Portrait of Colonial Governor, Simon Bradstreet of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Located at the State Capital, Boston, Massachusetts. Other posts I wrote about him: where he is buried, see HERE, information about his life, see HERE.
If you are interested in his wife, Anne Dudley, please see HERE, I was fortunate to attend a dedication in 2000 in the North Andover, MA cemetery, where she probably was buried.
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The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.
Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.
Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Pratt of Malden, Massachusetts -- Tombstone Tuesday
Here lyes Buried
ye Body of
Lieut Thomas Pratt
Who Departed This
Life June 23 Anno Domini
1732 Aged 63 Years.
Here Lyes Ye
Body of
Mary Prat
Wife to John
Prat Who
Departed This
Life July Ye 17
1701 In Ye 56
of Her Age.
Thomas Pratt was my 7th Great-Grandfather and Mary Prat(t) was my 8th Great-Grandmother. Both were buried at Bell Rock Cemetery, Malden, Massachusetts. For more information on the Pratt line, please click HERE.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Revolutionary War Memorial, Simsbury, Connecticut
Memorial to the brave American Revolutionary Soldiers; especially those from Simsbury, Connecticut.
Additional photos of Hop Meadow Cemetery, Simsbury may be seen HERE.
1775 - 1783
We, the people of the Town of Simsbury, do hereby recognized the
many hardships and countless sacrifices made by all those brave American
Revolutionary Soldiers; especially those from Simsbury, who died for our freedom
from England.
We hereby dedicate this bronze memorial plaque as an everlasting tribute to these American heroes, whose gallant and brave efforts brought us to the birth of theUnited States of America and
adoption of the Constitution.
To these courageous countrymen, we are eternally grateful.
We hereby dedicate this bronze memorial plaque as an everlasting tribute to these American heroes, whose gallant and brave efforts brought us to the birth of the
To these courageous countrymen, we are eternally grateful.
Fifer Daniel Barber
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Private John Fletcher
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Ensign Oliver Humphrey
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Fifer Jihiel Bidwell
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Captain Abel Forward
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Private Richard Humphrey
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Private Benjamin Brewer
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Major John Garritt
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Private George Merrill
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Captain John Brown
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Private Dudley Hayes
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Lieutenant Joseph Moore
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Captain Jonathan Buttolph Sr.
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Ensign Carmi Higley
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Private Daniel Moses Sr.
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Private Seth Case
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Private Josiah Highley III
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Private Uriah Pease
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Private Josiah Clark
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Corporal Jedediah Holcomb
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Captain Johahan Pettibone Sr.
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Private Lemuel Colton
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Private Thomas Holcomb
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Private Samuel Pettibone
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Lieutenant Joseph Cornish
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Major Elihu Humphrey
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Captain Elisha Phelps
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Private Jesse Cosset
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Sea Captain Elijah Humphrey
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Private Zacheriah Prince
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Private Roger Cossitt
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Private Erastus Humphrey
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Private Thomas Wright
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Additional photos of Hop Meadow Cemetery, Simsbury may be seen HERE.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Pratt of Massachusetts -- Surname Saturday
The Pratt line is from Massachusetts; however, the first generation daughter Mary Pratt married Thomas Skinner and moved to Connecticut. Her sibling, John Pratt and his descendants remained in Massachusetts. The names in All Caps are my direct lines. If you have this line and would like my sources, please contact me.
Updated: April 4, 2016.
Descendant Register, Generation No. 1
Descendant Register, Generation No. 2
Descendant Register, Generation No. 3
Descendant Register, Generation No. 4
Updated: April 4, 2016.
