| April 1, 2006 Subject: Lorain, Ohio This is my first experience with your site. it's great. We live in Lorain, Ohio which was originally Black River and Charleston Village. Settlers began coming here from New England in the late 1700/early 1800's. We live right in Lorain's oldest settlement area here. It has never taken on a historical preservation look but the older homes still have the stories connecting them to the early primitive past of this port city. I am wondering about the design of villages in new England reserving a space for a town square. Seems a developer wants this original part of our city to build condos but so far there is a order that it can't be sold. Is there any info about town squares on your site?
Thank You, EDITOR'S NOTE: While not about Lorain, there is some info on Northeastern Ohio public squares and village greens on our page about Moses Cleaveland's design for Cleveland. The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation has a wonderful site up on Town Greens at http://www.towngreens.com/greenlink/ |
| March 18, 2006 Subject: looking for Hello, my name is Cindy Clarke. I'm looking for a map of the U.S. that shows the immigration patterns of people coming to the U.S. from Germany, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Japan, China and many more, and where they came to settle in the U.S. Like where/when did the Germans come to settle when they came, where did the French come to settle. How did they decide to settle at a certain place, were they told they could only settle a certain place, or is that where they chose. I've seen one, but I've never been able to find it again. I need to find that map again so I can look at it so I can do more research on my family tree. I'm really interested in the immigration paths. If you could e-mail me a place to go to find something on line for what I need and want I'd be very appreciative!
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| March 16, 2006 Subject: Middle Ohio River Valley Earthworks and Cahokia Mounds I was recently referred to your site. I thought you might enjoy the graphics and photos in the ArchaeoBlog of my Moundbuilders journey. I included many GPS readings from major mounds. This link places you at Newark Earthworks, the greatest of the Middle Ohio sites: http://jqjacobs.net/blog/newark.html I appreciate contributions of accurate GPS data. Thank you for the info you provide. Viva the Web.
James Q. Jacobs |
| September 8, 2005 Subject: Roots and Routes I read your posting on H-Ohio, then visited the Roots and Routes website. It's incredible! Am forwarding to several friends and putting it in my favorite places list. Will also investigate further and perhaps add a few links to the Native Village libraries. I'm wondering... do you offer an email list which sends out mailings about updates or new material at your website? I'd love to sign up. For those of us who research, educate and publish, these friendly notifications are big help.
Warm Regards,
EDITOR'S NOTE: We will be starting a regular e-letter when the website
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February 8, 2005
Subject: To The Editor How can I get a map of the Old Michigan Road thru Indiana? Was there also a road going north from Madison called "Madison Road"?
Ben Richardson
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January 30, 2005
Subject: Another New London, Indiana Thank you. People think of ghost towns in the West, but there were hundreds if not thousands in the East. I wish a database could be constructed of these, because it would clear up so much confusion. New London, I had thought for 40 years, was the one in Kentucky well upstream, but that one made no sense for my ancestors getting to Indiana, since it was on the wrong side of the river. So I have had this nagging doubt. Your site and later help have cleared up this mystery. Just wish my grandfather could have lived long enough to learn this.
William Hampton Adams
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January 26, 2005
Subject: New London, Indiana Yes, there was an earlier New London, IN, located in Jefferson Co. on the Ohio River. The 1876 map of that county shows New London in Saluda Twp. due east from present-day Saluda and south of present-day Hanover. (These are shown on the current Indiana highway maps.)
Ed Riley
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January 13, 2005
Subject: New London, Indiana There was an earlier New London, Indiana and I am having difficulty finding it. My ancestors wintered there in 1817. It is on the Ohio River about 40 miles up from Louisville. Any help appreciated.
William Hampton Adams
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December 16, 2004
Subject: Early New England Gravestones In doing family history research I have come across gravestones that show the year of death. Many times the last digit is shown as a fraction, i.e. 1698/9. Do you know the reason for this or can you direct me to a source that can explain this? Thank you.
Marjorie Noga
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October 2, 2004
Gentle friends, Thank you very much for your help in locating the author of TAPESTRY (www.rootsandroutes.net/tapestry.htm.) We are located in the south western corner of Otsego county in NY state, thirty-five miles from Cooperstown. This area became part of the western frontier as a result of the Fort Stanwix Treaty of 1768. The area had been occupied by Native Americans for over 8,000 years. "Eastern European" settlement, which followed, here involved families from New England and England and France in the typical westward movement fashion. I am a cultural historian, rather than a genealogist, interested in the entire scope of the changes in occupation and uses of the land and the peoples involved. We are more than willing to share our knowledge of this area with anyone researching families who may have lived here at any time. The area includes Otsego, northern Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Oneida, Oswego and Jefferson counties - a corridor in central NY state. This was an area of abolition activities [and temperance] beginning probably between 1790 and 1800 and was known to be friendly and welcoming to people who were "different."
