Tag: Merifield

My Lost Grandmothers: More Brick Walls

~ ValarieC

1840 U.S. Federal Census for South Huntington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. I am at a hard brick wall on many of our female ancestors.  I know who all of my 3 x great grandmothers are, but I am unable to complete documentation on four.  Daniel’s mother, Mary Wible or Weigle, has been elusive; however, I may … Continue reading My Lost Grandmothers: More Brick Walls

Carrie Emery

~ ValarieC

Carrie Emory was the mother of Edward Gage and the wife of Sumner Gage.  We are at that stage on the Aleck line where there are few public records to be found on women in history.  While many of our maternal ancestors are elusive, there are still places where they hide.  I am ever searching … Continue reading Carrie Emery