| 1. | JOSEPH PRATT was born ABT 1580, and died 17 APR 1619 in Maldon, co. Essex, England. He married ALICE WALKER 2 AUG 1614 in Maldon, co. Essex, England. She died 17 APR 1619 in Maldon, co. Essex, England. He married Jane MALDON 7 DEC 1604 in Maldon, co. Essex, England. She died 16 FEB 1613/4 in Maldon, co. Essex, England. | ||||||||||||||||
Children of JOSEPH PRATT and ALICE WALKER are:
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| 2. | RICHARD PRATT (JOSEPH PRATT1) was born BEF 29 JUN 1615 in Maldon, co. Essex, England, and died BET 8 MAY 1691 AND 6 OCT 1691 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. He married MARY BEF 1643 in Charlestown / Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. She was born 1617, and died AFT 8 MAY 1691. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of RICHARD PRATT and MARY are:
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| 6. | MARY PRATT (RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 7 SEP 1643 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, and died 26 MAR 1704 in Colchester, New London Co., Connecticut. She married THOMAS SKINNER BEF 1666 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, son of THOMAS SKINNER and MARY GODDEN. He was born ABT 25 JUL 1645 in of Subdeanerie Parish, Chichester, England, and died BET MAY 1722 AND 1732 in Colchester, New London Co., Connecticut. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of MARY PRATT and THOMAS SKINNER are:
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| 7. | Thomas PRATT (RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 5 MAY 1646 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, and died BET 9 MAY 1718 AND 31 OCT 1720. He married Alice BEF 1669 in Charlestown / Chelsea, Massachusetts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of Thomas PRATT and Alice are:
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| 9. | JOHN PRATT (RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 1655 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died 3 JUN 1708 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. He was buried in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. He married MARY BET 1678 AND 1683 in Malden / Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. She was born ABT 1655, and died 17 JUL 1710 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. She was buried in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of JOHN PRATT and MARY are:
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| 11. | Martha PRATT (RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 1663 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, and died 30 SEP 1742 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. She was buried in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. She married John PRATT 18 NOV 1686 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, son of Thomas PRATT and Sarah (--) w\o Thomas PRATT. He was born 29 MAY 1664 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died 15 NOV 1742 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. | ||||||||||||
Children of Martha PRATT and John PRATT are:
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| 17. | Richard SKINNER (MARY PRATT3, RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 2 JAN 1675/6 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died FEB 1758 in of Colchester, New London Co., Connecticut. He married Hannah PRATT 24 NOV 1708 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, daughter of JOHN PRATT and MARY (--) w\o JOHN PRATT. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of Richard SKINNER and Hannah PRATT are:
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| 21. | Ebenezer SKINNER (MARY PRATT3, RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 23 APR 1684 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died NOV 1755 in Bolton, Tolland Co., Connecticut. He married Sarah LORD ABT 1702, daughter of William LORD and Sarah (Brooks) SHALER. She was born 1682. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of Ebenezer SKINNER and Sarah LORD are:
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| 22. | NATHANIEL SKINNER (MARY PRATT3, RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 27 JAN 1686 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died in of Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. He married MARY GILLETT 13 JUN 1706 in Colchester, New London Co., Connecticut, daughter of JOSIAH GILLETT and JOANNA TAINTOR. She was born 8 MAR 1687 in Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, and died 11 OCT 1740 in Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. He married Content FULLER 20 SEP 1741 in Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. She died BEF 27 MAY 1754. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of NATHANIEL SKINNER and MARY GILLETT are:
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| 23. | Abigail SKINNER (MARY PRATT3, RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born 17 FEB 1691 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died 6 MAR 1765 in Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. She married Ebenezer MUDGE 13 JUL 1708 in Colchester, New London Co., Connecticut. He was born 26 FEB 1683 in Northhampton, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, and died 11 APR 1758 in Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of Abigail SKINNER and Ebenezer MUDGE are:
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| 34. | Hannah PRATT (JOHN PRATT3, RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1). She married Richard SKINNER 24 NOV 1708 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, son of THOMAS SKINNER and MARY PRATT. He was born 2 JAN 1675/6 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died FEB 1758 in of Colchester, New London Co., Connecticut. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children of Hannah PRATT and Richard SKINNER are:
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| 35. | THOMAS PRATT (JOHN PRATT3, RICHARD PRATT2, JOSEPH PRATT1) was born in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, and died 25 JUN 1732 in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. He was buried in Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. He married MARY DAVIS ABT 1691 in Charlestown / Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, daughter of SAMUEL DAVIS and MARY WATERS. She was born 31 JAN 1663 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, and died APR 1731. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Children of THOMAS PRATT and MARY DAVIS are:
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Have you heard about Heredis, the Genealogy Software Program?
NOTE: PLEASE READ THE BOTTOM, NEW INFORMATION AS OF 7/3/13
When I received an email from a Heredis representative on November 21, 2012 telling me about their genealogy software program that has, "been widely appreciated in Europe for almost 20 years and has now been launched world-wide," I was a bit skeptical because I hadn't heard of it, nor had I heard any buzz about it on facebook or from any of the 300+ blogs I read.
The letter went on with, "I notice that you keep a genealogical blog and as an expert in genealogy, we would very much like to have your opinion on our software. We want to know if Heredis will be able to meet your expectations as a genealogist." She couldn't be talking about me, I'm no expert. Then, "We would therefore be very pleased to offer you a copy of the Heredis program. To do this, simply reply to my email and tell me if you want the version for Windows or the Mac version. I can also send you both if necessary. We also have a version for iOS (iPhone / iPad / iPod touch) which is available free on the App store."
