Michael Humphrey/Priscilla Grant

This is the first of our ninth great grandparents line. These are all on Mom’s side of the family.

Michael William HUMPHREY was born 10 Sep 1620, in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England. He arrived in Massachusetts in 1643. He was a manufacturer of tar and turpentine. He married Priscilla Grant 14 Oct 1647 in Windsor, CT. They had five children:

Mary – b, 1644

John – b, 1650

Samuel – b, 1656 (Our 8GG)

Sarah – b, 1659

Hannah – b, 1669

Michael died 19 Mar 1695 in Windsor. He was 74 years old.

Priscilla GRANT was born 14 Sep 1626 in Windsor, CT. She died 21 Oct 1669 in Windsor. She was 43 years old.

Antoine Delisle/Marie Faucher

Antione DELISLE was born 15 Nov 1670 in Pointe Aux Trembles, Quebec, Canada. He married Marie Faucher 9 Nov 1694 in Pointe Aux Trembles. They had three children:

Louis Joseph – b, 1695 (Our 7GG)

Marie Angelique – b, 1696

Therese – b, 1717

Antoine died 29 Oct 1755 in Pointe Aux Trembles. He was 84 years old.

Marie Catherine FAUCHER was born 4 Sep 1674 in Portneuf, Quebec, Canada. She died 9 Sep 1738 in Portneuf. She was 64 years old.

Bettie Held Memorial Service

Yesterday, the Held siblings hosted a Memorial Service for Bettie at their local church, Zions-St. Peter United Church of Christ in Pershing, MO.

Here is the program:

Picture is Bettie and Mom

Don Held

It was a beautiful day to be out in the country. There were family, friends and neighbors in attendance. One of the speakers was the former Minister at the Church. He said Bettie had left her mark in many ways, choosing the color the interior was painted, selecting the light fixtures, and always decorating the Christmas tree. Everyone spoke of Bettie’s kind and friendly nature, her amazing energy in helping in so many ways, and her endless creativity.

After the service, we went next door to the church hall, where we had lunch. Chance to catch up with Cindy, Carol, Andy and members of Jim Held’s family.

Cindy had pictures spread out over six or seven long tables. Several were very old pictures of Donnie’s extended family. Here are a few of the many pics:

Marty holding Colleen and Carol, Cindy, Jim, Tim, Dan.

Don and Bettie with a child.

Marty and Dottie. Guessing this is Barb and Tim.

Dinner time.

The family farm, which Don and Bettie purchased in the early 50’s after they were married, was recently sold.

Claude Boiseron/Madeline Hermant

Claude BOISERON was born in 1665 in Oise, Picarde, France. He married Madeline Hermant 2 Jun 1695 in France.

They had three children:

Claude – b, 1700

Marie Madaline – b, 1701

Catherine – b, 1703 (Our 7GG)

Claude died, not sure when or where.

Madeline HERMANT was born abt. 1665 in Chalons-en-Champagne, France. She died 7 Jan 1740 in the same place. She was 75 years old.

Jean Pillet/Marie Hauart

Jean PILLET was born 7 Dec 1679 in Berneuil-en-Bray, Oise, France. He married Marie Hauart 8 Nov 1701 in Berneuil. They had one child we know of:

Pierre – b, 1704 (Our 7GG)

Jean died 13 Nov 1739 in England. He was 59 years old.

Marie HAUART was born 16 Sep 1671 in Berneuil-sur-Aisne, Oise, France. She died 23 Mar 1741 in Berneuil. She was 69 years old.