Nantucket research ideas

 This morning, a message came across my computer from Genealogy Bank.  It is a link to a blog post by Melissa Davenport Berry about the founders of Nantucket.  Melissa includes ideas for further research.  As I have time I will add my own ideas here.  

https://blog.genealogybank.com/scions-of-nantucket-founders-part-1.html

Washtub and Potato Hole Woodsons

Following a hint from Ancestry I was able to add a maiden name for the wife of Obadiah Woodson to my children's tree.  The hint led to getting in touch with Ancestry member karenjlewis.  Karen shared a great story to add to this Woodson family line from https://virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/taking-aim 

A massive 7-foot, 4-inch English long fowler often referred to as the “Woodson” musket. According to family tradition, the oldest part of the musket (dating to the mid-1600s) was used by Lt. Col. Thomas Ligon, who helped Sara Woodson defend her Prince George County home during the Third Anglo-Powhatan War. Many Woodson descendants refer to themselves as “potato hole” or “washtub” Woodsons based on their relationship to Sara Woodson’s sons—John (10 years old) and Robert (12 years old). During the skirmish, John was reportedly hidden under a washtub and Robert in a “potato hole” (cellar). Many well-known figures in U.S. history are related to the Woodson family including Dolly Madison (first lady of the United States) and Jesse Woodson James.

 If I eventually adopt John and Sarah Winston Woodson into the tree of my husband and children here are sources I found on Ancestry to look at:

And here is information about Sarah found on find a grave:

Sara was born around 1600 in Devonshire, England. She may have been the daughter of Isaac Winston and Mary Dabney. However the surname and ancestry of Sara seem to be a matter of some dispute.

Sara married Dr. John Woodson about 1619 in Dorsetshire, England and the couple sailed on the ship "George" for Virginia on 29 Jan 1619 arriving in Jamestown 16 April 1619. The ship George sailed from England and landed nearly a year before the more famous ship, the Mayflower, came to Plymouth's shore.

Dr. Woodson was MD Oxford University; 1604. Dr and Sarah Woodson came in the capacity of surgeon to a company of soldiers who were sent over for the protection of the colonist against the Indians.

Children:

John Woodson b. 1632

Robert Woodson Sr. b.1634

 

Barbara Rutledge's research

Barbara Rutledge died in February of this year.  Barbara was the registrar of the Buford Chapter of the DAR when I submitted my papers.  She probably held every office during her time in Buford.  She was a founding member of KYOWVA genealogical society.  And she most certainly wrote her own obituary because it listed many of her genealogical accomplishments.  

Pat and Sally wanted to go to the funeral and had doubts about driving there (both ladies are in their 90s).  So I agreed to take them.  And Sandee Peck showed up on her own.  So there were four of us at the funeral to represent Buford Chapter.  It was one of those decisions made that made me very glad!

Barbara's daughter met us and  told us that Barbara had asked that her DAR pins be returned to the DAR and that her research not be trashed.  That she wanted it to be given to someone who would use it.  Of course, I agreed to take everything.  Her daughter and son-in-law said they did not want it back!  And I knew that I had saved files and piles from the trash.  It has been a big job going through it and finding the right place to take it.  But I have had fun with it.

Last Saturday night I was brain dead by evening.  Pat, Joline, and Jane and I had gone to Charlie Botts' visitation and then straight to the DAR meeting at Woodlands.  And I had hauled some of Barbara Rutledge's stuff to the meeting.  I decided I didn't have enough brain power to do much of anything, but I could go through a few more piles of Barbara's "stuff" to sort out trash and items that should go back to the family whether they want it or not. 

Barbara had in one of her boxes a couple of maps.  They were of The Beverley patent.  And I decided to take them back into my office with me.  I have seen this map many times.  I know where to find it on the internet.  I can not tell you why I took it with me.