Leigh C. Eckmair, Historian
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September 17, 2004
I found info on Aborn hall in Richard E. Walls's book Bank Street 50 Years Ago, published 1902. It is on the North Side of Bank Street between State Street and Golden Street.
Sincerely,
EDITOR'S NOTE: See the original query from Elizabeth N. on March 24, 2003 and watch for images on our HISTORY MYSTERIES page. |
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July 10, 2004
Subject: To The Editor
Hello there. I’m an aspiring author of historical romances. I’ve lived in Ohio all my life and thought about writing a book about the early history of Ohio called, The Western Reserve Bride. I liked the idea but thought the title was too wordy
Sincerely,
Soon to be writing as Marguerite Arotin
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March 19, 2004
Subject: Information needed Looking for information on a company called "Cincinnati Regalia Co." I have a sword in my possession that I'm trying to identify with this company inscribed on it. Thank You for your time.
Sincerely,
Hummingbird Ridge B&B
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January 20, 2004
Subject: St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel
I am an author doing research for a novel about Theodosia Burr. Would you please send me the address of this
landmark church in lower Manhattan?
Thanks.
Rose Tomlin
EDITOR’S NOTE: Check this page for the address of St. Paul's Chapel:
http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/about/directions.shtml.
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January 05, 2004
Subject: American Indian sketch Greetings, My name is Bill Pitts and I am the creative director for The New Southern View magazine in Jackson, Mississippi. While researching information for an article that we are writing on Emerald Mound near Natchez, Mississippi, I came across the request for assistance concerning the sketch of the Indians carrying another on a palanquin. My information tells me that this is the "Great Sun," the chief of the Natchez Indians, being carried. The Natchez believed that their kings came from the Sun, hence the title. For more information on the Natchez, please refer to the following Web site: http://mshistory.k12.ms.us/features/feature1/natchezindians.html. You may wish to bookmark this site for future reference.
Here is a link to the National Park Service's Web site on Indian Mounds in Mississippi.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/mounds/index.htm
I hope this helps you. Considering the date of your request, I would imagine that someone has already responded! By the way, the sketch sent by Robert Laignelet is more complete than any others I have seen of this one. And, please, visit our magazine on-line at the link following my signature. Thank you,
Bill Pitts EDITOR’S NOTE: See the original query from Robert Laignelet on September 13, 2001 and go to our History Mysteries page to see the image. |
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December 28, 2003
I have two questions that I hope can be answered. On December 26, 1854, my gg grandfather arrived in New York aboard the Barque Clio. He stated on the passenger list that his destination was Wisconsin. My questions are; What would be the most likely way for a man, his wife, and their three children to travel from New York to Milwaukee? Secondly, most of the others on board the ship did not declare a destination on the passenger list. What would be a logical conclusion regarding his stating his final destination as Wisconsin? I have tried to identify a relative that might already be living in Milwaukee but the 1860 census did not help. If you could point me in the general direction I should be heading I certainly would appreciate the help. Thank you for any help that you can provide. |
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December 14, 2003
I was so pleased to see my books Tapestry, and Black Roots on your site. Both books by the way were purchased by Genealogical Pub. of Baltimore. Can be found also with my book Black Genesis at www.blackgenesis.com. I would love to help you out in anyway.
Thanks,
EDITOR’S NOTE: Watch our ROOTS pages for new feature material from Dr. Rose. |
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May 28, 2003
Hello, I love and appreciate your site, especially the section on vintage base ball.
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May 28, 2003
I happened upon the picture that you have labeled Deerfield Bi-Centennial Parade. In fact this is the Deerfield entry in the Ravenna Bi-Centennial Parade. Five townships in Portage County Ohio celebrated Bi-Centenial's in 1999. They were Deerfield, Palmyra, Atwater, Ravenna, and Aurora. My father was one of the persons on the wagon.
