tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post5674016125182623178..comments2024-02-14T11:00:03.180-05:00Comments on Tom McLaughlin: Lonely GraveTom McLaughlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07691546351143209227noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-76318395231113601172010-04-10T14:32:30.585-04:002010-04-10T14:32:30.585-04:00Got this as an email today:
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
...Got this as an email today:<br /><br />Dear Mr. McLaughlin:<br />I recently discovered your LONELY GRAVE article. What a gift to me. I am 6th generation from Jacob Stiles and 1st wife Betsy Harmon. How I wish Betsy was buried beside Olive Bryant, but checking my "THE STILES FAMILY" book by Mary Stiles Paul Guild, Publ. 1892, I find that Betsy Harmon Stiles d. after 1815 & they were living in Harrison, Me.when she died. I still enjoyed your description of Jacob's farm after he moved to Stoneham. Me. in 1821, thanks to Arthur Stone who visited the grave and walked the farm of Jacob Stiles. I descend from Samuel Stiles, b.1815 who was Jacob & Nancy's 3rd child. Samuel b. 1815, m.1838 E. Stoneham, Me. to Sarah Ann Sawyer (d/o Jonathan Sawyer & L. Goss). They moved from Maine in 1857 to Cambria Co. Pa. Their son, Elbridge Stiles was b. there 1842 and he and wife M. Fulmer came to Macon Co. Mo. in 1873 and my grandmother Margaret Stiles was b. 1879 to them in Shelby Co. Mo. I am a DAR member through Sarah A. Sawyer Stiles' grandfather Capt. Jonathan Sawyer.<br /> I enjoyed reading your whole Web-Site, my branch of Stiles (from Robt., the Immigrant) came to Maine from Rowley, Ma. in 1771, there are an ancient and respected family. My next question is, are you a descendant of Jacob Stiles, or did you get interested in that area because of Mr. Stone's traveling over Jacob's farm? I just received the STILES Newsletter and found your article there about the Lonely Grave from Sheila Stiles. Since I will never travel to visit Jacobs' original farm, I appreciated so much being able to "share" his acreage with your writing. Thank you again, from Charlotte Thompson Pflum<br />PS. My grandmother Margaret Stiles m. 1904 Dr. Alonzo C. Thompson of Macon Co. Mo. and their son, Howard A. Thompson was my father (b.1905-d.1980).Write and tell me your descent from Jacob, if you are related to him.<br />Also, was the Stone family related to Jacob Stiles or the Bryants? i FIND ABOUT 36 STONE names is the index of the STILES book that I have.Tom McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691546351143209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-72385513969558592002009-11-08T13:57:22.455-05:002009-11-08T13:57:22.455-05:00Got this email today:
Tom,
Let me first start by ...Got this email today:<br /><br />Tom,<br />Let me first start by saying, thank you.<br />I am a direct descendant of Olive & Jacob Stiles, the wonderful lady that your article Lonely Grave reflects. Let me tell you, I have been researching my line since the early 70’s and Olive has been a ghost.<br />I just returned from a 3 week vacation in New England and trudged through miles of cemeteries looking for this obscure woman. You have no idea of the most warm and wonderful feeling (along with tears) that I had when I stumbled across your article.<br /> <br />I too, am an educator but gave up the snow and cold for a much easier life in Florida. It would be a great day if you would please give my email address to those researchers who had information on the Stiles family. I have most of my information proven and would without hesitation share with them.<br /> <br />Are you the photographer of the headstone for Olive W (her maiden name was Bryant, daughter of Ephraim)? If you are, is it possible to get a copy? I would like to find a close up and use it as documentation. If not, then is it at all possible to find the location and I will indeed visit her on my next trip north.<br /> <br />Tom, thank you again. It is because of people like you that I am able to continue with this labor of love called genealogy. If there is anything that I can do to return the favor of your article, please do not hesitate to ask.<br /> <br />Respectfully,<br />Sheila StilesTom McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691546351143209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-74256849897632223192009-05-18T15:13:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:13:00.000-04:00I am a descendant of the Robert Stiles family of B...I am a descendant of the Robert Stiles family of Boxford, Mass.Lassy Stilesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-68054785989834763802008-02-07T17:06:00.000-05:002008-02-07T17:06:00.000-05:00Joshua,If you email me at tommclaughlin@fairpoint....Joshua,<BR/>If you email me at tommclaughlin@fairpoint.net I can send you Rebecca's email address. I'm reluctant to post it here, but I contacted her and she says you're free to contact her, and she says she has some of the info you're looking for.