH to Dennis O’Connell of Grangerville, NY and Rose May Springer of Maine. Ambrose was raised in the Hudson Falls area of NY. In his 20′s, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Fun – Surname Wordle

Posted on March 15, 2009 by
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Tombstone Tuesday – Rose O’Connell – McAvoy

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

Rose and Frank Mc Avoy Rose O’Connell is my mysterious Great Grandmother. It seems there was a falling out with her son Larry and the family never reconnected. I ordered a copy of her death certificate and found out that … Continue reading →

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