In part, it says, "From now through Sunday, January 6, 2013 inclusive, there is 20% discount on ALL Heredis genealogy software: Heredis for PC at $ 29.90 instead of $ 39.90 and Heredis for Mac at $ 42.99 instead of $ 59.90." Why not treat yourself to a New Year's gift. Better yet, post this article or my link to your blog, so your readers will be informed.
On December 8th, Valerie Craft wrote her blog post, Exploring Heredis for Mac. Please visit her site to read her nice review of this product.
Disclosure: I received two copies of the software, however, this is not a review. I'm passing information on to some of my readers who might be interested. Soon, I will try out the features, but I probably won't do a review, instead, I'll give my feedback to the company.
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I recently received notification from a rep. from HEREDIS, a genealogy software program you might have heard about. There is a super deal on to buy it for $10, until Sunday. Here is the message: We would like to inform you that we have launched promotions for all versions of the Heredis genealogy software and some of the offers may interest your readers.
When I received an email from a Heredis representative on November 21, 2012 telling me about their genealogy software program that has, "been widely appreciated in Europe for almost 20 years and has now been launched world-wide," I was a bit skeptical because I hadn't heard of it, nor had I heard any buzz about it on facebook or from any of the 300+ blogs I read.
The letter went on with, "I notice that you keep a genealogical blog and as an expert in genealogy, we would very much like to have your opinion on our software. We want to know if Heredis will be able to meet your expectations as a genealogist." She couldn't be talking about me, I'm no expert. Then, "We would therefore be very pleased to offer you a copy of the Heredis program. To do this, simply reply to my email and tell me if you want the version for Windows or the Mac version. I can also send you both if necessary. We also have a version for iOS (iPhone / iPad / iPod touch) which is available free on the App store."
After four days, I wrote back because I had just received the current issue of, "Internet Genealogy" in which there was a review. Still nobody posted anything on facebook. I was pleased to receive both a copy of Heredis for my PC and the Mac. The company was very accommodating and wrote, "We've just asked you to have a look on our software: don't worry about time. We would very much like to have your opinion on our software. We want to know if Heredis will be able to meet your expectations as a genealogist. If you want to share your experience or the video with your followers it's better for us but not necessary."
I am anxious to try their product, and told them that I currently use RootsMagic4, FamilyTree Maker 11 and 12, and just ordered Legacy a few weeks ago (but haven't used it much). None of them seem to meet my needs.
This is in not a review. I can say, all 43,000 of my names were quickly put on Heredis, and that I love the looks of it. If you want a review, check out the current issue of "Internet Genealogy."
Last week, Dick Eastman of Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter (EOGN) posted an article about the special deal Heredis is offering through January 6, 2013. You may read it HERE.
In part, it says, "From now through Sunday, January 6, 2013 inclusive, there is 20% discount on ALL Heredis genealogy software: Heredis for PC at $ 29.90 instead of $ 39.90 and Heredis for Mac at $ 42.99 instead of $ 59.90." Why not treat yourself to a New Year's gift. Better yet, post this article or my link to your blog, so your readers will be informed.
On December 8th, Valerie Craft wrote her blog post, Exploring Heredis for Mac. Please visit her site to read her nice review of this product.
Disclosure: I received two copies of the software, however, this is not a review. I'm passing information on to some of my readers who might be interested. Soon, I will try out the features, but I probably won't do a review, instead, I'll give my feedback to the company.
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I recently received notification from a rep. from HEREDIS, a genealogy software program you might have heard about. There is a super deal on to buy it for $10, until Sunday. Here is the message: We would like to inform you that we have launched promotions for all versions of the Heredis genealogy software and some of the offers may interest your readers.
MEGA DEAL: Heredis software for $10!
For 4 DAYS ONLY, from Wednesday, July 3, 2013 to Sunday, July 7, 2013 inclusive, Heredis for PC at $10 instead of $ 39.90 available in http://www.heredis.com/en/ heredis-pc/ and Heredis for Mac at $10.99 instead of $ 59.99 available in http://www.heredis.com/en/ heredis-mac/or in the App Store: http://appstore.com/mac/ heredis/.
Last update: improvement of the Gedcom import/export. If genealogists have created a file with another genealogy program, it is easy to transfer in the Heredis program. The file will be converted automatically in the Heredis version. All data will be open.
We thank you in advance for your feedback. Do not hesitate to come back to me for any further information.
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www.heredis.com
Tout sur la généalogie avec Heredis, le logiciel de généalogie pour Mac, pour Windows, et pour iPhone/iPad.
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