<BR/><BR/>TomTom McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691546351143209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-1279393898762892322008-02-05T10:50:00.000-05:002008-02-05T10:50:00.000-05:00to Rebecca Stiles Chapman's post- I too have grand...to Rebecca Stiles Chapman's post- I too have grandfather about six generations removed named Jacob Stiles, and his father was named Noah, perhaps same people but could be coincidence. The Noah I am related to was married in Boxford Mass to Lydia Curtis based on some old family records. wonder if same. This line goes way back to Robert Stiles and Elizabeth Frye, Yorkshire England. did you find out anything more on Jacob?Joshua Kent Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090446329166633326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-78929178914770928032007-10-16T14:42:00.000-04:002007-10-16T14:42:00.000-04:00I received the following today in an email. Though...I received the following today in an email. Thought I'd post it here:<BR/><BR/>Hi, I happened upon your blog while searching for some family history. Although the Stiles have been in West Virginia, for a short time they lived in Bridgeton, ME. I have had tons of trouble finding any info, and you can imagine my delight when I found your writing. Jacob Stiles was my grandfather, six generations back. I am actually looking for information on his father Noah Stiles, but any info is just plain cool. Do you know of anyone I could get in touch with? I also would love to visit Olive's grave sometime! Just so you know, I am in my 20s and have no idea about this whole family history thing! I have just started, beginning with the Stiles line. Thanks for the blog!<BR/><BR/>Rebecca Stiles ChapmanTom McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691546351143209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-50355463638452243412007-05-26T06:47:00.000-04:002007-05-26T06:47:00.000-04:00Yes Ed. I'd like that very much. I've traveled up ...Yes Ed. I'd like that very much. I've traveled up every road in that area on my ATV and read some other accounts of Arthur Stone visiting people in houses that are now only cellar holes. With David Crouse, we did a reenactment of the murder trial of Mr. (I forget his first name now) Coffin who was found guilty of killing Calvin McKeen. I played the role of someone Arthur Stone had visited and who gave testimony at the trial. Senator Dave Hastings, a descendent of the David Hasting who was Coffin's defense attorney, played the role of his ancestor. It was a lot of fun.<BR/><BR/>Also, I remodeled an 1830s farmhouse near there for my mother, and that was way back in the 20th century.Tom McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691546351143209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-90972530792622546492007-05-26T06:07:00.000-04:002007-05-26T06:07:00.000-04:00Tom, I would like to relay more of my experiences ...Tom, I would like to relay more of my experiences in that area to you. E-mail me if you want. <BR/> Ed (mtsandrivers@yahoo.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-4026769216650493342007-05-25T11:19:00.000-04:002007-05-25T11:19:00.000-04:00A charming narrative. Most enjoyable.A charming narrative. Most enjoyable.Garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401188830560417180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-56102324215330077642007-05-25T10:57:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:57:00.000-04:00Thanks Tom. Yeah. Fortunately, I've known both as ...Thanks Tom. Yeah. Fortunately, I've known both as well.<BR/><BR/>Ed: You're welcome, and thanks for keeping it secret.Tom McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691546351143209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-72625784287097151192007-05-25T08:04:00.000-04:002007-05-25T08:04:00.000-04:00Tom, Nice article. Thanks again for the info you g...Tom, Nice article. Thanks again for the info you gave me once on the Cold Brook area.<BR/> Ed ParsonsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20524196.post-81846790038439981082007-05-20T18:36:00.000-04:002007-05-20T18:36:00.000-04:00...something lost these days about the beauty of s......something lost these days about the beauty of simplicity here.<BR/><BR/>Hard work and a deep romance.<BR/><BR/>cheers<BR/>- the other tom.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632947951782985916noreply@blogger.com