Bill Westover
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April 9, 2003 Having just discovered your website, I am unfamiliar with it, but
I am compelled to remark on it before I investigate further. Lloyd Holland |
| March 24, 2003 Subject: New London Research Hello, “A Train of Wounded Soldiers thrown off the Track. [Source: www.letterscivilwar.com/10-17-64-train-accident.html]
Any help will be appreciated. Elizabeth N. |
April 6, 2003 Now what would be the route that one took then to end in Chicago? Also, all records were burnt in Chicago except that I have an address of 3 N. Market house 22 Ohio from 1853/1854 just before he died. Where would one search for information on him when he died in 1854? Such as passenger lists, etc.? Thank you, EJ Bromwich |
| March 16, 2003 Subject: MN. Kandiyohi County Centennial History I would like to buy a copy of this book. Would you know of someone who has one for sale? I would love to have a copy. Thank You, |
| March 13, 2003 Subject: Will you feature other states? I was exploring your site and I think it is really interesting, however, I'm wondering if you will only focus on CT? Or will you also have other states on your site as well? Thanks, EDITOR’S NOTE: Although the initial funding for ROOTS & ROUTES did come from Connecticut and we have a lot of content from there, ROOTS & ROUTES is now fully national in scope, with feature stories and travel info from all parts of the country. |
Rohrer Farms Hello from the same, wondered if you ever found the origin of the name
for our township. My husband's family has been here for generations,
however those who remain have no idea. If you have an answer I'd love
to know. If you ever need any help from the twp., pictures, or cemetery
research I'd be glad to help out. We have a farm and get pretty busy
come May. Thanks! EDITOR’S NOTE: Take a look at our Firelands Connections maps: Firelands (OH) and Firelands (CT) . Although we aren’t experts, we would guess that at least some of the founders of Guilford township in Ohio came from Connecticut. |
| December 3, 2002 Subject: The Boonville Katy RR Bridge
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EDITORS’ NOTE: We have attempted, without success, to find out more about this bridge and its fate. Please let us hear from you if you know more. |
| September 19, 2002 Ellen Forshaw dtlfor@bright.net |
| August 30, 2002 Subject: Old Image - Holland Hotel/Marm Kinney Dave Porter dbporter@alltel.net EDITOR'S NOTE: We have reprinted this
image (with more clues from Dave) in ACTION/History
Mysteries. |
| August 27, 2002 Subject: Idaho
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| May 21, 2002 Subject: Swamp Yankees???
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| April 22, 2002 Subject: Another New London? (A GRAVE MATTER RESOLVED...)
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Lynn Serack |
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Susan Chenelle EDITOR'S NOTE: See Susan's article, "Learning from Letters." |
| January 3, 2002 Subject: Jared Potter Kirtland
Delores Cole EDITOR'S NOTE: The
video is in progress; I'll let you know when it's available. |
| December 23, 2001 Subject: Jonathan Goldsmith
Diane Gray EDITOR'S NOTE: We don't yet have books for sale on Roots and Routes. This book seems to be out of print, but perhaps one of our readers will know a source. |
| October 26, 2001 Subject: Commemorations Link What an excellent project you are developing with your website. Well done! I am heartened to see so many local 'tennial projects being listed.Robin McLachlan Charles Sturt University EDITOR'S NOTE: See "Beyond the Bicentennial", where we have also linked to Robin McLachlan's public history pages at Charles Sturt University. |
| September 30, 2001 Subject: Bicentennial Map I've been following the development of your site and project for a while now, and I must say I'm quite impressed! As a one time history major (now professional internet programmer and frequent traveler) I have to single out your Bicentennial map as particularly useful. My parents and I are planning separate trips to visit relations in the "Old Northwest". The map and history pop up pages allowed us to sketch out our routes to take advantage of Bicentennial events and museums along the way in just a few minutes, and we've already tipped off several friends to this new planning resource. Three cheers!R. Collins collins_rob@hotmail.com |
| September 13, 2001 Subject: Indian History Bonjours (Hi...) EDITOR'S NOTE: We have put the sketch up in our "History Mystery" section. If you are able to identify it, please email us your comments and also mail them to Robert Laignelet directly at robert.laignelet@club-internet.fr |
| September 30, 2001 Subject: Woodbridge Letters I am a bit confused. Does any of the Woodbridge family on your site descend from Timothy Woodbridge, the founder of Yale in 1701?Clay Wood cwood@superior.net |
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WORDS AND ACTIONS See The Nottingham Timeline Mural and Swapping Stories. |
| July 24, 2001 Subject: Yankee Memorabilia Question
Hello, I was wondering if you can help me with a possible Yankee history/memorabilia question. My friend has in his house a Traffic Light or signal that has the words "Yankee Stadium" stenciled on the red light. I opened up the fixture, which was also converted to plug in to a home wall sockt. Inside I saw the manufacture's name "Crouse Hinds" (I later found out this was the manufacturer for the entire city's traffic lights.) My question is: were there ever official traffic lights around Yankee Stadium (old or new) which may have been torn down for some reason? The traffic signal looks authentic in every way and I wonder if my friend possibly has something that should be in the Yankee Hall of Fame. Steve |
