"There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know..." Donald Rumsfeld


Ray William Ellsworth, father and grandfather to posted researchers for this site, spent about 20 years in genealogical research before any computer could help him. Had he lived to our day when we can do so much with computers he'd be amazed at what we can do in genealogical research now. He didn't spend all his time with Diana's problem, but kept returning to it, never could "crack the code" so to speak. Any light that anyone could shine on this problem will be very much appreciated. Now, we invite you to contribute information, ideas, theories, questions to this blog. At left below see much info and suggestions of a professional genealogist.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Was Diana's Maiden Name Really Herrick?

The line says: James Ellsworth Oswego  Oswego  NY  David Ellsworth  Diana Herrick... which means the name is James Ellsworth, born in Oswego, Oswego County New York,  father's name is David Ellsworth, mother's maiden name is Diana Herrick  (see 10th line down).  This is from Payson Ward records film #26401 "Record of Members, Early to 1860".  Click on pictures twice to enlarge view.  The lower picture is from the same Payson Ward book, on about page 17, Jas means James,  shows that his mother's maiden name was Diana Herrick.

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