1947 (Monday) – Spent several hours at the Library. There are so many errors in the records it makes searching very hard. When I returned home, I found Port’s (Porty Lewis Gabbitas) family there. Ivy Joan (Ivy Joan Gabbitas) and the two youngest (Judith Ann and Ted Lunt Gabbitas) stayed with us while Port and […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1652 Mary Bennett was born in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States to James Bennett and Hannah Wheeler, both 34 years old. She was the 6th of 9 children, and the 3rd of 5 daughters, born to the couple. She was born to her father’s only known marriage and to her mothers 1st of 2 known […]
Read More This Day In Our Family History1820 Martha Phipps Brand was born in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom to Abraham Brand, Jr., age 26, and Ann Phipps, age 25. She was the 4th of 11 children, and the 3rd of 5 daughters, born to the couple. She was born to her parents only known marriage 1846 Abraham Phipps Brand, age 24, […]
Read More This Day In Our Family History1655 Richard Mansfield died in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States when he was about 44 years old 1703 John Olpin was born/christened in Cambridge, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom to Henry Olpin and Jane Webb, both about 38 years old. He was the 6th and 6 children, and the 3rd of 3 sons, born […]
Read More This Day In Our Family History1947 (Thursday) – Earl (Earl Sperry Lunt) took me out to Della’s (Della Lunt) where I spent most of the day. Evening – Earl, Edna (Edna Viola Nelson) and I went down to the ward to a party in the Relief Society. It was in honor of those who took part in the pageant “Remember […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1681 Moses Sperry was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States to Richard Sperry, Jr., age 28, and Martha Mansfield, age 20. He was the 1st of 12 children, and the 1st of 7 sons, born to the couple. He was born to his parents only known marriage 1839 Sarah Olive McLeod died […]
Read More This Day In Our Family History1947 (Saturday) – I went to town. I had an appointment with Dr. White, but he was not in his office, or at least I couldn’t find him as I supposed he was back again in the Tribune Building and those rooms are not ready for occupation. It was very cold. I was glad to […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1947 (Wednesday) – I woke up about three thirty, lay awake for an hour and, not feeling sleepy, I decided to get up and then sleep in the daytime when I get sleepy. I didn’t hear any of the New Year’s noise. We spent the day quietly at home. Port (Porty Lewis Gabbitas) and Della […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1564 William Lount was born in Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom to Richard Lount, about 33 years old, and Mary Alen, about 31 years old. He was the 3rd of 9 children, and the 2nd of 6 sons, born to the couple. He was born to his parents only known marriage. He joined older […]
Read More This Day In Our Family History1946 (Thursday) – Been busy at home all day except for a trip up town to buy some sheet blankets for Della (Della Lunt), she has been trying all winter to get some and I saw some on sale this morning at Sears. I have been reading, typing and patching most of the day. I […]
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Loony Lunts and Company 