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What’s in a name? Wordplay about ‘Ione,’ ‘Iona,’ and ‘Eliot’
If most my Cartwright relatives are like Cousin Michael, I suspect that you haven’t ever given the name “Ione” a lot of thought. I understand that it is a Greek name meaning “violet flower.” Presumably at some point in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Cartwright, George Eliot, Iona, Ione, Ionia, Jess Cartwright, Millie Cartwright, Rebecca Mead
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Praying with and for the Ancestors
During the season of Lent (which started this year on February 18), I have been trying to be intentional about offer thanks for my ancestors. I know that some members of my family (as well as non-family readers of this … Continue reading
On being a Latter-Day Borderlander: Michael’s sojourns here and there
I read David Hackett Fischer’s description of the regional culture of the Borderlanders (“Greater Appalachia”) with interest as well as the awareness that the storyline is just a bit forced at times. Even so, I cannot help but think that … Continue reading
The Culture of the Borderlanders — from Virginia to Arkansas
Although I would be the first to say that I don’t know much about real estate, I know enough to have a healthy sense of respect for the three word rule: “location, location, location.” Location doesn’t always matter in the … Continue reading
The Four Great Migrations: 1629-1750
Although immigration has played a huge role in the history of the United States of America, immigration continues to be very controversial, and this is due in part to the fact that the origins and development of American social life … Continue reading
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Where they settled — the William “Bill” Starr (Stares) Family at Square Rock
In my response to the question of the week for February 15, I indicated that in her July 2000 response to my brother Paul, Ms. Carolyn Hanna also provided information for another branch of the family. She reported that — … Continue reading
Where They Settled — The Hezekiah Starr (Stares) Family at Abbott
Carolyn Hanna also provided the following information in response to Paul Cartwright’s request: “The Hezekiah Stares parcel. . . is located in the Abbott community just a 1/2 miles or so north of the turnoff to the Lucas community.” She … Continue reading
Shifting Borders and Changing Designations — “The Old Home Place”
“The Old Brown Place” — as some members of the family — remember where Jess and Millie were living at the time of Jess’s death (October 1957) is actually located in the southwest corner of Logan County, Arkansas. I thought … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbott, Bloodsworth, Booth, county lines, Hwy 23, Hwy 71, Ione, James Logan, Logan County, Petit Jean River, Sarber County, Scott County, Sebastian County, Tate
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What did Eliza and company know about Arkansas before they came?
In the absence of letters and other kinds of records by Eliza and her children, we have to rely upon the kind of information that would have been widely available at the time that our Cartwright ancestors were alive. I … Continue reading
When and Where did our Extended Family Encounter Slavery?
The Georgia census records for 1870 indicate that Eliza Hope Dane Cartwright was living on the farm near Carrollton, GA, with her children and a “servant” named. . . . The circumstances of Reconstruction are difficult to imagine. In my … Continue reading
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