| May 17, 2001 Subject: New London Academy, New London, PA
Your respondent concerning New London academy was only partially correct. Francis Allison did indeed leave New London to found the Newark Academy, which became the U of D, but the New London Academy survived well into the twentieth century. If you could send Bob Berg my father's address, James Hutchison, 132 Phillips Mill, West Grove, PA 19390, I'm sure he would be delighted to find a new cousin. Anne Hutchison |
| May 16, 2001 Subject: RE:Black Roots in SE Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2000)
If you are still looking for a copy of the Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, 1650-1900, by Barbara Brown, isbn 0960774459 - it is available through the New London County Historical Society for $32 plus $2.50 s/h. Their address is: 11 Blinman Street, New London, CT 06320. Tanya Brant |
| May 9, 2001 Subject:Native Ameriacan Heritage
To the Editor, I am so excited to find a website that helps us locate Native American heritage sites. I'm planning a big tour of such places east of the Mississippi and your information clearing house is invaluable.Carolyn Tate Associate Professor, School of Art ctate@ttacs.ttu.edu |
| February 21, 2001 Subject: Zephaniah Swift Dana Carroll dcarrollct@aol.com |
| Bloomfield, CT February 07, 2001 Subject: Re: Hoskins Family
Greetings from Bloomfield Connecticut. I am a retired engineer and amateur local historian and came upon your site while researching Black History of Bloomfield. In the site was a reference to a letter from Barbara Ann Hoskins DeHaven relative to Connecticut ancestry of Hoskins. In Bloomfield we have a Hoskins Road and limited information on Hoskins families of old including, Zebulon Hoskins, Alex'r, Joseph and Anthony Hoskins of the "messenger Farms" section of Windsor who were among the> petitioners for "winter privileges" and later we have Alexander Hoskin and wife, Joseph's wife and Anthony's wife petitioning for parish privileges in what was to become WINTONBURY parish, now (since 1835) Bloomfield.Frederick A. Hesketh fredhesketh@snet.net |
| Akron, OH January 16, 2001 Subject: Surveying Heritage of Ohio
Hello! I have enjoyed the Roots and Routes Website, especially the feature page on surveying the ohio lands in preparation for yankee migration. Keep up the good work. Here at the University of Akron we offer Associate and Bachelor's degree programs in the honorable art and science of surveying. As part of our approach to educating tomorrow's surveyors, we are interested in preserving the heritage of the profession through our courses such as Surveying History and through extracurricular activities and field trips to historic survey sites and monuments. Each spring we hold a surveying field camp for 30 students at Hale Farm & Village in Bath Township, a mid 1800's living history museum. I would like to offer our support to your efforts.Sincerely, Gary Schuller, Instructor Surveying and Mapping University of Akron, Ohio gas1@uakron.edu |
| Pelham,MA December 17, 2000 Subject: Yankee Migration and Gravestones
Hello!Best regards, Jonathan Clapp jfclapp@net1plus.com |
| December 14, 2000 Subject: RE: New London Ancient Burying Ground
A beautiful site! Can you tell me if there is a published list of the inscriptions ( including epitaphs ) that I might purchase? Or if there is an old book of them, could I enquire about perhaps someone making copies of the pages for me?Sincerely, Michael Tanner MIKARL@email.msn.com |
| Warren, Ohio November 07, 2000 Subject: Moses Warren Letters
Hello!Jerry Aurand aurandfillan@hotmail.com |
| Corona, CA October 24, 2000 10:06 PM Subject: Black Roots in SE Connecticut (Response)
I'm from New London, and currently live in Corona, Ca. I would like to get a copy of the book Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut. Can you please tell me where I might be able to obtain a copy. I have tried Amazon and it is out of circulation. Thanks.Deboragh Hardy DEBOCT1@aol.com |
| Groveland, MA David Blackwell Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 1:02 PM Subject: The archaeology of early mines
Hello. David C. Blackwell |
| St. Louis, MO July 20, 2000 To: oldnews@bway.net Subject: Yankee Response
Dear folks:Eunice Bunnell bunnelle@SLU.EDU |
| Nara, Japan June 18, 2000 Subject: From Soramitsu website
Hello. Our Web page on the jori system in Japan is ready. Please take a look at it: http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/bungaku/soramitsu/jori.htmlBest regards, Noboru Ogata Department of Geography, Nara Women's University Postal Adress: Kita-Uoya-Nishi-machi, Nara-shi, 630-8506, Japan n-ogata@cc.nara-wu.ac.jp |
| March 6, 2001 Subject: Old Michigan Road
Dear Old News,Respectfully, Jeffrey C. Holtz Six Sigma Qualtec jholtz@ssqi.com www.ssqi.com |
. Then I came across your website & read about the Firelands. I was familiar with Firelands University but I never knew that’s where the name came from. I’ve always enjoyed visiting the Sandusky and Vermillion areas so I changed the title and the setting from The Western Reserve Bride to The Firelands Bride. I’m currently working on plotting out the story and writing it. Your site has been very helpful with my research but if I run into any problems, I’m hoping I can e-mail here & maybe one of the readers will be able to assist me.